Selective Ride Control
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Instructor
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Selective Ride Control
Am I the only who actually notices a big difference between using the two? Tour mode gives me an extremely smooth and comfortable ride but i've found out I need to switch to sport mode when I come upon hills/speed bumps/entrances because in tour mode the shocks will rock up and down and the front will scrape the road. I dunno if I have a shocks problem because in sport mode they are strong.
Anyway, just wondering because to me atleast these two modes offer a very different experience.
Edit: It's an '04 coupe.
Anyway, just wondering because to me atleast these two modes offer a very different experience.
Edit: It's an '04 coupe.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Memphis Tennessee
If you drive on the right roads, you will notice a BIG difference.
My 2003 AE is two cars in one. I just wished it did not automatically change to SPORT at 80mph. The interstate is not what it used to be.
My 2003 AE is two cars in one. I just wished it did not automatically change to SPORT at 80mph. The interstate is not what it used to be.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: St. Paul MN
I am running the older F45 suspension in my '02 which uses solenoids as valves to control the oil in the shocks, and the 3 modes are subtle at best. Perhaps that is what you're reading about? The '04 uses the much-improved F55 which uses magnetic particles within the oil to change the oil's viscosity much quicker than solenoids can.
The downside is it's a good workout for the pocketbook when its time to refresh them (as are my F45 shocks).
Todd
The downside is it's a good workout for the pocketbook when its time to refresh them (as are my F45 shocks).
Todd
Pro
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From: Whitesboro Texas
I notice a difference in mine as well. When on bumpy roads, if in tour mode, it feels like it is bottoming out. In sport mode it seems to handle the bumps better. On smooth roads, in tour mode, it is like riding on glass.
For what it is worth, I didn't notice a difference when the stuffers were still in place on the rears.
For what it is worth, I didn't notice a difference when the stuffers were still in place on the rears.
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Pro
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From: New England
2004, F55. I definitely notice a difference, and will use tour on bumpy roads. Although, I feel there is more wheel hop in the tour mode. 90% of the time it is in sport mode.
Last edited by DFOR; Sep 13, 2011 at 05:56 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: casa conejo california: my casa sue's casa
I am running the older F45 suspension in my '02 which uses solenoids as valves to control the oil in the shocks, and the 3 modes are subtle at best. Perhaps that is what you're reading about? The '04 uses the much-improved F55 which uses magnetic particles within the oil to change the oil's viscosity much quicker than solenoids can.
The downside is it's a good workout for the pocketbook when its time to refresh them (as are my F45 shocks).
Todd
The downside is it's a good workout for the pocketbook when its time to refresh them (as are my F45 shocks).
Todd
When I was looking to purchase last year, came across a gorgeous low mileage '00 NB vert with the F45 suspension. Damn, I loved the color of that car. But after a lot of research on that dial-a-ride, I just had to pass on it for that very reason.
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Its worth filling out your profile information.
With a question like that the difference between F45s and F55s is massive. With profile info you'll get advice specific to your car.
With a question like that the difference between F45s and F55s is massive. With profile info you'll get advice specific to your car.
