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In comparison to newer vehicles this cars stability and traction control leaves a lot to be desired. It allows the car to break loose pretty far before it comes on.
^^^ that's exactly what I love about it. It's not a nanny, but it will save you if you do something really dumb.
I leave it on for the first few laps of a day, until everything is warm and I have a good feel for conditions. After that it's off, unless adverse conditions.
In comparison to newer vehicles this cars stability and traction control leaves a lot to be desired. It allows the car to break loose pretty far before it comes on.
You mean it lets you control the car, until it is sure you have run out of talent? How horrible!
Anyway, I watched the video and had a good laugh, even as my IQ was diminished. Then I read the comments and roared with laughter. Thanks for this!
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Last edited by Steve Dallas; 01-26-2019 at 09:35 AM.
In comparison to newer vehicles this cars stability and traction control leaves a lot to be desired. It allows the car to break loose pretty far before it comes on.
If you are breaking loose outside of AutoX/track on a regular basis, your tires are trash and you need something better.
My car came with some crappy Michelin all-season and it slipped with the lightest application of throttle. Got a set of Falken Fk 453 and it never slipped on the street ever again. Might try something even better next time as my set wears out.
Now if you will excuse me, I will continue making my video on how my red RX-8 key unlocks additional 100 BHP!
If you are breaking loose outside of AutoX/track on a regular basis, your tires are trash and you need something better.
My car came with some crappy Michelin all-season and it slipped with the lightest application of throttle. Got a set of Falken Fk 453 and it never slipped on the street ever again. Might try something even better next time as my set wears out.
Now if you will excuse me, I will continue making my video on how my red RX-8 key unlocks additional 100 BHP!
If you are breaking loose outside of AutoX/track on a regular basis, your tires are trash and you need something better.
My car came with some crappy Michelin all-season and it slipped with the lightest application of throttle. Got a set of Falken Fk 453 and it never slipped on the street ever again. Might try something even better next time as my set wears out.
Now if you will excuse me, I will continue making my video on how my red RX-8 key unlocks additional 100 BHP!
Regardless of the tires breaking loose is breaking loose. The Nanny's don't wake up until you're well into a slide and on your way into a guard rail. My 14 v6 Camaro is nowhere near that tail happy.
Does your V6 Camaro have an LSD? I think you're confusing balance and DSC. The DSC doesn't decide how tail-happy your car is, that's it's natural behavior. The DSC does help you recover from slip (front or back) once you've induced it. Under what conditions are you finding it steps out too far? Full throttle? Off throttle?
Honestly I drive in the snow and ice and never had a problem. You might not be getting the best out of your car because of the tires it's on.
While I do drive spiritedly, I never test the limit of the car on the street, and the DSC has worked pretty well.
If you like to test the limit of your car, sign up for an Autocross event. Turn the DSC off and go wild. Worst that can happen is you crash into a bunch of cones, not innocent bystanders.
Does your V6 Camaro have an LSD? I think you're confusing balance and DSC. The DSC doesn't decide how tail-happy your car is, that's it's natural behavior. The DSC does help you recover from slip (front or back) once you've induced it. Under what conditions are you finding it steps out too far? Full throttle? Off throttle?
Honestly I drive in the snow and ice and never had a problem. You might not be getting the best out of your car because of the tires it's on.
The last few days it has been frigid and it snowed a few days ago. Between the cold hard tires ,rain and snow if u come around a sharp corner too hard any car will step out a little. I'm comparing the amount of effort my Camaro and RX 8 take to get the wheels to break loose and make the tail end happy and the little icon to flash on my dash. I have to be revving the Camaro out to get it to step out. The rx8 not so much.
The last few days it has been frigid and it snowed a few days ago. Between the cold hard tires ,rain and snow if u come around a sharp corner too hard any car will step out a little. I'm comparing the amount of effort my Camaro and RX 8 take to get the wheels to break loose and make the tail end happy and the little icon to flash on my dash. I have to be revving the Camaro out to get it to step out. The rx8 not so much.
Same tires on both cars with same amount of wear? Just curious.
01-25-2019, 07:42 PM
