Traction Control

WilltheThrill · December 7th, 2007, 05:26 PM

went to my squadrons picnic today and i was talking to an officer that has one of the new gt500s. i found out he had an 04 cobra before he got the 500. we got on the subject of traction control and both of us wondered what are the differences between the mustang TC and the TC put on the newer corvettes. if im not mistaken, the TC on stangs is more intended for safety reasons and the TC on vettes is more for performance. do any of u guys know the differences between the two?

mdvaldosta · December 7th, 2007, 05:31 PM

No performance to be had with the Mustang's traction control. It cuts fuel and, get this, even applies the brakes when it's bad enough. Don't know how the Corvette traction control works but, no matter what, I'm sure it's better.

I had my traction control turned off via tune first chance I got, so I wouldn't have to remember to turn it off every time I started the car.

WilltheThrill · December 7th, 2007, 05:55 PM

yeah i was wondering too about if the stang tc uses the brakes a lil bit cause its always felt like it. thats crazy

TheUNZippee! · December 7th, 2007, 06:05 PM

Like Joe I turned my TC off with my turner as soon as I received the unit. It does indeed use the brakes partially, and if you're using your car strictly for performance, and not driving it in the snow, it serves no purpose. If you do turn it off make sure you pay attention if you are driving your car in the rain.

ZsMach1 · December 7th, 2007, 06:07 PM

Yeah, I left it on in a few of my races when I first got my car, didnt really know anything about it. I bogged my car so bad trying to launch with it, finally turned it off and boy did it make a difference.

I was talking to a guy at the track with a corvette a while back ago when LACR was open, he told me he turned it off too. I think it does the same thing cause he didnt like having it on either. I think thats what he was talking about, cant remember exactly.

96GtGoodz · December 7th, 2007, 06:20 PM

lol for any car its just what it sounds like Traction Control...... if you lose traction it gets it back applying the brakes slightly to get grip back i dont have it on my car :-D

cliffyk · December 7th, 2007, 06:40 PM

I turned the t/c off in my tune as it was redundant--my car has a skinny pedal on the right, and another of the far left that when used (sometimes in combination) give me full traction control...

Oh, it's also got a pedal in the middle that when used properly does anti-lock braking...

WilltheThrill · December 7th, 2007, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by 96GtGoodz

lol for any car its just what it sounds like Traction Control...... if you lose traction it gets it back

i know that. the tc on the stangs is more for safety. and ive been told before that the tc on the newer vettes is strictly for performance.

WilltheThrill · December 7th, 2007, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee!

If you do turn it off make sure you pay attention if you are driving your car in the rain.

well..............duh!

just joking

TheUNZippee! · December 7th, 2007, 06:51 PM

Don't make me come over there, Mr. 2.3@1023 driv0r

WilltheThrill · December 7th, 2007, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee!

Don't make me come over there, Mr. 2.3@1023 driv0r

lol, i was wondering if anybody had noticed

StangAddiction · December 7th, 2007, 08:42 PM

TCS on any car limits wheelspin and has to do something the driver is capable of doing to do so...IE, i'd rather be my own traction control... I cut the fuel when i take my foot of the accelerator and i apply the brakes with the brake pedal...I dont need a computer to do that for me..

Although i could see how TCS could help a car out on the track...but im doubting the corvette's tcs is there for a performance reason...

cliffyk · December 7th, 2007, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by StangAddiction

TCS on any car limits wheelspin and has to do something the driver is capable of doing to do so...IE, i'd rather be my own traction control... I cut the fuel when i take my foot of the accelerator and i apply the brakes with the brake pedal...I dont need a computer to do that for me..

+110%

Although i could see how TCS could help a car out on the track...but im doubting the corvette's tcs is there for a performance reason...

I have been programming computers for almost 40 years, and even the most sophiticated cannot do this sort of thing as well as a human, and they never will...

If they could then there wouldn't be a pilot sitting in an F-22...

GTNorm · December 8th, 2007, 12:28 PM

I have wondered and if anyone has tried this let me know what happened. Did anyone with their traction control off get out of control and have the time to push the button and turn it on while fishtailing out of control? If so... what happened? I have always been too busy counter steering to think of or try pushing the button.(not that I have actually ever been "out of control" )

ZsMach1 · December 8th, 2007, 05:46 PM

I dont think it would do anything, even with traction control on you can break the tires loose if you rev the rpms high enough and dump your clutch. The little light turns on in your dash but it wont do much anymore if your that much out of control. So I would say... only you can save yourself when loosing control.

TheBusher · December 8th, 2007, 06:48 PM

+1 I don't think you would have time to push the button. Even if you did manage to push the button, by that time you're probably a little more out of control then just your tires spinning (spinning in circles, sliding sideways, etc.). And since TC is not a sophisticated Stability control system, it would probably do nothing at that point...

mixedbreed02gt · December 15th, 2007, 10:53 AM

the vette's TCS is not for drag racing but for rather high angle cornering.

the vette has impressive numbers when it comes to touring, and race tracks with sharp curves....like auto cross or something.

that's what makes it more performance for the vette.

WAR-PARTY · December 15th, 2007, 01:14 PM

Yup I just re-tubed my entire brake system to rid the car of the T/C, what a bitch. My buddy has a 07 Vette the T/C in that has three modes, one being preformance. I know that at 132 mph it lowers the car by one inch. I'm still reading his onwers manual.

mixedbreed02gt · December 15th, 2007, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by WAR-PARTY

Yup I just re-tubed my entire brake system to rid the car of the T/C, what a bitch. My buddy has a 07 Vette the T/C in that has three modes, one being preformance. I know that at 132 mph it lowers the car by one inch. I'm still reading his onwers manual.

sweetness

cowgirl · December 15th, 2007, 03:10 PM

Thanks for the heads up here. I won't be driving the Stang in bad weather if I can help it, so for the most part, I guess I should leave TC off huh?

December 7th, 2007, 05:31 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	The Mustang's Traction Control Sucks No performance to be had with the Mustang's traction control. It cuts fuel and, get this, even applies the brakes when it's bad enough. Don't know how the Corvette traction control works but, no matter what, I'm sure it's better. I had my traction control turned off via tune first chance I got, so I wouldn't have to remember to turn it off every time I started the car.

December 7th, 2007, 06:07 PM	#5
ZsMach1 Regular 2003 Mach1 Mustang 13.83@101.67 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 289 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, I left it on in a few of my races when I first got my car, didnt really know anything about it. I bogged my car so bad trying to launch with it, finally turned it off and boy did it make a difference. I was talking to a guy at the track with a corvette a while back ago when LACR was open, he told me he turned it off too. I think it does the same thing cause he didnt like having it on either. I think thats what he was talking about, cant remember exactly. __________________ 2003 Mach1 mustang: JLT Cold Air Intake (Dark shadow gray) FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft Xcal2 with custom tune Magnaflow x-pipe Mac catback(still have all stock cats) Tokico illumina adjustable rear shocks Nitto 555R 275/40/17

December 7th, 2007, 06:20 PM	#6
96GtGoodz Enthusiast 96 Mustang GT 5spd Vert. Not sure need to go to a track Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.Y. Posts: 991 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol for any car its just what it sounds like Traction Control...... if you lose traction it gets it back applying the brakes slightly to get grip back i dont have it on my car :-D __________________ Deep Forest Green FTW!!!! Spending all my money on it ^ *Make sure to leave rep for helpful posts*

December 7th, 2007, 06:40 PM	#7
cliffyk Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 1,816 iTrader: 1 reviews	I turned the t/c off in my tune as it was redundant--my car has a skinny pedal on the right, and another of the far left that when used (sometimes in combination) give me full traction control... Oh, it's also got a pedal in the middle that when used properly does anti-lock braking... __________________ -cliff knight- My Mustang 2003 GT, UPR X, 24lb/h injectors, Magnaflow, 180° stat, PP 70mm TB & plenum, DF Commando, Steeda UDPs, Ralco RZ_flywheel, RAM HDX clutch, WX EFX COPs 3.73s, 262 rwHP/305 lb-ft. Flex-fuel: burns gas and rubber...

December 8th, 2007, 12:28 PM	#14
GTNorm Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 511 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have wondered and if anyone has tried this let me know what happened. Did anyone with their traction control off get out of control and have the time to push the button and turn it on while fishtailing out of control? If so... what happened? I have always been too busy counter steering to think of or try pushing the button.(not that I have actually ever been "out of control" ) __________________ A man with experience is never at the mercy of a man with a theory.

December 7th, 2007, 08:42 PM	#12
StangAddiction Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 986 iTrader: 0 reviews	TCS on any car limits wheelspin and has to do something the driver is capable of doing to do so...IE, i'd rather be my own traction control... I cut the fuel when i take my foot of the accelerator and i apply the brakes with the brake pedal...I dont need a computer to do that for me.. Although i could see how TCS could help a car out on the track...but im doubting the corvette's tcs is there for a performance reason...

December 8th, 2007, 05:46 PM	#15
ZsMach1 Regular 2003 Mach1 Mustang 13.83@101.67 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 289 iTrader: 0 reviews	I dont think it would do anything, even with traction control on you can break the tires loose if you rev the rpms high enough and dump your clutch. The little light turns on in your dash but it wont do much anymore if your that much out of control. So I would say... only you can save yourself when loosing control. __________________ 2003 Mach1 mustang: JLT Cold Air Intake (Dark shadow gray) FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft Xcal2 with custom tune Magnaflow x-pipe Mac catback(still have all stock cats) Tokico illumina adjustable rear shocks Nitto 555R 275/40/17

December 8th, 2007, 06:48 PM	#16
TheBusher Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Chevrolet Impala ??? Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 2,241 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 I don't think you would have time to push the button. Even if you did manage to push the button, by that time you're probably a little more out of control then just your tires spinning (spinning in circles, sliding sideways, etc.). And since TC is not a sophisticated Stability control system, it would probably do nothing at that point...

December 15th, 2007, 10:53 AM	#17
mixedbreed02gt Banned 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 169 iTrader: 0 reviews	the vette's TCS is not for drag racing but for rather high angle cornering. the vette has impressive numbers when it comes to touring, and race tracks with sharp curves....like auto cross or something. that's what makes it more performance for the vette. __________________ [URL="http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2522054/1"][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC][/URL] [URL="http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2522054"] My Car Domain Website[/URL] Entertaining Offers For My 2002 Mustang GT [URL]http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/sale/57736-entertaining-offers-my-2002-mustang-gt.html[/URL]

December 15th, 2007, 01:14 PM	#18
WAR-PARTY Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 YUGO GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GOAT LOCKER PENSACOLA FL Posts: 1,700 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yup I just re-tubed my entire brake system to rid the car of the T/C, what a bitch. My buddy has a 07 Vette the T/C in that has three modes, one being preformance. I know that at 132 mph it lowers the car by one inch. I'm still reading his onwers manual. __________________ How I met my wife! Our first date...

December 15th, 2007, 03:10 PM	#20
cowgirl Newbie 2008 Mustang Gt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the heads up here. I won't be driving the Stang in bad weather if I can help it, so for the most part, I guess I should leave TC off huh?

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