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TommyTSquared · 11-23-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Dammit Tommy,

You forgot the disclaimer on turning off the nannies... gonna be more sideways Camaros and gloom and doom people in here before long...

(Disclaimer) ...

Instead of having a signature... maybe the mods can give me a header!

*SSE 4 2SS* · 11-23-2010, 12:31 PM

[QUOTE=TommyTSquared;2574087]

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Dammit Tommy,

You forgot the disclaimer on turning off the nannies... gonna be more sideways Camaros and gloom and doom people in here before long...

(Disclaimer) .../QUOTE]

Instead of having a signature... maybe the mods can give me a header!

OMG, It's a good thing I wasn't drinking coke... It would be all over the monitor... not a bad idea though....

Riddim21 · 12-28-2010, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SSN8R

Dude what ARE you talking about this is not the system that comes with our cars...

IN THE 5th GEN CAMARO:

Default is both on
Push button once disables TC only
Twice (within 4 seconds) Enables stabilitrac competitive mode
Holding button for over 7 seconds will disable both.

I've read the manual, I can't find way to have Traction Control Enabled and Stabiltrak disabled. Is there a way or is it just that how the system in.

SSN8R · 12-28-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Riddim21

I've read the manual, I can't find way to have Traction Control Enabled and Stabiltrak disabled. Is there a way or is it just that how the system in.

I am not aware of a way to do that...but the 'competitive mode' is probably the closest thing to it.

What are you trying to do?

Sounds like you do NOT want the tires to spin, but you DO want to drift/yaw???

SSN8R

Riddim21 · 12-29-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SSN8R

I am not aware of a way to do that...but the 'competitive mode' is probably the closest thing to it.

What are you trying to do?

Sounds like you do NOT want the tires to spin, but you DO want to drift/yaw???

SSN8R

that sounds like a great idea.

1BADLS3 · 12-29-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

[...]...You could get seriously kilt or injured or damage property at a very rapid pace...

Seriously kilt, eh?

Rock-It Man · 12-29-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Brettscamaro

Thanks RIP..I simply asked a question while sitting at my desk at work where I DO NOT have the owners manual next to me.

This is not meant as a wise-ass remark:

You can download a PDF of the owner's manual to your computer, and look through it any time.

http://www.chevrolet.com/owners/chevy-manuals/

*Milk 1027* · 12-29-2010, 10:36 PM

I have made this explenation countless times.
In fact......
I quoted it in the thread linked here.....

Da Hose · 12-29-2010, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Dammit Tommy,

You forgot the disclaimer on turning off the nannies... gonna be more sideways Camaros and gloom and doom people in here before long...

(Disclaimer) Folks... If you plan on turning off the Nannies, TC SC, etc... or whatever... please make sure that you understand this car has the capability to and will very quickly get away from you if you are:
1. Not expecting it...
2. Inexperienced... to 400+ HP, (not to be confused with your old honda)
3. In traffic...
4. On public roadways...
5. etc...

Make sure that you are in a safe area, preferrably a race track... failing that, a large open EMPTY parking lot (with permission) prior to turning off the nannies... GM designed them for a reason... You could get seriously kilt or injured or damage property at a very rapid pace... and you will be saying...WOW,,, what happened.. and posting pics of your damaged Camaro and trying to figure out some story to blame it on someone else, and the Ford Fan Boys will be posting videos of you on youtube saying look at this idiot Camaro driver showing off... blah blah blah....

Back to your regularly scheduled programming...

DAMN IT...NOT KILT!!!!! anything but KILT!!!!!

windzurfer · 01-26-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rip

You know, I have never understood why people post smartass crap about someone reading the owners manual....

because they are douchebags?

SSLarry · 01-26-2011, 09:43 PM

Competitive
Driving Mode
On vehicles with a V8 engine,
the driver can select this optional
handling mode by pressing the
StabiliTrak/TCS button two times
quickly while Traction Control and
StabiliTrak are turned on. When
the system is on, the StabiliTrak
Off light comes on and StabiliTrak
Competitive Mode will be displayed
in the Driver Information Center
(DIC). See Ride Control System
Messages on page 4-34.

Competitive Driving Mode is
designed and recommended for
use only during closed track events
and at competitive driving venues.
The TCS system uses engine and
brake systems to control wheel spin
during acceleration and cornering
while the StabiliTrak system helps
maintain directional control of
the vehicle by selective brake
application.
When the StabiliTrak button is
pressed again, or the vehicle is
restarted, the StabiliTrak and TCS
will be turned back on to normal
operation.
Notice: When traction control
is turned off, or Competitive
Driving Mode is active, it is
possible to lose traction. If you
attempt to shift with the drive
wheels spinning with a loss of
traction, it is possible to cause
damage to the transmission.
Do not attempt to shift when the
drive wheels do not have traction.
Damage caused by misuse of the
vehicle is not covered. See the
warranty book for additional
information.

SSSoon · 01-26-2011, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSLarry

If you
attempt to shift with the drive
wheels spinning with a loss of
traction, it is possible to cause
damage to the transmission.
Do not attempt to shift when the
drive wheels do not have traction.
Damage caused by misuse of the
vehicle is not covered. See the
warranty book for additional
information.

I'm trying to imagine a scenario where I am trying to shift gears in the middle of laying down rubber. hmm. Nope, can't.

But you know, whenever there's a caution like this it's because someone before us has tried this and wrecked something. Hats off to the guy who blew his transmission by shifting gears in the middle of a burnout. I wonder if there's a video somewhere of that one.

patrickt · 01-26-2011, 10:36 PM

Im gonna have to try this out and have some fun lol

Gene Culley · 01-26-2011, 10:45 PM

I agree with Patrick. When it gets nicer out I'm going to have to test this out thoroughly!

12-29-2010, 10:36 PM	#22
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	I have made this explenation countless times. In fact...... I quoted it in the thread linked here..... __________________

01-26-2011, 09:43 PM	#25
SSLarry Drives: 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 1,309	Competitive Driving Mode On vehicles with a V8 engine, the driver can select this optional handling mode by pressing the StabiliTrak/TCS button two times quickly while Traction Control and StabiliTrak are turned on. When the system is on, the StabiliTrak Off light comes on and StabiliTrak Competitive Mode will be displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Ride Control System Messages on page 4-34. Competitive Driving Mode is designed and recommended for use only during closed track events and at competitive driving venues. The TCS system uses engine and brake systems to control wheel spin during acceleration and cornering while the StabiliTrak system helps maintain directional control of the vehicle by selective brake application. When the StabiliTrak button is pressed again, or the vehicle is restarted, the StabiliTrak and TCS will be turned back on to normal operation. Notice: When traction control is turned off, or Competitive Driving Mode is active, it is possible to lose traction. If you attempt to shift with the drive wheels spinning with a loss of traction, it is possible to cause damage to the transmission. Do not attempt to shift when the drive wheels do not have traction. Damage caused by misuse of the vehicle is not covered. See the warranty book for additional information. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS LS3, born: 4/10 Last edited by SSLarry; 01-27-2011 at 07:02 AM.

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patrickt Drives: still saving! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 6,204	Im gonna have to try this out and have some fun lol

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