Why????

[Dean Fletcher]

Why the Flipping heck does a van need sports mode?...
Am I extremely thick or does the S mean sports mode in a VW transporter?
So... My transit is in getting repaired due to the over heating issue and I was given a 2019 15000 mile VW transporter and it is a beast very quick for a van but the sports mode just makes the auto box rev up to 4500 revs as far as I can see.
I prefer my transit as I nearly went through the windscreen when I picked this up. (thinking brake was the clutch at 45 mph) not good.

 

[EmilysDad]

why not have a sports mode on a van ..... if it's good enough for a car

all vehicles should be automatic anyway & then you'll not need to dip a none existent clutch! ....

when you're proficient with 2 pedals you can learn to left foot brake - it's the future!

 

[A.J.]

I suppose it is cheaper to put a standard lump and gearbox into it rather than modify one to suit the commercial requirements of the Transporter

 

[Craiglxviii]

I suppose it is cheaper to put a standard lump and gearbox into it rather than modify one to suit the commercial requirements of the Transporter

Exactly this ^^^

Commercial vehicles make up about 5% of total MB sales volume...

 

[Dean Fletcher]

why not have a sports mode on a van ..... if it's good enough for a car

all vehicles should be automatic anyway & then you'll not need to dip a none existent clutch! ....

when you're proficient with 2 pedals you can learn to left foot brake - it's the future!

Haha ill have to try the old left foot braking.
I'm sure it's almost as quick as my car even tho it says 0 to 62 is 11.2 seconds.

 

[star]

Cos white van man likes to race everybody.

 

[EmilysDad]

Cos white van man likes to race everybody.

white vans are amongst the fastest vehicles on the road

 

[EmilysDad]

Haha ill have to try the old left foot braking.
.....

be careful .... it does take practice. It's just a habit picked up from my Dad

 

[A.J.]

white vans are amongst the fastest vehicles on the road

Especially Sprinters

 

[rifiki]

Have been left foot braking since mid/late 1950s where possible. The CLK brake pedal is too far to the right, wifes Ford Fusion brake pedal is in the correct position for left foot braking.

 

[Dean Fletcher]

***update****
Left foot braking is not for me. #sorehead.

 

[Blobcat]

***update****
Left foot braking is not for me. #sorehead.

Practice makes perfect...
I’ve done whole journeys just by using my left foot... things you do when you’re bored...

 

[6500RPM]

White van = ALMOST as fast as a hire car

 

[Dean Fletcher]

White van = ALMOST as fast as a hire car

It's grey actually

 

[ajlsl600]

Why the Flipping heck does a van need sports mode?...
Am I extremely thick or does the S mean sports mode in a VW transporter?
So... My transit is in getting repaired due to the over heating issue and I was given a 2019 15000 mile VW transporter and it is a beast very quick for a van but the sports mode just makes the auto box rev up to 4500 revs as far as I can see.
I prefer my transit as I nearly went through the windscreen when I picked this up. (thinking brake was the clutch at 45 mph) not good.

U sure that aint w,winter s summer.?

 

[Dean Fletcher]

U sure that aint w,winter s summer.?