6spdsforme Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 I hated the Traction control and appreciated it at the same time in my C4. I never did any accidental 360's around corners or anything. Question is now that I am moving into a C5 with better front to rear weight distribution, how many of you drive without traction control? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 I bought a Laptrax so the car goes into competition (traction off, active handling on) mode every time I start it. I've heard that the 01 and up are much better, but the system in my 2000 is so restrictive that I deemed it dangerous on a few accounts, so I won't drive the car with the traction engaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 I don't leave home without it. Fine to shut it off for autox or in a controlled environment but believe me, you'll bring the back end of a C5 around so fast on the street it'll catch you by surprise. It's just a tool, you still have to drive the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 I don't leave home without it. Fine to shut it off for autox or in a controlled environment but believe me, you'll bring the back end of a C5 around so fast on the street it'll catch you by surprise. It's just a tool, you still have to drive the car My scariest experience was a 90 turn that I did at Speedworld. After my first couple passes I decided to do it w/o traction control. I saw the wall coming closer and closer to my right side and steering away I ended up facing the 90 degrees to the left and looking at the stands. After stopping I figured WTH I might as well continue the rest of the way around. I wouldn't drive w/o it now. If you want a good example of how great it is just hit a puddle with it on and punch it. It will start to fishtail and pull you out immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest azz061 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 i run competition mode at all times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTV8 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 I turn it off.....for burnouts and nitrous hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 If I'm just tooling around town I leave it on. If I'm going to to "DRIVE" her, I shut it off. I agree with Chris that it is too restrictive. But what you must always remember is to drive within your ability. I am one that does not mind a little fish tail action. When I really want to hit it and lose a little traction it bugs the hell out of me when the timing gets retarded cutting power to the wheels. I'm confident in my driving ability and feel I can handle the car quite adequately. But, if you're like ChadC, leave it on. P.S. When I'm at the drag strip it HAS to be shut off with a nitrous hit. The last thing you want is to have the N2O flowing and the timing get retarded and blow the intake off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KINGRON Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 since I went around a corner with it off and almost flipped I ride with it on, it keeps me in my zone. I am sure others don't need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstrutt Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Mine is always on except long leisurely hwy drives with the Cruise "on". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51tj Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 On unless, playin.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wishbone Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Of course there is no right answer to this as everybody on here has different levels of driving skills under different situations. I would think that you need to do what you feel comfortable driving like under each circumstance that can arise. Do you feel prepaired to take full control of the cars power under any and all situations? Drive within your comfort zone and dont worry about what others may think. Safety is #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Of course there is no right answer to this as everybody on here has different levels of driving skills under different situations. I would think that you need to do what you feel comfortable driving like under each circumstance that can arise. Do you feel prepaired to take full control of the cars power under any and all situations? Drive within your comfort zone and dont worry about what others may think. Safety is #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Traction off when you decide you want to buy new tires within the next couple days,.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 But you made a new friend in Fency.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 But you made a new friend in Fency.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICULUKN Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I drive with it off whenever I take my car out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNBADAZ06 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 On..unless in combat situations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Y Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 On..unless in combat situations Like fighting off CTS-V's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Pedal Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Comp mode every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNBADAZ06 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 On..unless in combat situations Like fighting off CTS-V's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I never have it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I never have it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6spdsforme Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 Back when I had Chuck's (Racing Chester) 94 Vert 6spd, (Actually it was my car first) when coming out of a corner with it on the power delay was very frustrating. When practicing around vacant intersection with it off, I continuously edged the speed up a bit as my confidence and skill improved. Never did any 360's, but once when I was showing off to my brother, I had to back off suddenly around a tight right had corner or I would have ended up against the curb, ruined the rims and failed miserably at impressing my brother! The Handling characteristic definitely changed with a passenger on board. Can't wait to pick up the C5 and start the practicing again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 On unless, playin.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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