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BadAssZL1 · 10-01-2013, 12:52 AM

I'm fixing to take a trip to hometown Jackson, Ms to show off new Z. IF it should rain, should I change to wet mode for better traction?? Thanks

qniknam · 10-01-2013, 12:53 AM

I've put mine in wet mode once, it behaved pretty well.

gen=5 · 10-01-2013, 01:46 AM

I have driven my car only twice since i purchased it 3 weeks ago,and its got 612rwhp,and it drove fine in the rain since it rain and rained freaking hard both days i just left it in touring ,and just didnt get crazy or go fast in it.

Drew P · 10-01-2013, 07:53 AM

yes, use ptm1

Explit Player · 10-01-2013, 08:23 AM

Is the wet mode only on the ZL1s?

djnice · 10-01-2013, 10:58 AM

You can just leave it in touring where it is when you start the car. I usually go to PTM1 for the fun of it and compare the difference. Both work fine.

Sven59 · 10-01-2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BadAssZL1

I'm fixing to take a trip to hometown Jackson, Ms to show off new Z. IF it should rain, should I change to wet mode for better traction?? Thanks

I would definitely run in wet mode in the rain. And also be careful! There have been many ZL1 accidents and some in the rain. 580HP and rain do not go well together, add those tires and you are set up for an accident waiting to happen.

Respect the car!

jbotta · 10-01-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sven59

I would definitely run in wet mode in the rain. And also be careful! There have been many ZL1 accidents and some in the rain. 580HP and rain do not go well together, add those tires and you are set up for an accident waiting to happen.

Respect the car!

Well said sven59,, RESPECT THE CAR!

snackbar64 · 10-01-2013, 12:01 PM

I imagine it would suck to live in Seattle with this car. This car terrifies me in the rain. Even driving slow and respectfully at 55 mph in a 70 mph zone on the highway the rear end still wants to fishtail. Also the manual tells you that wet mode is not intended for anything other than light rain. I was a bit puzzled by that.

roSSco · 10-01-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by snackbar64

I imagine it would suck to live in Seattle with this car. This car terrifies me in the rain. Even driving slow and respectfully at 55 mph in a 70 mph zone on the highway the rear end still wants to fishtail.

How many miles on your tires? Are they the stock Goodyears? I can stay near 70 even in heavy rain with mine. Only about 6000 miles on them.

RexZL1 · 10-01-2013, 12:13 PM

PTM1 is helpful if you have to pass, etc. If you have a manual and throw it down a gear and get on it to pass, you will go to ditch without PTM1. If you go hard you may end up in a ditch even with PTM1, cause the ZL1 is a badass!

SlingShot · 10-01-2013, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by snackbar64

I imagine it would suck to live in Seattle with this car. This car terrifies me in the rain. Even driving slow and respectfully at 55 mph in a 70 mph zone on the highway the rear end still wants to fishtail. Also the manual tells you that wet mode is not intended for anything other than light rain. I was a bit puzzled by that.

That's all in your head because your afraid your gonna lose control. From my experience, this car is well planted in the rain. I've driven it more times than I can count in tropical down pours doing 70-80 mph. I think it's also awesome you don't even have to use the wipers, due to the air flowing over the cowl and wind shield.

christianmotox · 10-01-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Explit Player

Is the wet mode only on the ZL1s?

I believe it is.

snackbar64 · 10-01-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

That's all in your head because your afraid your gonna lose control. From my experience, this car is well planted in the rain. I've driven it more times than I can count in tropical down pours doing 70-80 mph. I think it's also awesome you don't even have to use the wipers, due to the air flowing over the cowl and wind shield.

Very interesting. I must try without wipers.

10-01-2013, 12:52 AM	#1
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10-01-2013, 08:23 AM	#5
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10-01-2013, 10:58 AM	#6
djnice Drives: 13 ZL1 SIM, 99 Z28 Black Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 708	You can just leave it in touring where it is when you start the car. I usually go to PTM1 for the fun of it and compare the difference. Both work fine. __________________ 2018 C7 Z06 - WGG, M7. / 2013 ZL1 - SIM, 6 spd, RotoFab CAI, Can. / 1999 Z28 - Black, 6 spd, K&N, Subframe. / More Fun Stuff - www.inlandspeed.com

10-01-2013, 12:53 AM	#2
qniknam Account Suspended Drives: 13 ZL1 \| 13 SRT GC \| 13 SRT CHARGER Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 254	I've put mine in wet mode once, it behaved pretty well.

10-01-2013, 12:01 PM	#9
snackbar64 Drives: SW 2017 ZL1, M6, Carbon, Nav, MR, Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Prosper, TX Posts: 801	I imagine it would suck to live in Seattle with this car. This car terrifies me in the rain. Even driving slow and respectfully at 55 mph in a 70 mph zone on the highway the rear end still wants to fishtail. Also the manual tells you that wet mode is not intended for anything other than light rain. I was a bit puzzled by that.

10-01-2013, 12:13 PM	#11
RexZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Austin Posts: 124	PTM1 is helpful if you have to pass, etc. If you have a manual and throw it down a gear and get on it to pass, you will go to ditch without PTM1. If you go hard you may end up in a ditch even with PTM1, cause the ZL1 is a badass!