blackbird345

When I switch my 2017 Z06 to Tour driving mode, the car feels WAY faster than Sport or Track. Is it simply because Touring mode transfers the weight better therefore giving me better traction?

Any thoughts?

JasonVette

Changing between modes doesn't change the engine output so the car wouldn't be going any faster. If anything it'd feel slightly sluggish due to softer throttle response in touring. Weight transfer would allow the car to gain better traction at lower speeds so if you're spinning less than yes it would feel faster. Otherwise just some placebo you're experience unless you have timed proof.

Zjoe6

Maybe easier to steer but that's about it.

blackbird345

Must be the traction then. I don't normally get proper traction until like 60 so I guess its the soft suspension helping to transfer the weight.

Goat 2 Vette

No.. There is no reason it should feel faster in Tour.. Never even heard of this before.

Lux

The softer front rebound and softer rear compression will allow you to launch harder. The weight transfer will put more weight on the rear tires giving you better traction.

This is only applicable to drag racing. Cornering you will be faster in sport and race modes to limit the amount of body roll you get.

Maxpowers

If the tires are cold...the additional intrusion of T/C may give you better grip. Just a guess.

squirrelchew

it might be faster, sure, but the difference is basically a margin of error. my guess is it's in your head.

Dcasole

if you are not getting traction till 60 MPH , you need a "Driver" mod .....

Dave

CPB

Or tires, tons of folks are riding on heat cycled / high treadwear rocks.

sammy burks

You will build more boost faster in a close exhaust system such as tour than in a open exhaust system as in sport or track. You need to slow the exhaust gases down enough to let your supercharger build boost & thats how to make power.

CPB

Backpressure doesn't increase power.

Dcasole

Boost is a byproduct of restriction .... i guarentee you are not making more power by restricting your exhaust ...
I added headers and dropped my boost 2 pounds , but I can assure you I am making way more power than when I was at 7 to 8 pounds

Dave

Vetteman Jack

I agree.