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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 01:44 PM
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I've got a 98 Pace Car, and it has active handling. Am I, or am I not supposed to be able to hold the button down for 5 seconds to activate "Competition Mode".
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 03:07 PM
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yes, but you have to be completely stopped. :cheers:
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 05:16 PM
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Sometimes it takes more like 7 to 8 seconds!
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 05:40 PM
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:yesnod: Just like Mike said... Takes a little longer than it should.

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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 07:13 PM
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I've got an 02 Z06 but this might apply to you as well. Sometimes, I will hold down my button and nothing happens. I have to let up and try again. Its as if the button doesn't always register that it has been depressed.

Fortunately, I almost NEVER use AH or Competition Mode so it isn't a big deal.
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 07:25 PM
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I've got an 02 Z06 but this might apply to you as well. Sometimes, I will hold down my button and nothing happens. I have to let up and try again. Its as if the button doesn't always register that it has been depressed.

Fortunately, I almost NEVER use AH or Competition Mode so it isn't a big deal.
I believe the system has to warm up-mine delays also. :cheers:
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 08:30 PM
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interesting that I drive exclusively in the Cpmpetition mode.
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what happens or doesn't happen in "Competition Mode" ?
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what happens or doesn't happen in "Competition Mode" ?
Competition Mode:
Active Handling On
Traction Control Off
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 06:49 PM
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Default Re: Question about "Competition Mode" (J-C-5)

I've got a 98 Pace Car, and it has active handling. Am I, or am I not supposed to be able to hold the button down for 5 seconds to activate "Competition Mode".
Hold it for 15s while stopped, car on...it'll activate...all pace cars came std with them...
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 02:33 AM
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Get a LapTrax computer from a forum vendor and it will put your car in Competition Mode when you start the car.. :cool:
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