spaceaholic

I find that my right arm/elbow frequently comes into contact (I have a 7 speed) with the traction control button resulting in unintended disabling of TC.

Is anybody aware of a solution (i.e. perhaps a cover of some type).

The placement of the **** could be better. Perhaps the issue has been addressed in later models (I have a 2014 C7 Z51 but now have a Z06 on order).

Thanks for any recommendations on how to resolve.

Z06NJ

Interesting. Have you tried to position your arm a little bit to the right? I have manual also and this never happened to me. But then again, I don't work out so my arm is not very muscular lol.

spaceaholic

It's an intermittent issue that would require constant vigilance to keep the arm from knocking the button.

While having TC knocked off is just a "PIA" on the Z51, migrating shortly to the Z06 with the additional power am concerned an unintended TC disengagement could be more consequential.

Thunder22

I've never had this happen and can't think of a solution other than move your friggin arm lol
(other than the more drastic solution of amputation )

Bill Dearborn

Don't move your arm around so much and keep your elbow away from the center of the switch. If this is happening while shifting use your hand more than your arm. The stock shifter can be moved through the gears with couple of fingers and flicks of the wrist requiring almost no arm movement.

Bill

spaceaholic

Have the MGW short throw installed

L8ter

So, you modified your car, and you now have a problem. Put a PVC cap on it. Problem solved.
Paint it black if you don't like the way it looks.

Thunder22

I think that my idea of amputating his right arm is more effective

Z06NJ

Are you replying to the wrong thread? Did I miss a post?!

Thunder22

he swapped the stock shifter for the MGW

budgreen3564

I find this problem hard to believe

Z06NJ

you are totally right. My bad. For some reason I thought somebody suggested to him to install the short shifter! I really hate reading and replying from my iPhone's watered down Safari browser from now on I'll stick to the iPad or computer!!

Thunder22

No harm no foul.

dvilin

Stop hitting it with your arm, that should do it.

FYREANT

I have this problem sometimes at the strip when I am slamming gears. In my case, I have the nannies off and hitting it turns them back on. Oh well

CP

DogTag-C7R

Moving your body is the only solution.....possibly try a different seat adjustment....elevated in front to sit you back in seat more

Squeaky Wheel

Maybe get an A8 and keep both hands on the wheel? Sorry, had to say it.

Z06 1of38

Are you playing air guitar when this happens?

If so, and if you're left handed, it's likely this accidental touching occurs when you are doing a wicked, whammy bar laced solo.