Sport Mode Gen 1 Quad is ridiculous

[Rivdog]

I tried sport mode the other day for the first time in a while with the low regen setting. It was freaking awesome and I could live with it in that setting every day. I really, really like the sport mode dynamics with reduced regen compared to the standard and high options. So nice to have the low setting nowadays.

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[Ngkgb]

I tried sport mode the other day for the first time in a while with the low regen setting. It was freaking awesome and I could live with it in that setting every day. I really, really like the sport mode dynamics with reduced regen compared to the standard and high options. So nice to have the low setting nowadays.

What makes low regen better for sport mode

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

What makes low regen better for sport mode

You say “holy shit” again when you need to stop in a hurry.

 

[Bullwinkle]

I have not used sport mode in some time since owning my R1S Quad. I had some open road yesterday and launched it. I forgot what a beast this thing is! Holly Ship! Not only was the acceleration mind blowing but in sport mode this 7 thousand pound rocket ship holds its ground pretty well.

I will never do that again!

The same thing happened to me. It had been a while, but the car is so agile and home charging is cheap, I just leave it in Sport now. I do raise it from the lowest ride setting.

 

[PeterSK]

Over the weekend had an older couple up to our place in the Adirondacks. They love Teslas since I first showed them my Model S ten years ago, and arrived in their third, a Model Y. He was a little skeptical of the Rivian until I took them on a few miles of some pretty steep logging trails in the woods, then drove 50+ miles on two-lane highways winding along river valleys in sport mode. She was a bit white-knuckled during both, while his last words as they headed home were “love your car!”

 

[Joe Hoffman]

That would be my spouse......I am only allowed about 50% throttle unless a warning is issued prior....

If I provide prior warning her “please no” just gets more stern. Forgiveness is easier than permission.

 

[Feetdry]

Ok,. I have owned my quad R1T for over a year now. I do live in lonely 2 lane toad, farm country. I guess I should try sport mode one of these days. (Will it compare to my days of launching off an aircraft carrier with an end speed of 170)?

 

[R1Tom]

If I provide prior warning her “please no” just gets more stern. Forgiveness is easier than permission.

Alot of truth to this!

 

[Rivdog]

What makes low regen better for sport mode

It doesn’t jerk you around as much when you release the throttle.

 

[AlanP]

I live in a very hilly area. Needs more power when launching uphill. Do I need an upgrade?

 

[PappaBolt]

I do live in lonely 2 lane toad, farm country

We need to hear more about toad land. From your neighbor to the south.

 

[DB-EV]

I have not used sport mode in some time since owning my R1S Quad. I had some open road yesterday and launched it. I forgot what a beast this thing is! Holly Ship! Not only was the acceleration mind blowing but in sport mode this 7 thousand pound rocket ship holds its ground pretty well.

I will never do that again!

Awesome. But how did you manage to not use it yet, haha! I can go some time not using it but probably use it like 1x a week at least and sometimes just drive around in it. I love the throttle response.

Long road trips on an interstate i am 99% in conserve standard height. Otherwise all purpose. A fair bit of snow mode in winter.

 

[R1Tom]

I live in a very hilly area. Needs more power when launching uphill. Do I need an upgrade?

Yup! G2 QM needed for you asap!

 

[smunro622]

I use sport, lowest, TC off every day
I love it! Just smoked a brand new 992 the other day (probably a base one, non-turbo)
Hellcats don't stand a chance either

Locally the have a 60-160 race needless to say with a limit of ~113 mph R1S didn’t do well but the 0-90 everyone here’s knows that answer.

 

[SwampNut]

What makes low regen better for sport mode

It makes it worse. Less control, more work.

I haven’t tried disabling stability control, but having it on low makes the launch even more violent and fun.

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