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enyce0387 · 10-28-2011, 08:26 PM

So if my car is in competitive mode I know it has launch control from a stop but if I'm just taking off hard or start to spin from a roll will it work in the same fashion meaning will it apply the brakes to stop the wheels from spinning for the fastest possible take off.....using the computer of course

EricSS · 10-28-2011, 08:31 PM

Holy punctuation, Batman!

oldfriend · 10-28-2011, 08:31 PM

The wheels would not even spin , you will hear only some little wheel crying ,and nothing more

acatlover13 · 10-28-2011, 08:56 PM

I think I understand what you are asking, and yes there are minor brake applications to make sure that the car is not losing control. It depends on the "competition." I understand that it's pretty good for road coursing, but I never use competitive mode when drag racing.....all traction control and stabilitrac off.

sizzle06 · 10-28-2011, 08:58 PM

Just hold the traction control button down for a few seconds and it will remove both

Scruffage · 10-28-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by EricSS

Holy punctuation, Batman!

SM0KE · 10-28-2011, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricSS

Holy punctuation, Batman!

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Originally Posted by Scruffage

+1

Hendu · 10-28-2011, 11:22 PM

Punctuation is overrated especially late on a Friday when you're not driving you're car and you have like half a bottle of vodka in you because vodka + cranberry/pomegranate juice is divine or gin + tonic also especially when you want to show your excitement for fast things and roaring engines. Ladies?

CAPT D · 10-29-2011, 05:14 AM

Dont even mess with it like others have said hold down the TC button for 7 seconds and turn the nannies off.

IROCanSS · 10-29-2011, 06:18 AM

So let me get this straight.... You want to know if you are moving at a roll and punch it, will the traction control kick in to stop the tires from spinning?

1. Do you have a stock car? Any mods?

2. What gear are you "rolling" in?

3. Where are the RPMs at the time you want to punch it?

4. Do you WANT to burn out or take off?

If you're in first, at about 1500-2000 rpm and you mash the gas... in a STOCK car, it may spin... it may not. Depends on a lot of things. Pavement temp, tire condition, tire temp, pavement surface... These cars in stock form have a lot of torque but also wide, sticky tires and they are HEAVY cars!

If you want to do a burn out, listen to what others are saying and hold the button for 7 seconds. If you want to just take of, leave the TC on, get the car moving and mash it....

I suggest learning your car before trying this kind of stuff. All too many times people come on here and ask "How do I..." when just asking the question makes it obvious they are not very experienced with the car and will likely wrap it around a pole.

Respect the car, learn to drive it, learn its limits... THEN worry about burnouts and launching! When you do it that way, you won't have to ask on the interwebz how to do it or what the car will do....

enyce0387 · 10-29-2011, 11:55 AM

Sorry about the punctuation guys, it was a friday night and i was pre-gaming with a bottle of peach ciroc. What i was trying to say was if i have my car in competitive mode, and i mash the gas from lets say a 15-20 mph roll. Will the car manage the wheel spin for the optimal acceleration, or just cut 95% of the power like most traction controls do. I know with the launch control, it says it tries to manage the wheel spin from a dead stop for the optimal launch every time, but i was wondering if it works in the same fashion when your already moving.

Its getting colder here on Long Island especially at night, so the stock pirellis just dont cut it in cold weather. Intake only on the mods right now, and to answer the take off question who doesn't want to take off???

Finally to answer everyones question the first thing i do during startup is hold the traction and stability button for 7 seconds, just wondering about this competitive mode, lets just say if i feel like being lazy once and a while.

10-28-2011, 08:26 PM	#1
enyce0387 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs ls3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: long island NY Posts: 351	Competitive mode So if my car is in competitive mode I know it has launch control from a stop but if I'm just taking off hard or start to spin from a roll will it work in the same fashion meaning will it apply the brakes to stop the wheels from spinning for the fastest possible take off.....using the computer of course

10-28-2011, 08:31 PM	#2
EricSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3 M6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 159	Holy punctuation, Batman! __________________ __________________________ 2010 2SS LS3 M6 Inferno Orange Metallic / Black

10-28-2011, 08:56 PM	#4
acatlover13 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro IOM/IO Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lynn Haven, Florida Posts: 3,054 View My Garage	I think I understand what you are asking, and yes there are minor brake applications to make sure that the car is not losing control. It depends on the "competition." I understand that it's pretty good for road coursing, but I never use competitive mode when drag racing.....all traction control and stabilitrac off. __________________ ECC on Facebook 2010 Camaro SS/RS IOM, IO interior, Custom Striping, Razzi body kit ADM CAI w/scoop/Dynatech Headers & Hi-Flow Cats/Solo Performance Exhaust, FTI 3600 Stall/Comp Cams custom grind cam/LS3 conversion/FAST 102 Intake

10-28-2011, 11:22 PM	#8
Hendu Drives: 2SS 45th Anniv LS3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SW Minnesota Posts: 316	Punctuation is overrated especially late on a Friday when you're not driving you're car and you have like half a bottle of vodka in you because vodka + cranberry/pomegranate juice is divine or gin + tonic also especially when you want to show your excitement for fast things and roaring engines. Ladies? __________________ 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Mods: Hurst short throw shifter,Heritage Grille, CAI Inc. cai, Window tint, skip shift eliminator, footwell lighting To-Do List: New Exhaust (or muffler delete) P13w's and More TBD

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10-28-2011, 08:31 PM	#3
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	The wheels would not even spin , you will hear only some little wheel crying ,and nothing more

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10-29-2011, 05:14 AM	#9
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10-29-2011, 06:18 AM	#10
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	So let me get this straight.... You want to know if you are moving at a roll and punch it, will the traction control kick in to stop the tires from spinning? 1. Do you have a stock car? Any mods? 2. What gear are you "rolling" in? 3. Where are the RPMs at the time you want to punch it? 4. Do you WANT to burn out or take off? If you're in first, at about 1500-2000 rpm and you mash the gas... in a STOCK car, it may spin... it may not. Depends on a lot of things. Pavement temp, tire condition, tire temp, pavement surface... These cars in stock form have a lot of torque but also wide, sticky tires and they are HEAVY cars! If you want to do a burn out, listen to what others are saying and hold the button for 7 seconds. If you want to just take of, leave the TC on, get the car moving and mash it.... I suggest learning your car before trying this kind of stuff. All too many times people come on here and ask "How do I..." when just asking the question makes it obvious they are not very experienced with the car and will likely wrap it around a pole. Respect the car, learn to drive it, learn its limits... THEN worry about burnouts and launching! When you do it that way, you won't have to ask on the interwebz how to do it or what the car will do....

10-29-2011, 11:55 AM	#11
enyce0387 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs ls3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: long island NY Posts: 351	Sorry about the punctuation guys, it was a friday night and i was pre-gaming with a bottle of peach ciroc. What i was trying to say was if i have my car in competitive mode, and i mash the gas from lets say a 15-20 mph roll. Will the car manage the wheel spin for the optimal acceleration, or just cut 95% of the power like most traction controls do. I know with the launch control, it says it tries to manage the wheel spin from a dead stop for the optimal launch every time, but i was wondering if it works in the same fashion when your already moving. Its getting colder here on Long Island especially at night, so the stock pirellis just dont cut it in cold weather. Intake only on the mods right now, and to answer the take off question who doesn't want to take off??? Finally to answer everyones question the first thing i do during startup is hold the traction and stability button for 7 seconds, just wondering about this competitive mode, lets just say if i feel like being lazy once and a while.