General Panda 100hp First Car!
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General Panda 100hp First Car!
Blimey.. you lot need to get with the program.. the 100hp needs to be driven with sport mode on and attack mode at 100%... 
Blimey.. you lot need to get with the program.. the 100hp needs to be driven with sport mode on and attack mode at 100%...
I agree, in 'normal' mode it's horrible.
I loved it in "normal" mode so I can't wait to use sport mode. Does the standard pipe pop and crackle because the one attatched to mine did and it was bloody fab!
Blimey.. you lot need to get with the program.. the 100hp needs to be driven with sport mode on and attack mode at 100%...
100% attack is the best.
I only turn sport off on very icy roads (which we hardly ever have overhere) so that would be never.Blimey.. you lot need to get with the program.. the 100hp needs to be driven with sport mode on and attack mode at 100%...
Even with boattrailer it's sportmode all the way. Otherwise it feels broken.
gr J
I generally use normal mode for lazy driving and then when alone have the 'Sport' mode as a treat. It's jerky for traffic/commute but perfect and fun on quiet roads.
In any event, as with most things, you get used to things as you regularly use them, so what might at first seem unsuitable becomes eventually normal.
My standard exhaust neither snaps, crackles or pops.
As for spending on the stereo - why not do nothing for 3 months. If after that period you still feel you need to have musical accompaniment, then you have had 3 months to do research. If you can live with the current stereo, you've saved money and not had to tell your insurer. Personally I prefer the 100hp with no stereo on.
Valid point in regards to the stereo. I'm quite a bit of a music nut and although I enjoy listening to the sound of the engine, on longer (1 hour+) motorway journeys to uni, I am going to need a bit of entertainment!
Might just pick up an FM transmitter rather than mess around with headunits or wiring.
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^This. With an ultra sensitive throttle, every bump on the road translates into an unwanted move of your right foot which results in jerkiness, a bit like a 205 GTi on Jetronic and Bilstein suspension.
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That's what I would like but the ECU/button functionality is not reprogrammable I was told.
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I prefer sport mode off. As mentioned, the car is too jerky with it on. Especially in traffic!
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See the gimmick. Why not one good throttle, somewhere between the sport and the normal mode and everyone would be happy - like the gearbox.
You know on spinal tap where the volume goes up to 11....... like that...
Feel welcome to screaam
gr J
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I had to pop to the post office, I drove there in sport mode and then home in girl mode. There is no scenario where you need sport mode off.
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Do you drive it with your ballerina pumps on? Sorry, I couldn't resist
On a more serious note, on smooth roads Sport mode is fine, you get used to it and able to modulate the throttle but on bumpy roads your foot will move unwillingly due to the hard suspension and ultra sensitive throttle.
A "semi-sport" mode between the Normal and Sport would be ideal as suggested.
I'd love better throttle response as the Normal mode drive by wire makes it feel numb and driving with an elastic band on your foot, the problem with Sport mode is that after the 25-30% of its travel nothing happens.
Do you drive it with your ballerina pumps on? Sorry, I couldn't resist
On a more serious note, on smooth roads Sport mode is fine, you get used to it and able to modulate the throttle but on bumpy roads your foot will move unwillingly due to the hard suspension and ultra sensitive throttle.
A "semi-sport" mode between the Normal and Sport would be ideal as suggested.
I'd love better throttle response as the Normal mode drive by wire makes it feel numb and driving with an elastic band on your foot, the problem with Sport mode is that after the 25-30% of its travel nothing happens.
Maybe it's a fault with your car? The throttle isn't analogue on my car. It's not ultra sensitive either, if it was I wouldn't be able to return above average mpg.
The suspension and chassis is firm but not that firm.
I don't use ballet shoes, only trainers, approach shoes, walking boots or office shoes.
Anyone would think most of you have never driven anything vaguely sporty before.
Maybe it's I have better car control than you?
