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Old 10-26-2014, 05:39 AM
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Does anyone know if my new 2015 Z51 Automatic has launch control.
I do not have Magnetic shocks.
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Originally Posted by corvette02035
Does anyone know if my new 2015 Z51 Automatic has launch control.
I do not have Magnetic shocks.
Thanks
Yes and it works great...here are the steps
1. move mode selector to track
2. push the center button twice to enter competitive driving mode
3. Use the mode selector to choose between 5 different modes. Race seems to give me the best times for the eight speed.
4. Bring the car to a stop
5. Push the brake down hard
6. Push the accelerator fast to the floor and hold
7. The RPM's will stabilize
8. Let off the brake and smile

My Best 0 to 60 of 3.6 comes with using this method.


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Thanks so much and great explanation. Can't wait to try it out.
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Thanks fraud-excellent instructions.
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... except you said you don't have Magnetic shocks, therefore no Performance Traction Management. As such, skip step 3. It won't even be an option in your car and twisting the selector will just take you out of Competitive Mode.
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Originally Posted by fraub
Yes and it works great...here are the steps
1. move mode selector to track
2. push the center button twice to enter competitive driving mode
3. Use the mode selector to choose between 5 different modes. Race seems to give me the best times for the eight speed.
4. Bring the car to a stop
5. Push the brake down hard
6. Push the accelerator fast to the floor and hold
7. The RPM's will stabilize
8. Let off the brake and smile

My Best 0 to 60 of 3.6 comes with using this method.


Can you upload the video for this? Would love to see it
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Originally Posted by ncrowe
Can you upload the video for this? Would love to see it

I wish I could, but the file is way too big to upload here. Anyone know the best way to get this done?
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Upload yo YouTube and then post the link
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Originally Posted by ncrowe
Upload yo YouTube and then post the link
Here is the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJtq...ature=youtu.be
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that is so cool
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Thanks fraud-excellent instructions.
I think you mean fraub.
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Originally Posted by themonk
I think you mean fraub.
Unless Stephen is contending that the above is not true.
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Originally Posted by fraub
Yes and it works great...here are the steps
1. move mode selector to track
2. push the center button twice to enter competitive driving mode
3. Use the mode selector to choose between 5 different modes. Race seems to give me the best times for the eight speed.
4. Bring the car to a stop
5. Push the brake down hard
6. Push the accelerator fast to the floor and hold
7. The RPM's will stabilize
8. Let off the brake and smile

My Best 0 to 60 of 3.6 comes with using this method.


is your car stock?
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Originally Posted by S'vette
is your car stock?
yes...with 610 miles on it
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That car moves out lol
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Originally Posted by thegame
That car moves out lol
It sure does
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Originally Posted by S'vette
is your car stock?
After I push the center of the dial twice the comp mode indicator comes up and quickly goes away. Does this mean I can now enter I tithe launch mode?
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Old 10-30-2014, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by fraub
Yes and it works great...here are the steps
1. move mode selector to track
2. push the center button twice to enter competitive driving mode
3. Use the mode selector to choose between 5 different modes. Race seems to give me the best times for the eight speed.
4. Bring the car to a stop
5. Push the brake down hard
6. Push the accelerator fast to the floor and hold
7. The RPM's will stabilize
8. Let off the brake and smile
Thank-You !
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Originally Posted by Mike Mercury
Thank-You !


And cool vid, 470 miles on mine, almost ready to try this out!!!
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Originally Posted by fraub
Yes and it works great...here are the steps
1. move mode selector to track
2. push the center button twice to enter competitive driving mode
3. Use the mode selector to choose between 5 different modes. Race seems to give me the best times for the eight speed.
4. Bring the car to a stop
5. Push the brake down hard
6. Push the accelerator fast to the floor and hold
7. The RPM's will stabilize
8. Let off the brake and smile

My Best 0 to 60 of 3.6 comes with using this method.


I have 2014 convertible, Z-51 package, LT3. When I do the above steps my RPMs never stabilize. They jump from 800 to 2000 and back every 1 to 2 seconds. I have sat there for over 60 seconds watching this. I will try to launch with pitiful results. I have read the book and it says as you describe above. My local dealer is not into corvettes they got and sold one corvette last year (not to me). They suggest I not worry about it and I should quit trying. Any thoughts?


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