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dangnplus · 01-26-2013, 03:38 PM

Hi, I was wondering since the camaro has so many option, what is the best way to take off the line?

should i just leave it in 'D' and push on the gas real hard? or should i put it on 'M' and push it? or it doesn't make a difference, thanks!

lscamaro · 01-26-2013, 04:10 PM

The best way to race the car is in sports mode. Where u put it in m but dont use the paddles. The best way to leave the line if u want to minimize spin is with traction control on and measuring your throttle to where u dont spin too much

Trentin24 · 01-26-2013, 04:12 PM

In my auto i put it in "M", put my foot on the break and gas. Rev up to 2000, it will want to spin a bit. But thats in a V6. I have no clue about the SS. I've wanted to ask this myself and wanted to expirement, just don't want to get tickets for rabbit starts or whatever the 5-0 calls it.

lscamaro · 01-26-2013, 04:26 PM

He has a 1lt.

Its best to just keep it at 1000. Anything over that and it spins too much

Trentin24 · 01-26-2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

He has a 1lt.

Its best to just keep it at 1000. Anything over that and it spins too much

Well if you put it to the floor right away. I don't really remember how much I give it, it just comes natural. But if you put it to the floor immediately, it will spin and traction control will kick in.

SimpleGreen · 01-26-2013, 08:08 PM

Mine launches pretty good off the stall with the TC on and in Sport Mode. Just a touch of tire squawk and she's off! At least last I remember.

Not long ago (after all my mods) I turned TC and Stabilitrak off and launched it off the stall in Sport Mode. She spun good and started to walk the rear out to the right but regained composure at the top of 1st. It kinda falls on its face a little if the tires are spinning on the 1-2 shift as it pulls the power out to make the shift and then starts hauling again. Stock tune is a little lame, but it's just doing it's job of prolonging the trans.

What was amused me was (after bolt ons) I was easing down a damp road around 20-25 MPH with nannies turned on and laid into the pedal and she broke both back tires loose real nicely. Stabilitrack reeled it back in shortly thereafter as the rear drifted. It's very cool to see how that system reacts.

lscamaro · 01-26-2013, 08:56 PM

When im at the track, I actually launch with everything off now. The tc system does a great job of reducing wheel spin but I feel like it reduces power too much. I now just hold at 1k rpms, give it like 3/4 throttle until I feel it hook and then give it full throttle

Trentin24 · 01-26-2013, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SimpleGreen

Mine launches pretty good off the stall with the TC on and in Sport Mode. Just a touch of tire squawk and she's off! At least last I remember.

Not long ago (after all my mods) I turned TC and Stabilitrak off and launched it off the stall in Sport Mode. She spun good and started to walk the rear out to the right but regained composure at the top of 1st. It kinda falls on its face a little if the tires are spinning on the 1-2 shift as it pulls the power out to make the shift and then starts hauling again. Stock tune is a little lame, but it's just doing it's job of prolonging the trans.

What was amused me was (after bolt ons) I was easing down a damp road around 20-25 MPH with nannies turned on and laid into the pedal and she broke both back tires loose real nicely. Stabilitrack reeled it back in shortly thereafter as the rear drifted. It's very cool to see how that system reacts.

I tried racing someone with traction control off one time. Will NEVER do that again. I stood there for a good second and a half. Their was frozen rain all over the ground the other day and I needed to get home so i was driving cautiously. But only going about 20 mph in a 35. I decided to give it some throttle in "D" mode, and it got up to 1800 rpms and TC shut it down after the back end slid to the right. Why the right?

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

When im at the track, I actually launch with everything off now. The tc system does a great job of reducing wheel spin but I feel like it reduces power too much. I now just hold at 1k rpms, give it like 3/4 throttle until I feel it hook and then give it full throttle

I'll have to give that a try.

dangnplus · 01-28-2013, 11:41 PM

Will it harm the car if i keep switching from 'D' mode to 'M' mode while driving?

dangnplus · 01-28-2013, 11:42 PM

like for ex:

off the line with 'M' mode, then around 60-70 miles throw it back in 'D'.

Trentin24 · 01-28-2013, 11:46 PM

I do it all the time. I don't think so. If im going hard, and hit 80 and the RPMs are at 5000, and i want to slow down. IF you just let off the gas, it will stay in the same gear. So I throw it in drive and use the brakes. Drive will just make it shift up quicker.

lscamaro · 01-28-2013, 11:53 PM

No, it won't hurt anything

dangnplus · 01-29-2013, 12:51 AM

Thank you guys! I'm loving this Camaro!

Trentin24 · 01-29-2013, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dangnplus

Thank you guys! I'm loving this Camaro!

When did you get it? Any pictures? Can anyone see my picture under my name?

01-26-2013, 03:38 PM	#1
dangnplus Drives: 1LT camaro RS package Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 133	Best way to take off the line Hi, I was wondering since the camaro has so many option, what is the best way to take off the line? should i just leave it in 'D' and push on the gas real hard? or should i put it on 'M' and push it? or it doesn't make a difference, thanks!

01-26-2013, 04:10 PM	#2
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	The best way to race the car is in sports mode. Where u put it in m but dont use the paddles. The best way to leave the line if u want to minimize spin is with traction control on and measuring your throttle to where u dont spin too much __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

01-26-2013, 04:26 PM	#4
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	He has a 1lt. Its best to just keep it at 1000. Anything over that and it spins too much __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

01-26-2013, 08:08 PM	#6
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	Mine launches pretty good off the stall with the TC on and in Sport Mode. Just a touch of tire squawk and she's off! At least last I remember. Not long ago (after all my mods) I turned TC and Stabilitrak off and launched it off the stall in Sport Mode. She spun good and started to walk the rear out to the right but regained composure at the top of 1st. It kinda falls on its face a little if the tires are spinning on the 1-2 shift as it pulls the power out to make the shift and then starts hauling again. Stock tune is a little lame, but it's just doing it's job of prolonging the trans. What was amused me was (after bolt ons) I was easing down a damp road around 20-25 MPH with nannies turned on and laid into the pedal and she broke both back tires loose real nicely. Stabilitrack reeled it back in shortly thereafter as the rear drifted. It's very cool to see how that system reacts. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

01-26-2013, 08:56 PM	#7
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	When im at the track, I actually launch with everything off now. The tc system does a great job of reducing wheel spin but I feel like it reduces power too much. I now just hold at 1k rpms, give it like 3/4 throttle until I feel it hook and then give it full throttle __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

01-26-2013, 04:12 PM	#3
Trentin24 Trentin24 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington Posts: 1,377 View My Garage	In my auto i put it in "M", put my foot on the break and gas. Rev up to 2000, it will want to spin a bit. But thats in a V6. I have no clue about the SS. I've wanted to ask this myself and wanted to expirement, just don't want to get tickets for rabbit starts or whatever the 5-0 calls it.

01-28-2013, 11:41 PM	#9
dangnplus Drives: 1LT camaro RS package Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 133	Will it harm the car if i keep switching from 'D' mode to 'M' mode while driving?

01-28-2013, 11:42 PM	#10
dangnplus Drives: 1LT camaro RS package Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 133	like for ex: off the line with 'M' mode, then around 60-70 miles throw it back in 'D'.

01-28-2013, 11:46 PM	#11
Trentin24 Trentin24 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington Posts: 1,377 View My Garage	I do it all the time. I don't think so. If im going hard, and hit 80 and the RPMs are at 5000, and i want to slow down. IF you just let off the gas, it will stay in the same gear. So I throw it in drive and use the brakes. Drive will just make it shift up quicker.

01-28-2013, 11:53 PM	#12
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	No, it won't hurt anything __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

01-29-2013, 12:51 AM	#13
dangnplus Drives: 1LT camaro RS package Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 133	Thank you guys! I'm loving this Camaro!