Competion Mode (Active Handling)
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From: HONOLULU HAWAII
No problem...
To be honest I do not know where you can "validate" this information as far as written documentation. Like I said before the proof would be to put it in Comp Mode, hit reset then light up your tires. I have done this several times so I know it works.
The manual is pretty vague and general when it comes to the little nuances of these cars, that is why this forum is so valuable when it comes to sharing information. FYI, Mike Mercury is very knowledgeable when it comes to these cars and has helped many of us here on the forum. You can take his advice to the bank...
To be honest I do not know where you can "validate" this information as far as written documentation. Like I said before the proof would be to put it in Comp Mode, hit reset then light up your tires. I have done this several times so I know it works.
The manual is pretty vague and general when it comes to the little nuances of these cars, that is why this forum is so valuable when it comes to sharing information. FYI, Mike Mercury is very knowledgeable when it comes to these cars and has helped many of us here on the forum. You can take his advice to the bank...
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From: S.W. Ohio. . . . . . NRA Life Member
We deal with facts here. There's plenty of people with expertise within certain aspects of the C5... to where we no longer need to "guess" or create a fact based on common sense -type- deductive reasoning. So when someone comes on here and challenges a known fact... then this person has earned the responses.
and it was you "Blue260" that took the first cheap shot by telling us we were incorrect. Because of this, you are not in a position to be pointing fingers at others and complaining about their responses.
You didn't say "how can that be because..." or "I'm not certain that is right" - you flat out told us we were incorrect.
If you want the truth; if you're dedicated to learning the facts... then CorvetteForum.com is the place to be. IF you think that your doube-doctorate degrees allow you to invent facts that should never be questioned - then I'd find another place to learn more about your Corvette.
Last edited by Mike Mercury; Jun 14, 2007 at 10:26 PM.
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From: Philly PA
Nope. You just hit CLEAR, and what ever your gagues were jsut before you hit the button will come back :-) It just says the COMPETITIVE MODE because its cool. :-)
Correct me if I'm wrong - but in this mode you'll loose the ability to check your digital gauges, ie..tranny and oil temp, as well as the others that are not visible on the dash.
If I want to do a major burnout, just shut off the traction completely.
If you want to autocross and/or trans am type racing this is why gm engineered as such.
If I want to be a little spirited in my street driving the traction control does not hinder any performance. If the wheels are spinning - your not moving foward! I have the 3.15 rear, and with a hard take off at a light or stop sign I get limited spin and great traction with a whole lot of forward movement.
If I want to do a major burnout, just shut off the traction completely.
If you want to autocross and/or trans am type racing this is why gm engineered as such.
If I want to be a little spirited in my street driving the traction control does not hinder any performance. If the wheels are spinning - your not moving foward! I have the 3.15 rear, and with a hard take off at a light or stop sign I get limited spin and great traction with a whole lot of forward movement.
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blue260
I simply don't talk in absolutes - unless I know the facts.
And you'll see that CF members will offer opinions or report unsubstanciated facts, but they will make certain their response is worded such..."I read somewhere that..."
or "a trusted mechanic friend told me..."
you're so occupied in telling others how their behavior isn't suitable that IMO you never spent the needed time to polished your own skillz yet.
I simply don't talk in absolutes - unless I know the facts.
And you'll see that CF members will offer opinions or report unsubstanciated facts, but they will make certain their response is worded such..."I read somewhere that..."
or "a trusted mechanic friend told me..."
you're so occupied in telling others how their behavior isn't suitable that IMO you never spent the needed time to polished your own skillz yet.
Last edited by Mike Mercury; Jun 15, 2007 at 09:14 AM.
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From: Prescott AZ
St. Jude Donor '04
Your not missing anything. When I had my 99 it was only good in the rain on a road course. After having a 01 Z06 and a 99 that had it I personally think the feature is designed for the rookie drivers and to test for future cars. My 2007 Tahoe has the same AI built in.
Team Owner
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there was an attempt to make AH more a "save your butt" system when the software was re-writen for model year 2001 and newer.
It certainly saved me on a few occasions.
It certainly saved me on a few occasions.
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From: Palm Desert CA
I definitely need to use it MORE! Not sure that my wallet will appreciate it when I have to replace my tires every 2 months though 
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From: HONOLULU HAWAII
I think I made it more then clear that I may have chosen my words and/or statement prematurely.
While reading your post I realized how apparent it was that I put my foot in my mouth.
But to say pointing fingers or challenging unvalidated statements is a cheap shot. What assumptions are "you" reading into!
But as I read your last sentence I see that it is you that must have the last parting sarcastic statement. It is you that must make sure incorrect people are put in their proper places.
Mike, I don't give a crap who you are, what you do, or what you know.
And, since when have you become the "Gatekeeper" on whether or not I should find another forum.
This is what I need you to do:
#1, gather up all the pencils in your home, work (if you do), and nerd pack.
#2, snap the erasers off as it is more than apparent that the great guru doesn't make mistakes.
While reading your post I realized how apparent it was that I put my foot in my mouth.
But to say pointing fingers or challenging unvalidated statements is a cheap shot. What assumptions are "you" reading into!
But as I read your last sentence I see that it is you that must have the last parting sarcastic statement. It is you that must make sure incorrect people are put in their proper places.
Mike, I don't give a crap who you are, what you do, or what you know.
And, since when have you become the "Gatekeeper" on whether or not I should find another forum.
This is what I need you to do:
#1, gather up all the pencils in your home, work (if you do), and nerd pack.
#2, snap the erasers off as it is more than apparent that the great guru doesn't make mistakes.
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Originally Posted by Tx Ray-C5
how do you get it to stay on all the time ??
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From: HONOLULU HAWAII
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From: "It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and
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I misunderstood the question and you are probably right. And as far as Tim's suggestion for LapTrax, it's the only solution of which I am aware.