OT: Re: Emergency braking and bird anatomy [was: Re: DVD copying and CSS]
On Mon, 23 Feb 2004, Paul Johnson wrote:
> On Mon, Feb 23, 2004 at 11:48:12AM -0500, Mike Dresser wrote:
> > Then again, the traction control doesn't work worth a damn either :)
>
> I'd be surprised if that's the case. You can't expect too much from
> anything claiming to give you better control. You still have to have
> all the driving skill, the extra features usually only make it easier
> to control in a bad situation, not a guarantee that you're going to
> stick to the road.
It's mostly that it's too sensitive. I believe the Corvette(same
engine/powerplant) has two modes for traction control, one that allows you
some wheel spin.
If i want to take off at full throttle, I shouldn't have to shut the
traction control off(button on the middle console), do my takeoff run, and
then turn it back on. If i want to chirp the tires, then that should be
my option. :)
As it sits now, the tire(s) chirps, traction control comes on, cuts the
throttle, and applies the brake the brake to the slipping tire, and kicks
the accelerator pedal back up at me. Then about 2-3 seconds later, even
while maintaining full throttle, it will reapply the gas. Repeat as
necessary.
It's mostly noticeable when I'm on the Blizzak snow tires, when I'm on the
summer Firehawk SZ50ep's, wheel spin is _rare_. Yes, I'm a happy
Firestone customer. :P
Granted, traction control works REALLY nicely on snow and ice, and on hard
cornering. :)
Then again, I'm sure it's all software reprogrammable _somewhere_
And I'm just about at the age where I'll find myself too old to have fun
driving anymore, so all will be moot. :P
Mike
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