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  1. f-458

    f-458 Rookie

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    #1 f-458, Mar 18, 2015
    After owning my car for two months (2010 Italia - 7K miles), I love the sound so much that I find myself driving in the race mode quite a bit. Is there any downside to drive in the race mode from reliability stand point?

    Any feedback is appreciated.
     
  2. 458trofeo

    458trofeo F1 Rookie

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    #2 458trofeo, Mar 18, 2015
    More tickets? ;)

    Fwiw I just make sure the car is warm (over 175F) before putting her in Race mode.
     
  3. Rcktrod

    Rcktrod F1 Rookie

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    #3 Rcktrod, Mar 18, 2015
    None at all. Do it all the time. Enjoy!
     
  4. riozilla

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    #4 riozilla, Mar 18, 2015
    I don't think there is downside other than increased wearing out of the tires! I also make sure she's properly warmed up before going into race or driving hard in general.
     
  5. ZaifaDDS

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    #5 ZaifaDDS, Mar 18, 2015
    Downside: Tinnitus.
     
  6. SAFE4NOW

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    #6 SAFE4NOW, Mar 18, 2015
    No actual downside.

    I might suggest monitoring the vehicle dynamic's screen and waiting till all systems have gone to green before getting into it.

    With this said, you also have the option of installing an OEM Sport exhaust, which when being driven add's that " Sport " sound without having to actually drive in Sport mode.

    Just a thought..

    Either way, enjoy!

    S
     
  7. PhilNotHill

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    #7 PhilNotHill, Mar 18, 2015
    I drive in Race mode 99% of the time + bumpy road setting. :)
     
  8. abz

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    #8 abz, Mar 18, 2015
    Did the same in my 458.
    Prob will follow when my Speciale arrives
     
  9. speedsport

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    #9 speedsport, Mar 18, 2015
    Ditto.
     
  10. MLA

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    #10 MLA, Mar 18, 2015
    ^^^^^^^
    Same here- that is what Ferrari is all about.

    If I wanted to drive in Sport or Wet mode, I would have taken the daily driver...
     
  11. BlueIn2Red

    BlueIn2Red Karting

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    #11 BlueIn2Red, Mar 18, 2015
    Regarding this (which I agree with) - how silly is it that the full VDA (tyre/brake/engine temp display) isn't available in sport mode?!?
     
  12. Surfah

    Surfah F1 Rookie

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    #12 Surfah, Mar 18, 2015

    Si
     
  13. :Marc

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    #13 :Marc, Mar 18, 2015
    I only drove in race mode
     
  14. RCorsa

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    #14 RCorsa, Mar 18, 2015
    +1
     
  15. 720

    720 F1 Rookie

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    #15 720, Mar 18, 2015
    What is Sport Mode? ;)
     
  16. mik458spider

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    #16 mik458spider, Mar 18, 2015
    If you are all about sound (like me), there is a better way : Get Ferrari dealer to bypass the valve. This way, the sound will be always loud in any mode. It's not louder on high rpm, but it makes your car very loud on low rpm, makes the city driving sounds like track driving. And the low rpm downshifts sound like gun shots all the time.
     
  17. luvair

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    #17 luvair, Mar 18, 2015
    I wait for tires and engine to warm up, and then switch nearly always to race mode. If raining, I use bumpy mode.
     
  18. GuardCo

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    #18 GuardCo, Mar 19, 2015
    Race mode all day everyday!
     
  19. RC33

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    #19 RC33, Mar 19, 2015
    + 458!

    Actually RACE mode 100% + bumpy road setting 80% of the time for daily driving rain or shine.
     
  20. PhilNotHill

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    #20 PhilNotHill, Mar 19, 2015
    99% in Race mode. Wet mode when it is raining or wet OR when I get a phone call using the hands free feature. Wet is the quietest mode.
     
  21. Jasone

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    #21 Jasone, Mar 20, 2015
    99% of the time in CT-Off.

    I learned to drive performance cars in a Dodge Viper at Sebring and Daytona. I like to be the one controlling when the back wheels spin. I also like to drift / fishtail a little here and there. CT-Off is just traction control (not stability) which I hate in all cars.
     
  22. SAFE4NOW

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    #22 SAFE4NOW, Mar 20, 2015
    I know, RIGHT!

    S
     
  23. synergy

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    #23 synergy, Mar 21, 2015
    Race mode really delivers the 458 punch! I keep it in Race 99% of the time unless its raining.
     

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