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This is my second C8
They changed Z mode for 2024
Picture attached is my current configuration
Was just wondering as I go up on the performance traction management on the right if it lessons the intrusiveness of the Nannie’s.
This is my second C8
They changed Z mode for 2024
Picture attached is my current configuration
Was just wondering as I go up on the performance traction management on the right if it lessons the intrusiveness of the Nannie’s.
Thanks in advance
The display is different. From reading the manual, it does not look like the functionality is change so much. Its all in there though. And yes it adjust what some call nannies.
I usually have PTM set to Dry, as I have no plans to actually track the car at present. Casual driver, reduced engine power.
If I get it out later today, I'll fiddle with it, and see if I can figure out which of the other Z-Mode settings are co-reqs for PTM on/off.
I'm thinking it was dialing back brakes, suspension, steering, engine power, all or some of the above to Sport in Z-Mode that disables it.
So many options and settings, so little time....
One thing I noticed is that if I set ptm to dry, it forces my suspension setting to the firmest setting, which is pretty uncomfortable (I have magride). Any way to have a higher performance setting yet.keep suspension a little less firm? If not, am I best suited to just leave ptm off or is wet still more aggressive than off?
One thing I noticed is that if I set ptm to dry, it forces my suspension setting to the firmest setting, which is pretty uncomfortable (I have magride). Any way to have a higher performance setting yet.keep suspension a little less firm? If not, am I best suited to just leave ptm off or is wet still more aggressive than off?
Use My Mode with suspension on the softest setting. I have all else at the maximum. When on track I use Z Mode of course with PTM set on Sport.
I usually have PTM set to Dry, as I have no plans to actually track the car at present. Casual driver, reduced engine power.
If I get it out later today, I'll fiddle with it, and see if I can figure out which of the other Z-Mode settings are co-reqs for PTM on/off.
I'm thinking it was dialing back brakes, suspension, steering, engine power, all or some of the above to Sport in Z-Mode that disables it.
So many options and settings, so little time....
Appreciate that greatly. Yes, I feel the same way. This is my seventh Corvette obviously as technology gets better things get more complicated but man sometimes it’s too much. Love the car tho
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Originally Posted by Andybump
The display is different. From reading the manual, it does not look like the functionality is change so much. Its all in there though. And yes it adjust what some call nannies.
So is ptm wet considered more aggressive than ptm being off / not selected? Goes back to the question on if there is any way to keep a softer suspension mode but be in dry ptm?
From the Owner Manual. PTM is only available in Sport, Track, or Z-Mode if available, based on other performance selections.
Since these 3 Driving Modes use stiffer suspension settings than Tour, the ride will be a little harsher, in general.
I have since added Sport PTM to my Z-mode options, and I like it better than Dry which was my prior choice.
From the Owner Manual. PTM is only available in Sport, Track, or Z-Mode if available, based on other performance selections.
Since these 3 Driving Modes use stiffer suspension settings than Tour, the ride will be a little harsher, in general.
I have since added Sport PTM to my Z-mode options, and I like it better than Dry which was my prior choice.
Competitive Driving Mode is different from Performance Traction Management. I don't believe PTM is available in Sport Mode. The main thing that PTM does over the normal Track modes is control the engine power so you don't overwhelm available traction when exiting a corner.
From the Owner Manual. PTM is only available in Sport, Track, or Z-Mode if available, based on other performance selections.
Since these 3 Driving Modes use stiffer suspension settings than Tour, the ride will be a little harsher, in general.
I have since added Sport PTM to my Z-mode options, and I like it better than Dry which was my prior choice.
Originally Posted by RKCRLR
Competitive Driving Mode is different from Performance Traction Management. I don't believe PTM is available in Sport Mode. The main thing that PTM does over the normal Track modes is control the engine power so you don't overwhelm available traction when exiting a corner.
I think so, though I don't use them. Manual says there are two ways to access PTM modes - Track Mode or Z Mode - according to the attached, contradictory, statement. But Z mode actually does allow selecting a softer suspension setting. Back to the question though - if you are in Z mode, and access PTM, I think I have read that it will force the stiffer suspension setting or perhaps won't allow PTM in the softer suspension setting? If that's true, I am not sure that detail appears in the manual.
Competitive Driving Mode is different from Performance Traction Management. I don't believe PTM is available in Sport Mode. The main thing that PTM does over the normal Track modes is control the engine power so you don't overwhelm available traction when exiting a corner.
Thanks for pointing that out. My bad.
They (PTM and Competitive DM) may not be exactly the same, but under Launch Control, they're an either/or pre-req treated equally, so that Launch Mode is available under Sport as well as Track and Z-Modes. That's why I lumped them together in my prior post. I will probably never track my car, but may use straight line acceleration, once in a while.
Also, switching to Sport mode PTM (under Z-Mode in my car) increases available power over the Wet/Dry PTM options, so I get a little more oomph, but not full engine power. I'll try it for a while.
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