2000 c5 No Competitive driving mode
Instructor
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Your post is one of the reasons forums go downhill. No need to be condescending, no need to yell either.
In your case though, perhaps I did point out your lack of intelligence (that would be me calling you stupid, yes), based on your response.
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Meridian ID
If you had read it, I said paranoid, not stupid. I was asking a serious question. Are you so inexperienced in driving a vehicle that the lack of traction control being engaged is a scary thought?
Your post is one of the reasons forums go downhill. No need to be condescending, no need to yell either.
In your case though, perhaps I did point out your lack of intelligence (that would be me calling you stupid, yes), based on your response.
Your post is one of the reasons forums go downhill. No need to be condescending, no need to yell either.
In your case though, perhaps I did point out your lack of intelligence (that would be me calling you stupid, yes), based on your response.
YOU ARE SO ALL KNOWING, WISE ONE
Geez. Talk about condescending. You just go enjoy your little sanctimonious, holier than thou, snap judgemental cookie.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Seattle WA
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Meridian ID
LOL you are right. No more flame from me. I apologize to everyone who has read or participated in this thread.
Point I would like to make: Once you get a feel for the car, or any car for that matter, it's easy to push it close to the edge. The active handling nannies are set conservatively enough on C5's that it does not take a 'ham fisted move' to feel it working nor is the driver in a situation where all control would be lost without active handling turned ON.
Point I would like to make: Once you get a feel for the car, or any car for that matter, it's easy to push it close to the edge. The active handling nannies are set conservatively enough on C5's that it does not take a 'ham fisted move' to feel it working nor is the driver in a situation where all control would be lost without active handling turned ON.
Tech Contributor
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
COMP MODE turns off Traction Control (so you can spin the rear tires) BUT ACTIVE HANDLING is active (which aids you in maintaining control of the car).
If the rear end kicks out, AH will kick in and apply and release the brakes to put the car back in the direction your are telling it to go.
If the rear end kicks out, AH will kick in and apply and release the brakes to put the car back in the direction your are telling it to go.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 228
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From: California
On my 99 you have to come to a complete stop and then hold down active handling button for a few seconds. Newer Vettes can do it while driving. Don't know if that got mentioned. And congratulations on buying the Vette!!
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 273
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From: SC
Recently purchased our first vet. 2000 c5 targa. Bowling green, 58,000 miles ,6 speed. Borla cat back and bbk cold air intake. Absolutely love car in mint condition and a blast to drive. Have not been able to get into compettitive driving mode, Hold button down, all it does is turn traction control on and off. Have friends with vetts try, they cant get it to come on either. Have tried in gear and out, with e brke on and off etc., still no luck. Is it possible that it does not have it, or could it have been programmed to be locked out. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Thanks,
Jim
Thanks,
Jim
The FE4 suspension is weak, springs & sway bars. I installed C5 Z06 sway bars which made a huge difference. Have fun with your car, be safe, and just feel her out before you try anything aggressive, especially on back country roads. I used to live in northern VA, 30 minutes away from the Shenandoah mountains. That was my playground. side note, the C7 Z51 Artic White is haunting me...
Last edited by mikeam; Apr 16, 2013 at 05:44 AM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Hyde Park New York
Thanks for all the feedback. No JL4 code in glove box, so no active handling and no competititive driving mode. Ok so what exactly doers this mean? If there is one dissapointment I have with the car it is with the way it handles. It just does not "stick" to the road the way I thought it would. Not pushing it that hard in corners and it feels as if it wants to break loose. Could the lack of active handling be why, or maybe the tires. Have the Micelin Pilot Sport run flats, almost brand new. Also could the computer be reprogramed to add active handling and competitive driving. Sorry if these are stupid questions but this is all new.
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Eastvale Ca
Active Handling
According to GGvert, if the code JL4 appears on the list (in the glovebox) the car has Active Handling, as installed in the factory. This code does not appear (I have a 2004 C5 coupe), however there is an Active Handling button on the console and I have gotten the DIC message "Service Active Handling soon" in the past. Now I am really confused as to whether or not my vette has AH or not. Anyone help ??
Thanks
Thanks
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,233
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From: Hyde Park New York
According to GGvert, if the code JL4 appears on the list (in the glovebox) the car has Active Handling, as installed in the factory. This code does not appear (I have a 2004 C5 coupe), however there is an Active Handling button on the console and I have gotten the DIC message "Service Active Handling soon" in the past. Now I am really confused as to whether or not my vette has AH or not. Anyone help ??
Thanks
Thanks
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: South Western Ontario
I only have TC so I have no idea how well the AH works. I have played in hte snow with my truck with AH and can get it really sideways before it kicks in.
Search the forums for crash threads with the TC off if you're bored.
