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StandOnit · 08-23-2016, 04:06 PM

Again Thanks all for the suggestions ..
Following 2012OrangeVert suggestion this was the results: ( i will try not to bore you)

While sitting on the side of the road, I turned OFF Traction Control and Stability Control while in M on the shift Lever and making sure I was in 1st Gear.
I held the button down for 10 second and watch all the lights come on indicating all was OFF... I did NOT see the "competitive mode" message come on
on the Dash like in the past.
The first run it seem I could power brake to about 2000 RPM which is better than before But the tires just chirped but did not spin.
Not to be defeated I tried a again.
Second Attempt and this is really weird, the tires broke loose, engine sounds really health and I had the best launch ever, but then the car seem to slowed a bit then for some reason (Torque Management let go) then
at about 25 + MPH it was like another 200 HP kicked in, and the car really started to Roar ..I shifted to second gear and continued to accelerate, Note: I only got to second gear...
and this is the weird part, when I stopped at the red light, the Heads Up Display showed I was in "S" for sport mode not 2 (Second Gear) like it should have ...? Weird.??
I think the Software really does NOT want to let go . In my humble opinion I think the engine is just fine and it is like the Software is controlling the launch and not me.
I will try it again see what happens.
Again Thanks

NC_SS · 08-23-2016, 06:07 PM

Bolt ons and tuned by PCM of NC here

Very happy with how it drives, and very happy to have gotten rid of that damn skip shift "feature"

2012OrangeVert · 08-23-2016, 06:17 PM

Wow. Ok. Only thing I can think of without doing it myself is, do not mash the brake. Just lightly press the brake enough you aren't moving, but the tires can spin.

scots67 · 08-23-2016, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1KillerSS

What other mods do you have? Did you just do a tune?

at this time all i have done is borla axile back. only plan minor changes,cai,x pipe. so happy with tune. never thought that much of a change could be felt in the seat of your pants!

LCPLPunk · 08-23-2016, 11:23 PM

So all, got my tuner from Dynosteve yesterday and loaded the stock canned tune and modified a few things:

DoD off
SPeed limit off
Rear 02 off
and I think that might be all.

I also installed a R2C intake last night and thoughts are throttle response is better, shifting is a little quicker/harder, but some of the smoothness feels lost and I feel like there is a lull in power once I give it about 25% power. The canned tunes don't compensate for intakes,so I"m hoping once I get the custom tune from DynoSteve it will be better.

StandOnit · 08-24-2016, 09:04 AM

Again Thanks all for the suggestions ..

I following 2012OrangeVert's suggestion and this was the results: ( i will try not to bore you)

While sitting on the side of the road, I turned OFF Traction Control and Stability Control while in M on the shift Lever and making sure I was in 1st Gear.
I held the button down for 10 second and watch all the lights come on indicating all was OFF... I did NOT see the "competitive mode" message come on
on the Dash like in the past.
The first run it seem I could power brake to about 2000 RPM which is better than before. I stood on the gas but the tires just chirped, no burn out..
Not to be defeated I tried a again.
Second Attempt and this is really weird, the tires broke loose, engine sounds really health and I had the best launch ever some real tire spin, but then the car seem to slowed a bit then for some reason (Torque Management let go) then
at about 25 + MPH it was like another 200 HP kicked in, and the car really started to Roar ..I shifted to second gear and continued to accelerate, Note: I only got to second gear before I had to stop.
Now this is the weird part, when I stopped at the red light, the Heads Up Display showed I was in "S" for Sport Mode, not 2 (Second Gear) like it should have shown ...? Weird.??
I think the Software really does not want to let go . In my humble opinion I think the engine is just fine and it is like the Software (torque management) controlling the launch and not me. I think Qcman already stated this.
I will try it again see what happens.
Again Thanks to all.

StandOnit · 08-24-2016, 09:07 AM

Sorry I just reposted same message... My BAD..Sorry

2013 Orange SS · 08-24-2016, 10:16 AM

Do you see better fuel milage after a tune and turning off afm?

08-23-2016, 06:07 PM	#30
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	Bolt ons and tuned by PCM of NC here Very happy with how it drives, and very happy to have gotten rid of that damn skip shift "feature" __________________ Speed engineering 1 7/8 LTs, CAI inc Cold Air Intake, offroad connectors, Solo performance axle back with J pipes, tune, and in need of a driver mod LOL

08-24-2016, 10:16 AM	#36
2013 Orange SS Drives: 2013 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Merritt, Mi & Naples, Fl Posts: 216 View My Garage	Do you see better fuel milage after a tune and turning off afm? __________________ 2013 Camaro RS/SS, L99, Vmax PTB, Z-28 CAI 1966 Chevelle Malibu, 355, 4-Speed

08-23-2016, 04:06 PM	#29
StandOnit Drives: Camaro 2014 2 SS RS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: New York Posts: 6	Again Thanks all for the suggestions .. Following 2012OrangeVert suggestion this was the results: ( i will try not to bore you) While sitting on the side of the road, I turned OFF Traction Control and Stability Control while in M on the shift Lever and making sure I was in 1st Gear. I held the button down for 10 second and watch all the lights come on indicating all was OFF... I did NOT see the "competitive mode" message come on on the Dash like in the past. The first run it seem I could power brake to about 2000 RPM which is better than before But the tires just chirped but did not spin. Not to be defeated I tried a again. Second Attempt and this is really weird, the tires broke loose, engine sounds really health and I had the best launch ever, but then the car seem to slowed a bit then for some reason (Torque Management let go) then at about 25 + MPH it was like another 200 HP kicked in, and the car really started to Roar ..I shifted to second gear and continued to accelerate, Note: I only got to second gear... and this is the weird part, when I stopped at the red light, the Heads Up Display showed I was in "S" for sport mode not 2 (Second Gear) like it should have ...? Weird.?? I think the Software really does NOT want to let go . In my humble opinion I think the engine is just fine and it is like the Software is controlling the launch and not me. I will try it again see what happens. Again Thanks

08-23-2016, 06:17 PM	#31
2012OrangeVert Drives: 2012 Orange 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: May 2016 Location: Saint Louis, Mo. Posts: 227 View My Garage	Wow. Ok. Only thing I can think of without doing it myself is, do not mash the brake. Just lightly press the brake enough you aren't moving, but the tires can spin.

08-23-2016, 11:23 PM	#33
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	So all, got my tuner from Dynosteve yesterday and loaded the stock canned tune and modified a few things: DoD off SPeed limit off Rear 02 off and I think that might be all. I also installed a R2C intake last night and thoughts are throttle response is better, shifting is a little quicker/harder, but some of the smoothness feels lost and I feel like there is a lull in power once I give it about 25% power. The canned tunes don't compensate for intakes,so I"m hoping once I get the custom tune from DynoSteve it will be better.

08-24-2016, 09:04 AM	#34
StandOnit Drives: Camaro 2014 2 SS RS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: New York Posts: 6	Again Thanks all for the suggestions .. I following 2012OrangeVert's suggestion and this was the results: ( i will try not to bore you) While sitting on the side of the road, I turned OFF Traction Control and Stability Control while in M on the shift Lever and making sure I was in 1st Gear. I held the button down for 10 second and watch all the lights come on indicating all was OFF... I did NOT see the "competitive mode" message come on on the Dash like in the past. The first run it seem I could power brake to about 2000 RPM which is better than before. I stood on the gas but the tires just chirped, no burn out.. Not to be defeated I tried a again. Second Attempt and this is really weird, the tires broke loose, engine sounds really health and I had the best launch ever some real tire spin, but then the car seem to slowed a bit then for some reason (Torque Management let go) then at about 25 + MPH it was like another 200 HP kicked in, and the car really started to Roar ..I shifted to second gear and continued to accelerate, Note: I only got to second gear before I had to stop. Now this is the weird part, when I stopped at the red light, the Heads Up Display showed I was in "S" for Sport Mode, not 2 (Second Gear) like it should have shown ...? Weird.?? I think the Software really does not want to let go . In my humble opinion I think the engine is just fine and it is like the Software (torque management) controlling the launch and not me. I think Qcman already stated this. I will try it again see what happens. Again Thanks to all.

08-24-2016, 09:07 AM	#35
StandOnit Drives: Camaro 2014 2 SS RS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: New York Posts: 6	Sorry I just reposted same message... My BAD..Sorry