Traction control - another question
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Le Mans Master
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From: Rocky Mount Virginia
Traction control - another question
What is the point of this anyway? I can see that is obviously controls tire spin. Now, if I turn it off to "do a little tire spin", the torque management kicks in to limit this. WTF?
Now, I do NOT have Competition mode, so that argument is out.
What is the point of the button????
Man, I need a beer.
Now, I do NOT have Competition mode, so that argument is out.
What is the point of the button????
Man, I need a beer.
Drifting
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From: Akron Ohio
I believe torque management limits torque during shifts, I could be wrong. I eliminated TM in my car and it will do a huge burnout during my 1-2 shift. I dont mean doing a burnout through 1st, Im talking from a roll.
Last edited by OhioC5; Jun 4, 2008 at 03:01 PM.
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The quick answer is...
TC-Traction Control is to prevent wheel spin so you don't loose control
TM- Torque Management is there to keep you from breaking parts of your drivetrain.
PS: Can I have a beer as well ?
TM- Torque Management is there to keep you from breaking parts of your drivetrain.
PS: Can I have a beer as well ?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Rocky Mount Virginia
I do understand the basics, but I guess my question is why have a button at all? The only reason I see taking it off if for burnouts.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Rocky Mount Virginia
I'm just curious to know why that button exists. (At least for my Vette, since I don't have Competition Mode.) What practical purpose would it make to keep it off, unless you're doing a burnout?
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Instructor
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I was just trying to answer the general question...
I have to admit, I DO see your point though.
I guess one could say that if you track the car, you may want traction control off so that you could use a little wheel spin to control or adjust your entry to or exit from turns...
Other than that.. yup, burnouts would be the only other use I guess.
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The TC inhibits wheel spin whenever there is too much wheel spin or a difference in wheel speeds between the two rear wheels. If you start out in a straight line without any bumps TC will allow you to spin the wheels fairly liberally. However, if you hit a dip in the road with one side of the car TC can cut in even though you aren't really powering the car very hard (like in traffic at 5 mph). If you are autocrossing or road racing the wheel slip that occurs when cornering hard can cut power or cause a rear brake to be applied or both to keep a wheel from slipping even slightly. This really kills your time.
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