Track Mode Question
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Track Mode Question
I have seen several videos where it was stated that Track Mode should ONLY be used on the track because of possible damage to the frame, etc. from a more "tightened" suspension. Would this apply to non-Z51 and non-Magnetic Ride cars? If it does, how is the suspension tightened without MRS?
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I have seen several videos where it was stated that Track Mode should ONLY be used on the track because of possible damage to the frame, etc. from a more "tightened" suspension. Would this apply to non-Z51 and non-Magnetic Ride cars? If it does, how is the suspension tightened without MRS?
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Obviously track mode is a much rougher ride when you have mag ride. But I've never seen anything say it was a risk of damaging anything on the car using it on the road. Only cars with Mag-ride can adjust the suspension depending on driving mode, road conditions, etc...Z51 or not.
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I have seen several videos where it was stated that Track Mode should ONLY be used on the track because of possible damage to the frame, etc. from a more "tightened" suspension. Would this apply to non-Z51 and non-Magnetic Ride cars? If it does, how is the suspension tightened without MRS?
Last edited by JerryU; May 27, 2021 at 10:31 AM.
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funny thing is track mode IS the closest feeling to a proper supercar as they're typically pretty harsh rides.
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Depends what is set in Track in Z Mode. I have Power set to Track, ride set to Sport (I prefer a stiffer ride and on our pot hole free roads (not perfect but no big holes) fine with me. Could set to Touring if desired. Have steering set to Sport and eBoost set to Track (certainly not like the aggressive feel of my 6 piston front 2017 Grand Sport under had braking..)
Even with Power set to Track the harshness of upshifting and downshifting is based on throttle. With light throttle pressure it's more aggressive than driving in Sport but not like when large throttle openings are used. Downshifting is also more aggressive then when driving in Sport BUT only very aggressive with hard braking.
I also switch between Z Mode and My Mode. Have My Mode set similar to Z Mode but can't set power. Have Ride, steering, and eBoost set the same. But even in my rural driving which includes no Interstate it will use all gears and go to V4 mode.
Depends what is set in Track in Z Mode. I have Power set to Track, ride set to Sport (I prefer a stiffer ride and on our pot hole free roads (not perfect but no big holes) fine with me. Could set to Touring if desired. Have steering set to Sport and eBoost set to Track (certainly not like the aggressive feel of my 6 piston front 2017 Grand Sport under had braking..)
Even with Power set to Track the harshness of upshifting and downshifting is based on throttle. With light throttle pressure it's more aggressive than driving in Sport but not like when large throttle openings are used. Downshifting is also more aggressive then when driving in Sport BUT only very aggressive with hard braking.
I also switch between Z Mode and My Mode. Have My Mode set similar to Z Mode but can't set power. Have Ride, steering, and eBoost set the same. But even in my rural driving which includes no Interstate it will use all gears and go to V4 mode.
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First off, if you don't have magnetic ride suspension track mode won't have any impact on the suspension, so it won't be any stiffer in track mode than in any other mode.
On the C7, the instructors at Ron Fellows strongly suggested not using track mode on the street (if you have MSRC) because the suspension was so stiff hitting a pothole could damage the shocks, not the frame. It would have to be a really huge impact to damage the frame.
The C8, mode for mode, rides softer than the C7 did. Using track mode on the street probably isn't as risky as it was on the C7. But I'd still avoid it on really rough roads.
On the C7, the instructors at Ron Fellows strongly suggested not using track mode on the street (if you have MSRC) because the suspension was so stiff hitting a pothole could damage the shocks, not the frame. It would have to be a really huge impact to damage the frame.
The C8, mode for mode, rides softer than the C7 did. Using track mode on the street probably isn't as risky as it was on the C7. But I'd still avoid it on really rough roads.
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When we designed shock pick up points in college for FSAE cars we always modeled the shock as a solid because in a very abrupt movement a shock is essentially solid. So regardless of a setting it doesn't matter GM had to design it to handle it.
