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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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Any way to make it default to competition mode or off all the time? Putting nitrous on the car and I'm hoping I can remember to switch off the AH.
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 02:13 PM
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NO, but why. Do you mean traction control. The AH will save your ***, trust me.
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 02:22 PM
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NO, but why. Do you mean traction control.
Yes, that is what I meant. Thanks
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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ATI Motorsports sells a "track memory" module. Will do the job, but it's pricey.

http://www.accuratetechnologies.com/...rcategoryid=18
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I have seen a module that connects and allows you to set A/H off as default.

Saw it one of the usual catalogues. I was considering this myself. It wasn't that much..less than $100 as I remember>


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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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laptrax electronic controller. i like yourself run nitrous & was afraid of forgetting to turn traction control off so i went w/the laptrax.now every time the car is started it is automatically placed in comp mode.[i sleep better]
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laptrax electronic controller. i like yourself run nitrous & was afraid of forgetting to turn traction control off so i went w/the laptrax.now every time the car is started it is automatically placed in comp mode.[i sleep better]
I was thinking of getting this. Was it easy to install? What happens when you push the console button. Does it go to AH/TC on or to both off. And if you go to both off and then want to go back to Comp Mode do you still have to hold the botton down for several seconds.

Sorry for all the question (and not trying to jack the thread...poster may want to know this as well).....but you are the first guy I know that actually uses one of these


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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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There is the Laptrax, & a new device I just saw advertised.
here is the url for Laptrax:
http://www.laptrax.com

Will also try to find a link for the newest offering.
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Originally Posted by z06pdq
laptrax electronic controller. i like yourself run nitrous & was afraid of forgetting to turn traction control off so i went w/the laptrax.now every time the car is started it is automatically placed in comp mode.[i sleep better]
I nstalled the Laptrax about a month ago and would do it again. it only cost about $100.00.

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Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
I was thinking of getting this. Was it easy to install? What happens when you push the console button. Does it go to AH/TC on or to both off. And if you go to both off and then want to go back to Comp Mode do you still have to hold the botton down for several seconds.

Sorry for all the question (and not trying to jack the thread...poster may want to know this as well).....but you are the first guy I know that actually uses one of these


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It takes about 10 mintues and a pair of pliers that's it. on a scale of 1 to 10 it's easier than washing your car.

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Originally Posted by Mike Mercury
There is the Laptrax, & a new device I just saw advertised.
here is the url for Laptrax:
http://www.laptrax.com

Will also try to find a link for the newest offering.

I have it in for almost 6 months - very good. The only thing you need to get use to is that it takes about 15 - 20 seconds to put you in comp mode - so if you just start the car and immediately put it in gear yu'll have on traction control. Status shows up on your DIC so it's not a problem.
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Why spend $100 dollars rather then pushing a button for 5 seconds??
My wife drives my vert sometimes and its not like I want the AH/TC off when she is behind the wheel.
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Originally Posted by gunnygotavet
Why spend $100 dollars rather then pushing a button for 5 seconds??
My wife drives my vert sometimes and its not like I want the AH/TC off when she is behind the wheel.
My wife is not allowed to TOUCH my car let alone drive it


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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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Well if a vet could tow a 20' bass boat then she would never get to drive it but until then I guess I have to suck it up.
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Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
My wife is not allowed to TOUCH my car let alone drive it


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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
My wife is not allowed to TOUCH my car let alone drive it


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Howie,

You married her and you still don't trust her to drive your car?!?!?!?!?!
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