Traction Control
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Burning Brakes
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Traction Control
I have had my 07C6M6 now for 2 months or so and it is my daily driver. I love the car it is just a blast to drive. My question is regarding the traction control. How many of you guys drive the car with the TC off, or do you just turn it off at the track? During the past 2 months I have not even considered turning off the TC to me it is a safety issue having the computer to bail out my driving skills.
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You are right. Turning TC off is not a good idea on the street. There have been reports here from those who have suffered some pretty tough consequences as a result.
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I use Competitive Driving mode (TC off, AH relaxed) for normal dry street driving. At the first hint of rain, sand, etc I turn it all back on. But you've GOT to respect that throttle, my previous Camaros were good teachers.
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Originally Posted by Gearhead Jim
I use Competitive Driving mode (TC off, AH relaxed) for normal dry street driving. At the first hint of rain, sand, etc I turn it all back on. But you've GOT to respect that throttle, my previous Camaros were good teachers.
You use CD mode for what reason on the street? Does it allow tire spin, give a better feel for the road, etc.
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Originally Posted by C-INRED
You are right. Turning TC off is not a good idea on the street. There have been reports here from those who have suffered some pretty tough consequences as a result.
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Originally Posted by hbvette07
Jim,
You use CD mode for what reason on the street? Does it allow tire spin, give a better feel for the road, etc.
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You use CD mode for what reason on the street? Does it allow tire spin, give a better feel for the road, etc.
Thanks
Don't want TC cutting my power if i need it in a hurry. Of course, wheelspin doesn't get you going very good either but TC seems to cut way back on the power and keep it cut back longer than needed.
Lets me light up the tires for that once-a-month mad moment.
Some folks say Compet Driving helps the A6 shift more quickly (?)
AH will let me slide the car a little in those rare occasions when I can do so safely.
If you leave everything on for normal driving, I'd never criticize that.
Enjoy!
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Originally Posted by hbvette07
I have had my 07C6M6 now for 2 months or so and it is my daily driver. I love the car it is just a blast to drive. My question is regarding the traction control. How many of you guys drive the car with the TC off, or do you just turn it off at the track? During the past 2 months I have not even considered turning off the TC to me it is a safety issue having the computer to bail out my driving skills.
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I was told by the guys at the museum when I took delivery that there have been incidents outside the museum with those who 'knew' how to drive and turned it off. They strongly advise to leave it on....
I am not even sure that I will turn it off after I attend the driving school at Spring Mountain..
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Originally Posted by C-INRED
You are right. Turning TC off is not a good idea on the street. There have been reports here from those who have suffered some pretty tough consequences as a result.
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Saved my rear big time when it was new and I didn't realize how much tq was available in third gear coming out of a tight high speed corner. Punched to hard and swung the rearend out big time. That system staightened me out so fast and perfect I couldn't believe it. I actually thought it was an instinct reaction on my part until I remembered that the engine cut power momentarily and that I had not lifted like that.
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Originally Posted by Gearhead Jim
I use Competitive Driving mode (TC off, AH relaxed) for normal dry street driving. At the first hint of rain, sand, etc I turn it all back on. But you've GOT to respect that throttle, my previous Camaros were good teachers.
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Originally Posted by hbvette07
I have had my 07C6M6 now for 2 months or so and it is my daily driver. I love the car it is just a blast to drive. My question is regarding the traction control. How many of you guys drive the car with the TC off, or do you just turn it off at the track? During the past 2 months I have not even considered turning off the TC to me it is a safety issue having the computer to bail out my driving skills.
Thanks
Thanks
Around town I always leave everything on. At the track I used to run with everything off. Then I made a run after someone broke, lifted, got a little sideways and now I use competitive driving mode.
Our runflats really suck in the cold and the Z51 tires can be a bear in bad weather. My stock base automatic will light the rear tires up from a roll and get a little tire spin on the first to second shift with everything on when it is lower than forty degrees outside.
The traction control and active handling are really great but they will not negate the laws of physics.....be careful out there
