Traction Control Competition mode
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Instructor
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From: Oklahoma ok
Traction Control Competition mode
Hi,
I just fund out, that if you hold your traction contol button down for about 5 secs it goes into competitive mode. What does this mode actually do? lease tell me someone????????????? :crazy:
I just fund out, that if you hold your traction contol button down for about 5 secs it goes into competitive mode. What does this mode actually do? lease tell me someone????????????? :crazy:
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Instructor
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From: Oklahoma ok
Re: Traction Control Competition mode (ZO6LS6)
Hi,
Thanks for he reply, but I tink you miss read read my question. If you hold the traction control button down for about 5 sec, there is a totally diffrent mode that comes on other than tractoni control on, and traction control off. It comes up as Competition mode
Thanks for he reply, but I tink you miss read read my question. If you hold the traction control button down for about 5 sec, there is a totally diffrent mode that comes on other than tractoni control on, and traction control off. It comes up as Competition mode
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Re: Traction Control Competition mode (FUELISH2001)
Yes, the wording on the dic says Competitive Driving; but ZO6LS6
gave an accurate description as to what the comp mode equates to.
gave an accurate description as to what the comp mode equates to.
Pro
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From: Breese Illinois
Re: Traction Control Competition mode (EHS)
Fuelish,
Had the same question awhile back, this is how it came out on that thread. Comp mode only removes the TC when your moving (give me a chance to explain - no brake torque). If I brake torque (A4) in comp mode I still get the reduced power on the engine, just like TC was on. The AH side of the mode stays on to keep you between the ditches while in CM. What some C5ers have explained is that in CM your car won't stall if you decide to pull out in front of a 80,000lb truck, full power is maintained and you get out of the way. With TC/AH on you could stall a litte if your tires break loose and then the semi gets to play tag with you. So what it really breaks down to is three levels
ON - you get the computer controlling AH and TC
OFF - you have complete control of the car (could be dangerous)
CM - you get the best of both (full power to the rears with AH)
If you like to drive in CM but don't like the 5 sec rule there are some "toys" that allow your car to be placed in CM mode when you start her up.
later
Had the same question awhile back, this is how it came out on that thread. Comp mode only removes the TC when your moving (give me a chance to explain - no brake torque). If I brake torque (A4) in comp mode I still get the reduced power on the engine, just like TC was on. The AH side of the mode stays on to keep you between the ditches while in CM. What some C5ers have explained is that in CM your car won't stall if you decide to pull out in front of a 80,000lb truck, full power is maintained and you get out of the way. With TC/AH on you could stall a litte if your tires break loose and then the semi gets to play tag with you. So what it really breaks down to is three levels
ON - you get the computer controlling AH and TC
OFF - you have complete control of the car (could be dangerous)
CM - you get the best of both (full power to the rears with AH)
If you like to drive in CM but don't like the 5 sec rule there are some "toys" that allow your car to be placed in CM mode when you start her up.
later
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Re: Traction Control Competition mode (THRAP 42)
Fuelish,
Had the same question awhile back, this is how it came out on that thread. Comp mode only removes the TC when your moving (give me a chance to explain - no brake torque). If I brake torque (A4) in comp mode I still get the reduced power on the engine, just like TC was on. The AH side of the mode stays on to keep you between the ditches while in CM
Had the same question awhile back, this is how it came out on that thread. Comp mode only removes the TC when your moving (give me a chance to explain - no brake torque). If I brake torque (A4) in comp mode I still get the reduced power on the engine, just like TC was on. The AH side of the mode stays on to keep you between the ditches while in CM
Ed
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Re: Traction Control Competition mode (C5XTASY)
Does this same scenario apply to the 97 C5?
[Modified by Mike Mercury, 9:35 AM 11/20/2001]
Burning Brakes
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Re: Traction Control Competition mode (Mike Mercury)
So on the 97--this means you have full control when the "Traction Control" is in the "off" position---meaning the driver has no restrictions.
Racer
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From: Milwaukee WI
Re: Traction Control Competition mode (C5XTASY)
I heard not to long ago that you can get your 1998-2000 AH upgarded to the new 2001. From what I heard they just upload a new program and your all set. The question I have is who just uploads this new program ??? Can anyone verify this and shed some more light on it.
Drifting
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Traction Control Competition mode (thekev_2000)
You cannot upgrade a first generation Active Handling system to the second generation code. The hardware is different.
If you want to run in Competition Mode all the time (or turn everything off), our TracActive Controller is just the thing.
Full info at:
http://www.laptrax.com
Mike :flag
If you want to run in Competition Mode all the time (or turn everything off), our TracActive Controller is just the thing.
Full info at:
http://www.laptrax.com
Mike :flag
Burning Brakes
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From: Raleigh, NC
Re: Traction Control Competition mode (Mike Schriber)
Even in Comp mode you still can have traction control kick in. If the system detects wheel hop or some other abuses it will engage traction control, but it'll put a notice on the DIC when it happens.
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Re: Traction Control Competition mode (tds69tx)
So on the 97--this means you have full control when the "Traction Control" is in the "off" position---meaning the driver has no restrictions.
Active handling will differentially brake any/all four wheels as needed to get you out of a skid. For example, if you get into a mild skid you can do nothing with the steering wheel and the car will get you out. Or, if you countersteer, the car will straighten with less steering input from the driver, and may keep you from overcontrolling into a second (opposite) skid. Go to this link http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/index_active.htm and watch the demo. I think you'll be convinced that it's not restrictive.
Hope this helps. :smash:
Drifting
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Re: Traction Control Competition mode (NetJunkie)
Not so. In Competition Mode, Traction Control is out of the loop. Any computer control effects are from the Active Handling system (meaning the brakes may be applied, but no thottle retard).
Competition Mode is great in most cases.
Mike :flag
Competition Mode is great in most cases.
Mike :flag
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From: Wilmington NC
Re: Traction Control Competition mode (Mike Schriber)
Not so. In Competition Mode, Traction Control is out of the loop. Any computer control effects are from the Active Handling system (meaning the brakes may be applied, but no thottle retard).
Competition Mode is great in most cases.
Mike :flag
Competition Mode is great in most cases.
Mike :flag
I have had some first hand experience. :hat :hat :hat
(At least in the 2000 version of AH)
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Re: Traction Control Competition mode (C5XTASY)
I took my friend's wife for a spin on my Y2k Hardtop and when I accelerated abruptly from a standstill, competition mode automatically kicked in. I did not have to press 5 seconds on my AH button. What gives?
:mad
Chris
:mad
Chris