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DevilKnightFalcon · 06-29-2010, 10:24 AM

Anyone with a V6 Auto know how much of a difference it makes with traction control off? I'm sure we don't get that chirp when shifting into second gear?

WadeWilson · 06-29-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TripleB

mine is always off unless it's raining.

falkclan · 06-29-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Brownhornitt

I get that with it on or off.

same here..you can leave TC and stabilitrak both ON, and still get at least a loud chirp going into 2nd and 3rd.

2010 Bumblebee · 06-29-2010, 11:27 AM

I leave mine on. I have tried it both ways. The car has pretty good traction with it off so there isn't much difference for me (L99 A6), maybe with a manual it's a little different. However the traction control and stabilitrac work wonders when you need them. I think the benefit of having it on is worth it.

Steve Dallas · 06-29-2010, 12:21 PM

If I'm on public roads, it's on almost all the time.

When I'm at the track, it's off.

Wild Bill · 06-29-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

its just dumb to drive most of the time with it off. with daily driving you want it on... what happen of you for some reason you get cut off and server road the off the road and spin out because your traction control was off for no reason. or if it raining... know if you are having fun then thats different

One of the things that makes this car great is its stability and traction. I would not turn mine off except under pristine conditions and probably not even then. Those of you who have or have had other generation Camaros without these features will probably know exactly what I'm talking about.

You take a turn alittle too fast, hit some sand and the next thing you know, you do a 180 and you're facing the other direction and thats if your lucky and don't hit anything. JMO.

macwest · 06-29-2010, 01:29 PM

I drive with mine off.

mcarney · 06-29-2010, 02:38 PM

I've chirped in 2nd and 3rd with TC on. What is the difference with TC off (i know what it does) but does it chirp longer with less control?

zerox · 06-29-2010, 02:56 PM

Tires just spin a little more when you hammer on it while shifting ^^^

mikel441 · 06-29-2010, 03:20 PM

With all the nannies on my car still gets sideways. No need to turn them off.

Edge.128 · 06-29-2010, 03:40 PM

for daily driving they are on but as other say if you want to turn them off it is more fun. but just be safe b/c it is super easy to get the car sideways with them all off.

as for the chirp I can easily chirp the tires in first and into second with the nannies on. I have the M6 not sure about the autos.

UT-Engineer · 06-29-2010, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilKnightFalcon

Anyone with a V6 Auto know how much of a difference it makes with traction control off? I'm sure we don't get that chirp when shifting into second gear?

Its no V8 but TC off makes one heck of a difference on the 6 as well. You can easily smoke the tires from stop to flooring it, if thats your intent. When turning you can slide the car at a decent speed too. As long as you dont have passengers or too much extra weight in the trunk u can make this a pretty swifty car. And this is bone stock. with a few mods or weight reduction u might want to keep the TC on so u dont lose control.

DayDreamer · 06-29-2010, 05:08 PM

I have had the car a month and have yet to have it street driven with the nannies off. I guess I am still not confident enough to do so, but tonight when the cars leave the streets I might give it a shot...I won't try to deceive you in saying I haven't spun a couple of D-nuts or pasted a months worth of tire on the ground with it off, just saying I have yet to take it to the roads.

JohnInSoCal · 06-29-2010, 11:23 PM

off, rain what's that ? if it was raining though then I would turn it on but I only drove once in the rain and really don't like it because you have to be so careful to keep the wheels from spinning (even with TC on) so I just don't drive in the rain with the camaro. TC doesn't prevent the tires from breaking lose but when they do it will pull engine timing.

06-29-2010, 10:24 AM	#43
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06-29-2010, 11:27 AM	#46
2010 Bumblebee Drives: Transformers Edition Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mass Posts: 1,048 View My Garage	I leave mine on. I have tried it both ways. The car has pretty good traction with it off so there isn't much difference for me (L99 A6), maybe with a manual it's a little different. However the traction control and stabilitrac work wonders when you need them. I think the benefit of having it on is worth it. __________________ The Yellow Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=128 Northern Massachusetts & Southern New Hampshire Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=127 The mother of all supercharger questions thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77958 My 2010 Camaro Review http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2025442#post2025442 2010 Transformer Edition Camaro L99 Auto

06-29-2010, 12:21 PM	#47
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	If I'm on public roads, it's on almost all the time. When I'm at the track, it's off. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

06-29-2010, 02:38 PM	#50
mcarney Drives: SSRS CGM LS3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 433	I've chirped in 2nd and 3rd with TC on. What is the difference with TC off (i know what it does) but does it chirp longer with less control? __________________ When you're really good in a past life, you come back as yourself.

06-29-2010, 02:56 PM	#51
zerox Drives: 2010 2SS RS Bumblebee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Eh! Posts: 440	Tires just spin a little more when you hammer on it while shifting ^^^ __________________

06-29-2010, 01:29 PM	#49
macwest Drives: 10 Camaro 2SS/RS, 70 Cuda, 71 Cuda Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oakley - Northern California Posts: 1,156 View My Garage	I drive with mine off.

06-29-2010, 03:20 PM	#52
mikel441 Drives: 2014 Sonic, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 2,453 View My Garage	With all the nannies on my car still gets sideways. No need to turn them off. __________________

06-29-2010, 03:40 PM	#53
Edge.128 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,911	for daily driving they are on but as other say if you want to turn them off it is more fun. but just be safe b/c it is super easy to get the car sideways with them all off. as for the chirp I can easily chirp the tires in first and into second with the nannies on. I have the M6 not sure about the autos.

06-29-2010, 05:08 PM	#55
DayDreamer Along for the ride! Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS IBM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bethlehem, GA Posts: 130	I have had the car a month and have yet to have it street driven with the nannies off. I guess I am still not confident enough to do so, but tonight when the cars leave the streets I might give it a shot...I won't try to deceive you in saying I haven't spun a couple of D-nuts or pasted a months worth of tire on the ground with it off, just saying I have yet to take it to the roads.

06-29-2010, 11:23 PM	#56
JohnInSoCal Drives: RJT L99 500HP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 535	off, rain what's that ? if it was raining though then I would turn it on but I only drove once in the rain and really don't like it because you have to be so careful to keep the wheels from spinning (even with TC on) so I just don't drive in the rain with the camaro. TC doesn't prevent the tires from breaking lose but when they do it will pull engine timing.