Jaques R1S
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- 2023 Gen 1 R1S
I came across a recent article on the soon-to-be-available OTA Performance upgrade for Dual Motor R1s. It covered a broad set of issues like price, strategy, etc.
Here, I'm hoping to hear what people with Dual Motor Performance R1s think of Sport Mode. My motivation is selfish: I have a regular Dual Motor and am considering the upgrade. I wanted a Dual Motor Performance originally but couldn't get it with the other options I wanted at the time.
In particular:
- How does the driving experience compare? Is the difference mostly just oomph when you hit the accelerator or is it about the handling?
- Do you notice benefits when driving responsibly or only when driving like a hooligan? (I love my R1S but it's heavy and I really don't want to kill anyone.)
- Is it right that Sport Mode only allows you to have the suspension in "Firm"? (I usually use Firm anyway.)
- Any other parameter limitations in Sport Mode? E.g., can you use any level of regen desired?
- What kind of range hit do you see when driving in Sport v. All Purpose?
- Is tire wear more even when using Sport Mode?
- How does Sport Mode compare to Snow Mode?
- Other thoughts on Sport Mode?
Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts and experiences.
Here, I'm hoping to hear what people with Dual Motor Performance R1s think of Sport Mode. My motivation is selfish: I have a regular Dual Motor and am considering the upgrade. I wanted a Dual Motor Performance originally but couldn't get it with the other options I wanted at the time.
In particular:
- How does the driving experience compare? Is the difference mostly just oomph when you hit the accelerator or is it about the handling?
- Do you notice benefits when driving responsibly or only when driving like a hooligan? (I love my R1S but it's heavy and I really don't want to kill anyone.)
- Is it right that Sport Mode only allows you to have the suspension in "Firm"? (I usually use Firm anyway.)
- Any other parameter limitations in Sport Mode? E.g., can you use any level of regen desired?
- What kind of range hit do you see when driving in Sport v. All Purpose?
- Is tire wear more even when using Sport Mode?
- How does Sport Mode compare to Snow Mode?
- Other thoughts on Sport Mode?
Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts and experiences.