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CCbusa09 · 01-02-2012, 09:13 AM

Lots of mountain twisties where I live, so I intend to do some "spirited" driving after I do the break-in mileage on my SS. Only have 780 miles on the clock to date. But for now, I have been driving with the TC and StabilitraK OFF (hold button down for 6 seconds before driving off).
I'll have to experiment, but I have seen one video of a guy test driving on the track that mentioned he did so with just the TC turned off. The Owner's manual suggest going into "competition mode" (two quick pushes of the TC button) for said activity. I'll try both ways and see what does it for me after I get closer to 1,500 miles and a fresh oil/filter change.

matthook · 01-02-2012, 09:17 AM

0% here

SSBUSDRVR · 01-02-2012, 09:57 AM

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My car actually behaves better with it off when I press hard on the accelerator. I think the power adders confuse the computer when the traction control is on and I punch it a bit.

+1

edgehead2000 · 01-02-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by RJTV6A

I drive to slow to even care about that button. You'll find me in the slow lane just enjoying the cruise.

Agreed...

heRS · 01-02-2012, 10:11 AM

No need to push my car to it's limits, have enjoyed some fairly spirited driving, and left rubber behind without touching the nannies. Of course if I try the autocross course this summer at Super Chevy I'll give it a go but for my daily driving, TC stays on.

Fuel Fire Desire · 01-02-2012, 10:23 AM

Always on for me unless I want to launch, donut, or burn rubber. I am quite paranoid about the rear end coming loose after a hard shift at speed. It happened to me in a modded LS2 GTO doing 60, and a couple times in my last camaro on the highway. Only one time landed me in a ditch , but both scared the hell out of me. I was fearless in my last AWD vehicle, but now that Im back in a RWD Im paranoid again. Out of practice in keeping the rear end under control I guess, so I let the computer deal with it.

wrmiller19 · 01-02-2012, 10:35 AM

So far, the only time my car ISN'T in competition mode is when it's raining.

SleepWarz · 01-02-2012, 03:59 PM

Tbird doesnt have it, Camaro doesnt need it. My right and left foot deal with the traction soooooo....

Off when I remember.

Alain · 01-02-2012, 04:14 PM

is it me or does the car seem to have more pick up when the TC is off?

monstertodd · 01-02-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Alain

is it me or does the car seem to have more pick up when the TC is off?

I was wondering the same the thing.

spyderbuddy · 01-02-2012, 05:20 PM

Off when it's not raining.

s1k0 · 01-02-2012, 05:22 PM

Always on, off once when it was raining for about 10 seconds. Had me giggling!

Cam 427 · 01-02-2012, 06:29 PM

Usually off.

Camaro8810 · 01-02-2012, 06:45 PM

Never thought about it until this thread. I've never ran with it off. I've been wondering how my tires have lasted this long (23k). I'm guessing that has a lot to do with it. I may make it my new year resolution to run with it off.

01-02-2012, 09:13 AM	#71
CCbusa09 Drives: '06 Tacoma, '11 Durango, '12 SW 1SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Carson City Posts: 400 View My Garage	Lots of mountain twisties where I live, so I intend to do some "spirited" driving after I do the break-in mileage on my SS. Only have 780 miles on the clock to date. But for now, I have been driving with the TC and StabilitraK OFF (hold button down for 6 seconds before driving off). I'll have to experiment, but I have seen one video of a guy test driving on the track that mentioned he did so with just the TC turned off. The Owner's manual suggest going into "competition mode" (two quick pushes of the TC button) for said activity. I'll try both ways and see what does it for me after I get closer to 1,500 miles and a fresh oil/filter change. __________________ 2012 1SS LS3; Borla S type axle back and CAI, Inc. cold air induction.

01-02-2012, 09:17 AM	#72
matthook Drives: 2012 IBM Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Posts: 945	0% here __________________ -Xbox Live: MattCaptainH00K (0s are zeros)- Team LFX Thread Link: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187109 Team LFX Group: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=306

01-02-2012, 10:11 AM	#75
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	No need to push my car to it's limits, have enjoyed some fairly spirited driving, and left rubber behind without touching the nannies. Of course if I try the autocross course this summer at Super Chevy I'll give it a go but for my daily driving, TC stays on. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

01-02-2012, 10:23 AM	#76
Fuel Fire Desire Drives: 2011 M6 LS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 155	Always on for me unless I want to launch, donut, or burn rubber. I am quite paranoid about the rear end coming loose after a hard shift at speed. It happened to me in a modded LS2 GTO doing 60, and a couple times in my last camaro on the highway. Only one time landed me in a ditch , but both scared the hell out of me. I was fearless in my last AWD vehicle, but now that Im back in a RWD Im paranoid again. Out of practice in keeping the rear end under control I guess, so I let the computer deal with it. __________________

01-02-2012, 05:20 PM	#81
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	Off when it's not raining. __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

01-02-2012, 10:35 AM	#77
wrmiller19 Drives: 2011 SS/RS orange w/black stripes Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 41	So far, the only time my car ISN'T in competition mode is when it's raining.

01-02-2012, 03:59 PM	#78
SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,248 View My Garage	Tbird doesnt have it, Camaro doesnt need it. My right and left foot deal with the traction soooooo.... Off when I remember.

01-02-2012, 04:14 PM	#79
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	is it me or does the car seem to have more pick up when the TC is off?

01-02-2012, 05:22 PM	#82
s1k0 Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal San Diego Posts: 1,225 View My Garage	Always on, off once when it was raining for about 10 seconds. Had me giggling! __________________ ....Oh yeah and A CIA Inc. Sold It..

01-02-2012, 06:29 PM	#83
Cam 427 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 677	Usually off.

01-02-2012, 06:45 PM	#84
Camaro8810 Drives: Black 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 565 View My Garage	Never thought about it until this thread. I've never ran with it off. I've been wondering how my tires have lasted this long (23k). I'm guessing that has a lot to do with it. I may make it my new year resolution to run with it off. __________________ Mods: CAI Inc. Cold Air Intake, 35% Tint, 3M Clear Bra

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