Thats because of increased idle rpms not a different valve setting. Sport sounds the same if you match the rpms.
Drive Modes explained and Lotus Dynamic Performance Management
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Ooh yeah that could be why. I’ll pay closer attention next time to rpm, but I thought the raised rpm was at the top end, and not for idle. We’ll see.
I also just got a exhaust valve flap controller. Will be installing it soon.
If you get a valve controller, don’t use it in closed mode. That mode should never have been put in (as confirmed by Lotus).
Yup, I have heard it can be bad on motor due to excessive backpressure.
I haven’t installed my valve controller just yet. Will get to it soon.
I am currently driving a courtesy Emira while mine is having the new doors fitted and it is vastly different having it in Sport mode with the valves being fully open after 3000rpm and not all the time like on my Milltek valve controller. To be honest I forget the OEM system works that way and the previous posts on here reminded me of the fact. I still think the cat replacement pipe and controller are the best mods out there.
What impact does cat delete have on emissions tests in EU?
Forget emissions, decibel will get you. Emissions are read from OBD as far as I know. Since the 3rd "cat" doesn't have sensors it shouldn't matter.
As per the initial TomE post that starts this thread, I put my Emira into track mode, then pushed the mode selector switch towards me and held it there. The screen showing it had been in track mode disappeared while I was holding it, but there was no change to any gauges in front of me, so my dash didn’t lite up with additional warning lights. The dash still indicated ESC was partially off, so not completely off.
I have a 2024 Emira First Edition manual transmission without sport suspension and perhaps that explains why I don’t get a “fourth drive mode”? Or is this a “made for North America” set-up? Or maybe I’ve misunderstood TomE’s post?
That said, I watched the Lotus drive mode explanatory video in Lego Man’s post #21 on this thread. It uses a RH UK Emira and says to turn ESC completely off, you touch and hold the ESC on-screen button and can completely disengage ESC using that method, while in any drive mode. That worked for me.
I have a 2024 Emira First Edition manual transmission without sport suspension and perhaps that explains why I don’t get a “fourth drive mode”? Or is this a “made for North America” set-up? Or maybe I’ve misunderstood TomE’s post?
That said, I watched the Lotus drive mode explanatory video in Lego Man’s post #21 on this thread. It uses a RH UK Emira and says to turn ESC completely off, you touch and hold the ESC on-screen button and can completely disengage ESC using that method, while in any drive mode. That worked for me.
In order to turn off stability control completely, you have to press and hold the ESC off button on the Track mode screen for 2 seconds. Then you won't see "Track ESC" yellow light on the dash.
I know; TY. The OP suggested some Emira may have a fourth drive mode if I read it correctly, whereas mine has three, plus the option of turning the stability control completely off, in all three driving modes. I wonder if some Emira are set-up differently.
I believe the 'fourth mode' was just referring to Track mode + turning off the ESC fully
Which technically isn't much of a separate 'mode' per se. Just that it is doable.
This is fascinating. I thought Track mode just turned more systems Off/Down.
Can anyone confirm noticeable increased performance out of corners in Track Mode?
Mine is V6 first edition. I touch the switch to change into sports mode from touring for example. But first touch only activate mode change function and needs second action for actual change. I wonder why first touch does not change the mode? Not a big issue at all. Just wondering.
I thought the same too. It's not a big deal though.
I guess the first touch is to show you the details of what mode you are currently in - before you change it.
Thanks geoffbland,
My Jag F-type's mode switch is single action, so I felt odd. And yes not a big deal
My Jag F-type's mode switch is single action, so I felt odd. And yes not a big deal
Been a bit since this reply, but I'm curious about track mode (Track ESC) as well.
I briefly tested on track by overdriving on purpose during hard cornering sessions and it just let me get the back loose on rotation pretty easily (and sloppily).
Tried various aggressive steering angles and throttle inputs on the same corners but there wasn't any sort of "witchcraft / magic" that allowed me carelessly bury the throttle at any point. But I'm kind of convinced the better programming only applies to the manual with LSD and not the open-diff of the v6 auto.
Thirdgen89gta
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I don’t think there is. Car feels the same with the exception that the thresholds for intervention are higher.
I wish track mode just opened the exhaust valves completely at all rpm.
Maybe one day we can crack that and control it natively.
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