ASR Function
Racer
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: North of KC MO
Originally Posted by FELNGR8
I turn it off every doggone time, unless the roads are wet and slippery.
Even backing out of my driveway to go a few blocks.
Even backing out of my driveway to go a few blocks.
I want to enjoy feeling the power when I want to get on it! But I do leave it on when it is wet!
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Big Bear City CA
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
Great explanations guys, thank you all very much. I was wonding why a 3300 lbs, 300h.p. car couldn't even do a simple burn-out. I'm going to have to give this a try at lunch. Thanks again all,
Richard
Richard
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From: Santa Teresa New Mexico
Originally Posted by mitymek
stands for slip regulation.retards timing,puls throttle (you can feel it push your foot up),and applies active braking to keep the car straight.
unless your on your toes at all times just keep it in the default "on" position.
if your powering through an intersection and making a 90 deg turn and hit some loose gravel you will be glad you have it on.
i dont notice it since i got new tires as much but when i had the stock old hard tires on it saved my bacon more than once.these cars can be a handful to straighten out since they can lay some serious g forces on you.easy to over correct in a slide and they get to snappin you around like a rag doll.
if you turn it off it will be back on the next time you start your car.
i call it the burn out button.notice the rubber mark emblem on the switch.its easy enough to reach up and tap on the button when i want to break things loose.
you guys that turn it off always do you also disconnect the airbag?
actually,maybe theres areas where people live that "always" have perfect road conditions,but i certainly dont see that here.
go try it out.just stop somewhere and stomp on the gas.you'll feel it work.
then try it again with the button pushed in (asr off light should come on),you'll see what the "fun" post was about
unless your on your toes at all times just keep it in the default "on" position.
if your powering through an intersection and making a 90 deg turn and hit some loose gravel you will be glad you have it on.
i dont notice it since i got new tires as much but when i had the stock old hard tires on it saved my bacon more than once.these cars can be a handful to straighten out since they can lay some serious g forces on you.easy to over correct in a slide and they get to snappin you around like a rag doll.
if you turn it off it will be back on the next time you start your car.
i call it the burn out button.notice the rubber mark emblem on the switch.its easy enough to reach up and tap on the button when i want to break things loose.
you guys that turn it off always do you also disconnect the airbag?
actually,maybe theres areas where people live that "always" have perfect road conditions,but i certainly dont see that here.
go try it out.just stop somewhere and stomp on the gas.you'll feel it work.
then try it again with the button pushed in (asr off light should come on),you'll see what the "fun" post was about
We have laws against bad roads in the PRC.
If the roads are bad enough to even warrant the use of a traction control take your truck. Thats what you bought it for.
I always turn it off in the Corvette and in the Lincoln LS.
Personally i think they a traction control is dangerous. In an emergency you can't power out of the way. Defensive driving has saved my azz many times traction control never.
When you need the power with the control on its not there.
