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DarkneSS · 02-06-2011, 09:20 AM

Dont turn off that stability unless you are prepared for the car to go sideways FAST.

Even the six will get sideways in dry weather pretty easily without it on, in bad weather or rain it goes crazy!

Gene Culley · 02-06-2011, 09:26 AM

Attached is a copy of the 2010 owner's manual. Welcome to the club.

Silver2SSRS6spd · 02-06-2011, 09:38 AM

Don't just dump the clutch at 4500 rpm, you will break something! You also have to stab the gas hard and fast in comP Mode for it to stop at 4500, be carefull and read and understand the owners manual.

Our Nightmare · 02-06-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

It is a different animal with the nannies off...

AGREED and INDEED

cab2g · 02-06-2011, 10:16 AM

If you're not familiar with the car, I'd say stick with TC off with ST on or competitive mode only. There's almost no need to turn ST off unless you are a very experienced driver. You'll be glad you left it on the time you come around a curve and you gave it too much throttle.

66olds442 · 02-07-2011, 09:18 AM

Here is my recommendation on how to get used to the car.

I am used to my 66 Olds with no computer assistance but I decided to be careful with my SS. It's my daily driver and I decided to drive it normal with all the nannies on to get used to the car. Then started using it with TC off for another week, (1 button push) to get used to what it takes to make the wheels spin. Then Competitive mode while letting her loose on the freeway for another week. Then finally started using it was nannies off in casual driving to see how she handled without them. I'll be taking her out to the track soon so I can see what my baby is like when she likes the be MEAN!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-07-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Silver2SSRS6spd

Don't just dump the clutch at 4500 rpm, you will break something! You also have to stab the gas hard and fast in comP Mode for it to stop at 4500, be carefull and read and understand the owners manual.

In Competitive mode, it's actually safer to dump the clutch, the computer can handle the rest to make sure nothing breaks......hesitating when the car is expecting it can result in much glazing......

That said...it's not a good idea to dump it when you're NOT in competitive mode.

supersport24 · 02-07-2011, 09:43 AM

hopefully i don't get beat up to bad for this question...but does the automatic have this seven second setting as well? i'm sure it may have been mentioned in the thread and I apologize ahead of time if it is. my phone does a terrible job of opening up attachments or i'd read the online manual real quick.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-07-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by supersport24

hopefully i don't get beat up to bad for this question...but does the automatic have this seven second setting as well? i'm sure it may have been mentioned in the thread and I apologize ahead of time if it is. my phone does a terrible job of opening up attachments or i'd read the online manual real quick.

It sure does! The only difference between auto and stick where Stabilitrac is concerned...is that it does not have launch control.

JKLNHYD · 02-07-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkneSS

Even the six will get sideways in dry weather pretty easily without it on, in bad weather or rain it goes crazy!

This is completely true.

Duffman520 · 08-27-2013, 02:48 PM

every time I get in my SS, I hold the button down for a few seconds and that's the only way to drive

man does this car like to drive sideways!!

ABMLS3 · 08-27-2013, 05:14 PM

When I hold mine down for 7 seconds both lights light up to show everything is off but the launch control is still on and doesn't let me rev it as high as it can go. Anyone know why?

snaphappy · 08-27-2013, 08:29 PM

To my knowledge, when you press the button once Traction Control is not off. It's more like reduced. In other words it will allow more tire spin before taking over and protecting you. Can anyone else confirm?

Regarding Lauch Control - it's not exactly ideal. Launch control launches at 4200 RPM if I remember right - and it's hard to get traction at that RPM. 3000-3500 is usually suggested by guys on here. All I got with Launch Control was a lot of smoke. But I'm no pro. Not even close. I've seen a video of a guy over in the drag part of the forum who launches with everything off at 4000 no problem. It's amazing to watch. But he's had years of experience.

Arbgast · 08-27-2013, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by snaphappy

To my knowledge, when you press the button once Traction Control is not off. It's more like reduced. In other words it will allow more tire spin before taking over and protecting you. Can anyone else confirm?

Regarding Lauch Control - it's not exactly ideal. Launch control launches at 4200 RPM if I remember right - and it's hard to get traction at that RPM. 3000-3500 is usually suggested by guys on here. All I got with Launch Control was a lot of smoke. But I'm no pro. Not even close. I've seen a video of a guy over in the drag part of the forum who launches with everything off at 4000 no problem. It's amazing to watch. But he's had years of experience.

Can't remember what video it was. But they got a faster 0-60 at 2800 rpm.launch It was a zl1 I think

02-06-2011, 09:38 AM	#17
Silver2SSRS6spd Prefer to be blown! Drives: 2010 Silver/Black 2SS/RS Manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 2,677 View My Garage	Don't just dump the clutch at 4500 rpm, you will break something! You also have to stab the gas hard and fast in comP Mode for it to stop at 4500, be carefull and read and understand the owners manual. __________________ MagnaCharger TVS-2300 550rwhp 540 rwt and a radical suspension under the car.

02-06-2011, 10:16 AM	#19
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	If you're not familiar with the car, I'd say stick with TC off with ST on or competitive mode only. There's almost no need to turn ST off unless you are a very experienced driver. You'll be glad you left it on the time you come around a curve and you gave it too much throttle. __________________

02-07-2011, 09:18 AM	#20
66olds442 Born Olds, Living Chevy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS: VR A6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,080 View My Garage	Here is my recommendation on how to get used to the car. I am used to my 66 Olds with no computer assistance but I decided to be careful with my SS. It's my daily driver and I decided to drive it normal with all the nannies on to get used to the car. Then started using it with TC off for another week, (1 button push) to get used to what it takes to make the wheels spin. Then Competitive mode while letting her loose on the freeway for another week. Then finally started using it was nannies off in casual driving to see how she handled without them. I'll be taking her out to the track soon so I can see what my baby is like when she likes the be MEAN! __________________

08-27-2013, 05:14 PM	#26
ABMLS3 Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 657	When I hold mine down for 7 seconds both lights light up to show everything is off but the launch control is still on and doesn't let me rev it as high as it can go. Anyone know why? __________________ Power Source Performance Turbo Kit 416 C.I ,TH400 Instagram: TomTraube COTW ABMLS3 Build Thread

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02-06-2011, 09:20 AM	#15
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Dont turn off that stability unless you are prepared for the car to go sideways FAST. Even the six will get sideways in dry weather pretty easily without it on, in bad weather or rain it goes crazy!

02-07-2011, 09:43 AM	#22
supersport24 Drives: Black 2011 2ss Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40	hopefully i don't get beat up to bad for this question...but does the automatic have this seven second setting as well? i'm sure it may have been mentioned in the thread and I apologize ahead of time if it is. my phone does a terrible job of opening up attachments or i'd read the online manual real quick.

08-27-2013, 02:48 PM	#25
Duffman520 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS ABM Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tucson Posts: 6 View My Garage	every time I get in my SS, I hold the button down for a few seconds and that's the only way to drive man does this car like to drive sideways!!

08-27-2013, 08:29 PM	#27
snaphappy Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible SS2/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Olive Branch, Ms Posts: 742	To my knowledge, when you press the button once Traction Control is not off. It's more like reduced. In other words it will allow more tire spin before taking over and protecting you. Can anyone else confirm? Regarding Lauch Control - it's not exactly ideal. Launch control launches at 4200 RPM if I remember right - and it's hard to get traction at that RPM. 3000-3500 is usually suggested by guys on here. All I got with Launch Control was a lot of smoke. But I'm no pro. Not even close. I've seen a video of a guy over in the drag part of the forum who launches with everything off at 4000 no problem. It's amazing to watch. But he's had years of experience.