Launch control?
Burning Brakes
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From: Central MO
Can someone with a non z51 auto verify that this will work and if so can you have someone video your steps in the car to share? I thought I was doing something wrong and tried again today with the same results and now see others are having the same almost stall no rev issue I have? 
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Central MO
Can someone please post the correct steps for a non Z51 automatic?
Here is what I have tried that does not work?
In "Track" mode:
Press the traction control button twice.
"Competitive Mode" shows on the DIC.
Put car in Drive.
Press on Brake,
Floor the Accelerator and the rpm's will not raise in fact, they drop to the point of almost dying?
I have tried this in Manual Mode 1st gear also with the same result?
Am I doing something wrong or is this NOT AVAILABLE on the base automatic?
Here is what I have tried that does not work?
In "Track" mode:
Press the traction control button twice.
"Competitive Mode" shows on the DIC.
Put car in Drive.
Press on Brake,
Floor the Accelerator and the rpm's will not raise in fact, they drop to the point of almost dying?
I have tried this in Manual Mode 1st gear also with the same result?
Am I doing something wrong or is this NOT AVAILABLE on the base automatic?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 750
Likes: 297
From: Central MO
Well according to the Chevy Dude it is not available on the Non Z51 car?
But the Video states "doesn't matter what model you have and even available on the automatics" Not one word about Z51's only!
The chart shows that it should also be "Available"
So what gives!
Can ANYONE from GM please verify this and/or give us the correct procedure?
But the Video states "doesn't matter what model you have and even available on the automatics" Not one word about Z51's only!
The chart shows that it should also be "Available"
So what gives!
Can ANYONE from GM please verify this and/or give us the correct procedure?
Last edited by EVL-C8; May 21, 2014 at 08:08 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Sunnyvale CA
FRANK121
Your procedure is correct. Yes, all Stingrays, with or without Z51, or MRC, manual or automatic have this feature. Look at the attached demo by Mr. Rick Malone and JJ (Spring Mountain Motorsports). You see even with manual tranny RPM drops at take-off. Computer's objective is to get the most traction and spin the wheels a bit over that.
Your procedure is correct. Yes, all Stingrays, with or without Z51, or MRC, manual or automatic have this feature. Look at the attached demo by Mr. Rick Malone and JJ (Spring Mountain Motorsports). You see even with manual tranny RPM drops at take-off. Computer's objective is to get the most traction and spin the wheels a bit over that.
Pro
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Salisbury MD.
I have the same issue.
As I attempt the launch, the car doesn't rev up.
Instead it stays low, almost to a point where it will stall out.
I have a 3lt Automatic without the Z51 pkg.
I am in track mode and then I put it in competitive driving mode. Hold the brake down all the way and stop on the gas
Any Help Please!!!???
As I attempt the launch, the car doesn't rev up.
Instead it stays low, almost to a point where it will stall out.
I have a 3lt Automatic without the Z51 pkg.
I am in track mode and then I put it in competitive driving mode. Hold the brake down all the way and stop on the gas
Any Help Please!!!???
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2LT auto-no Z51 pkg. I put it in track mode then I hold the brake down all the way and hold the accelerator to the floor. The rpms will lower to the sweet spot, release the brake pedal quickly and hold on. I have never used the competitive mode. Works for me every time. Mine will lay 8-10 ft. of rubber
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: Tennessee
I have the Z-51 M7.(no mag ride) After I had my ECU flashed, my launch control works. When I press the console button twice in track mode, I see a message on the tach that says Competition Mode activated.. (or something like that) But when I floor it in first gear, it revs to around 4200 rpms, I release the clutch and I sit there spinning.. smoke pouring from the fender wells. lol Not a very fast launch.
