competetive driving mode
Instructor
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Just returned from test drive my A6.
While driving: 1st press of the button = traction control off. Yellow warning light displayed in the speedometer gauge. Floored it and smoked all 1st gear TM kicked in when shifting into 2nd.
2nd press = competition mode on. Yellow light not pressent. Floored it and again it smoked all 1st gear, however TM was hardly present when shifting into second. Car was going straighter?
3rd press AH/TC on.
Hold down a few seconds, AH/TC off. Yellow warning light. Again all first gear, medium TM intervention. My psi is 33 cold. During test drive it was 35.
While driving: 1st press of the button = traction control off. Yellow warning light displayed in the speedometer gauge. Floored it and smoked all 1st gear TM kicked in when shifting into 2nd.
2nd press = competition mode on. Yellow light not pressent. Floored it and again it smoked all 1st gear, however TM was hardly present when shifting into second. Car was going straighter?
3rd press AH/TC on.
Hold down a few seconds, AH/TC off. Yellow warning light. Again all first gear, medium TM intervention. My psi is 33 cold. During test drive it was 35.
Last edited by Two-Lane Blacktop; Jun 15, 2006 at 01:25 PM.
Go big or don't go...
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From: Georgetown TX
Originally Posted by FLGiordano
<snip>...This highly experienced race driver actually turned his best lap times with the car set in competetive mode! He said that it felt slower to him but that it actually turned out to be faster. Chevy has done a masterful job with the electronics on the C6.
Ironically, if you are on the back side of the traction curve, letting out of the throttle will give you lift and cause you to spin, more so than if you would just stay in it...slip angle
JK
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From: Georgetown TX
Originally Posted by glennxx1
so, would a 97 have "hold 10 seconds" to turn AH/TC off?
In 97/c5 you get three mode's
default is on
push once is all off
push and hold is comp mode
might want to check the c5 forum!
JK
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comp mode
The second push should result in the display saying "Comp Mode" or something like that. It is awesome for track events. I went into an S turn way too hot, car got sideways, and the Comp Mode then says..."hey stupid, you can't drive, but I will fix it for you". You can feel the AH reset the car's direction to where I wanted it, and away I went, sailing through the turn (but did lose some precious time). No value on street, but on the track....awesome !!!
Racer
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Originally Posted by LS WON
I would definitely leave that traction control and active handling on especially on public streets.
The street is a whole lot different than a purpose built road course and an error or unanticipated event at speed can quickly convince you of the value of the pre-need plans your local mortuary has available. These cars are wicked fast and will get away from you in a hearbeat if imprudently driven. Leave the TC and AH on during street driving. Respect the car for what it is, or it will bite you.
Last edited by AraiGP4; Jul 17, 2006 at 11:42 PM.
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I always ran my 99 at the track in "competetive" mode. I could feel the difference during hard acceleration. I assume my 06 will also run best in this too. When I get a few more miles I'll find out.
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From: Churchville MD
The c6 tc/ah is very different from the c5. I experienced a couple turns at watkins glen, turn 7 and mildy on turn 8 where it drove the ah nuts. Turn 7 transistions from a smooth patch to a rather rough patch at an increasing angle to the right causing ah to activate the entire time during the turn to the point where it was either cutting power or appling the brakes so hard the car felt like it was bucking. I tried for 2 days to take this turn without the ah kicking in but no luck unless I was very slow approaching the turn. Once the tires where on smooth asphalt is was ok and I could get back on the throttle. 3 c6's there experienced the samething to different degrees(c6z06 not as bad) and the 2 c5 z06's I had the pleasure to ride with never had any issues on this turn.
Last edited by 02impactblue; Jul 19, 2006 at 12:25 PM.
