Sport Mode

lokstag1

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Does anyone know any specifics on 'Sport mode', or perhaps just Fords advanced trac system? I know it activates brakes and controls the engine. I'm looking for how much. Can anyone identify the threshold that the nanny intervenes at?
 
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I don't know the specifics but it usually intervenes just when the real fun starts. In sports mode, I can get pretty sideways and spin a bunch before any intervention. Someone told me at about 15* off center, it would come into play but no proof.
 
You can completely disable Advance Track by holding the brake pedal down and depressing the traction control button for 8 seconds. "ADVANCETRAC OFF" will appear in the display. This mode removes ALL drivers' aids except for ABS and is what I use during autocross.
 
Just be careful when playing with the different settings. It can get away from you in a second if you are not really ready.

Good advice! The first time I turned advancetrac off, I nailed it while turning and almost spun completely around. The power really comes on quick!!
 
Thanks, but i mostly baby this thing around. I have a perfect driving record, and want to keep it that way... car payments are high enough... Still I have been known to engage in the occasional power slide, accidentally of course...
 
Yes, while checking out the traction control settings, I managed to see trees on both the north and south sides of an east/west road all within a couple of seconds.

Now, if you really drive as you say you do, you had better know what happens when the power is applied. This car is a lot different than our tuned '07 vert was in that situation.
 
I am really surprised/disappointed how poorly this car puts the power down with any amount of steering angle. I would be geniunely scared to drive this thing on the street without the ESC watching over me.