Maserati Sport mode !

[mazdarati]

Guys have Maser 3200 Gt
Never tried SPORT button !
What is changing after i press it ?? =) lol =)

dont have a skyhook =)

[Petrolnog]

It keeps the exhausts valves open making a big difference at lower RPM

I'm not sure about the manual box, but with cambiocorsa it extends the rev range slightly, shifting at higher RPM.

[mazdarati]

my with automatic gearbox =)

[mazdarati]

by the way is it normal to drive on this MODE ? or its not for everyday use ?

[nigelo]

Nothing whatsoever to do with either exhaust valves or a CC box - A 3200GT does not have variable valve timing or exhaust pipe systems with valves and was not fitted with a CC box.

On an auto without skyhook, it puts the box into a more agressive mode allowing gearchanges at or close to max RPM, allows kickdown at higher RPM and also (IIRC) changes to a more agressive traction control.

hope this helps

[Petrolnog]

nigelo said:

Nothing whatsoever to do with either exhaust valves or a CC box - A 3200GT does not have variable valve timing or exhaust pipe systems with valves and was not fitted with a CC box.

On an auto without skyhook, it puts the box into a more agressive mode allowing gearchanges at or close to max RPM, allows kickdown at higher RPM and also (IIRC) changes to a more agressive traction control.

hope this helps

Fair enough, I've only really used it in the Gransport and 42.

[woody-ott]

so what does it do on my 3200 manual, just stiffen the supension up? cheers

[robertf]

I think it firms the suspension and backs off the traction control. A near spin on a damp dual carriageway leaving a roundabout is what makes me think that....

[nigelo]

A manual with the Sport button has skyhook. The sport setting doesn't just stiffen the shocks, it applies a completely different strategy (mapping) to the settings which vary according to the input received from lateral and longtitudinal acceleration sensors fitted to the car as well as speed etc. Basically, the more agressive you drive, the more it is noticable. I believe there are something like 14 settings that the electronics can automatically select depending on whether the sport strategy is enagaged or not.

Also, as robertf above correctly points out, Sport mode also applies a much more agressive traction control setting. This also varies on how the car is being driven providing a multi function sport "package" rather than adjusting a single parameter. Safest advice is do not use Sport unless on track or on good, bone dry roads - It WILL bite, it's just a question of when so be warned.

An auto WITH Skyhook applies the above + allows max revs on gearchanges / kickdown at higher revs.

An auto WITHOUT skyhook still has a sport button but applies the changes in my previous post

Hope this helps

Edited by nigelo on Friday 23 March 20:38

[sjp63]

err.......bollox

Petrolnog said:

It keeps the exhausts valves open making a big difference at lower RPM

I'm not sure about the manual box, but with cambiocorsa it extends the rev range slightly, shifting at higher RPM.

[Petrolnog]

sjp63 said:

err.......bollox

Petrolnog said:

It keeps the exhausts valves open making a big difference at lower RPM

I'm not sure about the manual box, but with cambiocorsa it extends the rev range slightly, shifting at higher RPM.

err...Gransport...read the previous posts. I apologise to the OP as I'm not used to the old Maser coupe and thought you were talking about the more powerful variant

Edited by Petrolnog on Friday 23 March 22:17

[sjp63]

Err 3200GT - you read the post

Petrolnog said:

sjp63 said:

err.......bollox

Petrolnog said:

It keeps the exhausts valves open making a big difference at lower RPM

I'm not sure about the manual box, but with cambiocorsa it extends the rev range slightly, shifting at higher RPM.

err...Gransport...read the previous posts. I apologise to the OP as I'm not used to the old Maser coupe and thought you were talking about the more powerful variant

Edited by Petrolnog on Friday 23 March 22:17

[Petrolnog]

sjp63 said:

Err 3200GT - you read the post

Petrolnog said:

sjp63 said:

err.......bollox

Petrolnog said:

It keeps the exhausts valves open making a big difference at lower RPM

I'm not sure about the manual box, but with cambiocorsa it extends the rev range slightly, shifting at higher RPM.

err...Gransport...read the previous posts. I apologise to the OP as I'm not used to the old Maser coupe and thought you were talking about the more powerful variant

Edited by Petrolnog on Friday 23 March 22:17

This issue was dealt with at 17:25 and acknowledged by myself an hour or so later, this was about 4 hours ago, please stay on topic.

FYI: Quotes should come before a response.

[andy355]

i would like to second Nigelo's oppinion not to use the sport button in the wet. proceed with caution!!

[nigelo]

Petrolnog said:

sjp63 said:

err.......bollox

Petrolnog said:

It keeps the exhausts valves open making a big difference at lower RPM

I'm not sure about the manual box, but with cambiocorsa it extends the rev range slightly, shifting at higher RPM.

err...Gransport...read the previous posts. I apologise to the OP as I'm not used to the old Maser coupe and thought you were talking about the more powerful variant

Don't be so quick to under estimate the original 3200. In fact it develops ~10% more torque than the later and heavier 4200 (including the GS by the way). Although the 4200 develops 390/400 bhp compared to 370bhp, it only manages peak power @ 7,000 rpm instead of 6,400 rpm for the 3200. Accordingly, a 3200 will almost certainly be more powerful at any rpm other than at or close to peak revs. I am of course referring to a 3200 that is properly set up and a great many are not apparently suffering as they do from incorrect valve timing since their original build - That's another story for another day however.

hope this helps

[sjp63]

Dont be silly

Petrolnog said:

sjp63 said:

Err 3200GT - you read the post

Petrolnog said:

sjp63 said:

err.......bollox

Petrolnog said:

It keeps the exhausts valves open making a big difference at lower RPM

I'm not sure about the manual box, but with cambiocorsa it extends the rev range slightly, shifting at higher RPM.

err...Gransport...read the previous posts. I apologise to the OP as I'm not used to the old Maser coupe and thought you were talking about the more powerful variant

Edited by Petrolnog on Friday 23 March 22:17

This issue was dealt with at 17:25 and acknowledged by myself an hour or so later, this was about 4 hours ago, please stay on topic.

FYI: Quotes should come before a response.

[mazdarati]

THANX guys =) for info

[cccs]

I am of course referring to a 3200 that is properly set up and a great many are not apparently suffering as they do from incorrect valve timing since their original build - That's another story for another day however.

hope this helps[/quote]

Nigello, when can we hear the story about incorrect valve timings?