Hey Guys. The Mexico reference is an inside joke. It’s basically saying you weren’t speeding in the US. 👍🏾

@swfloridacarguy1987

Жыл бұрын

But I have been to Mexico with my C7…many times!

Got mine to come on this evening thus why I am here. I didn't know this car has that much power. I think I need to do it again. An Acura (not stock) tried me and had to be shown. Much respect. Tame the iron horse.

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Although I don’t advocate it on publicly driven roads, it’s certainly an experience. The car turned into something else. Hahahaha. And I agree… Sometimes you need to grab the kitten by the neck and put them in their place. 👍🏾

I’m like you Griff. Never been a pedal to the floor guy. And I’m not racing every Mustang or Civic Type R that pulls up next to me and pokes the bear, which is daily. I’m 49 and don’t feel the need to go to jail for street racing! Great content. Keep it up!

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Agreed… I don’t mind a punch here and there, but no interest in 2-3 Mile street races. Some of these folks will keep going pedal to the floor until the other person backs off.

Great explanation. I got my 2023 C8 convertible with Z51 package last week. This week I got the same green cog symbol. Like you I thought I broke my car after one week of ownership. Yes I was driving “spirited” and yes the dash lit up. I must exercise restraint. Be safe and enjoy your C8!

Haha… life in the fast lane! I love it. I too am left impressed by the exotic sound and engineering of this car every time I drive it!

Thanks for the video, I saw this pop up for the first time today on a highway off ramp, but I wasn't exactly stepping on it. Gotta take it easy as i'm still in break in!

Man I love this story we need more content from u bro. I am enjoying my 2023 c8 .

Scary but true story. This car is something else on all fronts!!!

Nice to know, thanks!

@AskGriff1

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely… Thanks for stopping by. 👍🏾

Your wisdom goes a long way. Thanks for the input.

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks JB.

Thanks for the heads up 🙂

@AskGriff1

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely!!! This video helped me out too… LOL 👍🏾

It’s a bad ass machine! I love my Stingray but… I’m taking delivery of a 3LZ Z07 very soon 💪🏼

@AskGriff1

11 ай бұрын

Now that’s what I’m talking about!!! Lemme know when that monster comes in. 👍🏾

You are right!! The first time I saw this it freaked me out too!! My 23 Z51 transmission went to kill mode and was ready to go.. I’ve done it a few times since just to know what was going on and needless to say I fell in love 😍 lol

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha!!!! She scared me and impressed me that day. Enjoy it man and be safe 👍🏾.

Good gouge Griff, this has happen to me on several occasions and couldn't find it in the manual. Mucho Thanks, John

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Freaked me out when it happened. I thought I broke something. The car turned into something else when it happened 👍🏾.

Thank you for the video. I like yourself started to panic.

@AskGriff1

3 ай бұрын

Hahahahaha…. It was pretty wild, but I have to say… After I realized what happened, I was extremely impressed with what happened 👍🏾.

Everyone should read the cars owners manual. Good stuff in there 😊

I thought I blew my engine up today 😂 I’m glad you explained it.

@AskGriff1

11 ай бұрын

Hahahahaha!!! It’s definitely scary when you don’t know what the heck happened. Now that I know what it is, I have a whole new respect for this machine. I’m impressed!!! 👍🏾

The DCT does it a little differently than the C7 A8, but you're right, it does catch you off guard the 1st time it happens.

Keep dropping heat..dem boyz aint ready for mid engine cars🔥🔥

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! 👍🏾 It works as designed if you know how to drive it. Most owners will never experience this 😂.

Great story Griff! Cheers my friend

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Man. Cheers!!!

Today was my first time on the PA Turnpike with mine as it just got XPel PPF. I can’t believe how many people were trying to get me to race with them. I wanted no part of it, but WOW.

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Yeah man… It’s NUTS!!! I just wave them on. Sounds like you had a nice piece of road to stretch out on though 👍🏾.

I have the C8 and the C7 and both do this. Every time you literally floor it, it will kick you into that mode.

@AskGriff1

2 ай бұрын

That’s nuts!!! I’ve never seen that on my C7 and I drove that thing like I stole something. Not doubting you, I just never witnessed it in my C7. 👍🏾

Good video Griff!

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary!!! It was quite the experience.

Got my c8 waited on wing for 4 weeks , did the after market route and will take delivery this Saturday

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

YES!!! 🙌🏾 Congratulations in advance… 👍🏾

Got that indicator this Saturday and was wondering what it was. Thanks!

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Heck Yeah Man!!!! You were driving the paint off that car then 👍🏾.

Great info.. the more people share information like this the more we learn about the C8. Griff who did you order your front splitter and side skirts from?

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Man. ACS Composite. 👍🏾

Track mode is a completely different experience

When you trip it into sport mode like that, then drive more sedately does it go out of that mode or do you have to set it?

I thought you were gonna say that when you were trying to catch up to the two cars ahead of you, the cop stopped you that would not be funny. Make sure you always carry a good radar detector

@AskGriff1

24 күн бұрын

I keep a good Uniden on deck!!! 👍🏾

Your C8 went into Transformer Mode

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha. It’s in the manual. It talks about how that indicator turns green and the car automatically changes when it senses certain driving conditions 👍🏾. I looked into it after it happened to me.

Kinda of cool when when you think about, that it recognizes when the “performance mode” needs to be switched, and assumes by driving like that it automatically moves the car into the proper settings, now that AI

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!!! It sensed that the car was being driven aggressively and adjusted everything. 👍🏾

Hey buddy. Hope you doing well. I took my car out today 4/2, and finally had a nice 15mile drive and I drove to Mexico also 😂. Speaking of Mexico, which radar detector do you use? Of course today as I got on the GSP on my way to Mexico and what pulls next to me within the first mile, a guy in a white SVJ of all things lol. Thankfully all he did was beep at me and wave just before he broke the sound barrier right in front of my eyes lol. I instantly thought of this video at that moment when I first saw him. Stay well brother 👍

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Awesome Nuutz!!! I didn’t make it out this weekend. She goes when you let her man. I’m using the Uniden R3. Works great for me.

@nuutz4kaiju430

Жыл бұрын

@@AskGriff1 yeah the car def moves and the sound it makes just wants to make you push it more lol. It’s almost impossible to stay below 70. I set the speed alarm for 70 and it’s a complete waste to have it under 85 lol. Thanks for the info. I am toying between the R3 and R4. As for the car, it’s far surpassed my expectations in a lot of ways. Looking back, so far if I had to change anything I think I would have gone with the GT2 seats. I have the standard seat and have to say being an avg sized guy, I find the seats to snug even with the adjustments. I am actually thinking about putting a deposit for 25 but not sure. I heard 26 will be the start of the C9 but who knows. Stay well brother 👍

Great video Griff. You forced the car to automatically change modes. I can’t wait to get mine. It is supposed to be built in April. Keep the videos coming.

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. You are weeks away from some true enjoyment. The car has a lot to offer when you drive it right. 👍🏾

@kerry_glock

Жыл бұрын

I’ve not heard of this before. Interesting, but I’m not going to go to Mexico, I’ve heard don’t drink the water! At 68, my days of 100 and over are in my rear view mirror. From the dig, I might come out to play, but light speed and warp drive are for Captain Kirk. Be careful out there Griff!!!

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

@@kerry_glock Absolutely KG. It scared me enough that I have no desire to revisit the event. Hahahaha

I was in Mexico 🇲🇽 this weekend and got the green sprocket 😂. It was my first time and definitely won't be my last❤.

@AskGriff1

5 ай бұрын

Enjoy and be careful 👍🏾.

Dang Griff!!! I have never with mine 😬😭

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

It’s scary at first. The car turns into something else. Best if done on a track. I don’t recommend it on the open road.

I got a 2023 corvette and I was gone across the bridge and I punched into it and that green indicator come up real quick, but I can say I was gone over 120 when I looked down when I let off the acceleration. It scared me more than the 2021 camaro ZL1 1LE did and I had it at 150. So it must come on when u get over 120 mph in the vette. I recommend don't try it because all it will be is a flash that will go by. Thank God they didn't have but a few cars on the bridge that day when I did that and it was a three lane bridge also.

@AskGriff1

11 ай бұрын

Yeah Buddy!!! It’s pretty scary on the open highway. My recommendation is to do it on a closed track. 👍🏾

Let me ask you, this is a production line card, in order to make money they have to build and sell cars, it’s not building enough and the dealers are marking them up 25% they doing an injustice, they should have a $60,000 base, and $70,000 if you move up to two LT

Lol I have had my car approximately 1 month. I have not even broken the 500 mile in her yet. When I tell you It brings competition wanting to know what she can do it’s a understatement. Mustangs, BMW”s they all want some action. I just laugh as they try and poke the bear.

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Yessir!!! I’ve smoked a good handful of Imports, Domestics and Europeans. In most cases, when we reach the traffic light after a good smoking, many of them don’t want to talk. They just want to try again. I’m a one time facilitator!!! I’ll smoke you once, your on your own from there. Hahahahahaha The ones that choose to roll the window down and chat all say the same thing. “Man that thing is SWEET” and “It’s pretty fast for stock”. 👍🏾

Griff be careful going into Mex with or without the C8. I would never take the C8 into Mex, parts of the Gov, Admin, Police get favors from the Cartels, lucky they didn’t pull you out of that C8 and swap you out with a Chevy Nova.

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha. Thanks. The Mexico thing is a reference to NOT being in the US breaking speed limit laws and bragging about it online. I was not in Mexico my friend. 👍🏾

They talked about the Competitive Performance Modes at the Ron Fellows Performance Driving Corvette Owners School. I just got back from it Friday. Mag Ride has some additional modes not available to non-Mag ride.

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Great experience. I haven’t done it, but heard it’s good.

@djtbs1

Жыл бұрын

@@AskGriff1 if you want to REALLY see and know what the car can do- that's the ticket and you don't have to worry about wrecking your car. Teaches car control and recovery in wet conditions, proper use of the launch control, and the time on the track is well worth it. If you ever wondered- would I want to track my car? (I mean besides the 1/4 mile straight run) the course will also answer that question for you definitively.

@6:00 i was driving my C8 Z06 “in Mexico” when this happened to me and it definitely changes how the car shifts and everything, you immediately notice when it switches

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

It scared me at first, but once I looked it up it’s actually pretty kool.

@hb6187

Жыл бұрын

@@AskGriff1 for me I didn’t notice it come on but I felt the car was doing something different and when I looked down that was on the dash so I stopped and had to look up what it was lol

I have 21 C8 have transmission problems, when u drive normal it does fine , when u drive it hard it shifts into 5 goes high rpm n won't shift into 6th gear . In the shop twice, they said you need 2 more qts of trans fluid at $350 . Cking if anyone else had same problem .

Turbo mode haha same thing in my blackwing gets aggressive transmission ect

Instead of being surprised when the car goes into performance driving mode you can you can set it up to do so. HIGH-PERFORMANCE DRIVING FEATURES High-performance driving features are for use at a closed racetrack and are not intended for public roads. It is the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Read your Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information. TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak electronic stability control (ESC) system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started. Press the OFF Traction Control/ESC button, located on the center console, once to turn off traction control. Press and hold the OFF button to turn off both traction control and ESC. Press the OFF button again to turn on traction control and ESC. COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE Competitive Driving Mode allows full engine power while electronic stability control helps maintain directional control of the vehicle. When in Sport or Track mode, press the OFF Traction Control/ESC button twice to activate Competitive Driving Mode. The Traction Control Off and ESC Off lights will illuminate on the instrument cluster. Press the OFF Traction Control/ESC button again to turn off Competitive Driving Mode. PERFORMANCE TRACTION MANAGEMENT (PTM)F PTM offers 5 modes of operation, all designed to provide consistent performance when cornering in a variety of track conditions. When in Track mode, press the OFF Traction Control/ESC button twice to activate PTM. The Traction Control Off and ESC Off lights will illuminate on the instrument cluster. Rotate the Driver Mode Control selector to scroll through each PTM mode on the instrument cluster. Press the OFF Traction Control/ESC button again to turn off PTM. See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual. F Optional equipment 10 HIGH-PERFORMANCE DRIVING FEATURES PTM MODESF PTM 1 - WET is for wet or damp conditions. ESC is on and engine power is reduced based on conditions. PTM 2 - DRY is for dry conditions. ESC is on and engine power is slightly reduced. PTM 3 - SPORT 1 is for dry conditions. ESC is on and additional engine power is available. PTM 4 - SPORT 2 is for dry conditions. ESC is off and engine power is the same as PTM 3. PTM 5 - RACE is for dry conditions. ESC is off and additional engine power is available for maximum cornering speed. LAUNCH CONTROL Launch Control, available when Competitive Driving Mode or PTM is selected, is a form of traction control that manages tire spin while launching the vehicle to help achieve high levels of acceleration in a straight line. With the vehicle not moving and the wheels pointed straight, press the brake pedal very firmly to the floor, rapidly press the accelerator pedal to wide open throttle, and then release the brake pedal while fully pressing the accelerator pedal. The system initially limits engine speed and manages wheel slip.

@AskGriff1

Ай бұрын

Give the man a medal. 🥇 Yessir!!!! I went to the manual as soon as I got home that day 👍🏾.

Started getting nervous when I saw it!!

@AskGriff1

3 ай бұрын

Hahahahaha…. Deep breath!!! It’s a very good thing 👍🏾.

Fantastic story, Griff! First high speed turn that Hellcat would be wrapped around a tree....

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Man 👍🏾. And You know it Joey. Spin City!!!

@joeythedime1838

Жыл бұрын

@@AskGriff1 Griff - I think you jumped to ..... Ludicrous Speed !

Great Story. I was wondering, with all the transmission problems coming up. Do you still recommend the C8? I want one myself and am thinking of ordering a 2024 when the time comes. I will appreciate the feedback. FYI, I just subscribed. 🎉🎉🎉

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely man. The car is a lot of fun and garners quite a bit of attention. If you get one, be sure to break it in properly. A lot of folks despite getting a BRAND NEW CAR, have never officially broken one in. They pull off the lot with the pedal to the floor. Hahahaha!!!! Thanks for the Sub. Keep watching 👍🏾

Hey Griff, what kind of radar detector do you recommend?

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been running Uniden for years. I have the R3 model. There’s more expensive models, but this one works well for me 👍🏾

I have a 2023 2lt z51. I got that same indicator last week. And I also thought my transmission was screwed

@AskGriff1

28 күн бұрын

😄 That one time when an indicator meant something GOOD!!! 👍🏾

@darylcoston1554

28 күн бұрын

I'm heading to Summit Point Raceway Friday. Let's see if I can get this indicator to light up again.

@AskGriff1

27 күн бұрын

@@darylcoston1554 Crush it and enjoy!!!

Sax cars no more cigars, please 🙏 subscribe. Griff I am feeling your content and style. Thanks for sharing

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Brother. Keep grinding!!! 👍🏾

My did that today whem i passed a few cars. It came on and then went off when I slowed down, it was in Tour mode, does it need to be in Sport mode to keep this from happening?

@AskGriff1

2 ай бұрын

Mine was in sport I believe when it happened to me.

Great story griff😅

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay!!! 👍🏾

I never knew what that meant was going to take it back to Chevrolet I thought the transmission was going thanks

@AskGriff1

11 ай бұрын

Hahahahaha!!! Definitely thought I blew my transmission… LOL. When I saw no CEL “Check Engine Light”, I was like nah… I’m good. Better research this one… and this is what I found. Glad it worked out for you man. 👍🏾

That stingray will drop a gear and the green "sport shifting" indicator and you start MOBBING

287? Jersey?

PDR video would have been cool

@AskGriff1

Ай бұрын

YES!!!!

Wonder if this happen to 2021 c8.. I don't want to try it

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha. I don’t recommend it on regular roadways. A track is the place for that. 👍🏾

Nobody ever tries my C7 Z. I know it can be beat, but people actually scatter!🤷🏽‍♂️

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

The C7 Z06 is an untamed beast!!! 👍🏾

Griff, is yours a Z51 ?

@AskGriff1

Ай бұрын

No Sir. Non-Z51. 👍🏾

No doubt, you worry about your BABY..and thanks haven’t been to Mexico yet going on a year with my girl!

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

Inside reference. But yes, don’t do what I did. The car changed faces on me and turned into something else. 👍🏾

sper scary and really fast, 😄😄

😂😂wow What a Story

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

I thought I broke my car Bro!!! 😂

I had my 2022 for 7 months and have seen 158 MPH so far and never saw what you are describing. I am 72 yrs old, love WOT on safe back country roads. I will have to verify this with GM since none of my C8 Buddies have witnessed this and are very skeptical. How about posting your built in front video?

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

It certainly happened and it freaked me out. I thought I broke something. Ask about it. It was a “Green Gear” icon that popped up on the cluster and a message stating that I was in a competitive or performance mode or something like that. Can’t recall exactly what the message was. I was in “Sport Mode” and “Automatic” not manual. Just giving you as much info as possible for when you check. And I haven’t set up the PDR yet.

@cruizelover

Жыл бұрын

Great job you are doing on here Griff. I was inspired by your KZread videos to buy the C8 which I am very happy with. Bye to my 991.2 GT3 and welcome hone to the C8. For 1/3 the price of the Porsche, I have a better car with $128 annual oil changes versus $520 Porsche oil changes. Love the Elkhart Lake Blue! Keep up the great work and start using the front camera. Need a $25 256 gig SD. Thanks for your efforts. I am a subscriber.

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

@@cruizelover Huge Thanks. Check page 208 in the PDF Manual. What happened to me is referenced under “Track”. I’m pretty sure I was in sport as I don’t drive the car in track mode. 🤷🏽‍♂️ Possibly a glitch discovered or maybe I switched it and just don’t recall. Either way, my knuckles were too white to touch anything while it was happening, but it made the adjustments automatically and posted the competitive driving message in the info section of the cluster. Kool stuff. I’m glad I inspired you and happy that you are also enjoying the heck out of your car.

@cruizelover

Жыл бұрын

Griff, how can we discuss a few issues non-publicly? I am 72 yrs old and want to run by a few C8 anomalies with you. Thanks, Don in Florida.

@dabro1569

Жыл бұрын

I believe the Camaros have a similar function as well. You have to have the car in sport or track mode when you get on the throttle. I’ve seen while driving the “performance shift available “ when the circumstance are the same as what you described. I’ve also enabled “competitive driving mode” when putting the car in track mode and pushing the traction control button twice. Check your owners manual for information on various driving modes and what they mean, it sounds like your car was functioning normally 💪🏾🇺🇸🔥🇺🇸🔥🇺🇸🔥✊🏿

Your face look like you saw the grim reaper,lol I would of flip out,,no worries but

😂😂

You just turned off the Traction Control and the Competitive Driving modes. Put into Track and slow Double Click on traction controls then you can go into Wet, Dry, Race 2 and Race 1 modes. Read the book and try the performance stuff. Or Buy a Z 06. LOL 😂

@AskGriff1

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t put it into anything other than Sport. Could have been a glitch as it’s normal behavior in Track Mode 🤷🏽‍♂️. Non the less it’s an amazing car. I passed on the Z06. It’s more car than I’m interested in. I’ll take an Eray though. 👍🏾

@sfgarry

Жыл бұрын

ERay will be obsolete in a year