[ejholt]

Originally Posted by PabloK

I some of you lucky guys are picking up your 2014s today or tomorrow...

And quick reviews on the nav, Launch control, sail mode, m sport brakes?

I get mind Friday or Saturday and I need this to hold me over!!!

Mine came in beginning of the week. Haven't seen it yet as I dropped of my 2013 to begin the process of transferring accessories to my 2014 M-Sport. Heading down on Monday to drop off some new parts to have them install, prior to the actual delivery. Will post pics once I get to see it.

[EvenKeel]

Just got the car on Wednesday and therefore have a lot to learn.

I believe the "sail" mode is limited to EcoPro. The reason I say this is because under the EcoPro options on I-Drive, one of the choices you can check or uncheck is "Coast". I assume this likely has to do with the Sail mode.

[Atombyte]

Originally Posted by n55x3

I agree with pablok, sail mode does not turn off the engine while coasting based on what I have read. It does decouple the motor from the torque converter so there is no parasitic loss or drag when coasting. You are essentially free wheeling when coasting.

Agree with OP, will be interesting to hear how this works in the real world.

If that's what happens, I would think it would burn more gas. I know that if I lift the throttle in gear and let it coast, fuel is cut off, but being in gear keeps the engine running. However, if I go to neutral (or just mash the clutch), the engine has to burn gas to keep running at idle speed. Maybe I'm missing something?

[nop]

Originally Posted by Atombyte

If that's what happens, I would think it would burn more gas. I know that if I lift the throttle in gear and let it coast, fuel is cut off, but being in gear keeps the engine running. However, if I go to neutral (or just mash the clutch), the engine has to burn gas to keep running at idle speed. Maybe I'm missing something?

An engine with no load on it (i.e. in neutral) takes very little gasoline to keep turning. On the other hand, when you're coasting at highway speeds the engine puts a load on the car causing it to slow down, so even though the injectors are off temporarily you will need to step on the gas sooner to maintain your velocity. On the whole, decoupling the engine when coasting can be a net win in gas efficiency.

[ZheHbKa]

Originally Posted by Stillhart

That sounds way better than AS/S, assuming it works. The sport tranny shifts super fast so I can't see the delay being all that noticeable.

i'm sure its very sensitive and nothing to worry about, but as any new feature it will have its fans and haters

[bmrm396]

anyone with comments on the steering? wondering how much of the "new" rack improvements they put into the f32 made it to the 2014 f30.