Traction Control System
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,572
Likes: 3
From: Rehoboth MA . . . NRA Life Member
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Traction Control System
Can someone tell me how to turn the TCS off? This system, although it works as intended, doesn't do allot for performance.
Your comments are appreciated.
Bob
Your comments are appreciated.
Bob
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 11,651
Likes: 9
From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Turn it off, then push the button again and hold it down till it goes into Competitive Mode.... at least the ABS will stay on.
Unless you are alone on a track, with feather filled pillows as guard rails and a very good driver, no TC (off) is a
$.02 deposited.
Dave Q.
Unless you are alone on a track, with feather filled pillows as guard rails and a very good driver, no TC (off) is a
$.02 deposited.
Dave Q.
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 12,346
Likes: 5
From: Mustang OK
With the engine running, press the Active Handling button on the center console once. This turns both Active Handling and Traction Control off and the message TRAC/ACT HNDLG - OFF will display in the DIC. To enter the Competitive Driving Mode, press and hold the AH button (approximately 5 seconds) until the Competitive Driving displays in the DIC. The Competitive Driving Mode turns the TC off but leaves the AH on. With the second generation active handling (model years 2001 through 2004) you can engage the different modes while the vehicle is moving. For earlier model years, the vehicle must be brought to a complete stop. Each time the car is started, the system automatically defaults to both TC and AH on.
This is all covered in Section 4, Driving Your Vehicle, of your owners manual and you can find more info there.
Best be careful when turning TC or both TC and AH off as several here have learned the hard way. Best to save the TC/AH off and Competitive Mode for the track.
Good luck.
This is all covered in Section 4, Driving Your Vehicle, of your owners manual and you can find more info there.
Best be careful when turning TC or both TC and AH off as several here have learned the hard way. Best to save the TC/AH off and Competitive Mode for the track.
Good luck.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 9,298
Likes: 4
From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Turn it off, then push the button again and hold it down till it goes into Competitive Mode.... at least the ABS will stay on.
Unless you are alone on a track, with feather filled pillows as guard rails and a very good driver, no TC (off) is a
$.02 deposited.
Dave Q.
Unless you are alone on a track, with feather filled pillows as guard rails and a very good driver, no TC (off) is a
$.02 deposited.
Dave Q.
110% leave it ON!
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 4,419
Likes: 6
From: Arroyo Grande CA
Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Turn it off, then push the button again and hold it down till it goes into Competitive Mode.... at least the ABS will stay on.
Unless you are alone on a track, with feather filled pillows as guard rails and a very good driver, no TC (off) is a
$.02 deposited.
Dave Q.
Unless you are alone on a track, with feather filled pillows as guard rails and a very good driver, no TC (off) is a
$.02 deposited.
Dave Q.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every Model vs Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!
Michael S. Palmer
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,572
Likes: 3
From: Rehoboth MA . . . NRA Life Member
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
The other day I wanted to see what she had and decided to take it through the gears with 5500rpm shifts. Off the line Z06 has a tremendous launch but as the speed increased I noticed a pronounced cut back in power after each shift, for a split second.
My first Vette was a 1966 convertible, in 1974. A standard 327 4BBL with a 4 speed, how simple were they then. My 2004 Z06 is just a bit different. I picked it up this past June and have really enjoyed it but there's a whole lot more to these especially from a technology standpoint.
I'm still learning, even at 52
Thanks for your replays and explanations.
Bob
My first Vette was a 1966 convertible, in 1974. A standard 327 4BBL with a 4 speed, how simple were they then. My 2004 Z06 is just a bit different. I picked it up this past June and have really enjoyed it but there's a whole lot more to these especially from a technology standpoint.
I'm still learning, even at 52
Thanks for your replays and explanations.
Bob
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 3,854
Likes: 8
From: Pearland, TX
Cruise-In VIII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '20
Originally Posted by GrayC5
With the engine running, press the Active Handling button on the center console once. This turns both Active Handling and Traction Control off and the message TRAC/ACT HNDLG - OFF will display in the DIC. To enter the Competitive Driving Mode, press and hold the AH button (approximately 5 seconds) until the Competitive Driving displays in the DIC. The Competitive Driving Mode turns the TC off but leaves the AH on. With the second generation active handling (model years 2001 through 2004) you can engage the different modes while the vehicle is moving. For earlier model years, the vehicle must be brought to a complete stop. Each time the car is started, the system automatically defaults to both TC and AH on.
This is all covered in Section 4, Driving Your Vehicle, of your owners manual and you can find more info there.
Best be careful when turning TC or both TC and AH off as several here have learned the hard way. Best to save the TC/AH off and Competitive Mode for the track.
Good luck.
This is all covered in Section 4, Driving Your Vehicle, of your owners manual and you can find more info there.
Best be careful when turning TC or both TC and AH off as several here have learned the hard way. Best to save the TC/AH off and Competitive Mode for the track.
Good luck.
Very good advice wise one!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 6,001
Likes: 0
From: Palm Bay FL
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11
Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Turn it off, then push the button again and hold it down till it goes into Competitive Mode.... at least the ABS will stay on.
Unless you are alone on a track, with feather filled pillows as guard rails and a very good driver, no TC (off) is a
$.02 deposited.
Dave Q.
Unless you are alone on a track, with feather filled pillows as guard rails and a very good driver, no TC (off) is a
$.02 deposited.
Dave Q.
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 23,234
Likes: 4
From: All that glitters is Gold - Hockey Is CANADA'S game
Cruise-In VI Veteran
Cruise-In VII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Turn it off, then push the button again and hold it down till it goes into Competitive Mode.... at least the ABS will stay on.
Unless you are alone on a track, with feather filled pillows as guard rails and a very good driver, no TC (off) is a
$.02 deposited.
Dave Q.
Unless you are alone on a track, with feather filled pillows as guard rails and a very good driver, no TC (off) is a
$.02 deposited.
Dave Q.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,104
Likes: 0
From: Boise Idaho
Spun my car in the middle of a road going 25MPH with AH/TC off, almost hit a tree. I'm damn lucky no one was in the road at the time. It doesn't take much, so be very careful. No real reason to take it off when not at the track anyways. 
Supporting Vendor
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 23,323
Likes: 376
From: Marietta Georgia
St. Jude Donor '06-'07, '13, '15
Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Turn it off, then push the button again and hold it down till it goes into Competitive Mode.... at least the ABS will stay on.
Unless you are alone on a track, with feather filled pillows as guard rails and a very good driver, no TC (off) is a
$.02 deposited.
Dave Q.
Unless you are alone on a track, with feather filled pillows as guard rails and a very good driver, no TC (off) is a
$.02 deposited.
Dave Q.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 184
Likes: 0
From: Maspeth New York
Comp mode at the track will slow down a very good driver. Instead use the active handling to tell you when you mess up. The goal is to go around the track as fast as you can and not have active handling kick on. If it does you made a mistake somewhere. if you can do this you can then consider turning it off after contemplating the possible ramifications may be high. Cheers!
Mark
Mark
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,572
Likes: 3
From: Rehoboth MA . . . NRA Life Member
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by JeepTJ
It hard lesson to learn. Here is what can happen with TC off.
Bob
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 11,308
Likes: 1
From: The Beautiful Greater Bay Area California
Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Turn it off, then push the button again and hold it down till it goes into Competitive Mode.... at least the ABS will stay on.
Unless you are alone on a track, with feather filled pillows as guard rails and a very good driver, no TC (off) is a
$.02 deposited.
Dave Q.
Unless you are alone on a track, with feather filled pillows as guard rails and a very good driver, no TC (off) is a
$.02 deposited.
Dave Q.
