Since my car is the base 8 I don't have the option to turn dsc or traction control off is there a way to d this without a switch??

 

I could be wrong since I don't know a whole lot about the base model, but I thought they weren't equipped with TCS or DSC in the first place, hence not having a button to disable it.

I'm sure someone will chime in and correct me if i'm wrong.

 

You can't turn it off because you don't have it at all. So nothing to worry about... at least not until you're spinning uncontrollably and wish you had it.

 

blamerob - what makes you think you have DSC in the first place ?

 

why does everybody always hate on the non dsc? i have never had any problem controlling the car.

 

/\ I'm sure you dont . I always turn it off when I race as well because it gets in the way . For the street though I find it very "comforting" to say the least .

 

hey ur not konig^^

anyways my friend has base model too...only thing he complains about is when it rains

i normally keep mine off unless it rains...

 

^ lol. nope. and it's fine when it rains as long as it has good tires.

 

this is good to know lol i have a base model too so now when i get a gt i wont be scared to turn it off lol. i hear so many horror stories about when people turn it off but i live it everyday! you guys with dsc are spoiled! jk haha i wish i had it though ive slid out in the rain before, nothing crazy but i didnt do it on purpose.

 

I belive you can pull the fuse for it that is located in the engine bay. When I got my base dynoed that is what they had to do. When you do pull it your abs light and some other light will come on as well.

 

When did people get so scared to drive a car without dsc? Don't be careless while driving in rain or snow and you'll be fine. I usually turn mine off when it rains or snows so I can test my driving and the ability of my car.

 

DSC is over rated you dont need it and brakes are over rated to!

HAHA!

 

I'll make sure the Darwin Award's keeps a slot open for you.

 

^heh


DSC?? pffft - what's that?

 

i mean i could see how it could be helpful in the snow...but i just drive my civic when it's snowing.

 

DSC is one of the more important modern day safety features put on cars. It allows you to have a rear wheel drive car in wet/slippery conditions. Not every circumstance allows a drive to be fully aware of the road under them which is why it's a nice safety net. It actually works too...

 

DSC actually almost made me crash once

i started a slide and all was well till it kicked in...it felt like it took control of my whole can the end result was it turning me almost backwards

 

btw i do like DSC just not when i autocrossing

(there are poles in the parking lot)

 

Again OVER RATED! do some auto cross and you will for sure! Know how to control a car

 

You like to autocross in the rain and snow with DSC off and traffic around you?

 

i think this explains it all

 

This thread also makes my list of TOTM. Congrats.

 

That was a joke lol

 

I assume this is a bit.

 

I have never had to use the DSC, rain or sun. Glad its there though.