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yzinger · 07-09-2018, 12:38 PM

Just watched a video of a young lady who turned off traction control in a rented Ferrari - within on minute she totaled car.

How often are you cats running around with the nannies turned off? The way I drive my car (short bursts to speed limits or slightly over) I know it would be in the rhubard...you can almost feel it giving way with the nannies on. Our cars are not the 270 crank HP 78 Camaros....

Wooohooo, I love it every time I drive it, hell, even when I look at it!!!!!!!!!!

Discuss.

samman11 · 07-09-2018, 12:43 PM

I usually drive in Competitive mode, which gives me some traction control. Sure, if you don't understand the car, punch it and go into a turn, she can get away from you. One has to practice to get the feel. Best to go to a wide open parking lot with all nannies off and play a little.

LsxDoctor · 07-09-2018, 12:46 PM

Within seconds of starting my car I turn everything off.

qcman · 07-09-2018, 12:50 PM

I drive with mine on all the time. I once hammered it coming out of a corner on ramp a$$ end went right out on me, underwear were soiled LOL & then the nannies straightened the car right back out & all was fine.

And I learned a very healthy respect for this cars power in that fleeting moment. The most I will do is engage Competitive mode but generally leave everything as is. Now that I'm tuned the car is hairier than stock when I pulled that other stunt.

yzinger · 07-09-2018, 12:51 PM

I hear ya guys - I don't got the $$ for new tires each season

yzinger · 07-09-2018, 12:52 PM

what is the difference in comp mode? Tires won't light up?

qcman · 07-09-2018, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yzinger

what is the difference in comp mode? Tires won't light up?

It lowers the sensitivity some I believe especially the stability control. It will let the car get a bit further out of control. Not completely though.. My car chirps the tires more in CM that's for sure. And it tightens the steering some too. It is intended only for track use according to the manual whatever that's worth......

Foxfire15 · 07-09-2018, 01:06 PM

Occasionally I'll turn them off. It's my DD, so I tend to leave them on as I'm driving in traffic most of the time.

rontammy0 · 07-09-2018, 01:07 PM

Keep it on unless Im at the track.

Billy10mm · 07-09-2018, 01:08 PM

With a couple dozen autocrosses (most of my runs spent oscillating wildly as I hunt for traction) under my belt and a few track days, I'm quite comfortable with my 1LE; specifically, how it breaks rear-end traction. As such, I have no issues turning off stability control.

That said, I rarely disable it. Chris Harris or Tanner Faust, I am not. To quote myself: "If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me."

davidscamaro · 07-09-2018, 01:43 PM

I turn mine off every time I start the car , hate feeling the power get cut just because the tires break free. I enjoy getting sideways and power slides, just need to get seat time and it's very controllable in my opinion

GatorGreg · 07-09-2018, 01:45 PM

I tried turning off the traction control in my auto tranny V6 once but it didn't seem to have any effect - still wouldn't let me smoke the tires - I guess my switch must be broken

Yzinger, can you please share a link to the Ferrari crash?

Stormcloak · 07-09-2018, 01:56 PM

It's in comp mode always during street driving, occasionally I'll turn all the nannies off. Rain or inclement weather, they stay on.

Even with 420 at the wheels, I feel like you need to have a cinder block for a right foot to actually have things go completely out of hand in dry conditions. This car gives rather good feedback as to what's happening, despite the semi-vague steering.

Spurshot · 07-09-2018, 02:21 PM

I never get into my DD with the notion I'm heading out to grind the tires. So, I never think to turn anything off.
But I'm an old ass.

07-09-2018, 12:38 PM	#1
yzinger Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - IOM - LS3 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 302	Traction Control and Nannies Just watched a video of a young lady who turned off traction control in a rented Ferrari - within on minute she totaled car. How often are you cats running around with the nannies turned off? The way I drive my car (short bursts to speed limits or slightly over) I know it would be in the rhubard...you can almost feel it giving way with the nannies on. Our cars are not the 270 crank HP 78 Camaros.... Wooohooo, I love it every time I drive it, hell, even when I look at it!!!!!!!!!! Discuss.

07-09-2018, 01:08 PM	#10
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	With a couple dozen autocrosses (most of my runs spent oscillating wildly as I hunt for traction) under my belt and a few track days, I'm quite comfortable with my 1LE; specifically, how it breaks rear-end traction. As such, I have no issues turning off stability control. That said, I rarely disable it. Chris Harris or Tanner Faust, I am not. To quote myself: "If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me." __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

07-09-2018, 01:43 PM	#11
davidscamaro Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 BIG cam Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: McDonald's DT Posts: 857	I turn mine off every time I start the car , hate feeling the power get cut just because the tires break free. I enjoy getting sideways and power slides, just need to get seat time and it's very controllable in my opinion __________________ BIG cam ...... 305 45 18 Mickys ...... BMR suspensions

07-09-2018, 01:56 PM	#13
Stormcloak slower than you Drives: 2012 C6 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NY Posts: 668 View My Garage	It's in comp mode always during street driving, occasionally I'll turn all the nannies off. Rain or inclement weather, they stay on. Even with 420 at the wheels, I feel like you need to have a cinder block for a right foot to actually have things go completely out of hand in dry conditions. This car gives rather good feedback as to what's happening, despite the semi-vague steering. __________________

07-09-2018, 02:21 PM	#14
Spurshot Drives: 2014 2SS blue Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 689	I never get into my DD with the notion I'm heading out to grind the tires. So, I never think to turn anything off. But I'm an old ass. __________________

07-09-2018, 12:43 PM	#2
samman11 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 671	I usually drive in Competitive mode, which gives me some traction control. Sure, if you don't understand the car, punch it and go into a turn, she can get away from you. One has to practice to get the feel. Best to go to a wide open parking lot with all nannies off and play a little.

07-09-2018, 12:46 PM	#3
LsxDoctor 15 Year LS1Tech Member Drives: 2010 ss 391ci LS3 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 252	Within seconds of starting my car I turn everything off.

07-09-2018, 12:50 PM	#4
qcman Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RDP Tuned L99 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada eh? Posts: 1,889	I drive with mine on all the time. I once hammered it coming out of a corner on ramp a$$ end went right out on me, underwear were soiled LOL & then the nannies straightened the car right back out & all was fine. And I learned a very healthy respect for this cars power in that fleeting moment. The most I will do is engage Competitive mode but generally leave everything as is. Now that I'm tuned the car is hairier than stock when I pulled that other stunt.

07-09-2018, 12:51 PM	#5
yzinger Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - IOM - LS3 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 302	I hear ya guys - I don't got the $$ for new tires each season

07-09-2018, 12:52 PM	#6
yzinger Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - IOM - LS3 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 302	what is the difference in comp mode? Tires won't light up?

07-09-2018, 01:06 PM	#8
Foxfire15 Drives: 2015 2LT/RS BVM Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 244	Occasionally I'll turn them off. It's my DD, so I tend to leave them on as I'm driving in traffic most of the time.

07-09-2018, 01:07 PM	#9
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	Keep it on unless Im at the track.

07-09-2018, 01:45 PM	#12
GatorGreg Drives: '14 Blue Ray ("Suite Madame Blue") Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Orlando Posts: 395	I tried turning off the traction control in my auto tranny V6 once but it didn't seem to have any effect - still wouldn't let me smoke the tires - I guess my switch must be broken Yzinger, can you please share a link to the Ferrari crash?