Possible To Add Active Handling?
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Possible To Add Active Handling?
Please excuse my stupidity, but hey, questions are what this forum is for, right? I just want to know if it's possible to add. Please and thank you, in advanced 
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It was first an option in '98 and then standard in 2001 (I think 2001?)
Mainly just peace of mind...Seeing that traction control does not maintain traction in anything other than a straight line...Sometimes
Mainly just peace of mind...Seeing that traction control does not maintain traction in anything other than a straight line...Sometimes
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-IF- the traction control button has the words "ACTIVE HANDLING" above it and his build sheet has JL4 RPO on it. Otherwise, he doesn't have it.
It was available late in the year and about a fifth of 1998's that got the active handling option were Pace Cars. So it is quite rare to have it on a 98.
I am guessing adding the components to add it on a late 98 may be possible, but difficult. On an early car with the EBCM in the rear would be next to impossible and far more trouble than it is worth.
It was available late in the year and about a fifth of 1998's that got the active handling option were Pace Cars. So it is quite rare to have it on a 98.
I am guessing adding the components to add it on a late 98 may be possible, but difficult. On an early car with the EBCM in the rear would be next to impossible and far more trouble than it is worth.
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-IF- the traction control button has the wor "ACTIVE HANDLING" above it and his build sheet has JL4 RPO on it. Otherwise, he doesn't have it.
It was available late in the year and about a fifth of 1998's that got the active handling option were Pace Cars. So it is quite rare to have it on a 98.
I am guessing adding the components to add it on a late 98 may be possible, but difficult. On an early car with the EBCM in the rear would be next to impossible and far more trouble than it is worth.
It was available late in the year and about a fifth of 1998's that got the active handling option were Pace Cars. So it is quite rare to have it on a 98.
I am guessing adding the components to add it on a late 98 may be possible, but difficult. On an early car with the EBCM in the rear would be next to impossible and far more trouble than it is worth.
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It can be added. Just very expensive.
Bosch Motorsports makes Racing Control Modules for the computer, PCM, active handling, TC and Launch control. Start at about $5K
Launch control for standing starts would be very cool. Rev the engine to 2400 rpms, put in first gear, set LC, release clutch( computer keeps clutch out) Light goes GREEN, hit button on steering wheel, and clutch engaged and off you go.
Bosch Motorsports makes Racing Control Modules for the computer, PCM, active handling, TC and Launch control. Start at about $5K
Launch control for standing starts would be very cool. Rev the engine to 2400 rpms, put in first gear, set LC, release clutch( computer keeps clutch out) Light goes GREEN, hit button on steering wheel, and clutch engaged and off you go.
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It can be added. Just very expensive.
Bosch Motorsports makes Racing Control Modules for the computer, PCM, active handling, TC and Launch control. Start at about $5K
Launch control for standing starts would be very cool. Rev the engine to 2400 rpms, put in first gear, set LC, release clutch( computer keeps clutch out) Light goes GREEN, hit button on steering wheel, and clutch engaged and off you go.
Bosch Motorsports makes Racing Control Modules for the computer, PCM, active handling, TC and Launch control. Start at about $5K
Launch control for standing starts would be very cool. Rev the engine to 2400 rpms, put in first gear, set LC, release clutch( computer keeps clutch out) Light goes GREEN, hit button on steering wheel, and clutch engaged and off you go.
Anything is possible for a price - and in this case, a high one.
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It can be done in a long and round about way -
(1) You would need to get a new PCM with it equiped or have GM use a Tech II to program it in your PCM (If it can be done)
(2) You will need a ABS PUMP equipped with the AH pods in it for the signals and circuitry
(3) You will need a ABS Module AH equipped
(4) You will need a new wiring Harness equipped for the AH
(5) Time and odds and ends to button everything up
It might be better to trade up for a newer Vette or one equipped with it already.
It can be done, but it might be more than it is worth.
Thanks,Matt
(1) You would need to get a new PCM with it equiped or have GM use a Tech II to program it in your PCM (If it can be done)
(2) You will need a ABS PUMP equipped with the AH pods in it for the signals and circuitry
(3) You will need a ABS Module AH equipped
(4) You will need a new wiring Harness equipped for the AH
(5) Time and odds and ends to button everything up
It might be better to trade up for a newer Vette or one equipped with it already.
It can be done, but it might be more than it is worth.
Thanks,Matt
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Thanks for all of the replies guys...It sounds like a lot more trouble than its worth to even look into. I've already been looking at performance driving courses at the California Speedway in Fontana, but it doesn't seem like they offer full courses to minors, for obvious reasons, I'm sure, haha
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Also the first generation software for AH was quite intrusive and quick to enable, the second generation software came in '01 and AH was more mature giving the driver a little more leeway before enabling, and not so aggressive when it did enable.
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Thanks for all of the replies guys...It sounds like a lot more trouble than its worth to even look into. I've already been looking at performance driving courses at the California Speedway in Fontana, but it doesn't seem like they offer full courses to minors, for obvious reasons, I'm sure, haha
actually they do. Your parent needs to sign off the liability forms and BE AT THE EVENT with you the whole time.
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Thanks for all of the replies guys...It sounds like a lot more trouble than its worth to even look into. I've already been looking at performance driving courses at the California Speedway in Fontana, but it doesn't seem like they offer full courses to minors, for obvious reasons, I'm sure, haha
http://www.bondurant.com/
California:
http://www.springmountainmotorsports...riving-schools
They even have Teen courses.
Thanks,Matt
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It can be done in a long and round about way -
(1) You would need to get a new PCM with it equiped or have GM use a Tech II to program it in your PCM (If it can be done)
(2) You will need a ABS PUMP equipped with the AH pods in it for the signals and circuitry
(3) You will need a ABS Module AH equipped
(4) You will need a new wiring Harness equipped for the AH
(5) Time and odds and ends to button everything up
It might be better to trade up for a newer Vette or one equipped with it already.
It can be done, but it might be more than it is worth.
Thanks,Matt
(1) You would need to get a new PCM with it equiped or have GM use a Tech II to program it in your PCM (If it can be done)
(2) You will need a ABS PUMP equipped with the AH pods in it for the signals and circuitry
(3) You will need a ABS Module AH equipped
(4) You will need a new wiring Harness equipped for the AH
(5) Time and odds and ends to button everything up
It might be better to trade up for a newer Vette or one equipped with it already.
It can be done, but it might be more than it is worth.
Thanks,Matt