Question about Traction Control functions
I have a 2010 C6Coupe, MN6. Can you push the Traction Control button to deselect Traction Control and/or select Competitive Mode while at speed or do you have to wait till you are stopped to select these functions?
Page 5-7 of the 2010 Owners Manual states "The system can be turned on or off at any time by pressing the ACTIVE HANDLING button." That sounds like you can depress the button at speeds, but just wanted to ask Forum members if you push the Traction Control button at speeds or wait till you are stopped. |
Turn off and on at will, no need to stop.
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Like the book says - "any time" will work!!:thumbs:
I've gone out onto the track with everything full on, and while running the session have been able to push the button twice to go into Comp mode. Bob :flag: |
Thanks Larry/car & BEZ06. :thumbs: :cheers: :flag:
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Switch anytime. Everything on for normal street driving and Competion Mode for spirited driving/track is how I use it.
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that clarifies my issue, yesterday I went to my autox event and turned off the TC, (one push of the button) but was shocked when half way through the run the AH came on even though the TC was off. I logically assumed that when I turned off the TC, that all nanies were off. Now at least i know what I did wrong......Learning curve...
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Always leave everything on for street driving. Don't put in comp mode which reduces AH. AH will prevent you from spinning in circles if you lose traction. It's good to avoid spinning in circles on public roads.
Push it to the limit at your next autox with AH on and off and you'll see what I'm talking about. I have found little difference with TC on or off. |
I am talking strictly about turning off all the nanies for autox, not for the road. you are not suggesting leaving the AH on for the autox are you?
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The other night I wanted to spin the tires and turned traction control off. The outside air temperature was in the 80 degree area and the payment had to be 90+ degrees. I added power rapidly and to my surprise the GY tires hooked up and even though I hit full throttle the tires did not spin, acceleration was supper. Probably the fastest acceleration the car ever performed. Too bad it wasn't timed.
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You can change it on the fly but I dont suggest using C mode on the Street at all. C mode detunes throttle response for smoother consistent track events. Not what you want on the street.
TC off for the street can come in handy when needed. Best to leave all nannies on when driving on the St. IMO. |
Originally Posted by goatts
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Always leave everything on for street driving. Don't put in comp mode which reduces AH. AH will prevent you from spinning in circles if you lose traction.
That said, it's still wise to leave it on for street driving and novice track events. |
Originally Posted by Cavi
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I am talking strictly about turning off all the nanies for autox, not for the road. you are not suggesting leaving the AH on for the autox are you?
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Not new to autox, been doing it for 2 yrs now, just the vette is new for me, before I ran a 87 BMW then a 94 corvette C4
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Originally Posted by 06 C6 vert
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You can change it on the fly but I dont suggest using C mode on the Street at all. C mode detunes throttle response for smoother consistent track events. Not what you want on the street.
TC off for the street can come in handy when needed. Best to leave all nannies on when driving on the St. IMO. The AH function has a dead band where it doesn't respond to inputs because the car speed is slow, etc. Competition Mode just increases the size of the dead band so the system doesn't react as soon. Bill |
Originally Posted by Larry/car
(Post 1580872068)
The other night I wanted to spin the tires and turned traction control off. The outside air temperature was in the 80 degree area and the payment had to be 90+ degrees. I added power rapidly and to my surprise the GY tires hooked up and even though I hit full throttle the tires did not spin, acceleration was supper. Probably the fastest acceleration the car ever performed. Too bad it wasn't timed.
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Be careful. You let the beast out of the cage when you turn that system off. That little button will pull your bacon out of a hot fire but of course it has to be activated to do that.
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Originally Posted by Cavi
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Not new to autox, been doing it for 2 yrs now, just the vette is new for me, before I ran a 87 BMW then a 94 corvette C4
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Originally Posted by BEZ06
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Like the book says - "any time" will work!!:thumbs:
I've gone out onto the track with everything full on, and while running the session have been able to push the button twice to go into Comp mode. Bob :flag: |
Originally Posted by LED FT
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I'm new to Vettes too, so can you turn just the AH off and keep the TC on?
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