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      12-24-2019, 09:24 AM   #1
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Keeping valves open in ‘efficient’ mode

Is this possible?

I tend to drive in Sport or Sport plus as it sounds better, but on these current wet and generally shite roads I find traction a bit lacking, so often have to resort to efficient mode.

Efficient mode just sounds so dull without the valves open....
(I have a Milltek race system fitted)
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      12-24-2019, 09:25 AM   #2
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Is this possible?

I tend to drive in Sport or Sport plus as it sounds better, but on these current wet and generally shite roads I find traction a bit lacking, so often have to resort to efficient mode.

Efficient mode just sounds so dull without the valves open....
(I have a Milltek race system fitted)
ddi you try disconnecting them?
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      12-27-2019, 09:23 AM   #4
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I use the Burger can flap to control the exhaust valves. Took about 30 seconds to install!!! Works perfectly. It remembers your last setting which is great for me - I like the valves open.

https://www.burgertuning.com/collect...e-for-f-series
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ddi you try disconnecting them?
ha! Good point.....no I haven’t - didn’t even think about that, but we have a lot of horse riders around here and would need to turn the noise off when I meet them on the road.
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If the exhaust is stock they can't say anything but how good it sounds 🤔kinda...
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Efficient mode has really nothing to do with traction control. Thats your MDM/DSC off button. While efficiency mode will dull your throttle inputs somewhat, I don't think its actually beneficial in the rain/wet. If you're scared of losing traction just keep the DSC in normal mode and you can go Sport+ no problem.
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Efficient mode has really nothing to do with traction control. Thats your MDM/DSC off button. While efficiency mode will dull your throttle inputs somewhat, I don't think its actually beneficial in the rain/wet. If you're scared of losing traction just keep the DSC in normal mode and you can go Sport+ no problem.
It’s not so much losing traction, but the aggressiveness of sport+ on pulling away from junctions etc.
I find it quite embarrassing when the car kangaroo jumps...
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