Performance Traction Management
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Performance Traction Management
From the C7 Owners' Manual, page 9-43
"Performance Traction Management integrates the Traction Control, StabiliTrak, and Selective Ride Control systems to provide improved and consistent performance when cornering...To experience the performance benefit of this system, after entering a curve and at the point where you
would normally start to increase acceleration, fully press the accelerator pedal. The Performance Traction Management system will
modify the level of engine power for a smooth and consistent corner exit."
Like most people here, I've owned a bunch of hot cars, but none ever came with an owners' manual that instructed me to floor it coming out of a curve. I can't wait to get my hands on this thing. If it were in my garage at this moment I'd probably grab my helmet, head straight to the track, and do a few laps.
"Performance Traction Management integrates the Traction Control, StabiliTrak, and Selective Ride Control systems to provide improved and consistent performance when cornering...To experience the performance benefit of this system, after entering a curve and at the point where you
would normally start to increase acceleration, fully press the accelerator pedal. The Performance Traction Management system will
modify the level of engine power for a smooth and consistent corner exit."
Like most people here, I've owned a bunch of hot cars, but none ever came with an owners' manual that instructed me to floor it coming out of a curve. I can't wait to get my hands on this thing. If it were in my garage at this moment I'd probably grab my helmet, head straight to the track, and do a few laps.
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That actually makes me a bit nervous. I have spent hundreds of hours trying to perfect corner exits and now I need to trust the car to do it for me. It will take some nerve the first time I try this to actually trust I won't end up in the woods 
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Basically goes against everything your old man ever drilled into your head. But works fine.
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@gthal Not necessarily. The software can't substitute for driving ability. It isn't a replacement for the skills we've spent years developing, but rather an aide and an enhancement. I think we'll find the systems will augment what we know and make us feel like we're actually doing it better. And we may really be doing it better, in this instance not so much because of better skills, but rather more because of a better car. Even the most master craftsman is better when you give him better tools.
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what a concept !
just read about all the ridiculous lawsuits pursued by folks who didn't use common sense.
The old lady spilling hot coffee in her lap while driving, and suing McDonald's, comes to mind.
people really need to think first...
just read about all the ridiculous lawsuits pursued by folks who didn't use common sense.
The old lady spilling hot coffee in her lap while driving, and suing McDonald's, comes to mind.
people really need to think first...
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