Competitive Mode
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Joined: 06-27-2008
Posts: 276
From: Arlington, Texas
Auto's have both. I'm very familiar with competition mode, the Z06 has it and I use it all the time during open track events. Awesome system, especially in rain events.
Here's what the owner's manual states about the systems for the HHR:
Some information on Launch Control on the A4:
Source: http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...26/074040.html
Here's what the owner's manual states about the systems for the HHR:
Competitive Driving Mode
The driver can select this optional handling mode by
pressing the ESC/TCS button on the console two times
within a five second time period. COMPETITIVE
MODE will be displayed in the DIC. See DIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-48.
Competitive Driving Mode allows the driver to have full
control of the front wheels while the ESC system
helps maintain directional control of the vehicle by
selective brake application. The ESC/TCS light will be
on and the traction control system will not be operating.
Adjust your driving accordingly. This electronic stability
control mode is recommended only for use during closed
track events and competitive driving venues.
When the ESC button is pressed again, or the vehicle is
restarted, the ESC and TCS will be turned back on.
Notice: When traction control is turned off, or
Competitive Driving Mode is active, it is possible to
lose traction. If you attempt to shift with the front
wheels spinning with a loss of traction, it is possible
to cause damage to the transmission. Do not
attempt to shift when the front wheels do not have
traction. Damage caused by misuse of the vehicle
is not covered. See your warranty book for
additional information.
The driver can select this optional handling mode by
pressing the ESC/TCS button on the console two times
within a five second time period. COMPETITIVE
MODE will be displayed in the DIC. See DIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-48.
Competitive Driving Mode allows the driver to have full
control of the front wheels while the ESC system
helps maintain directional control of the vehicle by
selective brake application. The ESC/TCS light will be
on and the traction control system will not be operating.
Adjust your driving accordingly. This electronic stability
control mode is recommended only for use during closed
track events and competitive driving venues.
When the ESC button is pressed again, or the vehicle is
restarted, the ESC and TCS will be turned back on.
Notice: When traction control is turned off, or
Competitive Driving Mode is active, it is possible to
lose traction. If you attempt to shift with the front
wheels spinning with a loss of traction, it is possible
to cause damage to the transmission. Do not
attempt to shift when the front wheels do not have
traction. Damage caused by misuse of the vehicle
is not covered. See your warranty book for
additional information.
Launch Control
If your vehicle has this feature, LAUNCH CONTROL
displays after the COMPETITIVE MODE message, when
the vehicle is stopped. Launch control is a form of
traction control, to control wheel spin while launching
the vehicle during closed track events and competitive
driving venues. The system will exit to COMPETITIVE
MODE after the vehicle is launched. See “Competitive
Driving Mode” earlier in this section. The normal Traction
Control System (TCS) will not be operating while in
the Competitive Driving mode and the TCS light on the
instrument panel cluster comes on. Adjust your
driving accordingly. See DIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-48 for more information.
If your vehicle has this feature, LAUNCH CONTROL
displays after the COMPETITIVE MODE message, when
the vehicle is stopped. Launch control is a form of
traction control, to control wheel spin while launching
the vehicle during closed track events and competitive
driving venues. The system will exit to COMPETITIVE
MODE after the vehicle is launched. See “Competitive
Driving Mode” earlier in this section. The normal Traction
Control System (TCS) will not be operating while in
the Competitive Driving mode and the TCS light on the
instrument panel cluster comes on. Adjust your
driving accordingly. See DIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-48 for more information.
Launch Control allows the hot-shot driver of the automatic SS to get maximum traction on a start by putting his/her foot to the floor with the brake mashed, then letting off the brake allowing just the right amount of spin. I’m not convinced of that one. It seemed to me in hot-shoeing it myself that there was a bit too much wheel spin. I seem to remember from drag racing days that the ideal was just a solid, short chirp of wheel spin, then bite. This may have something to do with tire technology as well. Certainly, drag slicks would make for different dynamics.
Last edited by 405HP_Z06; Jul 7, 2008 at 08:31 PM. Reason: Additional info
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Joined: 06-29-2008
Posts: 166
From: Omaha, NE
I have an automatic, and I used the Launch Control tonight. I wasn't very impressed. I seems better to just rev a little, then mash all the way.
If this wasn't 'supposed to be' my commuter car, I would have gone with the 5-speed. The auto is just so much more relaxing to deal with after a long day.
Don't get me wrong, this thing is a tremendous blast to drive!! It would just be even better as a 5-speed!
Competative mode changes throttle response and shift points in the auto. maybe even timing a bit.
If this wasn't 'supposed to be' my commuter car, I would have gone with the 5-speed. The auto is just so much more relaxing to deal with after a long day.
Don't get me wrong, this thing is a tremendous blast to drive!! It would just be even better as a 5-speed!
Competative mode changes throttle response and shift points in the auto. maybe even timing a bit.
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