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Mar 11, 2008 | 06:19 PM

BOTYNV1

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Active handling saved my ****!!

Driving to work this morning, I switched lanes to get out from behind a slow driver, travelling at about 30mph I gave the car a little gas and next thing I know is I'm almost sideways and the car auto corrected before I could even think "oh S**t!" absolutely amazing. I guess the roads had a little frost on them

I am fortunate

Mar 11, 2008 | 06:33 PM

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Good to hear, and nice to know it's there.

Mar 11, 2008 | 06:54 PM

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Glad it worked out for you.

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Mar 11, 2008 | 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BOTYNV1

I am fortunate

I had mine do the same thing while upshifting in my lane at 35mph. In my case my "hyper sensitive ****" informed me the back end was moving and I was able to correct before the active handling kicked in. I'm about ready to find a parking lot and see what it takes to get it to kick in. I am quick but I really shouldn't be quicker than the sensors or computer.

Mar 11, 2008 | 09:21 PM

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Nice feature to have

Mar 11, 2008 | 09:29 PM

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Mar 11, 2008 | 09:36 PM

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Sometimes it doesn't take much to send the back end swinging - and active handling works very well to correct it.

Mar 11, 2008 | 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe

Sometimes it doesn't take much to send the back end swinging - and active handling works very well to correct it.

No real throttle given just an upshift ( I have an auto) , the quickness of correction was amazing

Mar 11, 2008 | 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe

Sometimes it doesn't take much to send the back end swinging - and active handling works very well to correct it.

Mar 12, 2008 | 11:03 AM

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I have a 2000, was this standard or optional?

Same as traction system active message on DIC?

Mar 12, 2008 | 11:11 AM

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Putting mine in the 'Competitive Mode' has saved me at the track a couple times...

...Active Handling = Good Stuff...

Mar 12, 2008 | 11:11 AM

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87SAM

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Originally Posted by ALVETTE00

I have a 2000, was this standard or optional?

Same as traction system active message on DIC?

Active Handling is in addition to Traction Control. It was introduced during the mid year 2000 production run. If you have it, the button on the console should say “Active Handling”

Mar 12, 2008 | 11:14 AM

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Active handling is great for everyday driving, no so great when you're on a road race course.

Glad you and your C5 are still with us.

Mar 12, 2008 | 11:26 AM

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Sweet getting a save

Mar 12, 2008 | 11:28 AM

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Sweet getting a save

My thoughts exactly:o

Mar 12, 2008 | 11:58 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 87SAM

Active Handling is in addition to Traction Control. It was introduced during the mid year 2000 production run. If you have it, the button on the console should say “Active Handling”

I'm a little confused about active handling. i drive a 99 FRC and i have the active handling button on the console but my build sheet does not list JL4 active handling system. Can someone enlighten me please?

Mar 12, 2008 | 03:53 PM

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87SAM

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It would be mighty odd if you did. Does the button area look like this?

Mar 12, 2008 | 03:59 PM

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Mar 12, 2008 | 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 87SAM

It would be mighty odd if you did. Does the button area look like this?

my 98 has active handling and ride control...

Mar 12, 2008 | 04:40 PM

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87SAM

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Originally Posted by vettesplus

my 98 has active handling and ride control...

I stand corrected, looks like it came out in 1998

Guess I was mixing it up with something else, maybe the HUD or something.

Last edited by 87SAM; Mar 12, 2008 at 04:44 PM.

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