Hello Guys,

I been reading a lot of posts regarding TCS, and my conclusion is that is better to have it on on rain.

Well here in Mexico City its been rainy this season and its been like 3 times i lost control in second gear or making turns, im not running so hard and i saw the alarm led of traction starts blinking when i make change from 1st gear to 2nd gear or if i make a turn while changing gear im losing control so i cant make changes on turns and i dont mean im pushing so hard the accelerator but anyway im losing control.

So i have some questions:

1.- Is this normal on the mustangs, you have to be very careful ?
2.- Im going to drive on highway this weekend and will be rainy, so the speed will be at least 80-90km/h, im afraid i can lose control at that speed....


I own a V8 manual 2007 with C/L CAI + Brenspeed Tune, stock tires

Thanks!!

 

Is this your first RWD car? I drove nothing but FWD for years until I got into this car. My impression is that RWD is pretty squirelly and you have to be real careful going into and out of turns, especially if you apply power.

 

better tires is a huge help but mine will kick in int he rain occasionly if i dont watch my shifts

 

This is all pretty basic:

1. I always turn OFF TCS unless it's slick out so yes, I personally DO keep it on in the rain. Our V8 Stangs are a bit light in the back and the backend WILL want to come around, especially with the stock (a.k.a. garbage) tires. Just be cognizant of the conditions and be a feather on the pedals in turns and when accelerating. I have never noticed my TCS light blink, however.

2. Even with my stock BFG tires, I used to (and still) run 70-75 MPH on the highway and never experienced hydroplaning. Simply increase your distance from the guy ahead and be aware of curves and passing situations. No sudden moves either.

And don't forget that when it rains after a prolonged dry spell, the build-up of oil on the roadways, ESPECIALLY AT INTERSECTIONS, will turn the road into a skating rink until the oil residue is washed away. If you've ever slid on wet leaves or ice, you know what it feels like.

 

tires would definitely make a big difference, but you certainly shouldn't be shifting while going through a turn. otherwise, just take it easy and be careful. rwd takes some getting used to in inclement weather.

 

Ok thanks for the answers.

I will be carefully under rainy conditions.

 

listen to the guys on here. dont go shifting in turns, esp into 2nd gear. thats the way i wrecked mine. going arounnd a loping turn and shifted into 2nd and she got all sorts of sideways on me. and yes at that time i had tcs permantently turned off. needless to say i sent me tuner to joe at dynospeed and had him turn the tcs back on. now i control when its on or off. be careful in rwd in the rain.

 

There's a reason mustangs are popular for drifting events.

 

Also, remember this is traction control not skid control. If the backend is swinging out from behind you, TCS isn't going to help. I bet if you floored it in a straight line on wet pavement you'd feel TCS kick in no problem.

 

There is no reason to spin the tires in the rain at all. I am making tons of torque from 2000rpms and up and I have never once spun the tires in the rain by accident. And just for reference I am still on the stock 235/55/17 perilli's.

Not to bash anyone, but I think you need to practice shifting smoothly and applying the throttle slower.

Tires will certainly help, but mostly just focus on being smooth. Your best traction control is between your ears.

Drive Safe.