Tempted every single day... [TCS]
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Racer
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From: San Antonio TX
Tempted every single day... [TCS]
I'm tempted every day I drive the Vette to just turn off stability control.
Then I'm even more tempted to hold the button down and put it into competition mode.
Anyone ever done this before?
Then I'm even more tempted to hold the button down and put it into competition mode.
Anyone ever done this before?
Pro
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From: Newport MN
If I even think that I am going to do some spirited driving I turn it to comp mode. Hate that it takes 5 seconds. They fixed that for the c6. it is just the second time you push the button for comp mode. Comp mode is a safer way to drive rather than turning all the helpers off. If im just driving somewhere i dont bother with it.
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: San Antonio TX
So why is it safer in comp mode (long press) when spirited driving/feeling playful vs just one press (TCS off) or normal (tcs on)
I'm ignorant on exactly what the differences are right now aside from the obvious computer assists. Better throttle response? I'll search the forum/google here in a sec, so no need to explain unless you wanna everyone
Thanks!
I'm ignorant on exactly what the differences are right now aside from the obvious computer assists. Better throttle response? I'll search the forum/google here in a sec, so no need to explain unless you wanna everyone
Thanks!
Pro
Joined: May 2012
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From: Milwaukee WI
i never turned off tc in my car the first 12 months I had it, the default active handling really controls the car well and likely should be used on the street for over all safety by 95% of people.
I run in comp mode always now cause it helps a bunch on track and i want to know when i am pushing the car too hard. In comp mode on track I give up almost no time but still have some safety net if i hit oil or something dumb.
I never drive my car with ah off. Comp mode turns off traction control so i can do burners if i want to, and allows enough slip angle that anymore power over steer is just showing off.
I run in comp mode always now cause it helps a bunch on track and i want to know when i am pushing the car too hard. In comp mode on track I give up almost no time but still have some safety net if i hit oil or something dumb.
I never drive my car with ah off. Comp mode turns off traction control so i can do burners if i want to, and allows enough slip angle that anymore power over steer is just showing off.
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Curious what the thought process is for those of you that turn off AH as soon as you jump into the car on the street.
If your TC/AH comes on on the street, something is going wrong.
On the track I've done both off and comp mode. The most recent time out I ran in comp mode. I usually induce ABS a few times during an event but I've only had AH come on once during an HDPE and it was pretty minor. I don't find comp mode to be a hinderance, it's pretty lenient before activiating.
If your TC/AH comes on on the street, something is going wrong.
On the track I've done both off and comp mode. The most recent time out I ran in comp mode. I usually induce ABS a few times during an event but I've only had AH come on once during an HDPE and it was pretty minor. I don't find comp mode to be a hinderance, it's pretty lenient before activiating.
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Anymore, I seldom turn off TC or even put the car into comp mode. Now if I do the occasional spirited driving, I will put it in comp mode.
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95% of the time the button should be left alone..but I think the general ideal of the active handling are not understood
•ON - Active Handling is automatically enabled when the car is started. This is also true of the ABS brake and traction control systems.
• OFF - Like traction control, the Active Handling system may be manually turned off if the driver so desires. This is not true of the ABS brake system which is always enabled.
•COMPETITIVE DRIVING - In this mode, Active Handling and ABS are both enabled, but traction control is shut off.
The "OFF" and "COMPETITIVE DRIVING" modes are important features on a high-performance sports car like the Corvette. As mentioned earlier, skilled drivers may find that some wheelspin and oversteer can be beneficial to their lap times in competitive events, and the Corvette system allows them to operate the car in this fashion when appropriate. Chevrolet recommends against selecting these modes for street use.
•ON - Active Handling is automatically enabled when the car is started. This is also true of the ABS brake and traction control systems.
• OFF - Like traction control, the Active Handling system may be manually turned off if the driver so desires. This is not true of the ABS brake system which is always enabled.
•COMPETITIVE DRIVING - In this mode, Active Handling and ABS are both enabled, but traction control is shut off.
The "OFF" and "COMPETITIVE DRIVING" modes are important features on a high-performance sports car like the Corvette. As mentioned earlier, skilled drivers may find that some wheelspin and oversteer can be beneficial to their lap times in competitive events, and the Corvette system allows them to operate the car in this fashion when appropriate. Chevrolet recommends against selecting these modes for street use.
Melting Slicks
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From: Chilliwack B.C.
Track days it's off - regular days it stays on. Too many Youtube vids showing idiots who show off on the street and they get bitten hard when they lose control. Waaaaay to easy to lose it on the street
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From: Burnet, TX
I automatically turn it off every time I get in the car. Not only do I not need any help driving, but currently once in a while my front left TPMS goes out and later (not sure why) when I'm driving on the highway the active handling comes on and makes car car swerve to one direction. I end up with a bunch of codes on the front left wheel related to Active Handling.
I make sure it's off every time I get in. It's more danger than help at this moment in time.
I make sure it's off every time I get in. It's more danger than help at this moment in time.
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From: oregon
95% of the time the button should be left alone..but I think the general ideal of the active handling are not understood
•ON - Active Handling is automatically enabled when the car is started. This is also true of the ABS brake and traction control systems.
• OFF - Like traction control, the Active Handling system may be manually turned off if the driver so desires. This is not true of the ABS brake system which is always enabled.
•COMPETITIVE DRIVING - In this mode, Active Handling and ABS are both enabled, but traction control is shut off.
The "OFF" and "COMPETITIVE DRIVING" modes are important features on a high-performance sports car like the Corvette. As mentioned earlier, skilled drivers may find that some wheelspin and oversteer can be beneficial to their lap times in competitive events, and the Corvette system allows them to operate the car in this fashion when appropriate. Chevrolet recommends against selecting these modes for street use.
•ON - Active Handling is automatically enabled when the car is started. This is also true of the ABS brake and traction control systems.
• OFF - Like traction control, the Active Handling system may be manually turned off if the driver so desires. This is not true of the ABS brake system which is always enabled.
•COMPETITIVE DRIVING - In this mode, Active Handling and ABS are both enabled, but traction control is shut off.
The "OFF" and "COMPETITIVE DRIVING" modes are important features on a high-performance sports car like the Corvette. As mentioned earlier, skilled drivers may find that some wheelspin and oversteer can be beneficial to their lap times in competitive events, and the Corvette system allows them to operate the car in this fashion when appropriate. Chevrolet recommends against selecting these modes for street use.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '10, '15-'16
comp mode does not prevent controlled, mild oversteer. There are plenty of other cars where the stability control will slap your wrist with any hint of traction being lost but the AH system on the C5 will let you get away with a lot as long as it's smooth.
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I turn it off no matter how bad the weather gets. The more dependent you are on driver aids, the worse you drive.
The car does snap back after excessive over steer but as long as you're smooooooth it's really quite controllable.
The car does snap back after excessive over steer but as long as you're smooooooth it's really quite controllable.
Melting Slicks
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Curious what the thought process is for those of you that turn off AH as soon as you jump into the car on the street.
If your TC/AH comes on on the street, something is going wrong.
On the track I've done both off and comp mode. The most recent time out I ran in comp mode. I usually induce ABS a few times during an event but I've only had AH come on once during an HDPE and it was pretty minor. I don't find comp mode to be a hinderance, it's pretty lenient before activiating.
If your TC/AH comes on on the street, something is going wrong.
On the track I've done both off and comp mode. The most recent time out I ran in comp mode. I usually induce ABS a few times during an event but I've only had AH come on once during an HDPE and it was pretty minor. I don't find comp mode to be a hinderance, it's pretty lenient before activiating.