Launch control
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Launch control
I can’t get my 2024 z51c8 into launch control. I put it in track mode pressed the traction control 2 times it said traction control off 3x it went to Wet traction Performance but it wound never get to launch control
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The only way I know to enter Launch Control is through Competitive Mode in Sport or Track on non-Z51. On Z51 cars I believe it can be accessed through Competitive Mode in Sport or through the PTM modes in Track. Not clear to me in the owner's manual how to use PTM to turn on Launch Control
Last edited by Scruff Vette; Oct 20, 2024 at 08:10 PM.
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you’re there. It doesn’t say launch control or anything.
put the car into PTM mode by pressing the traction control button twice, give it a half a second between presses or it won’t register.
it comes up ptm wet, you can now use the selector to choose one of the track modes if you wanted, you don’t need to. Any one will work.
stand on brake with left foot. Stand on gas with right food. 3500 rpms will lock in, let go the brake.
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Simple, easiest way is to go to Sport Mode, stop, wheels straight/steering wheel centered, one click on Traction Control switch. Put screen on 0-60, brake to the floor, gas to the floor, wait 2-3 sec, then go. I consistently get 2.9 sec, occasionally 2.8 sec 0-60. I love it!
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Seems like it should be much easier to get it into launch control.
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You have to have one of the PTM modes programmed for Z mode. Then you can press the Z mode button twice to enter launch control with whichever PTM mode you programmed.
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Mine doesn't ever have something that says "Launch Control".
I don't believe I can have it set to use with Z mode in a 2020.
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Can see in Dash Test Display, Z-Mode set to PMT: Dry
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