traction control and comp mode question
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traction control and comp mode question
I have a 99 FRC. If I turn the t/c off does it disengage my anti-lock brakes also? And I have read about this competitive mode. I dont think my car has this, can you advise? I have held it down till my finger was numb and it just stays off. Thanks
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Originally Posted by I-SPEEED
I have a 99 FRC. If I turn the t/c off does it disengage my anti-lock brakes also? And I have read about this competitive mode. I dont think my car has this, can you advise? I have held it down till my finger was numb and it just stays off. Thanks
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COMETITIVE DRIVING mode means Traction Control is OFF and Active Handling is ON.
Your car does NOT have Active Handling therefore can not go into COMETITIVE DRIVING mode.
Active Handling (JL4 RPO code) became an option in 1998 thru 2000 cars and then became standard equipment in 2001
You can NOT turn off Anti-Lock brakes.
Hope that info answers your questions.
Some Interesting reading on Active Handling
http://www.idavette.net/facts/s1998/jl4k.htm
Your car does NOT have Active Handling therefore can not go into COMETITIVE DRIVING mode.
Active Handling (JL4 RPO code) became an option in 1998 thru 2000 cars and then became standard equipment in 2001
You can NOT turn off Anti-Lock brakes.
Hope that info answers your questions.
Some Interesting reading on Active Handling
http://www.idavette.net/facts/s1998/jl4k.htm
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Originally Posted by Rex99Coupe
Why does my owners manual explain how to access competitive driveing mode and what it is to be used for? Mine is a 99 Coupe.
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Originally Posted by Rex99Coupe
Why does my owners manual explain how to access competitive driving mode and what it is to be used for? Mine is a 99 Coupe.
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My 99 vert has it but will only go into the Comp. Mode when the car is stopped.
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I have a '99 FRC as well and it does have active handling. I believe all FRC's came standard with active handling.
Turning off the active handling or traction control does not effect the anti-lock brakes. To put it into competitive driving mode you must be stopped and hold the button down for several seconds. The DIC will then tell you when you are in competitive driving mode.
Turning off the active handling or traction control does not effect the anti-lock brakes. To put it into competitive driving mode you must be stopped and hold the button down for several seconds. The DIC will then tell you when you are in competitive driving mode.
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Active Handling was an option until 2001 on all Corvettes. I'm pretty sure the FRCs did not have it in 99.
Since we will probably be running against each other on a track again, you should also leave your traction control, emergency brake, and air conditioner on and start in reverse.
Since we will probably be running against each other on a track again, you should also leave your traction control, emergency brake, and air conditioner on and start in reverse.
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Originally Posted by dadvan99
My 99 vert has it but will only go into the Comp. Mode when the car is stopped.
with 2001 and newer you can be moving and enter Comp Mode
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Originally Posted by '99 Feather
I have a '99 FRC as well. I believe all FRC's came with active handling.
Turning off the active handling or traction control does not effect the anti-lock brakes. To put it into competitive driving mode you must be stopped and hold the button down for several seconds.
Turning off the active handling or traction control does not effect the anti-lock brakes. To put it into competitive driving mode you must be stopped and hold the button down for several seconds.
BTW folks, GM does not print a separate owner's manual for each model of Vette. Usually there is a statement in the various sections to the effect of "if applicable".
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According to the Corvette Black Book - AH/TC (RPO JL4) was optional on the FRC in 1999. Real-Time Selective Damping (RPO F45) was NOT available on the FRC.
I believe TC was standard equipment on all C5's since 1997.
As Glenn said - Comp mode turns off TC only, leaves AH engaged and nothing shuts off ABS.
I believe TC was standard equipment on all C5's since 1997.
As Glenn said - Comp mode turns off TC only, leaves AH engaged and nothing shuts off ABS.
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Originally Posted by Rex99Coupe
Why does my owners manual explain how to access competitive driving mode and what it is to be used for? Mine is a 99 Coupe.
To be quite honest, for the same reason your manual tells you how to open your hood, or how to use you windshield washers, etc, etc.... I apparently do not understand your reason for asking that.
As for what it's used for? The link I supplied in my previous reply to this post will tell you that in some detail. Check it out.
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not to sound mean ... but do people realize they have a manual for their cars? 
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Originally Posted by Neablas
not to sound mean ... but do people realize they have a manual for their cars?
BTW, we're having a little fun with ya there Rex99Coupe.
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Originally Posted by Neablas
not to sound mean ... but do people realize they have a manual for their cars?
What page on the Manual is it? 