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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 12:39 AM
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Does it really make a difference power wise with the traction control? I notice a lot of people have the traction control off when doing wot runs.. Does it really slow the car down when going full throttle?

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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 01:20 AM
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On my C5 Z06 I always keep it in Competitive mode. Therefore it keeps the active handling "ACTIVE" while turning the traction control off. I would never advise turning the active handling off. If the traction control is active then yes the computer limits wheel slippage and power.
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Sorry I meant to say Traction Control not active handling.. My car is a 98 so no active handling here only TC
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 02:34 PM
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I have had traction control cut power on me maybe 2 times. When I get into the throttle and feel the tires begin to slip I usually am feathering the throttle some. It's not very intrusive when I do this. Now when I just romp on it and let the tires spin it'll pull substantial power.
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