In DSC off you get
slightly sharper throttle, slightly heavier steering, and normal dampers ie Properly set up!
I'm sure some of Ferrari's customers aren't even aware that you can order an F430 with three pedals, so it probably comes as a bit of a shock when they get in and see the classic open gate, but the shift is gorgeous and in these conditions you appreciate the ever so
slightly sharper throttle response too.
Not exact matches
Whenever
sharp turn - in and full
throttle coincide, the rear end bites like a Bavarian cobra, sending the car on a
slightly more apex - oriented trajectory.
With intake and exhaust gases now taking a
slightly longer, more convoluted path,
throttle response isn't quite as
sharp as usual, so exploratory blips of the pedal take a little longer to elicit movements on the rev - counter.
It's not the best - sounding engine on the planet, making a droning noise like a hoover on full
throttle, but the
slightly manic power delivery and
sharp throttle response (especially in Sport mode) is great fun to try and tame.
There are also three settings for the SI Drive
throttle control system: Sport is interestingly the default setting for sporty driving, Intelligent uses a
slightly less sporty
throttle response for driving in inclement weather, and Sport
Sharp (S #) is the most dynamic setup with the
sharpest throttle response regardless of engine speed.