Traction Control

redracer · August 23rd, 2007, 09:34 PM

Ok this might be a dumb question but bare with me. We didn't have all these goodies back in the late 70's when I used to drag race on a regular basis. We didn't have transbrakes/2 steps/studder boxes/ and we didn't have traction control. I keep reading about everybody spinning and not hooking up and so on. I seen the advice given to turn off the traction control. Obviously you would do that for the bunout but why not turn it back on to make your pass?

As i said forgive me if this is a dumbass question but I am curious. It just seems like this would have to help. I am going to the track for the first time this Sat night since the late 70's and I figure I need all the help I can get.

HMUSN · August 23rd, 2007, 09:37 PM

the traction control is no good on the strip.

what it does is cut fuel to your motor when it senses the tires slipping.

redracer · August 23rd, 2007, 09:56 PM

Ok thanks!! I knew there had to be a good reason. And that certainly would be a good reason.

HMUSN · August 23rd, 2007, 09:59 PM

no problem man

bossman2kgt · August 23rd, 2007, 10:33 PM

And when your trac control kicks on.....u might as well flintstone to the finish line

WilltheThrill · August 24th, 2007, 11:39 AM

IMO the traction control in the stangs is more of a safety feature, they're apparently not installed to enhance performance cuz they cut the fuel too much and the car bogs down too much therefore killing your ET.

August 23rd, 2007, 09:34 PM	#1
redracer Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chesapeake Va. Posts: 21	Traction Control Ok this might be a dumb question but bare with me. We didn't have all these goodies back in the late 70's when I used to drag race on a regular basis. We didn't have transbrakes/2 steps/studder boxes/ and we didn't have traction control. I keep reading about everybody spinning and not hooking up and so on. I seen the advice given to turn off the traction control. Obviously you would do that for the bunout but why not turn it back on to make your pass? As i said forgive me if this is a dumbass question but I am curious. It just seems like this would have to help. I am going to the track for the first time this Sat night since the late 70's and I figure I need all the help I can get.

August 24th, 2007, 11:39 AM	#6
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August 23rd, 2007, 09:56 PM	#3
redracer Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chesapeake Va. Posts: 21	Ok thanks!! I knew there had to be a good reason. And that certainly would be a good reason.

August 23rd, 2007, 10:33 PM	#5
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