Thanks for the clear and concise information and instructions I’ve watched a ton of videos trying to figure this all out and your video helped me the most. Thanks.
This sounds like the similar set-up that was on the ZL1 Camaro. The C8 will be my first Corvette. I'm glad you've bought this out to everyone's attention. As I've seen on FB new owners doing donuts or burnout's and the brake keeps them from get the car to react in they way they think it should. Thanks for explaining these features!
Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻 Yeah, these different settings and modes can be a little confusing, but they're really important to understand to get the most out of the car.
I found the best results on highway pulls, you can put it in either track or sport mode, then at you can leave the car in drive; but on a 55 or 60 roll; use the paddle shifter to put the car back in 3rd gear. You can just floor it, and at about 90 mph, the trans will automatically dump you into 4th gear at a higher rpm, which seems like its faster this way, but I never timed it. When it does use full power, the car will backfire in the split second it does the 3rd to 4th shift, at least in my experience.
Really good. I haven't seen anyone else explain in detail how to access & use these options. I stopped video and made notes for future reference. I will probably want to use either Sport 1 or Sport 2 depending on the course and it's conditions for Autocross. Thanks very helpful !
I am going to live vicariously through you folks, my dealership is far too incompetent from the front door to the back door to take a chance. The lack of parts in case something did break, which will keep your car in the shop for weeks and or months It’s just not worth it to me. I’ll just drive mine like I borrowed it not like I stole it.
Just so people know, pretty much any vehicle if you push traction control once removes it and long press it shuts of stability control. I own a Cadillac SRX , Toyota Tundra,Durango SRT and a Daytona Hellcat. It works the same on each one, so my guess is it works on anything. Now , my Tundra is lifted so be careful removing stability control because it helps with preventing rollover , but it will make your truck a lot faster on straight aways, on some trucks you long push the tow/haul button to achieve this. Be safe
Do you think there will be aftermarket bumpers that remove the extra bodyline right under the headlights? I think its unnecessary and makes the front not look as good.
I'm status 3000 also, decided to go without Z51 (probably regret it) but added Performance exhaust. Doubtful I'll ever track my car. What options will be available on my car for these performance options, and will tracking, if ever, be a no no?
You'll still be able to access Competitive Driving Mode in Sport and Track by pressing the traction control button twice 👍🏻 Just no Performance Traction Management since you won't have Magnetic Ride Control.
The PTM (Performance Traction Management) requires the Z51 option that includes the eLSD. Mag Ride alone on a base Stingray without the Z51 option will not provide PTM settings. For non-Z51 Stingrays, you can still launch the car in Sport or Race mode, but you cannot fine tune the Launch RPM and slippage %. Non-Z51 have LSD and not the eLSD required to fine tune the Launches. The default RPM when launching a non-Z51 is 3,500 RPM.
so with esc off will the car get loose? like can you get the car to power oversteer? i was hearing that the c8 will not get tail happy at all even with all the electronic nannies off. i really hope thats not true
Corvette school at Spring Mountain will go through the different modes. Was hoping this vid would cover the exhaust. How much muffling between Sport and Track mode (obviously Tour is way muffled.)
The modes control the arm valves and exhaust valves They work together. In track mode they are both wide open , sport mode allows the afm valves and exhaust valves to be controlled by throttle. They open at wide open throttle in sport mode and track mode they stay open
Hello CC&T. I have a technical question if I may. Can the valet mode be by-passed by the Chevy technician? I've had my C-7 Zo6 in for service and it appears that the mechanic is by-passing my valet mode when he takes the car out for a test drive.
IDK about the C8 but my bmw TCS and ESC work exactly the same way, and if you shut them both off - thats it, there is no interference from the computer.
So, are you saying that in Comp Driving mode, all you need to do is hold the brake, go to full throttle, when the RPM gets to 3500 release brake? Sorry, I'm still not clear as to whether launch control is selected from a menu, or it's just there in Comp Drive Mode?
I spent sometime in the car yesterday setting up both the track options and changed to Touring display that shows actual numbers instead of trying to re ad the dial. This be part Sport or Track display not Touring. You are way too busy while racing to read a dial, numbers are much easier Thanks for the info
Thank you, my custom build should be showing up July 2024, I don’t plan on tracking it though. I’m just an old man without a leash if you know what I mean. 😈
Thanks 👍🏻 I would use sport mode so you'll still have access to launch control but the suspension won't be as stiff as track mode which helps the car squat. I have another video recently showing my personal launches in multiple different modes.
@@skrtskrt9426 But am I wrong? This is common knowledge, as spelled out in the manual... There is nothing hidden or secret about it. It's like making a video titled "This amazing mod that your car maker doesn't want you to know!!!"... and then you watch the video and they tell you that your sports car needs 93 octane fuel, just like it says on the stupid gas cap... This is clickbait, nothing more.
@@richieb74 I get that, but the title is the usual clickbait to draw you into thinking there is some SECRET HIDDEN FEATURES when its common knowledge and on the second page in the others's manual, not to mention the dealer tends to show you at delivery. It's only slightly more "hidden" than remote starting, or turning on the parking brake... lol
Although the initial break in period is 500 miles, you should wait until the full break in period of 1,500 miles before launching the car as stated in the Owner's manual.
Confused as hell lol I want to just to go 0-60 as fast as hell.what mode is that and how many times do i press it.can i just put it to the z mode by pushing that one z mode button to just have it ready if i get a ferrari next to me.
The channel Speed Phenom did 2.8 sec 0-60 in Competitive Drive Mode. So far the fastest I have seen in the C8 without NOS or any kind of mod to the engine.
Please question: In Track mode will the car go between V4 & V8 in automatic driving? I mean without using pedal shifters or put it in manual. I did read the comments, but need to be sure.
I just got my C8 a couple of weeks ago. I've played around with Tour, Sport, and Track modes, but never messed with the TC button (always been a no-no with all of my cars). Now I'm wanting to mess around with it, since there seems to be much deeper levels than simply on/off. My question is though, it is said that you get "full engine power" with CPM, or in PTM on Race mode (not doing that one since it totally turns off ESC/TC). But are you saying that being simply in Sport or Track (without messing with the TC button and going into these additional modes), that I haven't experienced "full engine power"? Because that bothers me a bit to think I was under the impression of experiencing all of the engine's power. I want to have FULL POWER, but I also want at the least, some ESC/TC.
Just go on sport mode and push traction twice to put you in competitive mode. In launch control you should be around 3500 rpms before take off to know it worked. My average is 2.8 secs 0-60 doing this.
From Ron Fellows Corvette School: You always have full power available in all the modes, if you're driving well. But if the cars senses you need ESC, then it will cut back power to straighten you up. The amount of power cut does vary with each mode, less agressive as you to toward Race.
From Ron Fellows Corvette School: You always have full power available in all the modes, if you're driving well. But if the cars senses you need ESC, then it will temporarily cut back power to straighten you up. The amount of power cut does vary with each mode, less agressive as you go toward Race.
Why not launch in paddle shift mode. That way you can use the RPM's for the launch just the way you want. Put the car in paddle shift mode, pull both paddles towards you, rev to whatever rpm you want, and let go the 2 paddle shifters!!! I would try in Sport mode 1st. I've done a video on Launch Control AND PTM. PTM is amazing!!!
@@marcojordan1368 In a nutshell, It's considered *THE FUN BUTTON* of Corvette. Basically, you can mix and match between the modes presetted into the C8. One example can being a Sporty Traction and Cruise Suspension, with Track Control, you know. Customize the driving performance of your Corvette it to your own liking.
Even with traction control off and ESC off, it is difficult to burn and smoke tires in a C8 Stingray. If the tires are wet then you can spin them more easily. You cannot simply hold the break and hit the throttle to burn tires. The C8 is designed to go fast at the launch and not burn tires. You can do a "Double Paddle rapid declutch" where you pull both paddles in to put the car into neutral, rev the car to 6,500 RPMs and then release both paddles to engage into 1st gear. This is your best opportunity to spin the rear tires. It may only leave a short rubber patch on the road.
Anyone else feel like their c7 grandsport in track mode handles tighter and feels more nimble than the c8 z51 magride in track mode? Is it just an illusion, i mean the g’s they both tolerate seem to be as advertised but the feel almost contrary
Thumbs down from me. Great video. But there is absolutely no instruction on how to engage or perform launch control. Despite the title and video description.
Quit talking down to people, Mr. Safety. Its like listening to Dr. Fauci. As c8 owners, we can afford to go to driving schools if we want. I did, and the instructors did not talk down to people. Their main interest: allowing new c8 owners to fully enjoy our cars. If that means disengaging all.systems, that's our prerogative.
Go for it 👍🏻 I'd rather 99% of owners ignore the warning if they're confident and comfortable with their driving abilities if it saves that other 1% from ending up in a ditch while trying something they watched on RUclips lol.
Good information the car is great overall but they must mod for every single one is to change the Hideous sounding / looking exhaust who at GM thought it was a good idea to put those ugly Square fucking things on the exhaust
Awesome meeting y’all! Anytime you need any footage or anything, let me know!
Thanks for the clear and concise information and instructions I’ve watched a ton of videos trying to figure this all out and your video helped me the most. Thanks.
This sounds like the similar set-up that was on the ZL1 Camaro. The C8 will be my first Corvette. I'm glad you've bought this out to everyone's attention. As I've seen on FB new owners doing donuts or burnout's and the brake keeps them from get the car to react in they way they think it should. Thanks for explaining these features!
Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻 Yeah, these different settings and modes can be a little confusing, but they're really important to understand to get the most out of the car.
Exactly like the zl1. 😊
I found the best results on highway pulls, you can put it in either track or sport mode, then at you can leave the car in drive; but on a 55 or 60 roll; use the paddle shifter to put the car back in 3rd gear. You can just floor it, and at about 90 mph, the trans will automatically dump you into 4th gear at a higher rpm, which seems like its faster this way, but I never timed it. When it does use full power, the car will backfire in the split second it does the 3rd to 4th shift, at least in my experience.
Will have to try this out lol
Really good. I haven't seen anyone else explain in detail how to access & use these options. I stopped video and made notes for future reference. I will probably want to use either Sport 1 or Sport 2 depending on the course and it's conditions for Autocross. Thanks very helpful !
Thanks for the feedback 👍🏼 I’m glad you found the video helpful.
WOW!! Great video. Lots to absorb. I’ll be reviewing regularly I’m sure. Thanks again!
Thanks!
Z-Mode button aka "Fun Button"!
You are not wrong😂
Awesome video brother! I definitely plan to keep my setting set until I learn more about the car
Thanks man 👍🏻 I'll be doing the same with mine.
good video n ur a good lecture about the C8 . GM should hire u as a spokesman
I am going to live vicariously through you folks, my dealership is far too incompetent from the front door to the back door to take a chance. The lack of parts in case something did break, which will keep your car in the shop for weeks and or months It’s just not worth it to me. I’ll just drive mine like I borrowed it not like I stole it.
Great info, so double press traction control to activate launch control and put car in track mode
Great video I enjoyed it as I did the Ron Fellows school which I highly recommend I am looking forward to your next one thanks Rob
Great video! Liked/Subscribed!
Thank you!
That video really was helpful
Thanks, very well explained
Beautiful color combo!
worked for me. C8 Z51 no mag ride. long press disabled traction control and stability control - thx!
Excellent Video! 😎
I'm waiting for the C13. That's supposed to be the one to get.
I heard it flys.
after the C9, Corvette stuck to roman numerals after the C X, so Ima wait till the C XV releases.
😂😂😂 Just waiting for the spy shots to leak.
You might need a certain Delorean to get the C13 faster.
@@C8Z51Scott Probably about 30 years in the future if every generation is about 6 years.
My ATSV PTM 3 or 3 is where I chill at. Love how side ways it allows you and is batshit crazy to goto 5 full race.
I just want drive fast sound loud an look cool what mode is that.
Just so people know, pretty much any vehicle if you push traction control once removes it and long press it shuts of stability control. I own a Cadillac SRX , Toyota Tundra,Durango SRT and a Daytona Hellcat. It works the same on each one, so my guess is it works on anything. Now , my Tundra is lifted so be careful removing stability control because it helps with preventing rollover , but it will make your truck a lot faster on straight aways, on some trucks you long push the tow/haul button to achieve this. Be safe
good info I will have my z mode on track with out any thing on, all power
Do you think there will be aftermarket bumpers that remove the extra bodyline right under the headlights? I think its unnecessary and makes the front not look as good.
I'm sure that there will tons of aftermarket options for basically everything on this car lol.
That feature wasn't in the original design. That had to be added to meet pedestrian safety mandates.
I'm status 3000 also, decided to go without Z51 (probably regret it) but added Performance exhaust. Doubtful I'll ever track my car. What options will be available on my car for these performance options, and will tracking, if ever, be a no no?
You'll still be able to access Competitive Driving Mode in Sport and Track by pressing the traction control button twice 👍🏻 Just no Performance Traction Management since you won't have Magnetic Ride Control.
Does any of this turn off the rev limiter so you can rev above 4k while in park?
In Competitive mode without mag ride what is the difference in sport and track?
Man, that orange is really nice. Amplify Orange right?
Great video
What about pressing x mode first. Seems to turn everything off too
I am unable to get these modes in my c8. Do you have to have the magnetize?
Good stuff!
The PTM (Performance Traction Management) requires the Z51 option that includes the eLSD. Mag Ride alone on a base Stingray without the Z51 option will not provide PTM settings. For non-Z51 Stingrays, you can still launch the car in Sport or Race mode, but you cannot fine tune the Launch RPM and slippage %. Non-Z51 have LSD and not the eLSD required to fine tune the Launches. The default RPM when launching a non-Z51 is 3,500 RPM.
So get in rental vette, set to track mode long press traction control😂 got it!
so with esc off will the car get loose? like can you get the car to power oversteer? i was hearing that the c8 will not get tail happy at all even with all the electronic nannies off. i really hope thats not true
Corvette school at Spring Mountain will go through the different modes. Was hoping this vid would cover the exhaust. How much muffling between Sport and Track mode (obviously Tour is way muffled.)
The modes control the arm valves and exhaust valves
They work together. In track mode they are both wide open , sport mode allows the afm valves and exhaust valves to be controlled by throttle. They open at wide open throttle in sport mode and track mode they stay open
Hello CC&T. I have a technical question if I may. Can the valet mode be by-passed by the Chevy technician? I've had my C-7 Zo6 in for service and it appears that the mechanic is by-passing my valet mode when he takes the car out for a test drive.
You can access directly on the screen to
good vide thx
IDK about the C8 but my bmw TCS and ESC work exactly the same way, and if you shut them both off - thats it, there is no interference from the computer.
So, are you saying that in Comp Driving mode, all you need to do is hold the brake, go to full throttle, when the RPM gets to 3500 release brake? Sorry, I'm still not clear as to whether launch control is selected from a menu, or it's just there in Comp Drive Mode?
I spent sometime in the car yesterday setting up both the track options and changed to Touring display that shows actual numbers instead of trying to re
ad the dial. This be part Sport or Track display not Touring. You are way too busy while racing to read a dial, numbers are much easier Thanks for the info
To turn ESC off do I have to have TC off first then hold down the button?
Thank you, my custom build should be showing up July 2024, I don’t plan on tracking it though. I’m just an old man without a leash if you know what I mean. 😈
Hello! Great video. Question for you. What is the best mode for the drag strip if your car has access to all modes mentioned above? Thank you.
Thanks 👍🏻 I would use sport mode so you'll still have access to launch control but the suspension won't be as stiff as track mode which helps the car squat. I have another video recently showing my personal launches in multiple different modes.
Is there a way to deactivate the engine from cycling back and forth between 8 and 4 cylinders
Use manual mode always
Hidden? Its right in the owner's manual, it spells it all out... lol
🤓🤓 that’s how you sound right now
@@skrtskrt9426 But am I wrong? This is common knowledge, as spelled out in the manual... There is nothing hidden or secret about it.
It's like making a video titled "This amazing mod that your car maker doesn't want you to know!!!"... and then you watch the video and they tell you that your sports car needs 93 octane fuel, just like it says on the stupid gas cap...
This is clickbait, nothing more.
@@Daves_Man_CaveI found it helpful
@@richieb74 I get that, but the title is the usual clickbait to draw you into thinking there is some SECRET HIDDEN FEATURES when its common knowledge and on the second page in the others's manual, not to mention the dealer tends to show you at delivery.
It's only slightly more "hidden" than remote starting, or turning on the parking brake... lol
Oh it’s hidden alright. Nobody reads no manual too long 😅 besides this video explains what we need to know.
I didn't hear that it's best to wait to unlock full performance is to wait till 501 miles when the Tack changes to higher range.
You're correct. This car had over 500 miles on it already.
@@CarsCostsandTechnology Cool 😀
Although the initial break in period is 500 miles, you should wait until the full break in period of 1,500 miles before launching the car as stated in the Owner's manual.
Confused as hell lol
I want to just to go 0-60 as fast as hell.what mode is that and how many times do i press it.can i just put it to the z mode by pushing that one z mode button to just have it ready if i get a ferrari next to me.
Should have showed putting these setting to the test by doing 0-60 and quarter mile times.
I did that in this video:
ruclips.net/video/2ln4f-2Xkds/видео.html
Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻
The channel Speed Phenom did 2.8 sec 0-60 in Competitive Drive Mode. So far the fastest I have seen in the C8 without NOS or any kind of mod to the engine.
2.7 in mine
Pretty sure 2.8-2.7 is what the care is made for in stock. I’ve personally never hit it but it’s possible in perfect conditions.
I’ve hit 2.8…gas tank around 1/4, was in PTM , Sport 1 Setting aka mode 3
Please question:
In Track mode will the car go between V4 & V8 in automatic driving?
I mean without using pedal shifters or put it in manual.
I did read the comments, but need to be sure.
Will the systems allow me to program the "launch control setting in either Z mode or my mode, if so, how??
I just got my C8 a couple of weeks ago. I've played around with Tour, Sport, and Track modes, but never messed with the TC button (always been a no-no with all of my cars). Now I'm wanting to mess around with it, since there seems to be much deeper levels than simply on/off. My question is though, it is said that you get "full engine power" with CPM, or in PTM on Race mode (not doing that one since it totally turns off ESC/TC). But are you saying that being simply in Sport or Track (without messing with the TC button and going into these additional modes), that I haven't experienced "full engine power"? Because that bothers me a bit to think I was under the impression of experiencing all of the engine's power. I want to have FULL POWER, but I also want at the least, some ESC/TC.
Just go on sport mode and push traction twice to put you in competitive mode. In launch control you should be around 3500 rpms before take off to know it worked. My average is 2.8 secs 0-60 doing this.
From Ron Fellows Corvette School: You always have full power available in all the modes, if you're driving well. But if the cars senses you need ESC, then it will cut back power to straighten you up. The amount of power cut does vary with each mode, less agressive as you to toward Race.
Does sport 1 and sport 2 produce the same amount of power?
From Ron Fellows Corvette School: You always have full power available in all the modes, if you're driving well. But if the cars senses you need ESC, then it will temporarily cut back power to straighten you up. The amount of power cut does vary with each mode, less agressive as you go toward Race.
I have a 2015 ZO6. How do know if I have Mag Ride.
Just se if there’s wires go into the shocks front or rear
@@SuperCarSweden I ll have to check that out. Tks
does this car has fuel management or eco mode or v4 mode?
Yes. It's disabled in track and manual mode though.
Why not launch in paddle shift mode. That way you can use the RPM's for the launch just the way you want. Put the car in paddle shift mode, pull both paddles towards you, rev to whatever rpm you want, and let go the 2 paddle shifters!!! I would try in Sport mode 1st.
I've done a video on Launch Control AND PTM. PTM is amazing!!!
I thought you had got ur car but ur car will be red. You and me both waiting.
What is z mode on a 2020 corvette C8
@@marcojordan1368 In a nutshell, It's considered *THE FUN BUTTON* of Corvette. Basically, you can mix and match between the modes presetted into the C8. One example can being a Sporty Traction and Cruise Suspension, with Track Control, you know. Customize the driving performance of your Corvette it to your own liking.
I wish! My car has been delayed again. Thankfully I have some buddies on RUclips that have their cars already.
What do I turn off to be able to burn tires
Even with traction control off and ESC off, it is difficult to burn and smoke tires in a C8 Stingray. If the tires are wet then you can spin them more easily. You cannot simply hold the break and hit the throttle to burn tires. The C8 is designed to go fast at the launch and not burn tires.
You can do a "Double Paddle rapid declutch" where you pull both paddles in to put the car into neutral, rev the car to 6,500 RPMs and then release both paddles to engage into 1st gear. This is your best opportunity to spin the rear tires. It may only leave a short rubber patch on the road.
I can’t get that RACE mode all I get is competitive mode
I believe you are getting Competitive Drive Mode because you don't have Mag-Ride.
Anyone else feel like their c7 grandsport in track mode handles tighter and feels more nimble than the c8 z51 magride in track mode?
Is it just an illusion, i mean the g’s they both tolerate seem to be as advertised but the feel almost contrary
I traded in my c7 grand sport for a z51 c8 w mag ride. First track date in my c8 and thought immediately the c7 had less front wheel slippage….
Palmdale
Nah, those are mag ride options not "power" options
"Hidden Performance Options", but it is write in the manual... ?
The owners manual is over 300 pages long... The average owner will probably only read 10-20% of it if that.
I think before you start turning anything off, learn the car and slowly start to experiment with these other settings and on a close course
Not going use any of these modes. WTH?
Nothing you've pointed out increases the power. And turning off all the nannies on the street is ill advised.
Thumbs down from me. Great video. But there is absolutely no instruction on how to engage or perform launch control. Despite the title and video description.
Quit talking down to people, Mr. Safety. Its like listening to Dr. Fauci. As c8 owners, we can afford to go to driving schools if we want. I did, and the instructors did not talk down to people. Their main interest: allowing new c8 owners to fully enjoy our cars. If that means disengaging all.systems, that's our prerogative.
Go for it 👍🏻 I'd rather 99% of owners ignore the warning if they're confident and comfortable with their driving abilities if it saves that other 1% from ending up in a ditch while trying something they watched on RUclips lol.
Good information the car is great overall but they must mod for every single one is to change the Hideous sounding / looking exhaust who at GM thought it was a good idea to put those ugly Square fucking things on the exhaust
Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻 It actually sounds and looks better in person in my opinion.
So confusing
Alot of time left not look at him lol 😂