And with the transmission, the shift points change. Shifts are firmer and quicker. Honestly I rarely use sport mode, since normal mode is usually strong enough. But it's so much fun when I do want that added performance!
You're right Stymie, I do love the engine braking in sport mode - diving into a corner from 60mph approaching Panera - and be able to late brake/merge ahead of the kid on their cell phone, get the truck turned, back on the gas while slightly chirping the tires, and slide into the drive-thru for a Madagascar vanilla cold brew, to start the day.
Stock sport mode is the same max power as base mode. Shift points and throttle map are retuned though so it doesn't lug, and you don't have to downshift 6 gears to go fast.
I did that to somebody yesterday when I was going to Kroger. Came out to a "Stop driving like an asshole" note stuck under my wiper. I felt like my job was done
That is my only complaint with past 2 F150's I've owned. Oem rotors were junk after 20k miles, I bought a drilled & slotted rotor kit to bypass that problem and it's been smooth sailing ever since.
I was able to get 60k miles before the pad was completely gone on one side. My race bike prep is way better than my truck prep.
I put StopTech on the Volvo recently. The primary driver likes them better than the OEM setup. The OEM equivalent pads are less grabby on initial pedal application but still stop exceedingly well.
HA! I just got off the phone with my good friend. I stopped by his house last night and he ended up driving that truck. He waiting on the dealer to call him and let them know what they got. He has been wanting a new truck but been on the fence about what to do get, I guess the "quick " trip he made around the block sold him. I just learned last night that you can pull out on the 4wd dial and it locks in the rear diff. Thats badass!
My 2010 ford supposedly does that with the rear differential. Anytime I’ve used it I’ve already been so stuck that it didn’t matter though
After multiple attempts at searching, I finally found the thread and StopTech and PowerStop were the brands mentioned.
I still had plenty of pad left but I was tired of the steering wheel shaking when I had to stand on the brakes. My rotors had a glazed spot that didn't have as much friction as the rest of the rotor. I'm sure it was my driving habits that killed them. Power Stop Z36 series is the brand and style I bought, pads and rotors for all four corners for $300-$400. I've got another 40k miles on these and zero complaints.
The locking rear diff is optional. I have it on my 19. It really locks it. Turning on dry pavement really lets you know.
I only have personal knowledge of two Demons, (well the cars), and they are pushing between 1200-1400 HP, stock innards....