[Z06] Traction control failure?
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Heel & Toe
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Traction control failure?
DH fishtailed his 2002 Z06 on Sunday, hitting a curb and then a concrete post. Damage is fairly extensive, at least to my untrained eyes. When he fishtailed, traction control failed to engage even though it was on. No traction control light coming on and no pump or pushback on the gas pedal. I requested the insurance company run diagnostics, if possible, to see if there were any failure codes. Is this a common issue? I've seen plenty of posts regarding error codes, but he's never had an error code on the traction control, ABS or anything else.
Burning Brakes
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From: Brentwood(Contra Costa County) CA
In my experience (5 year ownership of stock Z06), a fishtail that gets out of hand can happen so quick that the cars nannies cant react quick enough, especially if you are on cold tires. I have a feeling that DH kept the power on when the fishtail started and the rest was history. A friend of mine in his Z and I(in my Z) ran across a 300 SRT and as I was accelerating away, I glanced in the mirror just ever so brief, and next thing I see in my windshield were the bushes that were in the center divide. Off the throttle and and a little twist of the steering wheel got me going straight. I learned to pay attention to whats happening in front at all times. When traction lets go, its sudden and without sound. Pay attention, at least leave the active handling on, and dont be a hero...unless your insurance is paid up.
Burning Brakes
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From: Brentwood(Contra Costa County) CA
Bahacca:
Bummer to hear about the total. First time I blipped the throttle on cold tires, I got 45 degrees to the runway in the middle of the busiest intersection in my town. Fortunately no cops around. Sudden input of power at low speeds, in turns, on cold tires, and wet roads can cause the back end to let go and it can be sudden and surprising. Tread lightly till you know your limits.
Bummer to hear about the total. First time I blipped the throttle on cold tires, I got 45 degrees to the runway in the middle of the busiest intersection in my town. Fortunately no cops around. Sudden input of power at low speeds, in turns, on cold tires, and wet roads can cause the back end to let go and it can be sudden and surprising. Tread lightly till you know your limits.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2014
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Bahacca:
Bummer to hear about the total. First time I blipped the throttle on cold tires, I got 45 degrees to the runway in the middle of the busiest intersection in my town. Fortunately no cops around. Sudden input of power at low speeds, in turns, on cold tires, and wet roads can cause the back end to let go and it can be sudden and surprising. Tread lightly till you know your limits.
Bummer to hear about the total. First time I blipped the throttle on cold tires, I got 45 degrees to the runway in the middle of the busiest intersection in my town. Fortunately no cops around. Sudden input of power at low speeds, in turns, on cold tires, and wet roads can cause the back end to let go and it can be sudden and surprising. Tread lightly till you know your limits.
