What do those of you with Dual Motor Performance R1s think of Sport Mode?

Jaques R1S

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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.
 

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