Differences between drive modes
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Burning Brakes
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Differences between drive modes
Does anyone know the specific differences between the 5 driving modes on the C7 (or can point me to a post discussing it if I missed it in my search). I understand the basic idea of each mode, but I'm curious if anyone has specifics (i.e. - throttle input is X%, tractions control does Y, steering wheel feedback does Z, etc) for each mode.
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E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
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Does anyone know the specific differences between the 5 driving modes on the C7 (or can point me to a post discussing it if I missed it in my search). I understand the basic idea of each mode, but I'm curious if anyone has specifics (i.e. - throttle input is X%, tractions control does Y, steering wheel feedback does Z, etc) for each mode.
Thanks
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Burning Brakes
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What is this "Owners's Manual" you speak of?
Actually, that does help. But I was wondering if there was specific beyond that. For example, when the trans is in "sport mode", what the difference between that and normal specifically.
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
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^^^PDF's for every year are in the first section of the Forum, or just google. Note, I posted page 9-40 from my 2014 Manual. If you own a C7 good nighttime reading! Better than watching TV! 
I have a standard shift so can't help with variations in an automatic. Would assume it holds in a lower gear longer and shift is a bit faster (harsher) but assuming is not smart!
Depends on what you have. I have a Z51 and drive in Sport for other reasons, like steering, throttle response and NPP settings. Since I don't have mag shocks my "g" force is the same in all modes, unless rear is loosing traction. Over 1 "g" and peaks well above on the narrow road that splits around the ~75 foot diameter fountain at the end of our street!
I have a standard shift so can't help with variations in an automatic. Would assume it holds in a lower gear longer and shift is a bit faster (harsher) but assuming is not smart!
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