Does sport mode affect clutch wear?

There have been a few threads on the issue....apparently yes, and brake pads also. I drive my scud in CT/off all the time. There is no reason why you shouldn't unless you get a rain shower.

 

What are you smoking? How does stiffening up the suspension accelerate brake pad wear?

As for clutch wear it is a long and ongoing debate. There is probably some difference but it would be minimal difference, small percentage. Plus, does it really matter? Let's say you drive 3000 per year and a clutch lasts 30K. That means it lasts 10 years. Do you care if it lasts 10.5 or 11 years?

 

Why would you be so rude without knowing all the facts? Chances are you're going to end up looking like a bit of a tool. Oh wait, unless you think you know it all.

 

Interesting question.

Any Ferrari Techs willing to weigh-in on this issue?

 

The general consensus among the pros is that Sport/Race is slightly easier on the clutch. Brake wear is unaffected by the Sport/Manettino switch, except you tend to go faster, so....

On the F430, the switch also affects when the exhaust bypass valves open.

 

Sorry, no offense intended but yes, let's wait and see. So far, one matching what I said.

 

It will only affect brake wear if the traction system is engaged. This is why seasoned drivers choose to disable the 'nannies' when on the track. The system can wear out the brakes faster (without the driver knowing)

Sport and race mode for normal driving will not wear out the brakes any faster than other settings.

 

Maybe you better take a course at the Fletcher School of Diplomacy to polish your interpersonal skills...any well read Ferrari owner who owns an F430 knows CT-OFF (to some extent) CST-OFF (completely) disables the rear braking stability performance system. Driving in these modes will have less wear on the brake pads....again several threads on the subject.

 

Not that I want to be in the middle or anything....but you're both right.

It will wear the brakes out faster on a track if the system feels the need to engage. On the street however, the system rarely intervenes, and the wear should be identical unless the car is always getting away from you.

Normal driving- no
Track driving-yes

 

my experience has been that brake wear is not significantly impacted by high performance driving on my 360 while in sport mode. It is, however, annoying when the rear gets light out of a corner and it backs down the throttle 'Come on you ol' dog, get moving!' Otherwise, it doesn't seem that intrusive.

 

On the 360 there are two switches. The ASR and the Sport mode switch. ASR will disengage the antislip function of the braking system for the rear wheels. Meaning, when one rear wheel starts to slip, the car will slide. The sport switch in F1 cars will make a more agressive shift profile, stiffen the shocks and allow for more slip for the rear wheels. In manual cars it stiffens the suspension and allows for more slip in the corners for the rear wheels.

I'm not sure despite higher speeds that one might experience with this how it will lead to more brake wear. With all speeds equal.. am I not understanding something?

I thought 430 had the ediff that changes the equation. Not sure if the same with the 360 algorithm.

 

Sport mode would lead to less braking intervention, and ASR off means none. My point was that even with sport and asr on... Brake wear is a non-issue from that system - at least on mine. Some cars have traction control that overheats the rear brakes and wears the pads very quickly.

 

My mechanics are two of the best in the country hands down, Richard and Fernando at Competizione and Sports Cars, from day one they have said Sport mode is better for the clutch.
I drive I sport mode.

 

Thanks guys.. what I'd thought as well. I drive mine in sport mode all the time.

 

I tried sport mode on the 2nd or 3rd day I owned the car, then I forgot it even existed.
I also tried the Auto mode once, then I forgot it exists and always will no matter how many times you guys remind me.

Just drive the dammed thing ! Like another poster already said, the difference between sport and non-sport might be a few months so in 10.5 years instead of 11 you will have to change the clutch, just DRIVE IT.

If like that other poster said, a clutch lasts 30,000 miles then I am doing my clutch every 3 years. Based on the last SD2 readings, next year is 3 years on my belts and I will be due for a clutch. Maybe I should start driving in sport mode and that way i can stall doing the clutch from June all the way to July, maybe even late July. JUST DRIVE !!! quit worrying about the clutch and DRIVE the very best car on the road and the most beautiful car on the road.

 

As always, Skidkid gives pretty much the best advice you’ll get around here.

The amount of 360 F1 clutch wear attributable to shifting is microscopic compared to the amount caused by launching. Therefore, no matter how much difference there might be in clutch wear between sport mode and normal mode shifting (it is extremely small), overall clutch life is essentially unaffected. Also as noted by Skidkid and others, brake wear is unaffected except indirectly under the most severe track conditions.

Driving a 360 F1 constantly in sport mode doesn’t hurt anything on the car. It just doesn’t help anything either, and the ride is noticeably rougher. Either way, it’s a great driving car!