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s/c ss · 01-27-2013, 08:31 PM

I haven't had much time behind the wheel yet because of the time of year I bought my car and now winter is here but I tried a few different modes and I can't decide.
What "mode" do you guys typically drive in on the street (daily driving)? Is there a mode to prevent wheel slip more than another?

zx1421 · 01-27-2013, 08:37 PM

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OldScoolCamaro · 01-27-2013, 08:46 PM

I have an M6. It defaults to sport mode. I keep it there if I need to use the car for everyday type useage per se. When I want to open it up a bit for spirited driving, I use PTM 4. I have used PTM 5 but after evaluating it I feel it's best suited for off road. Also turning off the nannies I would only recommend for off road track use as well. Experience in handling a high performance car should dictate what level of MRC and PTM one should use. It's a helluva ride!

Stephen12ZL1 · 01-27-2013, 08:56 PM

touring, traction control on and stabilitrac on. The traction control is not that invasive so I'm ok with all nannies on for regular driving. Dragstrip...traction control & stabilitrac off. PTM 5 is ok for dragstrip too. Road course...PTM 3. PTM 5 won't help a novice like me and I can't find a reason for PTM4

SamHouseIII · 01-27-2013, 08:58 PM

None, all off, I am the master of my ZL1.....not!!! lol.....Sport and if an PTM #3

OldScoolCamaro · 01-27-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

touring, traction control on and stabilitrac on. The traction control is not that invasive so I'm ok with all nannies on for regular driving. Dragstrip...traction control & stabilitrac off. PTM 5 is ok for dragstrip too. Road course...PTM 3. PTM 5 won't help a novice like me and I can't find a reason for PTM4

..I have a felt a distinct difference in the rear suspension characteristics in PTM mode 5 when driving it flat out. It's not there in other PTM modes. In PTM 5 there is a distinct oversteer issue with the rear end going hard into turns and standing on it coming through the apex. It squats and gets a bit loose. It's palpable.

s/c ss · 01-27-2013, 09:12 PM

WoW! Maybe I should have taken up a poll on this. I'm getting a lot of different answers. Keep em coming though.
I believe I was driving all the time in Touring mode. Not bad but I've driven in #4, #3 as well but I think I like #4 best.

Silverguardrail · 01-27-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by s/c ss

I haven't had much time behind the wheel yet because of the time of year I bought my car and now winter is here but I tried a few different modes and I can't decide.
What "mode" do you guys typically drive in on the street (daily driving)? Is there a mode to prevent wheel slip more than another?

When it's cool or wet I use PTM #1 (Wet), works well, when temps are 75 and up I use PTM #3, 4. For the street (daily driving) Sport when warm and Touring thru the city. You'll find what works best when you get enough time behind the wheel. Enjoy

69NMYSS · 01-27-2013, 09:38 PM

Tour on streets and PTM5 on course. I like the stiff steering and suspension of mode 5

Skylane765 · 01-27-2013, 09:40 PM

Mode 5 I would think, but I have not broke the car in yet.

Stephen12ZL1 · 01-27-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 69NMYSS

Tour on streets and PTM5 on course. I like the stiff steering and suspension of mode 5

I wish there was another mode that had the suspension in "track" and stabilitrac on too. That would be my "4" if I had a choice.

ZL1-V · 01-27-2013, 09:52 PM

Around town I just turn T/C off, unless the road surface demands using it. Sprited driving I have used 3 and briefly 4. On mountain roads and track all off! I am learning throttle control with this car which also plays a part in handling. I'm also learning how the steering wheel "feels" with the modes on versus off! The selectable modes help get you there quicker. The thing I find amazing that nobody has mentioned is that you can feel the ride difference just switching from tour to sport. The magnetic shocks firm up nicely. With the nannies off the shocks go into track stiff (the same as mode 5) I can definitely feel the change, it's very stiff and not streetable on bumpy roads of course.

OldScoolCamaro · 01-27-2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharp ZL1

Around town I just turn T/C off, unless the road surface demands using it. Sprited driving I have used 3 and briefly 4. On mountain roads and track all off! I am learning throttle control with this car which also plays a part in handling. I'm also learning how the steering wheel "feels" with the modes on versus off! The selectable modes help get you there quicker. The thing I find amazing that nobody has mentioned is that you can feel the ride difference just switching from tour to sport. The magnetic shocks firm up nicely. With the nannies off the shocks go into track stiff (the same as mode 5) I can definitely feel the change, it's very stiff and not streetable on bumpy roads of course.

...well that was the obvious part, the tour mode is like your Grandfather's Oldsmobile.....nice and comfy....

FINALLYSATISFIED · 01-27-2013, 10:22 PM

I'm on tour mode until the weather warms up.

01-27-2013, 08:58 PM	#5
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01-27-2013, 09:12 PM	#7
s/c ss Drives: 13 ZL1, 10 Silverado LTZ, Chopper Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pittsbugh,PA Posts: 743 View My Garage	WoW! Maybe I should have taken up a poll on this. I'm getting a lot of different answers. Keep em coming though. I believe I was driving all the time in Touring mode. Not bad but I've driven in #4, #3 as well but I think I like #4 best. __________________

01-27-2013, 09:38 PM	#9
69NMYSS Drives: '69 Camaro SS and '12 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA Posts: 1,274 View My Garage	Tour on streets and PTM5 on course. I like the stiff steering and suspension of mode 5 __________________

01-27-2013, 08:31 PM	#1
s/c ss Drives: 13 ZL1, 10 Silverado LTZ, Chopper Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pittsbugh,PA Posts: 743 View My Garage	Which "mode" do you use I haven't had much time behind the wheel yet because of the time of year I bought my car and now winter is here but I tried a few different modes and I can't decide. What "mode" do you guys typically drive in on the street (daily driving)? Is there a mode to prevent wheel slip more than another? __________________

01-27-2013, 08:37 PM	#2
zx1421 Mid-life crises, ya think Drives: 2012 LS & 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: calif. Posts: 41	3

01-27-2013, 08:46 PM	#3
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	I have an M6. It defaults to sport mode. I keep it there if I need to use the car for everyday type useage per se. When I want to open it up a bit for spirited driving, I use PTM 4. I have used PTM 5 but after evaluating it I feel it's best suited for off road. Also turning off the nannies I would only recommend for off road track use as well. Experience in handling a high performance car should dictate what level of MRC and PTM one should use. It's a helluva ride! __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

01-27-2013, 08:56 PM	#4
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	touring, traction control on and stabilitrac on. The traction control is not that invasive so I'm ok with all nannies on for regular driving. Dragstrip...traction control & stabilitrac off. PTM 5 is ok for dragstrip too. Road course...PTM 3. PTM 5 won't help a novice like me and I can't find a reason for PTM4 __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

01-27-2013, 09:40 PM	#10
Skylane765 Drives: ZL1-1LE, Z/28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,262 View My Garage	Mode 5 I would think, but I have not broke the car in yet.

01-27-2013, 09:52 PM	#12
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,154	Around town I just turn T/C off, unless the road surface demands using it. Sprited driving I have used 3 and briefly 4. On mountain roads and track all off! I am learning throttle control with this car which also plays a part in handling. I'm also learning how the steering wheel "feels" with the modes on versus off! The selectable modes help get you there quicker. The thing I find amazing that nobody has mentioned is that you can feel the ride difference just switching from tour to sport. The magnetic shocks firm up nicely. With the nannies off the shocks go into track stiff (the same as mode 5) I can definitely feel the change, it's very stiff and not streetable on bumpy roads of course.

01-27-2013, 10:22 PM	#14
FINALLYSATISFIED Est.1775 Drives: '15 Challenger Hellcat (sold) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,499	I'm on tour mode until the weather warms up.