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Old 7th September 2003, 23:44   #1
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can the sport button be engaged while driving? Or is not advised to do so. Do i have to be stationary?
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The sport mode can be activated while driving. However, I wouldn't recommend engaging while under hard acceleration as the boost is substantial.
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I wouldn't recommend engaging while under hard acceleration as the boost is substantial.
It has no effect under hard acceleration. You will only feel it kick in during part throttle acceleration.
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If you're creeping along at a small throttle opening in bumper to bumper traffic, you might rear end the car in front of you (or if you're creeping along in a parking lot, you could hit a pedestrian) as there will be a jump in throttle opening when you press the button, but otherwise I can't see any reason not to press the button while moving.
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