Question Regarding Corvette Stability
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 3,280
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From: Pittsburgh PA
TC is just that, it is supposed to keep the wheels from spinning. I know you won't, but if you do not turn off the TC in the vette and hammer it it will not spin the wheels. Turn it off and it will. They put it in all the newer car to help traction in the snow and slick condition. If the traction control allowed you to spin the wheels I would think something was wrong.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 8,900
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From: Wisconsin
TC is just that, it is supposed to keep the wheels from spinning. I know you won't, but if you do not turn off the TC in the vette and hammer it it will not spin the wheels. Turn it off and it will. They put it in all the newer car to help traction in the snow and slick condition. If the traction control allowed you to spin the wheels I would think something was wrong.
Try putting yours to the floor on loose gravel and tell me if the tires spin.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,363
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From: Birmingham Al
Hey guys! I'm quite new to the Corvette world, and I'm quite new to the forums.
I go on YouTube and search "corvette fails", or something of that nature to remind me not to be irresponsible and make a fool out myself out on the roads. I also take note on why half of the stuff occurs within the videos. There is something that still boggles me though, and it seems to happen with many Corvettes in those videos (not all, but many).
Why does the rear-end fishtail all of a sudden and the driver loses total control most of the time? They end up crashing into something and totaling a beautiful Corvette. Like I said, we got a 'vette and it's a 1997 C5. It's pretty much stock other than cosmetic mods.
I love my Corvette, but I need to remind myself not to be a fool on the streets. I take notes and try to be a better person behind the wheel, yet I question that one issue and I have no idea why it occurs. Someone have an idea? Am I missing simple details? Someone educate this youngin' here!
I go on YouTube and search "corvette fails", or something of that nature to remind me not to be irresponsible and make a fool out myself out on the roads. I also take note on why half of the stuff occurs within the videos. There is something that still boggles me though, and it seems to happen with many Corvettes in those videos (not all, but many).
Why does the rear-end fishtail all of a sudden and the driver loses total control most of the time? They end up crashing into something and totaling a beautiful Corvette. Like I said, we got a 'vette and it's a 1997 C5. It's pretty much stock other than cosmetic mods.
I love my Corvette, but I need to remind myself not to be a fool on the streets. I take notes and try to be a better person behind the wheel, yet I question that one issue and I have no idea why it occurs. Someone have an idea? Am I missing simple details? Someone educate this youngin' here!
Racer
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 257
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From: Shady Shores Texas
The TV will stop your wheels from spinning. If your rear end is going out from under you then your TV is not working. I personally hate the TV in my Vette, it's way to jerk when it kicks in. I turn mine off as soon as I start the car. Although I'm very experienced and know how much power I'm giving the car, take into consideration the road conditions and so if the rear end comes out on mine it's because I want it to...that being said, I take most all corners sideways!!!
