rockyboy

Can someone give me a detailed explanation on how to use and when it is best to use sport mode? So far I've just been using the Drive mode, still breaking the engine in so taking it easy. Also, what is the best way to use the paddle shifters?


Thanks

aerospike16

Sport mode instructs the tranny to let the engine rev higher before shifting up to the next gear, which allows for more rapid acceleration. I'll use it if I need an unusually strong burst of acceleration, such as if I need to climb from a crawl to freeway speeds on a poorly designed onramp. For everything else, drive does just fine.

In drive mode, manual shifts with the paddle shifters will only hold temporarily--the computer will take back over after a certain amount of time (~10 sec?). In sport mode, the computer will not retake control. I don't use the paddle shifters much yet, so that's all I know.

RSX_Takashi

RTFM. It's all in there.

As said, you should learn how to even drive the car and use all the functions before you open your mouth. Based on all your previous posts, I think everyone knows that you don't know anything.

mrgold35

I get more use from the paddles with or without sport mode (don't have 16 RDX):
- towing, holding a lower gear to maintain speed up inclines
- mountain switch backs to slow down without riding the brakes or hold a gear to maintain speed or accelerate up/out switchbacks
- just to slow a tiny bit in traffic without having to tap the brakes
- getting the ACC to accelerate faster to cruising speed if it has to slow down because of traffic
- I haven't tried; but, sport mode can be used in icy/snowy conditions to start in a higher gear from a stop to keep the wheels from slipping as much.

Sport mode does widen the range you can shift to a lower gear compared to auto+paddles. That comes in handy in the mountains when you need to hold that gear longer without all that shifting when you take your foot off the gas. Regular Auto without paddles seem to be A-OK 99.99% for normal and rapid acceleration.

RSX_Takashi

I suggest you learn how to drive your car first. If you know how to drive MT, then you will know what those paddle shifters are for. If you don't drive MT, then I guess reading the user manual (Page 275-278) is a best start.

By the way, there is no such thing as Sport mode in RDX. Sport mode is only available for MDX, TLX and RLX with the push button transmission. If you brought an European car, there might be sport mode. In many of your previous posts you highlight your distaste of European cars due to their lack of hp and V6 engine so I guess you loose out on a feature that makes a 4 cylinder suv very fun and exhilarating to drive.

You have been mis-informed and mis guided again and it shows the second you open your mouth and ask a question or post a comment.

CanWat

You don't come across as a mature individual either. Perhaps you should stop the bashing and move on.

ggesq

iTrader: (1)

Ok, enough. I've read your comments in other threads involving this OP. If you having nothing constructive to say that doesn't involve bashing the OP personally, I strongly suggest that you stop posting in this manner or you will receive a forced vacation from this site.

rockyboy

Thanks for the suggestions. I will test the paddle shifters after I break in the engine past 1,000 km.

hand-filer

I found the paddle shift feature to be borderline useless due to the laggy response time. The transmission shifts quicker if left in drive. This ain't no
GT-R

ceb

Correct. Some people believe the RDX is far superior to the GT-R.

hand-filer

Well it does best the GT-R when it comes to grocery hauling capability.

Majofo

OP be like..

yesrdx

This. I hate tapping on the brake when some douche merges RIGHT in front of me in traffic. I don't necessarily have to apply the brake, but I don't want to tail someone's bumper either.

hand-filer

I'd rather be prepared to use the brakes for that scenario. The paddle shifters aren't going to save your ass if the aforementioned douche decides to slam on their brakes.

Joe Las Vegas

How many aholes are there in this forum? I'm starting to lose count.

cu2wagon

There are a lot.

andysinnh

I concur with earlier posts about useful situations for paddle shifters in the RDX. Holding the RPMs up when towing is how I use mine most of the times, and occasionally wanting some extra grunt up a long uphill stretch without wanting to jab the throttle. The tranny overall does well in this vehicle...

andy

Majofo

You counted yourself first right? So that's one..

carbonTSEX

The 2016 RDX does have sport mode. From my experience in my 2014 TL. The car is more alive in sport mode and you really don't even need the paddle shifters even then. My TL is built so sport mode helps with passing on the freeway or just spirited driving period. As for the paddles, I've used them a few times but they aren't needed much. If it was the same setup as the Ferrari I drove last week then that's your only option is to use the paddles to shift between gears (except reverse).

I would say sport mode with the paddle shifters on the RDX would be most useful for towing and snowy conditions.