Do all C5s have "Competition Mode"?
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Do all C5s have "Competition Mode"?
I'm curious as to if all C5s have Competion Mode? I have a 99 FRC and I have no clue as how to turn it on if I do, in fact, have it. I know you're supposed to hold down the T/C button for 5 seconds, but when I do it it the T/C light just turns on and the display reads "T/C Off". How can I tell if/when the car is in that mode? Or if I have it all?
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by cmb396
What exactly is "Competition mode"? i know how to turn it on and all, but what's the difference?
Default = AH on TC on
push button one time = AH off TC off
push and hold five seconds = comp mode = AH on TC off
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JL4 is the option code on the build sticker in the glove box for Active Handling(AH),(on the driver's side storage comp cover pre '99)or you will see 'Active Handling' above the AH/TC button on the console; AH became a standard option in 2001 and 2nd gen. AH was also introduced; the 98-00 cars require you to be stopped before engaging "Compitive Driving" while the 2001 and later cars can engage CD on the fly
half of the '99FRC's had the JL4 AH option
ck out www.fixedroofcoupe.com for RPO codes
half of the '99FRC's had the JL4 AH option
ck out www.fixedroofcoupe.com for RPO codes
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From: Farmington CT
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Originally Posted by TypicalStateGuy
I'm curious as to if all C5s have Competion Mode? I have a 99 FRC and I have no clue as how to turn it on if I do, in fact, have it. I know you're supposed to hold down the T/C button for 5 seconds, but when I do it it the T/C light just turns on and the display reads "T/C Off". How can I tell if/when the car is in that mode? Or if I have it all?
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Originally Posted by cmb396
What exactly is "Competition mode"? i know how to turn it on and all, but what's the difference?
Competition mode turns "off" traction control but keeps active handling "on". So you can light up the tires at will but the electronic nanny will keep you from getting "out of line" so to speak. I have also read that Comp Mode allows the car to hang farther out before the computer reigns you back in but I have no way of proving that.
The best way to find out is a big parking lot
Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by TypicalStateGuy
OK, I checked tonight and I definetly have Active Handling (says so above the button 
). I tried holding the button for 5 seconds, and nothing let me know if comp mode was on or not. How will I know?
). I tried holding the button for 5 seconds, and nothing let me know if comp mode was on or not. How will I know?Try seven seconds; five won't do it.
And, you were standing still? Completely? I mean, the car.
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From: Anthony TX
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If you press and hold the button long enough, the DIC will display "Competition mode" in all caps. If you do have AH and get that far, you can press the RESET button the buttons to the right of the console to clear the DIC. Once you press reset, the "Competition mode" will go out but you are still in comp mode.
When your in COMP mode, traction control mode is off. You will be able to do wild burnouts and AH will help you regain control of the car if you get a little out of bounds. Remember, you cant re-write the laws of physics and if you get toooo crazy, all of the AH in the world wont save your butt your going to tear up your car!
There have been toooo many vette owners to count who have turned OFF AH and TC and thought that they could out drive the system. All that will get you is a trip to the body shop or morgue. Dont be like those people
BC
When your in COMP mode, traction control mode is off. You will be able to do wild burnouts and AH will help you regain control of the car if you get a little out of bounds. Remember, you cant re-write the laws of physics and if you get toooo crazy, all of the AH in the world wont save your butt your going to tear up your car!
There have been toooo many vette owners to count who have turned OFF AH and TC and thought that they could out drive the system. All that will get you is a trip to the body shop or morgue. Dont be like those people
BC
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
There have been toooo many vette owners to count who have turned OFF AH and TC and thought that they could out drive the system. All that will get you is a trip to the body shop or morgue. Dont be like those people
BC
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by EHS
Yes, there has to be a definite reason to turn it off, and being a better driver than the computer (on the street) isn't one of them.
coupe. Leave it on unless you are on the race track. You really do not even notice it is on 99% of the time. I believe AH/TC on is the best mode for the street.
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From: Lutz FL
Originally Posted by EHS
You need to push the button.
Try seven seconds; five won't do it.
And, you were standing still? Completely? I mean, the car.
Try seven seconds; five won't do it.
And, you were standing still? Completely? I mean, the car.
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Originally Posted by shurite44
I can personally attest to this statement. :o So can a totaled 03 coupe. Leave it on unless you are on the race track. You really do not even notice it is on 99% of the time. I believe AH/TC on is the best mode for the street.
coupe. Leave it on unless you are on the race track. You really do not even notice it is on 99% of the time. I believe AH/TC on is the best mode for the street.
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Originally Posted by Automag928
Yep! Completely stopped...at least 5 seconds. Once you do that, you will see "competitive driving" on the DIC