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TobysZL1 · 09-24-2015, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sven59

It also doesn't have a belly pan and speed limited to 155. The limits of owning a vert.

Thats funny cause I've been to 167 in mine!

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Sven59 · 09-24-2015, 02:07 PM

Do you have a tune?

TobysZL1 · 09-24-2015, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sven59

Do you have a tune?

Why yes sir I do! Thats obviously why! I was just trying to be funny..

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Sven59 · 09-24-2015, 02:15 PM

A lot of Vert owners don't realize they are different.

winterboy8 · 09-24-2015, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sven59

Performance Traction
Management (PTM) (ZL1
Coupe Only)
PTM integrates the TCS,
StabiliTrak, and Selective Ride
Control systems to provide
improved and consistent
performance when cornering. The
amount of available engine power is
based on the mode selected, track
conditions, driver skill, and the
radius of each corner.
These

Right out of the owners manual.

LOL, that was dumb of me, you said Verte not Vette. Don't know what I was thinking, not even on topic.

LuckyZL-1 · 09-24-2015, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sven59

A lot of Vert owners don't realize they are different.

Yea I found out real quick henceforth the mods!

Emvici · 09-25-2015, 09:09 AM

right, I don't know who wrote the manual, but there is no need for 7 seconds of wait time. tap and go is all she needs.

ZL1Blanchard · 09-26-2015, 01:35 PM

Thanks for all the responses! I got lots more ideas than I thought I would. Some people mentioned the 7 second hold down: first tap on the button turns off the traction control, which turns on the light. Second tap turns off the stability control, which turns on the light. The dash now says competitive mode. Third push and hold turns off the traction control and stability control lights, which means the computer is back. But, continue to hold for 7 seconds both of the lights come back on. Is this what everyone is meaning by the 7 second hold? Our roads up North are textured for ice and snow, so I am thinking that is hindering my efforts at breaking loose. But, I agree it does seem to run better in colder temps. I am currently running Pirelli's. Does anyone know how often the car does a timing reset? Should I try a fuse pull? We drove 6000 miles this summer and ran into some questionable gas at times. Actually we ran into the gas station from hell, one pump, no labels, no blacktop, all dirt. Luckily, we have 92 octane here.

Sven59 · 09-26-2015, 02:00 PM

7 second hold is to turn off PTM which verts don't have. Timing will reset automatically, you can pull the fuse for a reset but not necessary.

370zyzfr1 · 09-26-2015, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1Blanchard

I have a 2014 convertible, manual 6 speed, stock except cold air induction and ported throttle body. My problem is: at a rolling start, when I stomp on it the tires never break loose even with traction control off. I would think with 580 HP it should break loose fairly easy. My question is: is everybody else in the same boat? Want to burn rubber, thanks for any input.

I think your traction control must be on or something. You should be able to break loose even in 2nd fairly easy. Someone else mentioned completely shutting off traction control. Try that again.

Howdie_ · 09-28-2015, 02:56 PM

You don't have PTM, but you do have control over the systems. You want to get into competitive mode. This will show TCS as off, and Stabilitrack as off (the lights), plus the DIC will indicate Competitive mode.
You now then have full power and launch control is available if you want it (but that is designed to minimize spin). Stabilitrack will kick in slightly according to the owners manual, if you get sideways, but, remember, it can't undo physics.
As for the original post, I get rubber in 3 gears with a CAI, 94 octane and the bypass valve adjustment. That really woke up my car.

Howdie_ · 09-28-2015, 03:13 PM

Forgot to say, tap the Stabilitrack/TCS button twice to enter competitive mode.

Mishaman68 · 09-29-2015, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Red2014SS

Sorry to stray off topic, but damn.. that's a good looking car!

Damn you beat me to it.
I love that color combo!
Super nice!

Howdie_ · 09-30-2015, 12:43 PM

"Does anyone know how often the car does a timing reset?"

According to Ted Jannetty, on another thread, he says the table resets to high with each fillup, so if true, you would never need to do a fuse pull. If you got sketchy gas somewhere, it should have reset with each new tank.

09-24-2015, 02:07 PM	#30
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,387	Do you have a tune? __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

09-24-2015, 02:15 PM	#32
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,387	A lot of Vert owners don't realize they are different. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

09-26-2015, 02:00 PM	#37
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,387	7 second hold is to turn off PTM which verts don't have. Timing will reset automatically, you can pull the fuse for a reset but not necessary. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

09-25-2015, 09:09 AM	#35
Emvici Drives: 2014 ZL1 White Convertible Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: St Pete Fl Posts: 682	right, I don't know who wrote the manual, but there is no need for 7 seconds of wait time. tap and go is all she needs.

09-26-2015, 01:35 PM	#36
ZL1Blanchard Drives: 2014 ZL1 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: United States Posts: 24 View My Garage	Thanks for all the responses! I got lots more ideas than I thought I would. Some people mentioned the 7 second hold down: first tap on the button turns off the traction control, which turns on the light. Second tap turns off the stability control, which turns on the light. The dash now says competitive mode. Third push and hold turns off the traction control and stability control lights, which means the computer is back. But, continue to hold for 7 seconds both of the lights come back on. Is this what everyone is meaning by the 7 second hold? Our roads up North are textured for ice and snow, so I am thinking that is hindering my efforts at breaking loose. But, I agree it does seem to run better in colder temps. I am currently running Pirelli's. Does anyone know how often the car does a timing reset? Should I try a fuse pull? We drove 6000 miles this summer and ran into some questionable gas at times. Actually we ran into the gas station from hell, one pump, no labels, no blacktop, all dirt. Luckily, we have 92 octane here.

09-28-2015, 02:56 PM	#39
Howdie_ Drives: '13 ZL1, '99 Trans Am Join Date: May 2013 Location: Beaumont, Alberta Posts: 75 View My Garage	You don't have PTM, but you do have control over the systems. You want to get into competitive mode. This will show TCS as off, and Stabilitrack as off (the lights), plus the DIC will indicate Competitive mode. You now then have full power and launch control is available if you want it (but that is designed to minimize spin). Stabilitrack will kick in slightly according to the owners manual, if you get sideways, but, remember, it can't undo physics. As for the original post, I get rubber in 3 gears with a CAI, 94 octane and the bypass valve adjustment. That really woke up my car.

09-28-2015, 03:13 PM	#40
Howdie_ Drives: '13 ZL1, '99 Trans Am Join Date: May 2013 Location: Beaumont, Alberta Posts: 75 View My Garage	Forgot to say, tap the Stabilitrack/TCS button twice to enter competitive mode.

09-30-2015, 12:43 PM	#42
Howdie_ Drives: '13 ZL1, '99 Trans Am Join Date: May 2013 Location: Beaumont, Alberta Posts: 75 View My Garage	"Does anyone know how often the car does a timing reset?" According to Ted Jannetty, on another thread, he says the table resets to high with each fillup, so if true, you would never need to do a fuse pull. If you got sketchy gas somewhere, it should have reset with each new tank.