Is there something wrong with my ZL1 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jeepman · 07-19-2018, 05:17 PM

I,m new to the forum and will post pictures of my car as soon as I can figure out how to do it. I purchased in January 2018 a red 2014 ZL1 manual with 9,700 miles. The car was in perfect like new condition. I'm learning how to drive the car and am getting much better and feel more confident.

Here's the problem, or it may not be a problem, or it just might be the driver. I tried my first burnout. I brought the car to 4,000 rpm's at a stand still and let the clutch out quickly and put the gas to the floor. The tires attempted to turn over and the engine took a dump. I tried it two more times with the same results. Is there something wrong with my car????? I hope the experts on here can help. Thanks Bill

JB'sZL1 · 07-19-2018, 05:32 PM

I never got burnouts. I just like going faaaast.

Either get a line lock, or quickly tap the TC button twice.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...hlight=burnout

GONMAD510 · 07-19-2018, 05:39 PM

You need to hold the TC button down for a couple of seconds and both lights will come on. This will turn off all of the nannies.

jeepman · 07-19-2018, 06:45 PM

Forgot to tell you I did tap the traction control buttons twice and both lights were on.

RobZL1 · 07-19-2018, 07:26 PM

Try it by holding down the button for 8 seconds. That turns everything off. That should certainly create a burnout, especially if you are running cold 9700-mile g2 tires.

HDRDTD · 07-19-2018, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepman

Forgot to tell you I did tap the traction control buttons twice and both lights were on.

Tapping it twice quickly puts you in launch control.

Try either tapping once. Tapping once turns traction control off but leaves stabilitrack active.

Holding it down for 7-10 seconds turns both off.

jeepman · 07-19-2018, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB'sZL1

I never got burnouts. I just like going faaaast.

Either get a line lock, or quickly tap the TC button twice.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...hlight=burnout

Very good information. Thanks

lbls1 · 07-20-2018, 08:09 AM

Could be traction control/or yaw control kicking in. Car sounds healthy otherwise.

Happy_Dan · 07-20-2018, 08:23 AM

You certainly don't need to rev to 4000 either. Maybe if you are just learning to drive it, you should leave them on and pass on the burnouts. It's one thing if you are warming the tires at the track, it's another to just burn up tires. (wait until you have to buy new ones

)

Have fun, be careful.

Juiced1 · 07-20-2018, 08:53 AM

Every time I get in my Camaro I spend the first 10 seconds holding that button down until both lights popped up. Also, we recommend some mods and a tune. That always helps out on the burnouts lol.

jeepman · 07-20-2018, 01:46 PM

Well the information that the many gave me resulted in a small burnout. That was my first and last.

JB'sZL1 · 07-20-2018, 03:05 PM

No joy? I think you'll find plenty of enjoyment in tracking, dragging, daily driving and some spirited driving the Z.

jeepman · 07-20-2018, 03:58 PM

As promised here are the photos of my new ZL1.
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JB'sZL1 · 07-20-2018, 04:24 PM

That's exactly my car: red w/ black wheels and sunroof, sans the mods.

Sweet ride!

07-19-2018, 05:17 PM	#1
jeepman Drives: 2014 zl1 coupe, red Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: kentucky Posts: 6	Is there something wrong with my ZL1 I,m new to the forum and will post pictures of my car as soon as I can figure out how to do it. I purchased in January 2018 a red 2014 ZL1 manual with 9,700 miles. The car was in perfect like new condition. I'm learning how to drive the car and am getting much better and feel more confident. Here's the problem, or it may not be a problem, or it just might be the driver. I tried my first burnout. I brought the car to 4,000 rpm's at a stand still and let the clutch out quickly and put the gas to the floor. The tires attempted to turn over and the engine took a dump. I tried it two more times with the same results. Is there something wrong with my car????? I hope the experts on here can help. Thanks Bill Last edited by jeepman; 07-19-2018 at 05:19 PM. Reason: spelling

07-19-2018, 05:39 PM	#3
GONMAD510 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: CA Bay Area Posts: 248	You need to hold the TC button down for a couple of seconds and both lights will come on. This will turn off all of the nannies. __________________ Fast 850cc Injectors, ATI Balancer, 8.66 Lower Pulley, 2.55 Upper Pulley, Lingenfelter CAI, Kooks LT with cat delete pipes, Noweeds Exhaust Cutouts (extremely loud under full throttle), BTR Stage 3 Cam, BTR Platinum 660 Valve Spring Kit, TR7ix Iridium Spark Plugs, Lingenfelter Solid Isolator, 160 Degree Thermostat, Larger SC Coolant Reservoir with Hose Relocation Kit, BMR 1.25" Lowering Springs, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Racing Brake 2 piece rotors front and rear, Starkweather Performance Custom Dyno Tune on 91 Octane. 691.38 RWHP 630.35 RWTQ

07-19-2018, 07:26 PM	#5
RobZL1 fo'shizZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ATL Posts: 1,281	Try it by holding down the button for 8 seconds. That turns everything off. That should certainly create a burnout, especially if you are running cold 9700-mile g2 tires. __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Black \| Maggie 2650 // 103TB // Big Gulp Past Rides- 2014 ZL1 M6 Red Hot \| Tons of mods 2004 CTS-V M6 Silver \| Many mods 1995 Corvette M6 Torch Red \| A few more mods 1992 Camaro M5 White \| A few mods

07-20-2018, 08:09 AM	#8
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	Could be traction control/or yaw control kicking in. Car sounds healthy otherwise. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

07-19-2018, 05:32 PM	#2
JB'sZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 and 2019 Ram Laramie Join Date: May 2017 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,259	I never got burnouts. I just like going faaaast. Either get a line lock, or quickly tap the TC button twice. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...hlight=burnout

07-19-2018, 06:45 PM	#4
jeepman Drives: 2014 zl1 coupe, red Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: kentucky Posts: 6	Forgot to tell you I did tap the traction control buttons twice and both lights were on.

07-20-2018, 08:23 AM	#9
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,239	You certainly don't need to rev to 4000 either. Maybe if you are just learning to drive it, you should leave them on and pass on the burnouts. It's one thing if you are warming the tires at the track, it's another to just burn up tires. (wait until you have to buy new ones ) Have fun, be careful.

07-20-2018, 08:53 AM	#10
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	Every time I get in my Camaro I spend the first 10 seconds holding that button down until both lights popped up. Also, we recommend some mods and a tune. That always helps out on the burnouts lol.

07-20-2018, 01:46 PM	#11
jeepman Drives: 2014 zl1 coupe, red Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: kentucky Posts: 6	Well the information that the many gave me resulted in a small burnout. That was my first and last.

07-20-2018, 03:05 PM	#12
JB'sZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 and 2019 Ram Laramie Join Date: May 2017 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,259	No joy? I think you'll find plenty of enjoyment in tracking, dragging, daily driving and some spirited driving the Z.

07-20-2018, 03:58 PM	#13
jeepman Drives: 2014 zl1 coupe, red Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: kentucky Posts: 6	As promised here are the photos of my new ZL1.

07-20-2018, 04:24 PM	#14
JB'sZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 and 2019 Ram Laramie Join Date: May 2017 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,259	That's exactly my car: red w/ black wheels and sunroof, sans the mods. Sweet ride!