traction control toggle? possibility?
01-30-2011, 12:18 AM
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Dean, is the TCS really getting in the way of how you drive? I leave mine on and drive my car pretty hard. The TCS will let me do some pretty crazy stuff before kicking in and bringing the car back in line. I've had the car pratically sideways in the rain or dry road before the TCS finally kicks in. I can spin the tires for a good 4 or 5 seconds before the TCS applies the brakes. That being said, I have to try pretty hard on dry pavement to get this car to break loose. It handles a lot better than I ever expected it to when I bought it whether the TCS is on or off.
02-01-2011, 08:02 PM
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its just preference i guess, i just like it more with it off, my studebaker and my jimmy dont have it so i guess its because im used to not having it
i have a sct sf/x3 tuner and i cant seem to figure out how to disable it... help please
i have a sct sf/x3 tuner and i cant seem to figure out how to disable it... help please
02-01-2011, 08:31 PM
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I don't have the option to turn TC off - period. There is no button on my dash. It is always on. And its a pain in the rear for burnouts and races.
I'll still have the option to turn it off in the tuner, right?
I'll still have the option to turn it off in the tuner, right?
02-02-2011, 10:06 AM
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You're talking about your mustang, right? You should be able to turn it off. Mine has the button just to the left of the shifter. The button looks like a car with a sqiggly patch of road behind it. And a tuner should be able to turn it off for you.
02-02-2011, 01:45 PM
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Yeah, mine doesn't have that period
02-02-2011, 01:49 PM
#16
v6 does not come with TCS unless it is equip with ABS which was optional, hence you don't have the TCS button because you don't have it.
You having issues with only 1 wheel spinning for your burnouts?
You having issues with only 1 wheel spinning for your burnouts?
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02-02-2011, 01:53 PM
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My understanding is that the TCS system on the 05-09 cars at least CUTS FUEL from the engine when detecting slip.
This is why people with forced induction *always* turn their system OFF so as to avoid a lean condition if the car detects slip under acceleration.
This is why people with forced induction *always* turn their system OFF so as to avoid a lean condition if the car detects slip under acceleration.
02-02-2011, 02:41 PM
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This is strange. I know I have ABS. And I know only 1 wheel spins on burnout (the left wheel to be specific)
02-02-2011, 02:54 PM
#19
I would double check your window sticker. I believe ABS only came with the pony package on the V6, but I am not positive. I do know it was an optional safety feature. IF you did have TCS, you would have the TCS button on your center console.
The reason why you only do one wheel peels is because you don't have the LSD. Not because of TCS. Of course if you do have TCS, then you need to turn it off to do a real burnout.
The reason why you only do one wheel peels is because you don't have the LSD. Not because of TCS. Of course if you do have TCS, then you need to turn it off to do a real burnout.
02-02-2011, 03:10 PM
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I would double check your window sticker. I believe ABS only came with the pony package on the V6, but I am not positive. I do know it was an optional safety feature. IF you did have TCS, you would have the TCS button on your center console.
The reason why you only do one wheel peels is because you don't have the LSD. Not because of TCS. Of course if you do have TCS, then you need to turn it off to do a real burnout.
The reason why you only do one wheel peels is because you don't have the LSD. Not because of TCS. Of course if you do have TCS, then you need to turn it off to do a real burnout.