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hang on off to check my hand book
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with over drive on = normal driving all 4 forward gears electronicly selected with overdrive off = for use when transmition is frequently shifting between 3 and 4 gear the light on the control panel indicated OD is switched off from Mondeo Hand book i was thinking about the sports/economy mode 
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Originally posted by Norfolk_LX:
i was thinking about the sports/economy mode
For crying out loud, is there anything you Brits don't have on the Mondeo!?!?  
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not sure what you mean your cars are much better equiped than ours
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I use mine about the same as mentioned above. I hate it when mine shifts into 4th at 35! I mean it is nice for saving gas and all, but...  But when running the back roads, well that is a different story! I normally will enter with the O/D off so that my RPMs run a little higher which give better torque and a better sense of control. On long straight aways, I will hit the O/D switch whichs actually helps with acceleration down the long straight. When coming up to a corner I will turn the O/D back off, which allows for a nice firm downshift, just before I apply any brakes. This way I don't over brake. Anyway, since the revs are now back up and the engine is under a nice load from the down shift, it sets up for a perfect entrance into and out of the apex. Since it is a slushbox, you have to enter the gas pedal a little sooner then you think you should, but after you learn how your tranny works you will get the hang of it. If I enter into another long straight, I will start all over again. Now that is what I call ~FUN!~ 
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We don't have the ST220, or all the sensors and gadgets that come with most Mondeos. I've heard of washer fluid level sensors, auto-aiming headlights, heated everything... Linky
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we do have the ghia X model which is our top spec
we has
ABS
TCS
Cruise control
heated front and rear screens
heated seats
trip computer
aux warning module (show if you have a bulb out or low washer fluid)
auto's have over drive and sports/econ as standard
we also have Satcs (semi automatic temprature control system)
remote central locking and remote boot unlock
mk3 mondeo's have remote bonnet release
i'm sure theres more but can't think at mo
ok maybe our cars are better kitted
ST24 and ST200 are not really much diffrent to your Svt
ST200 is 200bhp as standard
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Originally posted by unisys12:
I use mine about the same as mentioned above. I hate it when mine shifts into 4th at 35! I mean it is nice for saving gas and all, but...
But when running the back roads, well that is a different story! I normally will enter with the O/D off so that my RPMs run a little higher which give better torque and a better sense of control. On long straight aways, I will hit the O/D switch whichs actually helps with acceleration down the long straight. When coming up to a corner I will turn the O/D back off, which allows for a nice firm downshift, just before I apply any brakes. This way I don't over brake. Anyway, since the revs are now back up and the engine is under a nice load from the down shift, it sets up for a perfect entrance into and out of the apex. Since it is a slushbox, you have to enter the gas pedal a little sooner then you think you should, but after you learn how your tranny works you will get the hang of it. If I enter into another long straight, I will start all over again.
Now that is what I call ~FUN!~
I do this all the time.....but I don't turn off my O/D. That whole trip from Nashville to Huntsville I had it off. 
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
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2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
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Originally posted by LoCoZ:
That whole trip from Nashville to Huntsville I had it off.
Makin' those hamsters run twice as fast that whole way? Animal abuse!
Beer is my Gatorade.
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Originally posted by hetfield:
Originally posted by LoCoZ:
That whole trip from Nashville to Huntsville I had it off.
Makin' those hamsters run twice as fast that whole way? Animal abuse!
I gots me Gerbils. 
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
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