Thanks Robert
That was the answer I was looking for.

I think I'm gonna do mode 1 and get into pylon racing. That seems really exciting to me.

Not being able to scratch my nose is gonna be a big downside though.. seriously.

Also, another question. Can't I teach someone mode 2 while I'm on mode 1? The JR 9303 says mode 1 to mode 2 buddy box trainer is possible. The old X9 couldn't do it.

I may have my facts wrong, but I'm pretty sure that's right.