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comp mode turns off active handling and traction control
the other turns off the traction control
i keep both on until im stopped and i just turn off the traction control because competition mode doesn't add any more hp:thumbsup:
the other turns off the traction control
i keep both on until im stopped and i just turn off the traction control because competition mode doesn't add any more hp:thumbsup:
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Daily driver? It's one of the two Vettes. Generally my black lab picks the "vette of the day" when we are heading out to get coffee in the morning. He prefers the C6 because he doesn't have to jump over a rollbar.
As for comp mode and all that stuff, I just turn it off. Or, in the case of the DC Z, I broke the entire system so now I don't have to worry about turning it off. Although I wish I still had ABS brakes sometimes. But, not really. :laughing:
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As long as you can turn off those annoying warning lights, who cares?
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I drive my F-150 to work on days that the weather isn't conducive to walking or riding a bike. I know, bad gas mileage and a blue oval, but it was free and I only live 2 miles from work. Hardly worth a drive at all.
I think you are mistaken..there are three different settings:
1. Everything is on, active handling and traction control is on
2. Comp mode, active handling is on and traction control is off
3. Both system are off.
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Normal == traction control and active handeling
Comp mode == active handeling (the wheels can spin)
none == your on your own (no active handeling and no traction control)
I typicaly drive in comp mode... I like the the ability to spin the wheels, but like the idea of having computer assisted over-steer and under-steer correction...
Comp mode == active handeling (the wheels can spin)
none == your on your own (no active handeling and no traction control)
I typicaly drive in comp mode... I like the the ability to spin the wheels, but like the idea of having computer assisted over-steer and under-steer correction...
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Comp mode. Lets me have some fun, but has saved my ass a few times.
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Right, comp mode lessens the AH "interference" if going into oversteer, but still will apply the appropriate brake to get back in control befor things turn to terminal oversteer. It allows more driver control while still having a safety net. I turn TC off when I want to spin the tires off the line...but always at least have Comp Mode active, usually, full AH. On a track, I'd definitely use Comp Mode. Otherwise, when just driving around, I leave it all on.:thumbsup:
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No more power from either setting. Comp mode makes brake/power corrections if the computer senses impending loss of control (eg spinning around sideways because you came into a corner way too fast or applied too much power in a tight corner and started to slide) but has traction control off which allows you to spin the tires more.
Full active handling does the above plus applies traction control so it doesn't allow the tires to spin more than a little (can chirp them but not light them up- they'll spin all day with it off)
I always drive with both of them on- it's the safest thing given the crappy tires!
Full active handling does the above plus applies traction control so it doesn't allow the tires to spin more than a little (can chirp them but not light them up- they'll spin all day with it off)
I always drive with both of them on- it's the safest thing given the crappy tires!
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I thought it was a matter of degrees. Competition mode relaxes both AH and TC to give you more control and loosen the safety net. Or you can turn TC off completely and leave AH on. Or you can turn off both TC and AH completely.
In addition to my 2006 C6, my other daily driver is a 2007 Toyota RAV4 with V6. It's a lot more fun than it looks.
In addition to my 2006 C6, my other daily driver is a 2007 Toyota RAV4 with V6. It's a lot more fun than it looks.
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think of it this way
everything on- like having a nagging old lady preventing you from skidding or peeling out
comp mode- kinda like a guardian angel, only there when you need it, allows for small skids and rubber peels, ideal for spirited drives
all off- no restrictition, if you want to do dohnuts/ burnouts use this mode.
everything on- like having a nagging old lady preventing you from skidding or peeling out
comp mode- kinda like a guardian angel, only there when you need it, allows for small skids and rubber peels, ideal for spirited drives
all off- no restrictition, if you want to do dohnuts/ burnouts use this mode.
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wait so on my c5 all i would have to do is hit it once and its ALL off or is it different on a c6
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on mine i press the button to toggle through the choices, i think on a c5 you need to hold the button down to enter comp mode
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you do, i was just wondering if when i just hit it once it says traction control off and thats it so if i were to try and do a dough nut would i put it in comp mode or just turn the traction control off
btw mike i dont think im gunna make it to rolling meadows:down:
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aw its alright, as for dohnuts you'll want everything off
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