Track Mode - Page 2

arpad_m · 08-31-2020, 10:34 AM

The most attractive aspect of using track mode on the street IMO is the near linear throttle mapping, which allows for fewer surprises to a sensitive passenger

Rhobz · 08-31-2020, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpha1BC

...engine sound if you have NPP (exhaust valves are open a little more than sport but still closed when cruising on the highway)...

Is this correct? I didn't know this.

Two things...
1) Are there amounts of "open" for the valves? They only open a certain amount in Sport but then open full in Track?

2) In Track mode, they close on the freeway? Is this governed by speed or rpm or what? How does it work?

Is there a resource that explains this somewhere?

ember1205 · 08-31-2020, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhobz

Is this correct? I didn't know this.

Two things...
1) Are there amounts of "open" for the valves? They only open a certain amount in Sport but then open full in Track?

2) In Track mode, they close on the freeway? Is this governed by speed or rpm or what? How does it work?

Is there a resource that explains this somewhere?

My understanding is that this is why the "fuse pull" is written about so much. It's the only way to fully disable the closing of the valves under certain circumstances like "cruising".

RobbyBeefcake87 · 08-31-2020, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

The most attractive aspect of using track mode on the street IMO is the near linear throttle mapping, which allows for fewer surprises to a sensitive passenger

I was about to say just that. Feels a lot more familiar if you are used to a throttle by cable TB.

Tricksta · 08-31-2020, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Orangeman13

It’s 77 degrees, very low humidity and sunny today (Sunday).....gonna take my girl and my wife out for some rual Ohio country driving!

go hit the triple nickle

zx9rmal · 08-31-2020, 02:06 PM

I've played with all the settings when I had my SS 1LE. Throttle response in track mode was dead below 2/3 throttle. Most of the responses I've seen have agreed with this. Sport setting for throttle response is more fun on the street.

Orangeman13 · 08-31-2020, 03:51 PM

So track mode is OK even in break in period? As long as they follow all the other guidelines in the manual?

ember1205 · 08-31-2020, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Orangeman13

So track mode is OK even in break in period? As long as they follow all the other guidelines in the manual?

Perfectly fine. The manual provides explicit guidance on things to do and not do during break-in, and use of any specific driving mode is nowhere in their guidance.

No track USE (literally, driving hard on the track) should be done during break-in.

Orangeman13 · 08-31-2020, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ember1205

Perfectly fine. The manual provides explicit guidance on things to do and not do during break-in, and use of any specific driving mode is nowhere in their guidance.

No track USE (literally, driving hard on the track) should be done during break-in.

Thanks!

PeteSS2018 · 08-31-2020, 05:00 PM

I far prefer track mode for highway or freeway, the added steering weight feels really good when cruising at higher speeds in more or less straight roads. Prefer the sound too, but I have engine sound set to track permanently anyway, despite whatever overall mode I'm in.

As far as throttle feel, Sport mode is nice around town because its quite touchy in my car which I like.

Altered Carbon · 08-31-2020, 05:24 PM

I'm all about staying locked in that "Snow/Ice" mode, baby. Just really letting these 1400 ponies scream down the highway

Tevin · 08-31-2020, 06:05 PM

Does track mode automatically downshift and holds gears when braking? I could’ve sworn my car did that one day. I braked real hard and could hear my car downshift like 2 times and held the gear. I guess it thinks I’m actually on a track and are getting ready to hit a sharp turn and gonna need that lower gearing to hit the straight away after turning. I know in sports mode if you blip the throttle real hard it’ll downshift to the lowest possible gear so you can punch it and get instant torque.

Altered Carbon · 08-31-2020, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tevin

Does track mode automatically downshift and holds gears when braking? I could’ve sworn my car did that one day. I braked real hard and could hear my car downshift like 2 times and held the gear. I guess it thinks I’m actually on a track and are getting ready to hit a sharp turn and gonna need that lower gearing to hit the straight away after turning. I know in sports mode if you blip the throttle real hard it’ll downshift to the lowest possible gear so you can punch it and get instant torque.

That's your car going into competitive mode.

Orangeman13 · 08-31-2020, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Altered Carbon

I'm all about staying locked in that "Snow/Ice" mode, baby. Just really letting these 1400 ponies scream down the highway

Bwahahaha!

08-31-2020, 10:34 AM	#15
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,605 View My Garage	The most attractive aspect of using track mode on the street IMO is the near linear throttle mapping, which allows for fewer surprises to a sensitive passenger __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

08-31-2020, 02:06 PM	#20
zx9rmal Drives: '20 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: FT. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 717	I've played with all the settings when I had my SS 1LE. Throttle response in track mode was dead below 2/3 throttle. Most of the responses I've seen have agreed with this. Sport setting for throttle response is more fun on the street. __________________ Mal Ft. Lauderdale, FL '20 Camaro ZL1 M6 '22 Kawasaki ZX-14R

08-31-2020, 03:51 PM	#21
Orangeman13 Drives: 2023 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 259	So track mode is OK even in break in period? As long as they follow all the other guidelines in the manual?

08-31-2020, 05:00 PM	#24
PeteSS2018 Drives: 2018 2SS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 91	I far prefer track mode for highway or freeway, the added steering weight feels really good when cruising at higher speeds in more or less straight roads. Prefer the sound too, but I have engine sound set to track permanently anyway, despite whatever overall mode I'm in. As far as throttle feel, Sport mode is nice around town because its quite touchy in my car which I like.

08-31-2020, 05:24 PM	#25
Altered Carbon Ghost Spawn Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: East Coast Posts: 538	I'm all about staying locked in that "Snow/Ice" mode, baby. Just really letting these 1400 ponies scream down the highway

08-31-2020, 06:05 PM	#26
Tevin Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: South Carolina Posts: 11 View My Garage	Does track mode automatically downshift and holds gears when braking? I could’ve sworn my car did that one day. I braked real hard and could hear my car downshift like 2 times and held the gear. I guess it thinks I’m actually on a track and are getting ready to hit a sharp turn and gonna need that lower gearing to hit the straight away after turning. I know in sports mode if you blip the throttle real hard it’ll downshift to the lowest possible gear so you can punch it and get instant torque.

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