I don't have an automatic but my car does have trac control. I personally don't think it helps though.jas142 said:When you auto guys race, how much does turning Traction Control off help? I know you should, but just curious as to how much it actually helps
TC doesn't actually hit the brake but you're right; it most def decelerates. And true, nothing's worse when going into a spin & not having the control to get out of it. I use to do that too man about hitting the button out of habit.GT2000JAY said:If you start to spin with the TC on, it will bog and apply the brakes to the spinning tire - anything is better than that when you're trying to accelerate... I hit the button out of habit when I start the car.
downsouthman1 said:TC doesn't actually hit the brake but you're right; it most def decelerates. And true, nothing's worse when going into a spin & not having the control to get out of it. I use to do that too man about hitting the button out of habit.
Not only can the new traction control system reduce fuel flow, it can cut off certain engine cylinders completely until suitable traction is regained. A "Power Start" feature allows the driver to obtain more wheelspin during startup - though why a reasonable person would need to do so, outside of a race course, is something of a mystery. For a more direct approach, the traction control can simply be switched off.
When wheel spin is detected the system will automatically apply brake pressure to the offending wheel stopping it from spinning.Engine torque is also reduced by the PCM by cutting fuel and ignition to one or more cylinders.
You can buy a kit that remembers the TC setting. Like if you turn it off, it's always off when you start your car unless you turn it back on. Then it's always on until you turn it back off.downsouthman1 said:TC doesn't actually hit the brake but you're right; it most def decelerates. And true, nothing's worse when going into a spin & not having the control to get out of it. I use to do that too man about hitting the button out of habit.
JonJon said:You can buy a kit that remembers the TC setting. Like if you turn it off, it's always off when you start your car unless you turn it back on. Then it's always on until you turn it back off.
GT2000JAY said:I found this in a search of various websites on the 99+ Mustangs:
Just to get to the bottom of it, here is my question: Doesn't the TC use the same sensors the ABS system does? Measuring number of rotations at each wheel and compensating? Also, if the brakes don't apply why do the new Mustangs have a traction control unit built into the brake lines (near the radiator - it's where I tapped my linelock into the system ).
Not trying to debate, just really curious exactly how the system operates now that we've opened the subject.
Thanks,
Jay
FallenPhoenix said:Those two quotes seem to contradict themselves. As far as I know, there are two types of traction control. One, the least desirable of the two, applies brakes to spinning wheels to keep traction. The other kind reduces engine power through whatever means, I know some that have throttle by wire close the throttle blades slightly. The kind that uses brakes can wear them out fairly quickly if you like to leave a stop in a hurry.
NFCStang said:I think I heard that 1 tire must be spinning faster than the other before the TC kicks on. I spun mine a bunch of times in a straight line and no TC until the car slipped a little to either side then *BAM TC bog.
Is that correct or my imagineation?
FallenPhoenix said:It must take a significant difference or else it would kick in around corners all the time. I do think that's how it works on mustangs at least.
JonJon said:You can buy a kit that remembers the TC setting. Like if you turn it off, it's always off when you start your car unless you turn it back on. Then it's always on until you turn it back off.
jas142 said:When you auto guys race, how much does turning Traction Control off help? I know you should, but just curious as to how much it actually helps