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James4086 · 12-01-2009, 03:55 PM

Hello, I have a 2SS automatic, and I was wondering: what exactly is the difference in the stabilitrack options? ( regular, traction controll off, and "stabilitrack competition mode")

What conditions / styles of driving are best for the different options?

Also, I noticed in the owners manuel there's something about a rev delay. (It's the car's ability to let the odometer hover at 4000rpm until the driver shifts to first gear.) Does anyone know how to opperate it, and will it work with my automatic?

One final question: what is the safest way to do a burnout to warm up the tires before a 1/4 mile drag? (In other words: how do u do it?)

Obviously I'm a total noob, so try not to laugh too hard at my total lack of knowledge. Thx 4 the help.

Rogue Leader · 12-01-2009, 04:04 PM

Not sure what you mean by Rev delay but I think you mean Launch Control based on how you describe it. That is available only on the Manual Transmission car.

Stabilitrack (traction control) modulates the engine rpms and individual brakes to monitor wheel sleep and keep you on the road. Holding the button down 5 sec shuts everything off off completely. Otherwise Trac Off disables the throttle modulation, allowing you to get some wheelspin to get moving like in the snow, it keeps the brake modulation though. Competition mode is similar except it keeps the throttle modulation and braking and "tunes" it to allow you a little more leeway if you were driving in an autocross for example, or track day, where the traction control would definitely jump in on you.

James4086 · 12-01-2009, 04:17 PM

Cool thanks, so for a 1/4 mile drag race, the "everything off" option would b best, or competition mode?

Rogue Leader · 12-01-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by James4086

Cool thanks, so for a 1/4 mile drag race, the "everything off" option would b best, or competition mode?

Everything off, definitely.

Michael_Js · 12-01-2009, 05:07 PM

What about at the track? I'll be going to Willow Springs Raceway on 12/19 and would like to know what the best settings are for track use?

Thanks!
Michael J.

Rogue Leader · 12-01-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael_Js

What about at the track? I'll be going to Willow Springs Raceway on 12/19 and would like to know what the best settings are for track use?

Thanks!
Michael J.

Ever done it before?

use competition Mode... It can likely help save your butt if yove never done an HPDE before.

Michael_Js · 12-01-2009, 06:36 PM

No, my first time on a track with a car - many times with my motorcycle. Ok, Competition mode is everything off, right?

I will actually be taking a performance driving class that day! My first of many track days to come

Thanks!

bolteon593 · 12-01-2009, 06:41 PM

uhhhhh, sorely recommend against turning everything off right away...

drive in regular till you find out how heavy your foot is, cause in the end the traction controll will keep the 400lbs of tq from putting you and your car in the wall.

then when your comfortable with it, turn to comp mode... and then finally turning everything off.

remember, 400lbs of tq is a dangerous thing and must be respected.

ffrcobra_65 · 12-01-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael_Js

No, my first time on a track with a car - many times with my motorcycle. Ok, Competition mode is everything off, right?

I will actually be taking a performance driving class that day! My first of many track days to come

Thanks!

Mike, I may be mistaken but I think there is a difference between comp mode and everything off.

I think comp mode happens when you quickly press the button 2x.

And "everything off" happens when you press and hold the button down for 7+ seconds.

bolteon593 · 12-01-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

Mike, I may be mistaken but I think there is a difference between comp mode and everything off.

I think comp mode happens when you quickly press the button 2x.

And "everything off" happens when you press and hold the button down for 7+ seconds.

*seconded*

Michael_Js · 12-01-2009, 06:52 PM

Oh! Got it, thanks!

ffrcobra_65 · 12-01-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael_Js

Oh! Got it, thanks!

oh what the heck...turn everything off for willow springs and just back it in the corners bro, back it in.

Dang, I miss riding!

5thGenOwner · 12-01-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bolteon593

uhhhhh, sorely recommend against turning everything off right away...

drive in regular till you find out how heavy your foot is, cause in the end the traction controll will keep the 400lbs of tq from putting you and your car in the wall.

then when your comfortable with it, turn to comp mode... and then finally turning everything off.

remember, 400lbs of tq is a dangerous thing and must be respected.

I have absolutely no business even making a comment, as I have no track experience and only 500 miles on my first sports car. But this certainly sounds like good advice... take it 1 step at a time.

Rogue Leader · 12-01-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 5thGenOwner

I have absolutely no business even making a comment, as I have no track experience and only 500 miles on my first sports car. But this certainly sounds like good advice... take it 1 step at a time.

While I agree on one step at a time, I have raced a lot of cars for many years and the factory system is WAYY too intrusive for you to learn anything. Competition mode is the best combo of save your ass but leave enough that you can learn something. two quick presses is all you need.

12-01-2009, 03:55 PM	#1
James4086 Drives: Black 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Prairieville La Posts: 252 View My Garage	Stabilitrack and rev delay Hello, I have a 2SS automatic, and I was wondering: what exactly is the difference in the stabilitrack options? ( regular, traction controll off, and "stabilitrack competition mode") What conditions / styles of driving are best for the different options? Also, I noticed in the owners manuel there's something about a rev delay. (It's the car's ability to let the odometer hover at 4000rpm until the driver shifts to first gear.) Does anyone know how to opperate it, and will it work with my automatic? One final question: what is the safest way to do a burnout to warm up the tires before a 1/4 mile drag? (In other words: how do u do it?) Obviously I'm a total noob, so try not to laugh too hard at my total lack of knowledge. Thx 4 the help.

12-01-2009, 04:04 PM	#2
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	Not sure what you mean by Rev delay but I think you mean Launch Control based on how you describe it. That is available only on the Manual Transmission car. Stabilitrack (traction control) modulates the engine rpms and individual brakes to monitor wheel sleep and keep you on the road. Holding the button down 5 sec shuts everything off off completely. Otherwise Trac Off disables the throttle modulation, allowing you to get some wheelspin to get moving like in the snow, it keeps the brake modulation though. Competition mode is similar except it keeps the throttle modulation and braking and "tunes" it to allow you a little more leeway if you were driving in an autocross for example, or track day, where the traction control would definitely jump in on you. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

12-01-2009, 05:07 PM	#5
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	What about at the track? I'll be going to Willow Springs Raceway on 12/19 and would like to know what the best settings are for track use? Thanks! Michael J. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

12-01-2009, 06:36 PM	#7
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	No, my first time on a track with a car - many times with my motorcycle. Ok, Competition mode is everything off, right? I will actually be taking a performance driving class that day! My first of many track days to come Thanks! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

12-01-2009, 06:52 PM	#11
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	Oh! Got it, thanks! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

12-01-2009, 04:17 PM	#3
James4086 Drives: Black 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Prairieville La Posts: 252 View My Garage	Cool thanks, so for a 1/4 mile drag race, the "everything off" option would b best, or competition mode?

12-01-2009, 06:41 PM	#8
bolteon593 Drives: 2011 GT500 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: southern california Posts: 902	uhhhhh, sorely recommend against turning everything off right away... drive in regular till you find out how heavy your foot is, cause in the end the traction controll will keep the 400lbs of tq from putting you and your car in the wall. then when your comfortable with it, turn to comp mode... and then finally turning everything off. remember, 400lbs of tq is a dangerous thing and must be respected.