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Sep 4, 2007 | 04:25 PM

ALVETTE00

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Traction!

Guys...

By no means is my Vette a hot-rod(no idea what my HP #'s are), but with the Mods(K&N FIPK and Diablo Perf Tune) I've done so far -I've got a traction problem! I have an A4 with 273's and when it shifts to 2nd...the **** end gets squirrely!

It kinda scared the crap outta me once when i was on a road with oncoming traffic on the other side! How do you guys manage this especially with the crazy HP #'s I see being published here in the forum?

Thanks!
al

Sep 4, 2007 | 04:27 PM

mcgilles

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I've discovered after years of research the the throttle on most cars has more positions than on and off

doesn't your traction activate?

Sep 4, 2007 | 04:28 PM

Allzwell

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Keep pointing the front end where you want to go

Sep 4, 2007 | 04:32 PM

Tikiman12

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From: Delray Beach Florida

leave Traction Control System on? if you dont make the gas pedal go past half way it will shift to 3rd with out going all the way to the redline lol. i have the same car/mods on mine. if i go past half way on the pedal my car will shift down to 2nd and take off just like your saying

Sep 4, 2007 | 04:58 PM

ALVETTE00

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Hey Guys...forgot to mention that:

Traction Control IS ON! and the Run Craps have a good amount of tread!

Sep 4, 2007 | 05:02 PM

R Devil

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Answer = Run Craps

Sep 4, 2007 | 06:07 PM

vetterlatethannever

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Quote:

Originally Posted by R Devil

Answer = Run Craps

Sep 4, 2007 | 06:08 PM

csexton

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Sep 4, 2007 | 06:34 PM

phoenixfoundmac

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From: KY

The run craps couldn't grip if the road was covered in mollasses and chewing gum. I hate 'em!

Sep 4, 2007 | 07:26 PM

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OutKlast

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From: S. FLA :: Professional Devil's Advocate

Traction, whats that? I just went grocery shopping today and not even trying to go fast I realized I was activating traction control when leaving every light.

Bald street tires, +37 psi tire pressure mixed in with nearly 500ft lbs of torque to the wheels = me sliding sideways a lot.

Sep 4, 2007 | 08:04 PM

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Jet-Jock

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From: Lake Mary Florida

If you want to keep runflats, switch to Michelin Pilot Sport A/S ZPs, you'll have plenty of traction.

Sep 4, 2007 | 08:09 PM

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devnull

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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'10, '14

Get rid of the runflats...

Here are the tires that I wound up with ---> linky

1000% improvement (and I wasn't on craps to start!)

Sep 4, 2007 | 08:29 PM

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black98c5

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From: Chicago-NW Burbs Illinois

try a Nitto. It's a decent street tire with a soft compound that will help with traction.

Sep 5, 2007 | 12:28 AM

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Whiteonrice

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From: San Dimas Ca.

What is this traction you speak of?

Rick

Sep 5, 2007 | 12:30 AM

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FactoryRaceCar

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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12

I wish I had traction

Sep 5, 2007 | 12:34 AM

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Swany00

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wait til you start really mod'ing that engine out! Dump the runflats!

Sep 5, 2007 | 01:01 AM

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Bill Dearborn

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From: Charlotte, NC (formerly Endicott, NY)

If TC is on you shouldn't get to far out of shape. Just let the **** end move around a little and keep your foot in it while pointing the front end where you want it to go. No different than driving in snow.

Bill

Sep 5, 2007 | 09:32 AM

#18

123sugey

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From: Port Saint Lucie FLORIDA & HONDURAS

Give it less gas and you'll have more traction !!

Sep 5, 2007 | 09:41 AM

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madmatt9471

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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----

I leave my traction control ON!

I've got 423 RWHP and it does the same thing but with the Traction ON! it helps to control it and keep it straight and not spin around and crash!