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cam99 · 05-09-2013, 06:51 AM

OK, I'm confused. I want to totally disable the nannies for the drag strip. I have dr's on 18" wheels, so traction is not an issue. I thought that mode 5 did this, but in "testing" I've found it still backs power off in a wheel spin situation. If I hold down traction control button for 5-6 seconds will it turn it all off like my ss did. Even better I've read about pulling fuse 40 &45 (IIRC) to disable abs and stabilitrak. Is this better? Help please. Going to track tonight and want to represent!

SlingShot · 05-09-2013, 07:00 AM

Same as the SS ... Press and hold the T/C button

cam99 · 05-09-2013, 07:24 AM

So if I do that all nannies are off? I don't have to change any ptm modes once I hold down the tc button, or does that shut the ptm modes off also. Not trying to sound like a moron, but I'm going to look like a dipshit if I pull into the burnout box and the car bogs and won't spin. Thanks

DrkPhx · 05-09-2013, 08:51 AM

Press and told the TC button for 7 seconds until the lights display in the dash. There is also a series of ZL1 specific videos GM released to help new owners. Very helpful and informative. They are stickied at the top of this section.

http://www.lsxtv.com/news/videos-eve...bout-your-zl1/

HDRDTD · 05-09-2013, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cam99

OK, I'm confused. I want to totally disable the nannies for the drag strip. I have dr's on 18" wheels, so traction is not an issue. I thought that mode 5 did this, but in "testing" I've found it still backs power off in a wheel spin situation. If I hold down traction control button for 5-6 seconds will it turn it all off like my ss did. Even better I've read about pulling fuse 40 &45 (IIRC) to disable abs and stabilitrak. Is this better? Help please. Going to track tonight and want to represent!

PTM mode 5 sets the traction control and stabilatrack for optimal settings for a hard launch on a well prepped drag stip surface.

If you want to turn them off completely and launch it all on your own, do as you did in the SS and hold the button down for 7-10 seconds.

OldScoolCamaro · 05-09-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cam99

So if I do that all nannies are off? I don't have to change any ptm modes once I hold down the tc button, or does that shut the ptm modes off also. Not trying to sound like a moron, but I'm going to look like a dipshit if I pull into the burnout box and the car bogs and won't spin. Thanks

Yes, press right button for 7 seconds as previously indicated, everythings off, just you and the car. Adjust your RPM launch point according to track conditions as you would have without electronics. That's the best it gets.

hognutz · 05-09-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cam99

OK, I'm confused. I want to totally disable the nannies for the drag strip. I have dr's on 18" wheels, so traction is not an issue. I thought that mode 5 did this, but in "testing" I've found it still backs power off in a wheel spin situation. If I hold down traction control button for 5-6 seconds will it turn it all off like my ss did. Even better I've read about pulling fuse 40 &45 (IIRC) to disable abs and stabilitrak. Is this better? Help please. Going to track tonight and want to represent!

onld the Tc buttom for 5-7 seconds should do it just like your ss. turns off stabilitrack and TC. don't go back into PTM or that will enable combinations of the systems based on mode.

even mode 5 is not everthing off as you have discovered.

SamHouseIII · 05-09-2013, 06:23 PM

press and hold and hold and hold and hold.........there all off.

KKreme15 · 05-09-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

PTM mode 5 sets the traction control and stabilatrack for optimal settings for a hard launch on a well prepped drag stip surface.

If you want to turn them off completely and launch it all on your own, do as you did in the SS and hold the button down for 7-10 seconds.

A lot of people, myself included, have run their best without any aids.

joes407 · 05-10-2013, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by KKreme15

A lot of people, myself included, have run their best without any aids.

still running my best time in ptm mode 5. 12.2 @ 117 manual trans

cam99 · 05-10-2013, 11:06 AM

Ran a pair of 11.8's last night all tc turned off on dr's

2012-1822 · 05-10-2013, 02:54 PM

Well for the OP, I have had no issues with doing a burnout in mode 4 or 5, so I wouldn't worry about that

BeardWS6 · 05-10-2013, 03:28 PM

I was told to pus the brake down, push the off button until both stabilitrack and TC lights come on and then your ready to roll! It makes a big difference with the power I`m making, no bog with the meth system...

05-09-2013, 06:51 AM	#1
cam99 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: pittsburgh area Posts: 1,426	Help, how to turn off all traction control OK, I'm confused. I want to totally disable the nannies for the drag strip. I have dr's on 18" wheels, so traction is not an issue. I thought that mode 5 did this, but in "testing" I've found it still backs power off in a wheel spin situation. If I hold down traction control button for 5-6 seconds will it turn it all off like my ss did. Even better I've read about pulling fuse 40 &45 (IIRC) to disable abs and stabilitrak. Is this better? Help please. Going to track tonight and want to represent! __________________ 2012 CTF ZL1-stock 2012 ZL1 (sold) JRE 75rwhp kit catless ported lsa TB 11.04 @ 128.35 on hoosier drs and skinnies @ PRP with 1100DA

05-09-2013, 07:00 AM	#2
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Same as the SS ... Press and hold the T/C button __________________

05-09-2013, 07:24 AM	#3
cam99 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: pittsburgh area Posts: 1,426	So if I do that all nannies are off? I don't have to change any ptm modes once I hold down the tc button, or does that shut the ptm modes off also. Not trying to sound like a moron, but I'm going to look like a dipshit if I pull into the burnout box and the car bogs and won't spin. Thanks __________________ 2012 CTF ZL1-stock 2012 ZL1 (sold) JRE 75rwhp kit catless ported lsa TB 11.04 @ 128.35 on hoosier drs and skinnies @ PRP with 1100DA

05-09-2013, 06:23 PM	#8
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	press and hold and hold and hold and hold.........there all off. __________________ I am a Modaholic!! Please Help!! Do Not feed my addicition....See build... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261540 From Oklahoma, Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

05-10-2013, 11:06 AM	#11
cam99 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: pittsburgh area Posts: 1,426	Ran a pair of 11.8's last night all tc turned off on dr's __________________ 2012 CTF ZL1-stock 2012 ZL1 (sold) JRE 75rwhp kit catless ported lsa TB 11.04 @ 128.35 on hoosier drs and skinnies @ PRP with 1100DA

05-09-2013, 08:51 AM	#4
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	Press and told the TC button for 7 seconds until the lights display in the dash. There is also a series of ZL1 specific videos GM released to help new owners. Very helpful and informative. They are stickied at the top of this section. http://www.lsxtv.com/news/videos-eve...bout-your-zl1/

05-10-2013, 02:54 PM	#12
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	Well for the OP, I have had no issues with doing a burnout in mode 4 or 5, so I wouldn't worry about that __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

05-10-2013, 03:28 PM	#13
BeardWS6 Drives: 01 WS6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 263	I was told to pus the brake down, push the off button until both stabilitrack and TC lights come on and then your ready to roll! It makes a big difference with the power I`m making, no bog with the meth system... __________________ 2013 Red ZL1 Auto modded 2015 C7 ZO6 Luguna Blue stock