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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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I actually didnt even know Comp mode existed until I saw this thread! I was searching for how to leave AH on with TC off as when I hit the button it clearly turned everything off which seemed dumb to me. I want some wheel spin but I like the idea of the computer being able to try to save my dumb *** if I do something stupid. Just now learning about this comp mode is like an early xmas gift

Originally Posted by BLU-BY-U
I wish the car would start up in comp mode and then allow all handling on with one click and allow all handling off after holding it 5 seconds. OFF is the mode that can get you in the biggest trouble so logically it should take the most effort to engage. GM didn't see it that way.
I agree, it seems dumb that you can get to "ALL OFF" so easily with one button press, it should be the other way around - AH is clearly the most important feature and should be the last thing and most difficult thing to turn off, with the button hold for 5 seconds serving as a sort of "are you SURE about this?"
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by SuzukiDan7
I actually didnt even know Comp mode existed until I saw this thread! I was searching for how to leave AH on with TC off as when I hit the button it clearly turned everything off which seemed dumb to me. I want some wheel spin but I like the idea of the computer being able to try to save my dumb *** if I do something stupid. Just now learning about this comp mode is like an early xmas gift



I agree, it seems dumb that you can get to "ALL OFF" so easily with one button press, it should be the other way around - AH is clearly the most important feature and should be the last thing and most difficult thing to turn off, with the button hold for 5 seconds serving as a sort of "are you SURE about this?"
Watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FquFrOalAAY
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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Holy Old Thread Bump Up!!!

Have to agree, I didn't know about Comp mode either, guess I didn't dig into the Manual enough. Explains the "fall on its face" 1-2 shift I've experienced a few times lately...I was worried it was fuel or spark related.
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