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Redrockit · 10-14-2021, 01:13 PM

According to the posts I've been reading here, it is possible to set Stabilitrak to competitive mode (two short presses) which is a "reduced" mode, and also to completely turn the computer off. On my car, two presses shows competitive mode on the display, AND icons showing that both Stabilitrak and traction control are turned off. In other words, comp mode=everything off. Am I missing something?

CamaroCracka · 10-14-2021, 02:16 PM

Hold the button for 8 seconds and TC turns off completely

George-CZ · 10-14-2021, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

Hold the button for 8 seconds and TC turns off completely

This would also interest me.
What do each press turn off?

SIM GhostrdrZ · 10-14-2021, 03:35 PM

The owners/operators manual has a wealth of knowledge

Redrockit · 10-14-2021, 03:45 PM

OK thanks for the info. I still find it confusing that if Stabilitrak is still active in some limited mode, why the display icon saying "off" would be lit.

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-14-2021, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

Hold the button for 8 seconds and TC turns off completely

^^^^ This. Turns off traction control AND stabilitrac and you better know how to drive well if you have any upgraded power level, even stock HP can get ya into trouble pretty quickly, ask me how I know. lol. This is on my L99. Push the button once and it turns off traction control ONLY and leaves stabilitrac controled by the computer, push it twice quickly and it turns off stabilitrac ONLY and leaves traction control on, no burnouts in this one, hold BOTH down for about 8 secs as Cracka says and you will see both lights shown and you're on your own!! Have fun and be careful!! This is how my L99 works..

kevint · 10-14-2021, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Redrockit

OK thanks for the info. I still find it confusing that if Stabilitrak is still active in some limited mode, why the display icon saying "off" would be lit.

GM probably uses the same dash components across multiple models.

CamaroCracka · 10-15-2021, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by George-CZ

This would also interest me.
What do each press turn off?

You hold the button down and count to 8 Mississippi and all the nannies are disabled. I actually pull a couple fuses at the track so I don't have to think about holding the button and the line lock does not throw any ABS objections that way.

If I am driving on the street, I just leave the nannies in place in case I do something stupid. How the rest of the settings work, I could not tell you.

spyderbuddy · 10-15-2021, 05:32 PM

FYI this also works on the 2010 V6 Camaro Auto
But of Course when in Manuel Mode you better know when to shift
or you will redline the Engine The Auto will not Shift in Manuel Mode till you tap a paddle

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-15-2021, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by spyderbuddy

FYI this also works on the 2010 V6 Camaro Auto
But of Course when in Manuel Mode you better know when to shift
or you will redline the Engine The Auto will not Shift in Manuel Mode till you tap a paddle

Totally different thing than what is being discussed here. lol. We're talking traction control and stibilitrac, not the "manual" shift mode in the auto trans..

spyderbuddy · 10-15-2021, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Totally different thing than what is being discussed here. lol. We're talking traction control and stibilitrac, not the "manual" shift mode in the auto trans..

But I am talking about the Stabiltrac and Traction Control
FYI That hold down the buttons for 8-10 sec also Works on the V6's
My First part WAS FYI This Also Works For the 2010 V6 Auto, it's not just a V8 Thing

Badbubba · 10-15-2021, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Redrockit

According to the posts I've been reading here, it is possible to set Stabilitrak to competitive mode (two short presses) which is a "reduced" mode, and also to completely turn the computer off. On my car, two presses shows competitive mode on the display, AND icons showing that both Stabilitrak and traction control are turned off. In other words, comp mode=everything off. Am I missing something?

2 taps will put you in competitive mode. The TC will be lit on the 1st tap, stabilitrac will not be lit. Second press stabilitrac will be lit, TC will not be lit. Long hold the button, 8 to 10 seconds, and both will be lit. If both are coming on for you with 2 taps, something is wrong. Or at least different than mine. Post #4 is interesting. Anyways, 95% of the time, I long hold and drive with all the nannies turned off.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 10-15-2021, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

^^^^ This. Turns off traction control AND stabilitrac and you better know how to drive well if you have any upgraded power level, even stock HP can get ya into trouble pretty quickly, ask me how I know. lol. This is on my L99. Push the button once and it turns off traction control ONLY and leaves stabilitrac controled by the computer, push it twice quickly and it turns off stabilitrac ONLY and leaves traction control on, no burnouts in this one, hold BOTH down for about 8 secs as Cracka says and you will see both lights shown and you're on your own!! Have fun and be careful!! This is how my L99 works..

Lol no shit. First time I tried it i was skeptical the nannies were all the way gone… went to an empty parking lot and slid it sideways for a good 50-60 yards controlling the steering with the accelerator pedal, and rolling smoke off the tires. I had my hands full a little more than I expected. I was glad to know that you can make the nannies fully disappear if you want.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 10-16-2021, 07:48 AM

Sounds like the car is broken. Send to me, I fix.

Some misinformation in this thread about getting into competitive mode. Be careful out there guys.

10-14-2021, 01:13 PM	#1
Redrockit Drives: 2014 2SS/RS MT Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: CT Posts: 41	Stabilitrak Competitive Mode Question According to the posts I've been reading here, it is possible to set Stabilitrak to competitive mode (two short presses) which is a "reduced" mode, and also to completely turn the computer off. On my car, two presses shows competitive mode on the display, AND icons showing that both Stabilitrak and traction control are turned off. In other words, comp mode=everything off. Am I missing something? Attached Images

10-14-2021, 02:16 PM	#2
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,729	Hold the button for 8 seconds and TC turns off completely __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

10-15-2021, 05:32 PM	#9
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,399 View My Garage	FYI this also works on the 2010 V6 Camaro Auto But of Course when in Manuel Mode you better know when to shift or you will redline the Engine The Auto will not Shift in Manuel Mode till you tap a paddle __________________ 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.

10-16-2021, 07:48 AM	#14
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Sounds like the car is broken. Send to me, I fix. Some misinformation in this thread about getting into competitive mode. Be careful out there guys. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

10-14-2021, 03:35 PM	#4
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10-14-2021, 03:45 PM	#5
Redrockit Drives: 2014 2SS/RS MT Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: CT Posts: 41	OK thanks for the info. I still find it confusing that if Stabilitrak is still active in some limited mode, why the display icon saying "off" would be lit.