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Originally Posted by JRL1LE
" A few notes about RACE mode: I approach this mode as a tool to go faster meaning that I think specifically about it when I go to WOT and I try to change or optimize my throttle application point and steering to help the computer do its job. It can do the job better than me but only if I give it good information. A specific example is how I unwind the steering wheel mid corner and as the corner opens up. When learning to drive on track it is good practice to automatically unwind the steering wheel as you apply throttle regardless of the vehicle response (a string tied from throttle toe to steering wheel is the analogy used by some instructors). The problem in RACE PTM is that by doing that you are telling the car you are ready to go straight. It will add power and drive you to a wider line. The best results are found by holding the wheel as steady as you can and pointing the car to corner exit only when it’s time. Obviously you have to be ready to correct for overslip but as you gain trust you will find this is required less often than it feels at first. It is very useful to practice using PTM in the lower modes where you can focus on letting the car go where you point it and not correcting your steering too early."
This is the key point, unwinding the wheel while also adding throttle doesn't work well with the PTM and ELSD. I've tracked and autoxed Camaro's and Covette's for over 20 years. When I bought a 2017 SS 1LE, i had the same issues exiting corners. I changed alignment settings to try to make it better but then realized, just have to point it straight then add throttle. No spectacular power slides, but it is fast.
Just my experiences w/ the SS1LE and now my C7 Grand Sport.
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I read that same post and that's what's got me wondering if my learned driving style isn't working with TPM.
So instead of opening the wheel and throttle at the same time - you point the car at the outside of the corner at the apex and apply throttle?