Active Handling on 2004
Jan 23, 2005 | 08:14 PM
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Active Handling on 2004
New to Vettes and was wondering if Active Handling is standard on the 04's? I am looking at one and the build sheet does not mention it. Thanks for any info.
Jan 23, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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According to my window sticker on a 04 Coupe with 1sb options....the Traction Control System was standard!
Jan 23, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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Standard on all 04s. Yes sir.
Jan 23, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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Active Handling became standard equipment in 2001.
Jan 23, 2005 | 08:20 PM
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Jan 23, 2005 | 09:25 PM
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Jan 23, 2005 | 09:57 PM
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Yes it is standard. Nice feature to have.
Jan 23, 2005 | 10:18 PM
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Second-Generation Active Handling was introduced and became a standard feature with the release of 2001 model year:
Model Year 2001 Press Release – More Agility
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Jan 23, 2005 | 10:24 PM
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Thank God it's standard. It's saved my bacon a couple times!
Jan 23, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by AlanN
New to Vettes and was wondering if Active Handling is standard on the 04's? I am looking at one and the build sheet does not mention it. Thanks for any info.
nope they discounted it .. they felt it was making the car no longer feel like a true sports car.
Jan 23, 2005 | 11:38 PM
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One of GM's better ideas. I don't think I know anyone who doesn't like it.
Jan 24, 2005 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by eddie44
Thank God it's standard. It's saved my bacon a couple times!