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View Poll Results: When do you turn TCS off?
Never. It is always on.
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It's off when there is no rain or snow.
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34.04%
It's always off no matter what.
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When do you turn off TCS?

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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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Always off!!
Old Apr 14, 2012 | 10:46 AM
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I put it in advance trac sport mode around town regularly, I like the tighter steering feel it provides.
Old Apr 14, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Since I have install the "Auto Off" module, I keep it OFF unless we have very bad weather.

This module is nice it automatically turns the TCS OFF at start but you can push the button and put it back ON if needed
Old Apr 15, 2012 | 12:55 AM
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I always have it off, my Cobras a nice weather car though
On my last Cobra, had it tuned to always be off
Old Apr 15, 2012 | 01:01 AM
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I normally turn it off but if its raining I leave it on most of the time. Ive broke loose at 1.5k rpm before when it was raining (steep hill...)

When it snowed I played around in the parking lot at work drifting and doing burn outs. I was surprise at how well the T/C actually works. I could completely drop the clutch and floor it and it would take off very smoothly.
Old Apr 15, 2012 | 04:52 AM
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One of the first mods I did...default to off via relay. Still gives me the option, although I've never taken it. And yes, this is my only vehicle, not my weekend show-piece.
Old Apr 15, 2012 | 10:20 AM
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I don't have TCS so its always off.
Old Apr 15, 2012 | 10:48 AM
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I have mine on for normal around town driving so I don't spin with slightly brisk driving, otherwise i turn it off at start up. Erik
Old Apr 15, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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I always turn it off (even in rain) since I have a blower
Old Apr 15, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by eolson
I have mine on for normal around town driving so I don't spin with slightly brisk driving
Whether you realize it or not, you're teaching yourself how not to have good pedal modulation skills by intentionally relying on the electronics (they'll let you get away with a somewhat more 'stomp and steer' approach to driving than you should be getting away with).

Exactly why I won't ever use it.


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