[Z06] Driving mode
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Burning Brakes
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Driving mode
I have seen photos where the dash reads something to the effect of performance driving mode. When I turn my traction control off all I get is the notice that the traction control is off. Bought the car used with no manual, what button am I missing or is this an option I don't have? Car is a 2003.
Burning Brakes
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I believe if you press and hold the active handling button for a few seconds or more it will put you in performance/competitive mode. Not positive on this as I am more than occasionally wrong.
Should be in your manual.
I type way too slow. What onspeed said.
Should be in your manual.
I type way too slow. What onspeed said.
Last edited by LS2NSUV; Jun 7, 2012 at 11:30 AM.
Le Mans Master
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I keep it all on all the time. Competitive driving is for if you want to spin the rear tires but still want the computer to help keep you from going into a wall.
It's also proven that even a pro driver cannot run a faster lap time around a track without the Active Handling system than when they drive with it.
Just thought I'd throw that out there.
Occasionally I use Competitive Driving mode just to do a quick burn out like when I'm at the burnout box. Aside from that, there's really no good reasons to turn off traction control.
It's also proven that even a pro driver cannot run a faster lap time around a track without the Active Handling system than when they drive with it.
Just thought I'd throw that out there.
Occasionally I use Competitive Driving mode just to do a quick burn out like when I'm at the burnout box. Aside from that, there's really no good reasons to turn off traction control.
Burning Brakes
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I keep it all on all the time. Competitive driving is for if you want to spin the rear tires but still want the computer to help keep you from going into a wall.
It's also proven that even a pro driver cannot run a faster lap time around a track without the Active Handling system than when they drive with it.
Just thought I'd throw that out there.
Occasionally I use Competitive Driving mode just to do a quick burn out like when I'm at the burnout box. Aside from that, there's really no good reasons to turn off traction control.
It's also proven that even a pro driver cannot run a faster lap time around a track without the Active Handling system than when they drive with it.
Just thought I'd throw that out there.
Occasionally I use Competitive Driving mode just to do a quick burn out like when I'm at the burnout box. Aside from that, there's really no good reasons to turn off traction control.
Pro
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in my personal experience, competition mode (while completely awesome 95% of the time) doesn't really understand trail braking and tries to prevent the rear from rotating. While the stock C5 Z06 isn't a car that needs much of this driving style, I'd still say that alone says you can go faster without it given you've got the skill. Granted, most people don't have that level of driving skill and should leave it on when pushing the limits.
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Melting Slicks
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Where did you read that one at? OP, here is a link to check out. It’s a video of the VHS tape that came with the car explaining everything.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FquFrOalAAY
Le Mans Master
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Does this apply to our old tech C5s? I might agree with this on the new cars, but the active handling on our cars are quite intrusive, mine kicks in well before the laterial grip threshold. I can't imagine lap times for an experienced track driver to be slower with it off, let alone a professional racing driver...
Where did you read that one at? OP, here is a link to check out. It’s a video of the VHS tape that came with the car explaining everything.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FquFrOalAAY
I'd like to see someone who's run faster laps with it off than on. Same day, same car.
Melting Slicks
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in my personal experience, competition mode (while completely awesome 95% of the time) doesn't really understand trail braking and tries to prevent the rear from rotating. While the stock C5 Z06 isn't a car that needs much of this driving style, I'd still say that alone says you can go faster without it given you've got the skill. Granted, most people don't have that level of driving skill and should leave it on when pushing the limits.
with every word.
Le Mans Master
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From: Allentown PA & Elk Twp NJ HPDE Addict
That being said, I did see a video with Justin Bell running quicker times with AH turned on in a ZR1. The technology has dramatically improved over the last 5 to 7 years so you're not completely wrong, but on a C5 turn it off at the track unless it's a rain event.
Burning Brakes
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But to each his own.
Melting Slicks
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Download this and read away - 2003 Owners Manual
http://gmpartshouse.com/downloads/ma...03corvette.pdf
I'm with IV3 and the other track guys. Comp Mode is excellent for many. It will hold you back once you push harder because it thinks you are out of control. It doesn't care for some rotation and trail braking ideas. It's goal creates a car that is too stable to reach its full potential on track. Whether you can drive at that level is another issue.
http://gmpartshouse.com/downloads/ma...03corvette.pdf
I'm with IV3 and the other track guys. Comp Mode is excellent for many. It will hold you back once you push harder because it thinks you are out of control. It doesn't care for some rotation and trail braking ideas. It's goal creates a car that is too stable to reach its full potential on track. Whether you can drive at that level is another issue.
