performance mode ?
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Burning Brakes
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competition mode ?
What exactly does the competition mode on a 2002 Zo6 do? I know It turns the active handling off, but keeps the traction control on. Is that so at the drag strip, when shifting hard, the back end doesn't break loose and put you sideways? 
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Drifting
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Competitive Driving Mode
The driver can select this optional handling mode by pressing the ACTIVE HANDLING button on the console for more than five seconds. A chime will sound and COMPETITIVE DRIVING will be displayed in the DIC. Competitive Driving mode allows the driver to have full control of the rear wheels while the Active Handling System helps steer the vehicle by selective brake application. The instrument cluster light will not be on. The Traction Control System will not be operating. Adjust your driving accordingly.
When you press the ACTIVE HANDLING button again, or turn the ignition to ACC, the Active Handling and Traction Control Systems will be on. The TRAC/ACT HNDLG-ON message will be displayed temporarily in the DIC and a chime will be heard.
The driver can select this optional handling mode by pressing the ACTIVE HANDLING button on the console for more than five seconds. A chime will sound and COMPETITIVE DRIVING will be displayed in the DIC. Competitive Driving mode allows the driver to have full control of the rear wheels while the Active Handling System helps steer the vehicle by selective brake application. The instrument cluster light will not be on. The Traction Control System will not be operating. Adjust your driving accordingly.
When you press the ACTIVE HANDLING button again, or turn the ignition to ACC, the Active Handling and Traction Control Systems will be on. The TRAC/ACT HNDLG-ON message will be displayed temporarily in the DIC and a chime will be heard.
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Originally Posted by 19vette91
What exactly does the competition mode on a 2002 Zo6 do? I know It turns the active handling off, but keeps the traction control on. Is that so at the drag strip, when shifting hard, the back end doesn't break loose and put you sideways?
The exact opposite, and it's a lifesaver when you least expect it. 
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You can read more about how Active Handling and the Competitive Driving Mode work at the following links:
Active Handling System (GM Press Release, Fall 1998)
2001 Model Year Press Release - More Agility...
Active Handling System (GM Press Release, Fall 1998)
2001 Model Year Press Release - More Agility...
