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general23cmp · 08-24-2010, 09:56 PM

I've read the numerous threads on how to launch the L99 A6...

Most state that they use sport mode with TC off. I seldom see anyone state that they use competitive mode. Why is this? Is that not what it was made for??

Thanks.

Supercharged SS · 08-24-2010, 10:09 PM

Ive had the best success with both the traction control and stabilitrak off and the car in "sport" mode which is "m" without touching the paddles.

general23cmp · 08-24-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Ive had the best success with both the traction control and stabilitrak off and the car in "sport" mode which is "m" with touching the paddles.

I think you meant "without" touching the paddles, but that appears to be what most are using. No one really using competitive mode.

Supercharged SS · 08-24-2010, 10:33 PM

Yes "without"! Good catch. I stay as far away from those things as I can.

KeepItGreasey · 08-24-2010, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by general23cmp

I've read the numerous threads on how to launch the L99 A6...

Most state that they use sport mode with TC off. I seldom see anyone state that they use competitive mode. Why is this? Is that not what it was made for??

Thanks.

think of "Competative Mode" as something that is useful when going around a track when you're racing several other cars. you don't want the computer system applying the brakes to any of your wheels just because they slip a little bit when you're going through a turn. you wanna rip through that turn and use your accelerator to control how much power your wheels are getting.

Traction Control - ON - keeps your wheels from spinning out.

Traction Control - OFF - allows your wheels to spin out if the conditions allow it.

StabiliTrak - ON - "StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle's brakes to help steer the vehicle in the direction which you are steering"

StabiliTrak - OFF - you might be fish-tailing all over the road if it's wet and curvy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Ive had the best success with both the traction control and stabilitrak off and the car in "sport" mode which is "m" without touching the paddles.

if you shift it into "M" and don't touch the paddle shifters, the transmission acts as if you had shifted into "D". And yes, on a side note, AFM still engages while driving in "M" - using paddle shifters or not. the point of "M" is to use the paddle shifters to control your shifting and RPM's when you want to shift... and to actually take off in 1st gear - because you would otherwise take off from a dead stop in 2nd gear.

to take off properly with an L99:

- come to a complete stop.
- shift into "M".
- turn off Traction Control by tapping that button down by the gear shift, once.
- tap the left paddle to drop it into 1st gear.
- let off the brake and punch it.
- shift at the desired RPM.

lewylew · 08-24-2010, 10:51 PM

I have never tried with competive mode at the track. I will have to try it next time out. Always run with traction off.

KeepItGreasey · 08-24-2010, 10:57 PM

the only time i ever drive with Traction Control on is when it's raining and the roads are slick. StabiliTrak is a good safety feature for driving around town, or when you're just cruising. but if you were on the track, running some laps with other cars, you might turn it off.

SScattergunSS · 08-24-2010, 10:58 PM

Offically, who am I to speak? Having said that, I LOVE Competition Mode!!!!

Supercharged SS · 08-24-2010, 11:01 PM

If you make enough power you can blow right through both the TC and the stabitrak.

KeepItGreasey · 08-24-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

If you make enough power you can blow right through both the TC and the stabitrak.

yeah well i'm not thinking the stock engine and tune will counteract TC/ST

bi11ymc · 08-25-2010, 06:52 AM

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if you shift it into "M" and don't touch the paddle shifters, the transmission acts as if you had shifted into "D". And yes, on a side note, AFM still engages while driving in "M" - using paddle shifters or not. the point of "M" is to use the paddle shifters to control your shifting and RPM's when you want to shift... and to actually take off in 1st gear - because you would otherwise take off from a dead stop in 2nd gear.

to take off properly with an L99:

- come to a complete stop.
- shift into "M".
- turn off Traction Control by tapping that button down by the gear shift, once.
- tap the left paddle to drop it into 1st gear.
- let off the brake and punch it.
- shift at the desired RPM.

The 'M' mode has a different set of parameters than the 'D' mode, if you do not touch the paddle shifters. It shifts more aggressively. Using the paddle shifters at the drag strip will probably yield slower times than just allowing 'M' (sport mode) especially the first shift in my opinion.

Jchaluja · 08-25-2010, 08:56 AM

+1, I have tuned my "M" mode differently from the "D" mode....it's different....

general23cmp · 08-25-2010, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jchaluja

+1, I have tuned my "M" mode differently from the "D" mode....it's different....

I believe M is different than D in stock form too.

KeepItGreasy's description of competitive mode sounds a lot like Stabiltrack to me. Is that correct. I was under the impression comp mode was for launching.

gmag21 · 08-25-2010, 09:19 AM

I run constant 12.8s with m mode only.. when I use the paddles I run 12.6 and better. is something wrong here

08-24-2010, 09:56 PM	#1
general23cmp Drives: 2010 RS SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 196	L99 launch, no one using comp mode? I've read the numerous threads on how to launch the L99 A6... Most state that they use sport mode with TC off. I seldom see anyone state that they use competitive mode. Why is this? Is that not what it was made for?? Thanks.

08-24-2010, 10:09 PM	#2
Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,927	Ive had the best success with both the traction control and stabilitrak off and the car in "sport" mode which is "m" without touching the paddles. Last edited by Supercharged SS; 08-24-2010 at 10:33 PM.

08-24-2010, 10:58 PM	#8
SScattergunSS ~ Love or Lust ~ Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: With My CynAgain Posts: 25,198	Offically, who am I to speak? Having said that, I LOVE Competition Mode!!!! __________________ ~ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ~ Francis Scott Key ~

08-25-2010, 09:19 AM	#14
gmag21 gmag21 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lafayette/Kingwood Posts: 337	I run constant 12.8s with m mode only.. when I use the paddles I run 12.6 and better. is something wrong here __________________ L99 \| Billyboat Exhaust, American Racing Headers, Pfadt Springs and Sways, Tune \| 350 whp / 371 tq

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Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,927	Yes "without"! Good catch. I stay as far away from those things as I can.

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lewylew Drives: 2010 ZL550& 2021 C8 Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Near Philadelphia Posts: 1,577 View My Garage	I have never tried with competive mode at the track. I will have to try it next time out. Always run with traction off.

08-24-2010, 10:57 PM	#7
KeepItGreasey So It'll Go Down Easy Drives: Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 852	the only time i ever drive with Traction Control on is when it's raining and the roads are slick. StabiliTrak is a good safety feature for driving around town, or when you're just cruising. but if you were on the track, running some laps with other cars, you might turn it off.

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08-25-2010, 08:56 AM	#12
Jchaluja Drives: ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,321	+1, I have tuned my "M" mode differently from the "D" mode....it's different....