[Z06] Slight Hesitation during acceleration
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Heel & Toe
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Slight Hesitation during acceleration
My 03 Z06 has a slight hesitation when I accelerate in first gear. In took it to the dealer and they found nothing. It is starting to do it again when I really romp on it at about 5000 rpm. Th efull warranty is expired but I still have an extended warranty any ideas what the issue may be?
Steve
Steve
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My 03 Z06 has a slight hesitation when I accelerate in first gear. In took it to the dealer and they found nothing. It is starting to do it again when I really romp on it at about 5000 rpm. Th efull warranty is expired but I still have an extended warranty any ideas what the issue may be?
Steve
Steve
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From: Fort Smith Arkansas
Traction control is probably stepping in and limiting engine torque. At 5000 RPM in a lower gear that would be common on these cars. Be aware, if you try this with traction control OFF that there is a chance the rear end will break loose and come around on you, especially if you also have Active Handling OFF.
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My 03 Z06 has a slight hesitation when I accelerate in first gear. In took it to the dealer and they found nothing. It is starting to do it again when I really romp on it at about 5000 rpm. Th efull warranty is expired but I still have an extended warranty any ideas what the issue may be?
Steve
Steve
Got LAPS?
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St. Jude Donor '06
"Competitive Driving" Mode
As aluded to in the previous paragraph, Corvette's Active Handling system has a unique feature called "Competitive Mode", which allows the driver to disengage the car's traction control feature without giving up Active Handling's other benefits. Holding down the Active Handling button on the center console for five seconds enables Competitive Mode. This feature recognizes that at the hands of a highly skilled driver a bit of rear wheelspin may actually be desirable in autocross or other racing events. In previous years it was necessary to bring the vehicle to a full stop to enable Competitive Mode, but for 2001 this requirement has been eliminated.
Got LAPS?
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