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GoldenBear · 03-06-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KKreme15

So you can be in TOUR for mode 3?

No. When in PTM Mode, the mode determines the Selective Ride Control settings. When not in PTM Mode, the Selective Ride Control setting can be changed from Tour to Sport and back at any time.

The Tour and Sport settings are available when not in PTM mode. When in PTM mode the modes available are Wet, Dry, Sport 1, Sport 2, and Race.

edog · 03-06-2012, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

But to answer the OPs question; no the automatic does not have launch control. You can either rev it while holding the brake or just floor it when the light turns green.

uhh, you mean when the third light turns yellow, right?

ShnOmac · 03-06-2012, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OVRKLL

Being that I don't have a ZL1 YET, and I'm new to this forum, I do have a question regarding these different modes and what they do...I though PTM was Pedal to Metal...sorry.

Does the owner's manual explain what all these modes are, or does one need to search the internet for it?

Thanks!

Here ya go!

ZL1 Owner's Manual (PDF)

Download link: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...3&d=1328642737

Quote:

PERF TRACTION 1 – WET /
ACTIVE HANDLING ON
. Intended for all driver skill levels.
. Wet or damp conditions
only — not intended for use in
heavy rain or standing water.
. StabiliTrak is on and engine
power is reduced based on
conditions.

PERF TRACTION 2 – DRY /
ACTIVE HANDLING ON
. For use by less experienced
drivers or while learning a new
track.
. Dry conditions only.
. StabiliTrak is on and engine
power is slightly reduced based
on conditions.

PERF TRACTION 3 –
SPORT 1 / ACTIVE
HANDLING ON
. For use by drivers who are
familiar with the track.
. Requires more driving skill than
mode 2.
. Dry conditions only.
. StabiliTrak is on and more
engine power is available than in
mode 2.

PERF TRACTION 4 –
SPORT 2 / ACTIVE
HANDLING OFF
. For use by drivers who are
familiar with the track.
. Requires more driving skill than
modes 2 or 3.
. Dry conditions only.
. StabiliTrak is off and available
engine power is available is the
same as mode 3.

PERF TRACTION 5 – RACE /
ACTIVE HANDLING OFF
. For use by drivers who are
familiar with the track.
. Requires more driving skill than
in other modes.
. Dry conditions only.
. StabiliTrak is off and available
engine power is available for
maximum cornering speed. for
Use mode 5 for most consistent
performance during drag strip use.
When the TCS/StabiliTrak button is
pressed again, the vehicle exits
PTM mode and the TCS and
StabiliTrak systems are on.
Use Mode 5 for the most consistent
performance during drag strip use.

IcePick06 · 03-06-2012, 03:48 PM

I think the auto is posted with a 10th of a second quicker 0-60mph time as the shifting on the tapshift with the new algorithm is slightly faster than the manual...the ZL1 has to shift to 2nd gear to hit 60mph so that hurts 0-60mph times. Some cars like the Viper, C6 Z06, and '13 GT500 can hit 60mph in 1st gear so they have better 0-60mph times than the Camaro.

But launch control is not on the auto transmission at all.

IROCanSS · 03-06-2012, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

The ZL1 has multiple suspension modes, #1 - #5. Similar to how the Camaro has a performance mode. Basically hitting the T/C will change the way the magnetic ride handles. #1 being for street driving and such and then #5 being for the auto x or the track.

This is covered in numerous threads in this section.

Lmao! Dude I just noticed this was in the ZL1 section. Fail by me. Oops.

Sent while on baby duty.... please sleep

The Stig · 03-06-2012, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edog

uhh, you mean when the third light turns yellow, right?

touche - someone has been to the track

but yea you want to floor it when the 3rd yellow lights up

69NMYSS · 03-06-2012, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

touche - someone has been to the track

but yea you want to floor it when the 3rd yellow lights up

I also like to floor it when the street light turns yellow

Darth_Emma · 03-06-2012, 06:45 PM

You can put a transbrake in an automatic to help launch it along with a stall.

69NMYSS · 03-06-2012, 07:00 PM

So with no launch control, how does the auto keep from breaking loose and just roasting the tires when launching from a start?

Darth_Emma · 03-06-2012, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69NMYSS

So with no launch control, how does the auto keep from breaking loose and just roasting the tires when launching from a start?

You have to learn to balance brakes with gas OR get a transbrake. A torque converter helps a lot too.

Drag racing an automatic is not as easy as some guys might like you to think.

(no offense intended!)

69NMYSS · 03-06-2012, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

You have to learn to balance brakes with gas OR get a transbrake. A torque converter helps a lot too.

Drag racing an automatic is not as easy as some guys might like you to think.

(no offense intended!)

I think it would be a lot harder with 580hp and no LC aid

2ndCamaro79 · 03-06-2012, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69NMYSS

I think it would be a lot harder with 580hp and no LC aid

I would imagine one of those PTM modes in the auto ZL1 aids with wheel spin? I know in my SS the competition mode reduces wheel spin. As long as you have some form of nanny one in the auto and its not in paddle shift mode the computer takes car of the wheel spin. In fact its kinda tricky to do a burn out in the auto SS.

OVRKLL · 03-06-2012, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radz28

Check out the Owner's Manual on-line

and WELCOME!!!

Thanks!
Now I can learn about this great car...seems like all the answers are in this manual...this is simply Great!

03-06-2012, 07:00 PM	#23
69NMYSS Drives: '69 Camaro SS and '12 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA Posts: 1,274 View My Garage	So with no launch control, how does the auto keep from breaking loose and just roasting the tires when launching from a start? __________________

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03-06-2012, 03:48 PM	#18
IcePick06 Drives: '12 AGM ZL1 (SOLD); '07 Ducati 1098 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tha OCizzle Posts: 731	I think the auto is posted with a 10th of a second quicker 0-60mph time as the shifting on the tapshift with the new algorithm is slightly faster than the manual...the ZL1 has to shift to 2nd gear to hit 60mph so that hurts 0-60mph times. Some cars like the Viper, C6 Z06, and '13 GT500 can hit 60mph in 1st gear so they have better 0-60mph times than the Camaro. But launch control is not on the auto transmission at all.

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Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	You can put a transbrake in an automatic to help launch it along with a stall.