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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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Driving without Traction Control

Hey, just checking in. Does anyone here drive without traction control when they feel in the more "sporty mood" . . . the car drives completely different without the traction control . . . the clutch is a lot easier to ride with and the acceleration is much different as well as the rpms. . .

Please post your thoughts. I like driving this car without the traction control off when it is nice out . . but want to see others thoughts.

Please post with your opinions.

I know, when it is wet out . . you have to make sure the traction control is on so no need to mention that.
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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I actually drive with it off probably 85% of the time.
My first car was a 1980 grandprix on all seasons. I only use the traction control when the roads are crazy (snow/ice). But most of the time even in the snow it's off.
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 02:42 AM
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i don't even know how to turn it off.... so noobish help plz lol
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 03:06 AM
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theres a rectangular button at the bottom left of ur steering wheel.. it reads VDC.. click on that and u'll see VDC off orange light on ur dashboard
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 03:32 AM
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coolies big thanxs
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 03:37 AM
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Even when it's not wet out, I'd still highly recommend keeping VDC on for daily driving. If you do a search, you'll see plenty of threads where people ask this very same question and a plethora of responses.
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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When magazines test the car, do you think they have the VDC off when they go through the slalom, 1/4 mile, 0-60, etc.?
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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All the other thread I've read about this there are plenty of people who have spun out or done something stupid just because they keep traction control of at most times. If you really know what your doing its ok to keep off except for certain conditions , but for the vast majority of people I highly recommend you keep VDC on to avoid having some freak stupid accident.
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by stylez09
When magazines test the car, do you think they have the VDC off when they go through the slalom, 1/4 mile, 0-60, etc.?
Yes...Otherwise it will pull power.
Old Mar 23, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by stylez09
When magazines test the car, do you think they have the VDC off when they go through the slalom, 1/4 mile, 0-60, etc.?
They're pro's, the rest of us, well ummmm not so much.
Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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