JBauer47

I was reading the latest email from chevy on the C7. It was describing the driver modes. The track mode was described as "exclusively for legitimate race settings"

wonder how this will play out with tracking and warranty claims


MC

petermj

race settings the way GM sees them or readily modifiable by the owner? Seems like a very vague statement.

Zymurgy

I think that is more to try to protect them against injury/liability claims for using it "on the streets - illegitimate race settings" vs "legitimate race settings". The lawyers read/approved the email.

BlueOx

This...


Plus it may mean you won't want to use these settings on the street...as in a lot of stop and go traffic. Or if you want to use less gas.

HurricaneRN

Um, because it would invalidate the EPA mpg rating by turning 4 cyl mode off. So they have to publish that it is only supposed to be used on the track.

TorqueDriver

Don't ya just love the legalese

Shurshot

Otherwise known as a disclaimer stating their no support for and not liable for anything done illegal

It may introduce new parameters for warranty coverage while on the track

Bill17601

Interesting..is there a link to the full email? I believe what you quoted I just want to read the rest. I am thinking the exhaust will be LOUD in Track mode.

Shurshot

Interesting point

if they could dump the exhaust prior to the cats they would save themselves from covering catalytic converters under warranty that were blown because of race track performance

I have heard of a number of ZR1 converters having to be replaced for this reason

jb_va2001

Not marketing fluff. I smell lawyer's language.

Zymurgy

Here is a screen shot of the full email:

Bill17601

Thanks...interesting

sam90lx

I got the same email, going to watch the video shortly....at work!

michaelinmech

I agree with those who speculate that the Track Setting mode and the corresponding word "legitimate" are key to Chevy not being liable for street use of that mode.

BlueOx

It would be interesting to see what effect any of these settings would have on your warranty. Wonder what the small print will say.

CitznFish

nice. You can see the FULL COLOR HUD in that ad. Surprised no one else mentioned that.

HurricaneRN

Also interesting to see if track mode requires a premium to unlock like a few other high line makers have done with the speed limiter.

Tommy D

If I recall correctly as there was a post by a lawyer who decided to purchase a Z06 instead of a GTR because the very small print stated using the track mode will void the warranty.

If GM utilizes he same small print on he C7 warranty.....
That would really, really suck big time as I go to track events ..... and then modify the car after the warranty is over.

I hope this is all conjecture as the C6 always has some active handling that has not been able to be "tuned out" on launch. I would imagine that the C7 would have a similar working system maybe not as intrusive because it has better tires & suspension to handle the added horse power.

I remember the early days of the C6 at the track with everyone trying to cope with the traction control and then destroying many rears in the process. GM may recall all those warranty claims for broken rears and have gone a bit overboard (the techs would look at the rear wheel wells for rubber).....we shall see once the C7 is in production

BLKTA

The ZL1 is covered during track use but not during competitive track events.

StreetSpeed

Doubtful. My dad blew the motor in his Z51 at an HPDE at Watkins Glen (not competitive) and GM didn't cover it. I guess it all depends on how you handle it and who your dealer is (my dad handled it incorrectly, as it turns out).