Good recap.
copetition mode???
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Another small point, Not sure of the exact year,,but I believe prior to 01 to activate Comp Driving mode you have to be stopped to activate.I know in my 2000 that is the case. I believe from 01 on you can be going slow and engage it. To answer the one question, yes it disengages when you turn the key off ,That's why I always wait till I'm 2nd in line in the staging lane. I put it in Comp Driving mode,hit reset to monitor engine temp and am ready to GO!!!
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You don't say what year your car is - if it is a '97 or an early '98, Active Handling (RPO JL4) was not available, and as a result, Competitive Driving mode is not available. It was introduced on the later '98s and became standard in 2001.
When it became standard - it was the second generation of Active Handling, was less intrusive, and could be activated while rolling at low speeds.
As mentioned - if you hold down the button, you will get the Competitive Driving message on the DIC. A single push disables both traction control and active handling. Both come back on when you restart the car as both engaged is the default.
Active Handling utilizes yaw sensors and applies brake to the opposite front wheel depending on the direction of the spin.
Competitive Driving disables T/C and leaves A/H enabled.
When it became standard - it was the second generation of Active Handling, was less intrusive, and could be activated while rolling at low speeds.
As mentioned - if you hold down the button, you will get the Competitive Driving message on the DIC. A single push disables both traction control and active handling. Both come back on when you restart the car as both engaged is the default.
Active Handling utilizes yaw sensors and applies brake to the opposite front wheel depending on the direction of the spin.
Competitive Driving disables T/C and leaves A/H enabled.
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competitive driving mode on mine feels more like sluggish acceleration mode. on mine, the throttle response is better in either regular mode or with t/c off. I guess I could delete the torque management, but I dunno if I'm that brave... 
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TC/AH was not available on all years.
Traction Control and Active Handling are enabled/disabled using the same button.
Traction Control prevents wheel spin by reducing spark and fuel.
Active Handling monitors wheel speed sensors, steering wheel position, yaw sensor to determine whether the car is going in the direction the driver is trying to steer the car - if not, it applies one of the four brakes all on it's own to try and get the car pointed in the right direction.
Competition Driving mode is entered by pressing the same TC/AH button but holding it in for 5 to 10 seconds.
For drag racing, you'll need to turn TC off or you can't do a burnout. With stock engine and 2.73 gears - just leave TC/AH on because the car doesn't have enough torque to cause wheel spin issues as long as the track is halfway prepped. Once modded (either bigger gears or more hp), even with drag radials, eventually wheel spin will become an issue. Also if you spin off the line, the TC will bog the engine causing VERY slow ETs - letting the wheels spin without bogging the engine is better. I use Competition Driving mode because I need TC off for burnout, but want AH on to save me if the car goes squirrelly.
Traction Control and Active Handling are enabled/disabled using the same button.
Traction Control prevents wheel spin by reducing spark and fuel.
Active Handling monitors wheel speed sensors, steering wheel position, yaw sensor to determine whether the car is going in the direction the driver is trying to steer the car - if not, it applies one of the four brakes all on it's own to try and get the car pointed in the right direction.
Competition Driving mode is entered by pressing the same TC/AH button but holding it in for 5 to 10 seconds.
For drag racing, you'll need to turn TC off or you can't do a burnout. With stock engine and 2.73 gears - just leave TC/AH on because the car doesn't have enough torque to cause wheel spin issues as long as the track is halfway prepped. Once modded (either bigger gears or more hp), even with drag radials, eventually wheel spin will become an issue. Also if you spin off the line, the TC will bog the engine causing VERY slow ETs - letting the wheels spin without bogging the engine is better. I use Competition Driving mode because I need TC off for burnout, but want AH on to save me if the car goes squirrelly.
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how do u figure? are u assuming that i am irresponsible and do not know how to drive? for all u know i have been racing cars all my life. u dont know me, non of u do and to make an assumption like so is stupid and immature. so i will drive my car as i wish, with or with out any type of traction control, active handling or competition modes. thanks for being concerned but im far from worried.
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how do u figure? are u assuming that i am irresponsible and do not know how to drive? for all u know i have been racing cars all my life. u dont know me, non of u do and to make an assumption like so is stupid and immature. so i will drive my car as i wish, with or with out any type of traction control, active handling or competition modes. thanks for being concerned but im far from worried.
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Some of what I am reading here sounds a wee bit wild to say the least. .
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Get one of the VHS tapes that GM supplied with the car.
(They come up on Ebay )
The tape will explain Competition mode very well.
Thats if you can find a VHS player.
Thanks,
Mike
CORRECT INFORMATION IS WORTH ALOT....
I SUGGEST
Get one of the VHS tapes that GM supplied with the car.
(They come up on Ebay )
The tape will explain Competition mode very well.
Thats if you can find a VHS player.
Thanks,
Mike
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how do u figure? are u assuming that i am irresponsible and do not know how to drive? for all u know i have been racing cars all my life. u dont know me, non of u do and to make an assumption like so is stupid and immature. so i will drive my car as i wish, with or with out any type of traction control, active handling or competition modes. thanks for being concerned but im far from worried.
First off you need to take a chill pill, I took his statement as an in general statement, You would be surprized how many members post that lost control of there car because they didn't expect what happened... If the shoe fits cool then, If not don't take it personal. , Now go and take that chill pill.
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First off you need to take a chill pill, I took his statement as an in general statement, You would be surprized how many members post that lost control of there car because they didn't expect what happened... If the shoe fits cool then, If not don't take it personal. , Now go and take that chill pill.
First off you need to take a chill pill, I took his statement as an in general statement, You would be surprized how many members post that lost control of there car because they didn't expect what happened... If the shoe fits cool then, If not don't take it personal. , Now go and take that chill pill.
so about that chill pill, where can i get some? haha
