Competition Mode
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Competition mode is a mode of operation where you have disabled the traction control (which your car has) and left active handling engaged (which your car does not have). Active Handling (RPO JL4) became available mid-year 1998.
If you would like to read about what active handling is - here is an interesting article on the subject - click here!
If you would like to read about what active handling is - here is an interesting article on the subject - click here!
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You need the active handling system fitted which was introduced mid-1998 model year.
Active Handling has three settings. 'On' gives AH, ABS and Traction Control. 'Off' disables all three of the functions. 'Competition Mode' disables Traction Control while Active Handling and ABS continue to work.
And Randy just beat me to it
Active Handling has three settings. 'On' gives AH, ABS and Traction Control. 'Off' disables all three of the functions. 'Competition Mode' disables Traction Control while Active Handling and ABS continue to work.
And Randy just beat me to it
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You need the active handling system fitted which was introduced mid-1998 model year.
Active Handling has three settings. 'On' gives AH, ABS and Traction Control. 'Off' disables all three of the functions. 'Competition Mode' disables Traction Control while Active Handling and ABS continue to work.
And Randy just beat me to it
Active Handling has three settings. 'On' gives AH, ABS and Traction Control. 'Off' disables all three of the functions. 'Competition Mode' disables Traction Control while Active Handling and ABS continue to work.
And Randy just beat me to it
Hi Dave!
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The Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) function is automatic and you have no control over that other than playing with the AH switch.
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It's not abs on/off, it's traction control. To access comp mode, hold the ah button down until it shows comp mode. Between 5-10 seconds.
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With enough money you can do anything...but I wouldn't attempt it. By the time you get all the sensors installed, wiring, programming your computer, I would rather just upgrade the whole car to a newer model.
