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Exhaust - Track
Steering - Sport
Suspension - Touring (occasionally sport)
Display - Touring (occasionally Track if I'm feeling like Speed Racer )
Regarding suspension, it's my belief that Touring gives me a bit better chance of absorbing the bumps of our less cared for roads around here. That said, the throttle does feel more responsive in Sport. The stock throttle tip-in is disappointing at times but I'm not inclined toward any mods just yet. Not sure if it's my imagination that this is worse in Touring.
Basically I leave in Sport, not concerned for the few pennies saved in Economy. As far as weather mode-- Course I have been driving performance cars since the early 60s and was serious street & strip racer in the muscle car times of the mid 60s till early 70s! Now I live in the mountains and enjoy the back roads up here!
Are you close to Geneva? I played minor league baseball there many moons ago. Loved that area.
Sport = 90% of the time
Touring = on a long highway drive or if I just want to chill
Weather = during heavy downpours in the FL summer
Track = when I want some fun
Eco = once just to test is out
PMT Sport 1 = when actually on the track as it feels just about perfect by allowing enough slip angle without being too tail happy
Tour with steering on Sport and the exhaust on Track is a setup I bet most people would associate as "like a Corvette". If I was a sales guy this is how I would configure C7s for test drives.
Originally Posted by pnsnkr
With MSRC/PTM, Track drive mode (that's what this thread is about) does not always imply Track suspension configuration. When PTM is engaged, only the Sport1, Sport2. and Race PTM modes result in an MSRC Track configuration.
I was shocked to learn this awhile back. I assumed all the PTM modes were based on track however it turns out they are actually a mix of settings...
I didn't see this posted earlier but this is from my 2014 on what changes in each mode. I believe there were some tweaks to the throttle mapping in later years.
Exhaust Mode should also say (if equipped) since it only changes if you have the NPP system. Like-wise you need the mag-ride (MSRC) option to unlock most of the other differences.
Sport = 90% of the time
Touring = on a long highway drive or if I just want to chill
Weather = during heavy downpours in the FL summer
Track = when I want some fun
Eco = once just to test is out
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I'm similar with my C7 Grand Sport. In fact, drove my 2014 Z51 non-MRC mostly in Sport and Track as it had no affect on ride. When I got my Grand Sport had to drive in Touring as Sport was harsh hitting bumps, even on our relatively good roads. Since I was used to max Throttle Response with my 2014, found the Grand Sport in Touring was slow so bought a Vitesse Throttle Control. Still missed the Sport nannie threshold I had in Sport/Track with the 2014!
Got the MRC software upgrade and now drive In Sport 90% of the time. Don't need the Vitesse, which I used mid way in 4 or 5 to match the 2014. Took it off.
When below about 45F I use Weather Mode that has the nannies come in sooner. Same when it's raining. Don't use Touring.
I use Track when trying to reach max lateral "g' force mostly around the large fountain at the end of my street! It's a single lane road with a grass field on the right! No homes or people for >1/4 mile! Safe and fun!
Like you, I used ECO in my M7 a few times with my 2014 to check mpg, don't even recall trying with the Grand Sport. I live in the country with a 20 mile drive on back roads to town. Usually in 5th, never use 6th and use 7th only when on the Interstate, which is seldom.
I have steering set at always Sport and NPP set at always Track.. Thank goodness for the MRC software upgrade!
HUD: Track
Dash: Sport
Steering: Sport
Exhaust: Sport
Suspension: Tour
I'll switch the dial to sport if I want some spirited driving which tightens up the suspension a little and improves the pedal throttle response. In tour mode, the pedal is a bit lazy but for daily driving, it's perfect as I'm not looking to jump out of the hole each time I blip the throttle. Sport mode tends to start the car a bit aggressively on start up giving a nice exhaust burble then settles down to tame a bit, but not silent like stealth. Keeps it respectable for the neighbours.
I put it in weather when it was raining lightly. I had wide tires on it. I was on a trip n I-95 in SC. Anyway it hydroplaned. The C7 was totaled. So just
be careful when driving when it’s raining.
^^^
Sorry to hear that. I live 20 miles from town and could take I95 but seldom do. I take the back roads, more fun as farm field with no homes on a good portion of the trip. BUT my main issue in the 18 wheeler tire treads and following the typical Pick-up or SUV they go over them and if following they come up faster than I can often change lanes! Or there goes a ~$1500 carbon fiber splitter. Also would never take it when it was raining!
When I had a pick-up since we are flat we get water puddling on the Interstate. It hydroplaned but I caught after the *** end was in another lane. Bought new tires with about 1/3 tread left. Can't beat full tread in puddles. Tires are much cheaper than even hitting a guard rail.
Heck my Grand Sport *** end slid in moderate rain when I made a turn with modest throttle. Those wide rear tires and OEM tread shape don't get water out very fast.
What mode do most C7 owners use for day to day driving? I leave mine in "T" or Touring Mode. I have used the Sport mode a few times and did not notice any difference in driving my Stingray. I do not intend to use the Track mode as I do not plan to drive my car on a track.
Track mode (M7 here) and exhaust is set to Track mode as well.
Base Stingray here w/Z51 appearance package. For me I found I like this best for driving around LA.
mode: sport (like the steering feel and shifts)
exhaust: track (duh!)
gauges: touring w/full tach
suspension: can't adjust, but feels perfect for city driving
What mode do most C7 owners use for day to day driving? I leave mine in "T" or Touring Mode. I have used the Sport mode a few times and did not notice any difference in driving my Stingray. I do not intend to use the Track mode as I do not plan to drive my car on a track.
You didnt notice any difference between touring and sports mode, is you Car fine as there is significant throttle and exhaust difference between the two modes. You don't necessarily have to be in a track to use track mode
I use touring mode as default so the car is quiet on cold starts and moving out of my subdivision not to disturb people and drive in sports mode for spirited driving . For regular traffic I use touring mode and it's very comfortable
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Course I have been driving performance cars since the early 60s and was serious street & strip racer in the muscle car times of the mid 60s till early 70s! Now I live in the mountains and enjoy the back roads up here!
