It turns out that “Sport“ is the only Variable Suspension mode that actually delivers what you call for. All other ride modes are virtually the same, forcing the shocks to their stiffest possible setting. Watch this video to see physical measurements of the actual shock settings that result when various ride modes are selected. This is a software issue, and all cars with Variable Ride Control use the same software, so ALL vehicles have this problem.
I am aware that many of you believe that there is an obvious difference between ride modes, but measurement of the actual shock settings that result as different ride modes are selected doesn’t lie. I’m sorry to say that the difference you feel is an illusion. I call your attention to sub-thread 5 of the thread “Adaptive Suspension Damping Real or Ruse” where members Pvdoug and Maaz, one of whom saw an obvious difference and the other saw none, got together and compared their cars. After testing and riding in each other’s cars, they concluded that both cars were identical. Perception is a squirrelly thing. Physical measurement is the ONLY reliable indicator of how the system is functioning. Please also look at the thread “Plaid Suspension Accelerometer Test Readings in Comfort and Sport Modes”. The graphical results of this test show that Comfort Mode does indeed show HIGHER G-force readings than Sport…. Ie. Comfort is harsher than Sport, concurring with my readings.
Anyway, give the video a look… it’s only 9 minutes.
I am aware that many of you believe that there is an obvious difference between ride modes, but measurement of the actual shock settings that result as different ride modes are selected doesn’t lie. I’m sorry to say that the difference you feel is an illusion. I call your attention to sub-thread 5 of the thread “Adaptive Suspension Damping Real or Ruse” where members Pvdoug and Maaz, one of whom saw an obvious difference and the other saw none, got together and compared their cars. After testing and riding in each other’s cars, they concluded that both cars were identical. Perception is a squirrelly thing. Physical measurement is the ONLY reliable indicator of how the system is functioning. Please also look at the thread “Plaid Suspension Accelerometer Test Readings in Comfort and Sport Modes”. The graphical results of this test show that Comfort Mode does indeed show HIGHER G-force readings than Sport…. Ie. Comfort is harsher than Sport, concurring with my readings.
Anyway, give the video a look… it’s only 9 minutes.