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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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LOL How in the world would it effect mpg!?
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 11:59 PM
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I keep it on.....except during Recess
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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ORIGINAL: howarmat

I dont think some of you know how it works.....it only engages itself when it detects excessive wheel spin or an inbalance where one wheel is spinning more than another......during normal driving, it does nothing......it only"sucks power and applies the brakes" in those condtions, and it has no impact on gas either


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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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I keep it on.....except during Recess
same here
I let a friend drive my car, he got it sideways ,I couldn't turn it back on fast enough, that was a exciting ride
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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It helps with traction on a slick surface. It applies the brake with enough force to allow the LSD to
be able to transfer some power to the opposite wheel. However it will not react fast enough to stop a spin.
Its traction control not stability control.

I tend to keep mine off a lot, Actually its off all the timewith my Race Program as its disabled.
It keeps me from forgetting to turn it back off if I shut the car off for something.
Per Howarmat's advice I kept it on the Performance and Torque Programs.
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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I leave it on, it does come in handy during Michigan winters. I turn it off when I want to have fun.
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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If I need a good launch, I make sure the TC and AC is off.
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 12:48 PM
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On, or I'd kill myself.
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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I always keep my TC on.

I really haven't had an opportunity for some spirited driving.
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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On, or I'd kill myself.
Its kinda like with your wife.....she slaps you on the back of the head when she catches you checking out the hot waitress serving you beer....TCS does the slapping



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