Traction control problem?
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Traction control problem?
Its been four month since i got my Mazda speed3 09.The car does have a turbo upgrade. Since then I have notice that the traction control light come on went I take turns fast and notice the traction control come on. I feel the car loose at the turns like if I have no traction at all, which is probably why the traction control is kicking on, This also happens went I step on it really hard, event if am going on a straight line. I think its because the tires suck, which are Kumho ECSTA AST. But am also coming from a rear wheel drive car Mazda Rx8 Gt. I have driving regular mazda 3 before and it felt planted, not loose like this one, **** my Suzuki Sx4 feels more planted then this one.
So my question is, am I been paranoid coming from a rear wheel drive car Or do I have a traction control problem?
Suspension is stuck, except for the wheel which are MSR, which have rub the fenders, but i roll the fenders since.
Any feed back would be helpful, thank
So my question is, am I been paranoid coming from a rear wheel drive car Or do I have a traction control problem?
Suspension is stuck, except for the wheel which are MSR, which have rub the fenders, but i roll the fenders since.
Any feed back would be helpful, thank
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Quit driving it like it doesn't have any power.
You have to remember that have around double the power and torque of a standard Mazda 3 (and probably more than double the Suzuki). Of course you're going to run into the limits of grip much, MUCH faster. When you only have 100-150 HP, it's easy for to get away with treating the gas pedal like it's a binary state (on or off). But when you have this much power, you have to ease into it much more gently while paying attention to how much the wheel is turned, the camber of the turn itself and a berjillion other things.
Remember the traction circle.
Also, Kumho AST isn't a bad tire but it's not a good tire, either. Get some good rubber and it will help. It won't stop this problem if you're just ham-fisting and lead-footing it around town but it will help.
If you really want to learn how to drive this car fast, start autocrossing it. Don't worry about class and competitiveness and focus more on learning how to drive properly.
You have to remember that have around double the power and torque of a standard Mazda 3 (and probably more than double the Suzuki). Of course you're going to run into the limits of grip much, MUCH faster. When you only have 100-150 HP, it's easy for to get away with treating the gas pedal like it's a binary state (on or off). But when you have this much power, you have to ease into it much more gently while paying attention to how much the wheel is turned, the camber of the turn itself and a berjillion other things.
Remember the traction circle.
Also, Kumho AST isn't a bad tire but it's not a good tire, either. Get some good rubber and it will help. It won't stop this problem if you're just ham-fisting and lead-footing it around town but it will help.
If you really want to learn how to drive this car fast, start autocrossing it. Don't worry about class and competitiveness and focus more on learning how to drive properly.
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Quit driving it like it doesn't have any power.
You have to remember that have around double the power and torque of a standard Mazda 3 (and probably more than double the Suzuki). Of course you're going to run into the limits of grip much, MUCH faster. When you only have 100-150 HP, it's easy for to get away with treating the gas pedal like it's a binary state (on or off). But when you have this much power, you have to ease into it much more gently while paying attention to how much the wheel is turned, the camber of the turn itself and a berjillion other things.
Remember the traction circle.
Also, Kumho AST isn't a bad tire but it's not a good tire, either. Get some good rubber and it will help. It won't stop this problem if you're just ham-fisting and lead-footing it around town but it will help.
If you really want to learn how to drive this car fast, start autocrossing it. Don't worry about class and competitiveness and focus more on learning how to drive properly.
You have to remember that have around double the power and torque of a standard Mazda 3 (and probably more than double the Suzuki). Of course you're going to run into the limits of grip much, MUCH faster. When you only have 100-150 HP, it's easy for to get away with treating the gas pedal like it's a binary state (on or off). But when you have this much power, you have to ease into it much more gently while paying attention to how much the wheel is turned, the camber of the turn itself and a berjillion other things.
Remember the traction circle.
Also, Kumho AST isn't a bad tire but it's not a good tire, either. Get some good rubber and it will help. It won't stop this problem if you're just ham-fisting and lead-footing it around town but it will help.
If you really want to learn how to drive this car fast, start autocrossing it. Don't worry about class and competitiveness and focus more on learning how to drive properly.
So Thanks again
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