Do you turn off traction control?

Dysan911 · 07-15-2018, 09:46 AM

Someone mentioned in the ZL1 section that it’s recommended to turn off TC always for a boosted vehicle and that it could be bad for the engine if you don’t.

First I’ve heard of that and was curious how many always turn it off every time and how would it harm the engine.

hitmix300 · 07-15-2018, 10:41 AM

Depending on the calibration, it can be bad. Usually on newer vehicles, the tune pulls timing, not fueling. So imo NO it doesn't hurt anything.

depending on the surface i'm trying to hook on, that determines if i goto competitive mode (double tap tcs in sport/track mode) for racing purposes.

hope this helps.. spinnin ain't winning haha.

Hyper SS · 07-15-2018, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dysan911

Someone mentioned in the ZL1 section that it’s recommended to turn off TC always for a boosted vehicle and that it could be bad for the engine if you don’t.

First I’ve heard of that and was curious how many always turn it off every time and how would it harm the engine.

It's a habit. I hold the button for 10 seconds and it turns everything gremlin off!

tireslayer0331 · 07-15-2018, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Hyper SS

It's a habit. I hold the button for 10 seconds and it turns everything gremlin off!

I do this also or else I can feel it pull timing at WOT and it feels very sluggish and unresponsive at points. If the road conditions are 100% warm/dry I keep it on and deal with it for safety, if they are nice I always turn it off.

Dysan911 · 07-15-2018, 03:41 PM

Wow thanks guys. I've been doing it wrong all this time. lol. I was under the impression with TC ON it would always control the power based on how well our tires were gripping so that we could put down the most power possible without spinning. and with TC OFF, well then it's just going to spin under all conditions.

Even with TC ON I still get wheel spin in the lower gears but always assumed how much worse it would have been with it OFF.

parbreak · 07-15-2018, 06:46 PM

I'm confused. I always thought tapping the button twice quickly turned all nannies off. What does holding it down 10 seconds do?

Dysan911 · 07-15-2018, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by parbreak

I'm confused. I always thought tapping the button twice quickly turned all nannies off. What does holding it down 10 seconds do?

2 taps is competition mode and just disables TC. If you hold it for 10 seconds it turns off TC and Stabilitrak. AFIAK.

DapperDan · 07-15-2018, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dysan911

2 taps is competition mode and just disables TC. If you hold it for 10 seconds it turns of TC and Stabilitrak. AFIAK.

Im confused too , when I tap it twice it says competition mode and the tc and stabilitrak lights are both lit thats how I do it at the dragstrip is that not how I should be doing it?

grampa_ss · 07-15-2018, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DapperDan

Im confused too , when I tap it twice it says competition mode and the tc and stabilitrak lights are both lit thats how I do it at the dragstrip is that not how I should be doing it?

Me too.

satanschariot666 · 07-15-2018, 08:57 PM

i try to keep the tc off as much as possible less shit to break potentially

satanschariot666 · 07-15-2018, 08:58 PM

before entering canyons i usually set it into race mode as well

oldman · 07-15-2018, 09:03 PM

99.99 percent of the time I now leave traction control on. When off, it better be straight, no power shifting, dry nobody around and even then it is lift shift apply power... call me a wimp.

bpang1234 · 07-15-2018, 11:38 PM

I can tell you guys right now that my track times tell me that Stabilitrak Competition Mode (double tap) saves me about 1-2 seconds versus a full off Traction Control (hold for 10 seconds).

So I am always happy to double tap every chance I get.

DapperDan · 07-16-2018, 06:59 AM

So are you guys saying that the double tap competition mode even though both lights saying TC and Stabilitrak is off, is different then holding the button down for 10 seconds ?
Sorry if I seem brain dead but it sounds to me like yall are saying that competition mode still pulls power away when wheel spin is sensed even though TC is off. I just dont want the damn thing pulling power , so do I double tap or do I hold it for 10 seconds ??? , good lord what happen to my box of jets and timing light..

07-15-2018, 09:46 AM	#1
Dysan911 Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary 2SS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 930	Do you turn off traction control? Someone mentioned in the ZL1 section that it’s recommended to turn off TC always for a boosted vehicle and that it could be bad for the engine if you don’t. First I’ve heard of that and was curious how many always turn it off every time and how would it harm the engine. __________________ Former Ride: 17 Camaro 2SS, M6 - Fifty \| Procharger P1SC \| 3.7 Pulley \| Stage 2 IC \| Race Bypass \| DSX FF Kit \| JRE Custom E85 Flex Fuel Tune \| LT4 Fuel System \| JMS Voltage Booster \| MSD Plug Wires \| American Racing 1-7/8's LT Headers Full System Catback \| Baro Breakout Harness \| LT4 Map Sensor \| Katech Ported TB \| MMS Oil Catch Can \| 160 Thermo \| Solo Performance J-Pipes

07-15-2018, 10:41 AM	#2
hitmix300 2016 loaded 2SS Drives: Maverick X3 Turbo R Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: United States Posts: 242	Depending on the calibration, it can be bad. Usually on newer vehicles, the tune pulls timing, not fueling. So imo NO it doesn't hurt anything. depending on the surface i'm trying to hook on, that determines if i goto competitive mode (double tap tcs in sport/track mode) for racing purposes. hope this helps.. spinnin ain't winning haha. __________________ salvage to savage build thread with hellion twins

07-15-2018, 03:41 PM	#5
Dysan911 Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary 2SS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 930	Wow thanks guys. I've been doing it wrong all this time. lol. I was under the impression with TC ON it would always control the power based on how well our tires were gripping so that we could put down the most power possible without spinning. and with TC OFF, well then it's just going to spin under all conditions. Even with TC ON I still get wheel spin in the lower gears but always assumed how much worse it would have been with it OFF. __________________ Former Ride: 17 Camaro 2SS, M6 - Fifty \| Procharger P1SC \| 3.7 Pulley \| Stage 2 IC \| Race Bypass \| DSX FF Kit \| JRE Custom E85 Flex Fuel Tune \| LT4 Fuel System \| JMS Voltage Booster \| MSD Plug Wires \| American Racing 1-7/8's LT Headers Full System Catback \| Baro Breakout Harness \| LT4 Map Sensor \| Katech Ported TB \| MMS Oil Catch Can \| 160 Thermo \| Solo Performance J-Pipes

07-15-2018, 06:46 PM	#6
parbreak Drives: 2017 50th Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 525	I'm confused. I always thought tapping the button twice quickly turned all nannies off. What does holding it down 10 seconds do? __________________ 50th Anniversary Edition \|Borla Atak and 60606 mid pipes\| Kooks 1 7/8" \| ProCharger Stage II \|305/45/17 DRs \| Circle D 3500 stall \| LT4 fueling \| Custom made Lowside Aux Pump \| Alky Control Meth \| DSX E85

07-15-2018, 09:03 PM	#12
oldman Drives: SS 6 speed of course Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hilo, HI Posts: 4,325	99.99 percent of the time I now leave traction control on. When off, it better be straight, no power shifting, dry nobody around and even then it is lift shift apply power... call me a wimp. __________________ Forged short block, large duration sub .600 lift Cam Motion cam, 7200 RPM fuel cut, Pray Ported Heads, 3.85 pulley D1X, stage II intercooler, DSX secondary low side, DSX E85 sensor, Lingenfelter big bore 2.0 pump, ported front cats, 60608 Borla, LT4 injectors, ZL1 1LE driveshaft and Katech ported TB, ported MSD intake, BTR valvetrain, ARP studs, ProFlow valves, PS4 tires.

07-15-2018, 08:57 PM	#10
satanschariot666 Banned Drives: camaro Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: mexico Posts: 100	i try to keep the tc off as much as possible less shit to break potentially

07-15-2018, 08:58 PM	#11
satanschariot666 Banned Drives: camaro Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: mexico Posts: 100	before entering canyons i usually set it into race mode as well

07-15-2018, 11:38 PM	#13
bpang1234 You can only YOLO once. Drives: '16 2SS & '15 Subaru Forester Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 1,677	I can tell you guys right now that my track times tell me that Stabilitrak Competition Mode (double tap) saves me about 1-2 seconds versus a full off Traction Control (hold for 10 seconds). So I am always happy to double tap every chance I get. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2ss -Summit White / Ceramic White -8A, NPP, MRC, Ceramic White package plus knee pads, black bowties. -1st Car to have the "full" SEMA High Performance Graphics kit from 6LEDesigns. -1st Car to have the 6LEDesigns Blade Spoiler. -Borla S-Type w/ custom H-Pipe -Procharger P-1X Stage 2

07-16-2018, 06:59 AM	#14
DapperDan Drives: 2017 1SS A8 Nightfall Gray Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 331	So are you guys saying that the double tap competition mode even though both lights saying TC and Stabilitrak is off, is different then holding the button down for 10 seconds ? Sorry if I seem brain dead but it sounds to me like yall are saying that competition mode still pulls power away when wheel spin is sensed even though TC is off. I just dont want the damn thing pulling power , so do I double tap or do I hold it for 10 seconds ??? , good lord what happen to my box of jets and timing light.. __________________

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