Camaro SS 1LE Competitive mode, launch control, & no lift shift explained

Sorry about the audio & film quality, not very professional but done on a whim. Will try to improve in the future.

[@closg9309]

First video that showed me Rev match is ON when gears are orange. I’ve watched hundreds of videos. Waiting for my manual 1SS 1LE to get delivered !!! Thanks Dude

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Glad to have helped! Congrats! You will absolutely love the car.

[@JohnnyBlaze5680]

good lord, i had a 2018 1SS 1LE for 3 years and i never knew about the no lift shift. with that feature why would you even consider an automatic?? you get the glorious sound of the rev matching downshifts with the 6 speed along with automatic like shifts of an automatic…. best of both worlds

[@DEADT3C]

lmao i had no idea you could do launch control with the manual, nice video

[@billbarber1537]

Great video. You’re a natural. I had a 5th Gen 2SS1LE 6M, now a 2020 2SS1LE 6M for a couple of months, with a 3 year gap between them. I forgot the sequences and the control locations from days in the 2015, so you just kept me from having to read the manual. Thanks! 6th Gen feels more refined and easy to use to me than the 5th Gen, but I’m a geezer! You can teach an old dog new tricks, haha!

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Hahaha, glad to have helped!

[@MrRicard75]

Hey I’m interested in buying a new Camaro and I just wanted to say I found this video well done and very helpful. Thank you!

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Glad it helped! :)

[@evancontos2267]

Great video, audio wasn't that bad, best explanation I've seen of the advanced features, much appreciated, still learning them, will try eventually once it's broken in, only 700 miles on it... LOL

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Glad to have helped!!

[@joelhugo2733]

Wow thank you I had no idea how the launch control was supposed to do. Great vid!

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Thanks! Glad I helped!

[@gamalielgarciasigala5177]

Yes make more videos .this is my favorite of all I watch it often .

[@doncunningham3505]

I didn't know it had that thanks!! I got a 2021 2ss 1 le. Thank you

[@StirlingMossDrives]

No problem! Congrats and enjoy!

[@AntoineFRS]

I learned a lot with your video. Thanks mate. I will try the no lift shit and competitive modes.

[@camarbro1le]

Great job , SS1LE is such a great car ! 🇺🇸💪

[@seven02gaming90]

Great video! When you pulled the booklet out I was like 😂

[@joehch]

Really enjoyed the video. Very informative . Thank you

[@fredA1234]

Great thanks big help. I have a 19ss and was told I had no launch control. Will try soon. Thanks again

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Glad I helped!

[@pluis755]

Just got a camero this helped so much

[@StirlingMossDrives]

You’re welcome! Enjoy the car

[@3dChris]

Thanks for this video

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Np!

[@shrevewaxter4876]

Nice job. Love my SS 1LE and learned something. Thanks 👍👍

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Glad I helped!

[@mjcro8055]

Great video. 1LE is a beast

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Thanks! 😎

[@gtrance3567]

Good job, it’s a bit complicated but you have it down!

[@kook4u]

Awesome. I didn’t know how to use launch control lol.

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Glad I helped!

[@SasnarDash]

Hey man I’m LOVING this info, could you do. Video just on using the launch control? I’m trying to win some digs here man haha

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Sure! What exactly would you like to see?

[@southernjoe9728]

Dude great vid !! . I have the 2018 2SSM6

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Thank you! Yes you still need to use the clutch! Make sure you fully engage all the way to the floor to be safe.

[@mikejohn23321]

thanks great video

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Glad to help

[@davidciesielski8251]

Thank you so much!

[@docp_1le572]

Good info. Thanks man

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Your welcome!

[@ammooth1592]

Full review please 👌

[@michaellocklear6396]

I have no lift shift on my 2009 Cobalt SS it is pretty cool my lunch control is not so good I will spin the crap out of my wheels if I'm not carful. informative video brother! I want an SS 1LE bad but a 2018 or 2019 year I love those body types.

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Thank you! Try pick one up before the Camaro is out of production!

[@andrewliasi]

hey it just so happens im selling 1 :)

[@michaellocklear6396]

@@andrewliasi Why does all the good stuff show up when i have no money 😢 Saw your dyno video man it sounds good!

[@joshfernandezthediycarguy443]

Nice!

[@machinis]

I'm not sure if you've noticed, but throttle response is different in all modes. Sport Mode is more aggressive, Track Mode is more lineal, and Touring Mode is... "normal" I guess. And yes, I agree... no one uses the "Snow/Ice" mode.

[@HVRDLVLZ]

Used it last week in snow and ice 😂 and turned it off and went to track mode.

[@mikeangelastro7648]

Good video 🇺🇸

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Thanks!

[@remasher]

Oh I really wanted to read that manual.

[@JCTiggs1]

Thanks for the video, very informative. I've been considering a 2021 Camaro after many years with a Mustang. Do you know if competitive mode and launch control for the manual are available on the LT1?

[@StirlingMossDrives]

I’m not sure tbh! I feel like it might not be since it’s usually on the 1le models.

[@patricknorton9885]

9:23 unfortunately they are not

[@emmanuellopez4285]

I have competitive mode on my lt1

[@TheTowTruckGuy24]

​@@emmanuellopez4285yeah but likely no launch control. I have a 2020 LT1 and it goes into competition mode but doesn't seem to have launch control. I couldn't launch my car on the street at 3,000 RPM either

[@Screentime22]

TRUST THIS MAN HE MAXATTACKS IT'S CERTIFIED

[@Mason1le]

Awesome job bro!! The quality wasn’t that bad to be honest. Appreciate the information

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Glad to help man! Appreciate the kind words.

[@vinnier6]

Cool

[@sledhead904]

Wow, I wondered what all that did, had the car since April lol

[@leviathan7865]

"Now ur in control u can wrap it around one of those poles if u want to" lmao great vid btw

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Thank you loll

[@Christophers1.8]

Hey! Loved the video bro, if you dont mind me asking, this is a dream car of mines, what do you do for a living to afford this (if your okay with sharing) if not how much do you think you'd have to make a year to comfortable own one? thanks a lot and have a great day!

[@StirlingMossDrives]

No problem. I sell cars for a living. This car isn’t too expensive to afford l. I also bought this car during covid, fully loaded for price of 42k. My payment is 660 a month. It’s cheaper than most mom cross over now a days. They are a lot more expensive these days. If you can try and get a deal in the used market.

[@Christophers1.8]

@@StirlingMossDrives thanks man, everything here in miami is really expensive so i cant find any with monthly payments between 540-800 here, used. New from the dealer they go upwards of 50k, and you can find them used for mid to high 40’s. Used zl1 1le’s cost about the same for some reason so im thinking about just skipping straight to one of those. Had a 750whp mustang so i dont think it should be too hard to handle lol

[@nfavor]

The book says that in Sport 2 that both TC and ESC are both off. Sport 1 has TC off but ESC on. I'm curious what you said about the nannies still being there in Sport 2.

[@The_Drive_Inside]

You have a 1ss or 2ss? Good info man! This car is sooo underrated… it’s shocking how many people still don’t know

[@StirlingMossDrives]

2ss! I totally agree!

[@KickinItWithQ]

So do you have to be in competitive mode to use no lift shift? Or it works in any mode long as your past 5k rpm’s?

[@StirlingMossDrives]

That is correct sir, just stay flat on the throttle past 5krpm in any mode

[@KickinItWithQ]

@@StirlingMossDrives thanks for replying!

[@StirlingMossDrives]

@@KickinItWithQ np man

[@petersvidersky2546]

Dude I've had a 5th gen and now a second 6th gen and I never knew about any of this shit!

[@travisclarkin4277]

Sick man

[@humaylamer7964]

For the no lift shift do I have to be in a certain mode? and would it possibly harm my transmission if I do it? Some say it does, others say it doesn't so im not too sure...any help would be much appreciated!

[@StirlingMossDrives]

So you can do it in any mode as long as you keep your foot buried into the throttle above 5,000rpm. At 5k it engages no lift shift. In my experience it hasn’t done any harm. I’ve been doing it since new and now have 10k mikes on it.

[@humaylamer7964]

@@StirlingMossDrives Ah ok, thanks for letting me know! I appreciate it!

[@gtrance3567]

Per Gm, the idea is to shift fast a while minimizing harm to the drive train.

[@jasonscism9286]

Do you get more power by taking the ETC off? Lets say in a roll race at 50 would this help by having it off...

[@hb-ol9oc]

Yes, because basically what TC and ETC does is that it apply brakes to the wheel that is braking loose, so it will slow the car down every time it loses grip. Is not that it gives more power but it doesn´t apply the brakes.

[@nateszatkowski499]

Did you have Rev match on when you were doing the no lift shift?

[@StirlingMossDrives]

I did have it on, but you don’t need it to be on!

[@ryanleasure3670]

I have a 2022 Camaro ss 6 speed. Does mine also have all these options? I was not able to get some of the options that you did to pop up on my own car on the dash.

[@mugetsu717]

Some are unique to the 1le package.

[@andytheboltguy]

I literally always think “who the hell uses that” when I see snow and ice too. 🤘🏻Thanks for this video.

[@jillverbick]

touring being the softest suspension? Isn't snow and ice softer suspension?

[@Cathlabkid]

I have a 22 1ss 1le and I dont think I have launch control but I cannot find it anywhere in the menu

[@gamalielgarciasigala5177]

Do you just let go of the clutch smooth or just let go ?on launch control

[@StirlingMossDrives]

A little bit of both! Smooth and fastb

[@FLBoyCanScrap]

Is this your daily driver? Any issues with splitter scraping?

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Not my daily, only had one scrape with the front splitter in 10k miles. It was a stupid mistake. Clears mostly everything.

[@FLBoyCanScrap]

@@StirlingMossDrives Just underneath scraping? No scraping the points of the splitter from steep entrances and driveways?

[@StirlingMossDrives]

@@FLBoyCanScrap Yea it was only underneath

[@AvEnG3RfORc3]

So I'm trying this on my 2020 2ss 1le 6 speed manual. I do all the steps but it doesn't sit at 3.5k rpm. It just revs to red line.

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Clutch fully engaged on the floor? First gear and full throttle? Competitive mode on in sport or track? It should engage launch control.

[@cristiancasillas707]

do you have to dump the clutch or take it out slowly?

[@StirlingMossDrives]

For launch control? Let it out quick and smooth.

[@Shipchasers]

How to you get to that active handling screen? Is that only for manual transmissions or does the autos have that screen too? Not sure if maybe I missed that

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Automatics do it as well! Go into track mode and double click the traction control button twice.

[@Shipchasers]

@@StirlingMossDrives hey man…. I’m still trying to figure this out… when I double click it just shuts competitive mode off…. Just to make sure what I’m trying to find is the dry sport 1 sport 2 and race screen that I cannot seem to get into but just to make sure I have a 2018 1SS automatic…. That screen should come up with this model??

[@StirlingMossDrives]

@@Shipchasers when you double click slowly. It will bring you into competitive mode, and then from there you can use the selector up and down to chose between the settings.

[@StirlingMossDrives]

@@Shipchasers I don’t believe your car has access to it. Only 1le models

[@Ben-ph3gb]

I was getting ready to skip through the video when you pulled out the car manual

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Lmaoo

[@calebs5469]

Lol I really thought he was about to read the whole manual

[@LuisS1k_]

Is the no lift shit in any mode for race/track competitive mode?

[@StirlingMossDrives]

No lift shift works any time. Just make sure you’re above 5k rpm and gas fully depressed.

[@doctorferdinand1003]

You lost control, don’t try to hide it!

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Shit!

[@dretrunkslumpdrizzah]

It's crazy I don't have the option for launch control or line lock!!! My car is a 2020 1LE

[@StirlingMossDrives]

It has to have it if it’s a 1le. Is it automatic?

[@petersvidersky2546]

Hey so tried the competitive mode but I can't figure out how to get the menu to go into wet or the dry mode, that window. How do you do that? I can't see how you scroll?

[@StirlingMossDrives]

In the 6th gen you have to be in track mode to get the traction settings. Go to track mode then double click the traction button twice to get into competitive mode, then you the mode selector to chose between the traction settings.

[@jonathonhollis7080]

I have a 2017 1SS Convertible, do I have all this?

[@ninja250r2008]

me too and i can't get shit to work lol

[@ptown19929734]

Do you have an oil catch can on your camaro?

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Yes I do! Mishimoto

[@ptown19929734]

Thanks for the quick reply. I have a 22 ss 1le rapid blue a10. With 1300 miles so far and was debating in installing one or not , didn't really wanted to mess up the warranty.

[@StirlingMossDrives]

@@ptown19929734 you’ll be fine on warranty for a catch can. Has nothing to do with the drivetrain. Easy to remove if anything.

[@matt6951]

Can you change the launch rpm?

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Not on a manual SS. But auto you can. I believe a manual zl1 can adjust the rpm.

[@josepineda9740]

I don’t have a 1le just a 2ss can I do this ? It’s a 2020

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Does your car have track mode? Double click the tc off button twice to enter competitive mode in either sport or track mode. If it goes into competitive mode then your car should do the same as mine I believe.

[@erickdj2009]

@@StirlingMossDrives what's the button combination to get the wet, dry, etc options? How do you toggle between them?

[@StirlingMossDrives]

@@erickdj2009 So you go to track mode with the mode selector and then you enter competitive mode by clicking the tc off button twice. Once competitive mode is active you then use the mode selector to toggle between tc settings: wet, dry, sport 1, sport 2, race.

[@erickdj2009]

@@StirlingMossDrives ok, got it, thank you. I'll give it a try on my SS, it's not a 1LE so we'll see if it works.

[@josepineda9740]

@@StirlingMossDrives how do I get to the wet section and dry , on the track Mode

[@corbinwood3688]

I have an automatic and to do launch control would I have to use the paddles or what

[@lazyboy1872]

When u shift do u put clutch to the floor

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Yes every time

[@prattspits]

I have to try driving in touring, I always drive in Sport because the exhaust sounds better in Sport, lol

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Yea I go into the vehicle settings and leave the exhaust in track mode and drive in touring so its nice and comfy.

[@gtrance3567]

Same, I also switch steering to tour.

[@vervity344]

@@StirlingMossDrives does this effect mpg

[@StirlingMossDrives]

@@vervity344 Never thought of that, but I highly doubt it does anything for mpg. Big 6.2 V8 is going to drink regardless.

[@vervity344]

@@StirlingMossDrives yeah you right might start sriving it with the sound on sport thanks for the fast reply

[@gbass7328]

Is no lift shift always active?

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Pretty sure it is, leave active rev match on to be safe. But it has always worked for me dependent of mode.

[@gbass7328]

Cool. Old school here so I'll try ARM but will do manually 1/2 the time. Want to feel the pedals.

[@elmengh]

Ive been watching so many Camaro videos and getting super hyped on potential buy next wk as Im waiting to hear back from dealership on a 1 SS......forgot to add.....I rented 1ss during my vacation a month ago and didnt know about the paddles til I saw this video so chances are I was doing 130mph on tour mode lmaooo....did anyone here get emo when they hand over the keys? lol. Im fully expecting to faint Lmao

[@BR_READDY225]

Drive it into one of those poles lol

[@andrewmorale8861]

My launch c9ntrol dont work lol my shit is slow asf

[@zach7835]

How is the 1le for daily driving

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Absolutely perfect. Comfortable!

[@tylersosnowski843]

Do you have an instagram page?

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Send me yours i’ll add you we can talk there

[@tylersosnowski843]

@tyler_sosnowski

[@remasher]

Also, I don't think the store owner is happy you scratched those recently painted parking slot lines.

[@xxx_Chill_out_xxx]

Lmao wrap it around a pole if you want lmao

[@apexbrz2575]

Mode

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Modeeee

[@apexbrz2575]

@@StirlingMossDrives no no no its moooode

[@brandonking277]

LOL

[@camaroant8426]

Too much talking, sum it all faster. I just want to know how to launch it in a manual

[@JohnSmith-oy2so]

My 23 ss doesn't pull up a menu in track mode just has a single competition mode

[@jamestaylor5145]

Do you dump the clutch in launch mode or ease off?

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Ease off but be fast enough so you don’t burn the clutch. Faster than anything tho, if you go too fast you’ll prob bog down but since it’s launch control the computer will prob sort it out.