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04-14-2014, 03:09 PM
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Drives: 2012 2SS Black on Black Join Date: May 2010
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My 1st autox need advice
Im going to my 1st auto x this weekend. For those who have experience, what do I set my nannies to.. competition mode or just turn it off?
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previous ride - 2010 CGM 2LT RS auto w/roof, eibach lowering springs, volante cai, mrt v2 axle back
current ride - 2012 Black on Black 2SS RS w/ sunroof, muffler delete with SLP exhaust tips, rotofab cai, gm strut brace, BMR 1.4 drop springs all four corners, Stainless Power 1 7/8 long tubes, Hex Vents, Jannetty Racing Tune, Helmholtz J pipe, MMR 228 Z28 replica wheels. |
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04-14-2014, 03:15 PM
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IMO, there are so many different variables including your driving ability to give a definite answer. When I went a couple weeks ago I went around in wet mode and really concentrated on where I was on the track and getting the best line. It was also cold and wet but I was able to turn it up as the day dried and warmed up.
Concentrate on the track and getting a good line, not taking out cones and when to brake and accelerate. Let the nannies do their thing and one you are comfortable on the AutoX then start cranking it up. That's what worked for me but I was able to get lots of runs so you'll need to see how your day plays out.
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04-14-2014, 03:22 PM
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Your first? Definitely leave the nannies on and just get a feel for what you can do... then start pushing it (still with nannies). Better to have slower times than to spin out or wreck. Nannies will prevent that, for the most part.
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04-14-2014, 03:26 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Supercharged Join Date: Aug 2010
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Lay off the gas around turns or you'll be fish tailing out of turn just like me on my first time lol.
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04-14-2014, 03:30 PM
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Drives: 2014 2SS rs 6M Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Palm Beach
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All very good advice and I cuncur. Keep an eye on tire pressures, this is where all the action(s) contact.
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04-14-2014, 03:32 PM
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Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010
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I cant personally be of much help, but there is a section on this forum that you can probably get a lot of info. I would even re-post your thread there, since its specifically people who do these types of events. Here is the link for you too: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=219
I hope that you find some good info, good luck and have fun at your first event! |
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04-14-2014, 03:33 PM
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Brake hard going into turns, but once you are in the turn, get off of the brake and let the car's momentum take you around. You don't want to be braking while you are already in the turn. As you're coming out of the turn, get on the gas!
As far as nannies go, like others above have said, keep them all on for your first few runs. When you get comfortable with your car, you can start turning some or all of them off. It all depends on your driving skills and how your car is set up.
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04-14-2014, 03:35 PM
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Drives: 2014 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012
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I thought the 2SS just has the ability to turn ST and TC on and off, does the SS have competition mode?
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04-15-2014, 05:21 AM
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04-15-2014, 12:43 PM
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Drives: 2012 2SS Black on Black Join Date: May 2010
Location: New York
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Thanks a lot guys for all the advise.
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previous ride - 2010 CGM 2LT RS auto w/roof, eibach lowering springs, volante cai, mrt v2 axle back
current ride - 2012 Black on Black 2SS RS w/ sunroof, muffler delete with SLP exhaust tips, rotofab cai, gm strut brace, BMR 1.4 drop springs all four corners, Stainless Power 1 7/8 long tubes, Hex Vents, Jannetty Racing Tune, Helmholtz J pipe, MMR 228 Z28 replica wheels. |
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