Hertz Shelby GT-H Traction Control off function disabled

Elsindo · August 7th, 2006, 05:42 PM

Hertz has disabled the traction control "off" push button on the dash. It's confirmed in the new Motortrend article, as well as posts by Shelby employees. I've seen on the net quite a few posts in various Mustang and car related forums where people are asking "did they?" "How did they?" and "How can I get TCH off?" What they did to disable the switch can be undone (in other words returning the car to the way it was made by the FORD factory) in less than a minute, is undetectable that you did it, and is just as easily returned to "as rented" condition before you turn it back in. The information is on a blog: http://hertzshelbytchon.blogstream.com/

The danger is that some posts have recommended unplugging an anti-lock brake module, thereby disabling TCH--but also disabling anti-lock brakes! Hertz and Shelby should realize that--boys being boys--most people who rent one will be car guys, and will want the TCH off. What they don't realize is to what lengths people (of varying IQ and mechanical ability) will go through to accomplish this...and it's better in the long run by far to issue the car AS FORD MADE IT, and not risk some numbskull messing with the brake system, totalling a car and killing people!!!

Rent it, put it back the way the factory intended, keep it safe and simple, then restore it before you give it back to Hertz.

mdvaldosta · August 7th, 2006, 06:36 PM

Useful stuff. I got your email by the way. Thanks for the info.

JRuckas · August 8th, 2006, 12:46 PM

they will realize how bad that is going to hurt when people are renting them.

jc63_ · August 12th, 2006, 10:59 AM

This is true, the TCS is turned off. I rented one when my ship pulled in to Pearl Harbor, they run about 200 a day, and you do a 20 min inspection with the Hertz Manager prior to getting the keys. I didn't screw with the TCS, as being the 3rd person to rent one, I didn't want to screw it up for the next guy. Anyways, it was a sweet ride, and to quote my 73 year old uncle, "THAT THING IS A !@#$in ROCKET!!!"

JC

Drgnracin72 · August 12th, 2006, 01:33 PM

man it was 300 a day here and only limited to 100 miles and you had to be 25 so therefor i couldnt rent one but i did get to drive a shelby gt500!!!! so it made it all okay

jc63_ · August 12th, 2006, 02:19 PM

I didn't get told about a milage limit, but hey, you can only drive so many laps around Hawaii, you know??? I figured it would be more expensive there, they only had 4 on the island. I mean, a Big Mac meal was pushing 9 bucks!!! It was a sweet ride, but it was fun doing the inspection. They pointed out EVERYTHING...including the anti-pilferage seal on the engine...

JC

Nickblackbelt · August 16th, 2006, 11:44 AM

good thing some one figured this out before i go on vacation....hahahahaha

August 7th, 2006, 05:42 PM	#1
Elsindo Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hertz Shelby GT-H Traction Control off function disabled Hertz has disabled the traction control "off" push button on the dash. It's confirmed in the new Motortrend article, as well as posts by Shelby employees. I've seen on the net quite a few posts in various Mustang and car related forums where people are asking "did they?" "How did they?" and "How can I get TCH off?" What they did to disable the switch can be undone (in other words returning the car to the way it was made by the FORD factory) in less than a minute, is undetectable that you did it, and is just as easily returned to "as rented" condition before you turn it back in. The information is on a blog: http://hertzshelbytchon.blogstream.com/ The danger is that some posts have recommended unplugging an anti-lock brake module, thereby disabling TCH--but also disabling anti-lock brakes! Hertz and Shelby should realize that--boys being boys--most people who rent one will be car guys, and will want the TCH off. What they don't realize is to what lengths people (of varying IQ and mechanical ability) will go through to accomplish this...and it's better in the long run by far to issue the car AS FORD MADE IT, and not risk some numbskull messing with the brake system, totalling a car and killing people!!! Rent it, put it back the way the factory intended, keep it safe and simple, then restore it before you give it back to Hertz.

August 12th, 2006, 01:33 PM	#5
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	man it was 300 a day here and only limited to 100 miles and you had to be 25 so therefor i couldnt rent one but i did get to drive a shelby gt500!!!! so it made it all okay __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

August 16th, 2006, 11:44 AM	#7
Nickblackbelt Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	good thing some one figured this out before i go on vacation....hahahahaha __________________ 07 prem. gt........83 glx conv.

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August 7th, 2006, 06:36 PM	#2
mdvaldosta MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,940 iTrader: 0 reviews	Useful stuff. I got your email by the way. Thanks for the info.

August 8th, 2006, 12:46 PM	#3
JRuckas Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,103 iTrader: 0 reviews	they will realize how bad that is going to hurt when people are renting them.

August 12th, 2006, 10:59 AM	#4
jc63_ Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 reviews	This is true, the TCS is turned off. I rented one when my ship pulled in to Pearl Harbor, they run about 200 a day, and you do a 20 min inspection with the Hertz Manager prior to getting the keys. I didn't screw with the TCS, as being the 3rd person to rent one, I didn't want to screw it up for the next guy. Anyways, it was a sweet ride, and to quote my 73 year old uncle, "THAT THING IS A !@#$in ROCKET!!!" JC

August 12th, 2006, 02:19 PM	#6
jc63_ Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 reviews	I didn't get told about a milage limit, but hey, you can only drive so many laps around Hawaii, you know??? I figured it would be more expensive there, they only had 4 on the island. I mean, a Big Mac meal was pushing 9 bucks!!! It was a sweet ride, but it was fun doing the inspection. They pointed out EVERYTHING...including the anti-pilferage seal on the engine... JC

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