Rosnab Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 2010 ford focus i have noticed that on the menu setting dongle that you can choose comfort, sport etc. what does the sport do? does it use more fuel etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 These settings are for steering , they will stiffen up the steering feel for different settings , they have nothing to do with performance or fuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosnab Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Just gives you that little less PAS support, so that as you go round the corner, you have more weight to throw, and it stops you oversteering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickwick10_1 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 2010 ford focus i have noticed that on the menu setting dongle that you can choose comfort, sport etc. what does the sport do? does it use more fuel etc? Don't make much difference mate to be honest ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Paraphrased from the manual- Standard - The standard setting suitable for all driving styles Sport - Steering assistance is reduced. This suits a sportier driving style by increasing the feedback through the steering wheel. The Sport setting is also an advantage when driving on icy and snowy road conditions. Comfort - The steering assistance is increased. The steering will feel lighter and you will not need to exert as much force on the wheel. There is no change to engine performance or fuel economy, it's purely a power steering imput control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkyz89 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 do all models have this feature? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 do all models have this feature? I couldn't say for sure but I'd reckon that the lower spec ones wouldn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDCiST Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Don't make much difference mate to be honest ? Really?? I find it does! Go from comfort to sport and you'll feel a difference!! From one finger full locks to having to use a hand... U also get a bit more feel of what the cars doing... Mines always in sport... Tbh, I'd like it a touch heavier... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 The increase in feedback in sport mode makes the car feel more planted on the road and also more stable at higher speeds. Never out of sport either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozo Jojo Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 All diesel models have this feature as far as i know, starting with focus mk1. You may have to have a trip computer though to be able to switch between them. I keep it is sport also, because confort doesn't give you that much confidence on twisty roads. The only good place you can use it is parallel parking i guess :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkyz89 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 where exactly would this be found??? would it be on the screen with the mpg, miles left in the tank etc?? seems like only diesel models so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSussex Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 My 1.8 petrol Titanium 2008 has this feature, it is found on the display screen that includes MPG, outside temp ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkyz89 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 hmm iv got the 2010 zetec s and have never noticed anything when scrolling through... maybe seen as it is the s model i dont have a choice lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDCiST Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 You will have it... U need to enter the menu setting when stationary... Then scroll to steering, and it's in there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 on the mk2 it was an option unfortunately despite this the old owner didnt choose it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 This feature is not on my 1.6 titanium. Maybe it's standard on larger engines and Diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkyz89 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 haha im a complete lemon had the car for over 8 months now and only just found it.... thanks for the heads up all... pree are you sure you dont have it (not calling you a lemon but never noticed it before now) when scrolling through, menu appears, hit the set button and your there... i find it most handy when im sitting at the lights and some flash git pulls up along side in his big car trying to cut in, so as you can imagen ESP off lol foot down, clutch up, you know the rest lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitmonster Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 It's worth noting that in the Mk2, as you cycle through the trip computer options the steering setting only shows when the car is stationary. When the cars is moving this option isn't shown on the menu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidu Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 i find it most handy when im sitting at the lights and some flash git pulls up along side in his big car trying to cut in, so as you can imagen ESP off lol foot down, clutch up, you know the rest lol Oh, and how is sport setting supposed to be handy in this situation, as it has nothing to do with engine setting and in addition to this it is working only at higher speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 i can confirm i dont have it even stationary with the key in position 2 my options are language and chimes thats the lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkyz89 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Oh, and how is sport setting supposed to be handy in this situation, as it has nothing to do with engine setting and in addition to this it is working only at higher speed? i dont know i didnt use sport setting??? i just turned the esp off thus allowing me to pull away fast without the esp kicking in and dropping the revs... you may get a bit off wheel spin but if you adjust the pedals accordingly you can pull away real quick!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidu Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 We were talking about sport setting so I understood, that you not only turn off ESP but switch to sport as well, so I asked. Of course what you are saying about ESP is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Yes 100% sure i don't have the Steering setting , my mate has it on his Zetec S 1.8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINN Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 CHEERS GUYS, THANX FOR REPLY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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