Vantage V8S SSII driving preference query?

[JW5]

Hi All,
Just wondering how many V8V SSII drivers have Sport permanently selected? I am 6 weeks into ownership of a 2014 model & manually select Sport button as when suits the road I'm on. I do find the Sport button to make for a more satisfying drive. I have found average fuel consumption to be very good at circa 22MPG, I wonder how dramatic consumption is likely to differ with permanently switching to Sport?

[tonyhall38]

lovely car there.....you local to me?

[JW5]

Thanks, yes I think I am, I believe I have seen & heard your car roaring past my place of work in Priestley way, is this you?

[tonyhall38]

Yes.....

[Phil74891]

When I had a V8VS I kept it permanently in Sport and took out fuse 15. For added effect, take the parcel shelf out. It sits nicely in the boot so a quick mod.

No idea what mpg I got but it probably started with a 1.

Lovely balanced car, and a big step up from the Ordinary V8V, or it was in 2013. I think they're a lot closer now.

[Phil74891]

When I had a V8VS I kept it permanently in Sport and took out fuse 15. For added effect, take the parcel shelf out. It sits nicely in the boot so a quick mod.

No idea what mpg I got but it probably started with a 1.

Lovely balanced car, and a big step up from the Ordinary V8V, or it was in 2013. I think they're a lot closer now.

[JW5]

Thanks Phil, presumably removing fuse 15 increases the exhaust noise further, that could shock the neighbours even more when I leave home at circa 6am. Excuse my ignorance but what is the benefit of removing the parcel shelf?

[Chaz645]

Nice car! I have a 2011 v8vs and for the year I've had it every journey made has been in sport mode. Feels much sharper, fuel consumption around mid teens I guess

[IanV12VR]

JW5 said:

Thanks Phil, presumably removing fuse 15 increases the exhaust noise further, that could shock the neighbours even more when I leave home at circa 6am. Excuse my ignorance but what is the benefit of removing the parcel shelf?

Removing the fuse makes no difference to the noise on start up as the valves are open. What it allows is the exhaust valves to be open all the time. In normal driving they are closed up to 3.5/4K revs (or I think a bit lower down the rev range in sport).

Some have concerns that if you leave the valves open all the time they will stick open but that can avoided by having a remote switch fitted which means they will work as normal until you press the button on the fob. Quite a few on here have this solution. I have one made by Clive C which is a simple and elegant solution.

[JW5]

Thank you Martin, I'll try removing the parcel shelf.
Chaz I'm thinking Sport all the time could be the way to go.
Ian I'll try removing the fuse & see how much difference I can notice.
I have added another two photographs, since taking the photographs I have removed the bulky looking front number plate plinth & albeit subjective, I think the front of the car especially looking from the side is far improved.

[JW5]