Traction Control on 2k2 Max
11-12-2001, 10:32 PM
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Re: Traction Control on 2k2 Max
Originally posted by jms299
Going to buy a 2k2 max. Just wondering if the traction control is worth it? I live in north western PA (we get a lot of snow). Anybody had any experice with it?
Going to buy a 2k2 max. Just wondering if the traction control is worth it? I live in north western PA (we get a lot of snow). Anybody had any experice with it?
02-26-2002, 10:04 AM
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2k2 Traction Control Clarification
Okay, two related questions:
(1) Does Traction Control help at all in high-speed/highway driving, or is it useful only for launches from a stop?
(2) Would I save gas by driving in dry conditions (i.e., little chance of slippage) with the TCS OFF?
Thx for comments.
(1) Does Traction Control help at all in high-speed/highway driving, or is it useful only for launches from a stop?
(2) Would I save gas by driving in dry conditions (i.e., little chance of slippage) with the TCS OFF?
Thx for comments.
02-26-2002, 10:22 AM
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Re: 2k2 Traction Control Clarification
Originally posted by aadro
Okay, two related questions:
(1) Does Traction Control help at all in high-speed/highway driving, or is it useful only for launches from a stop?
(2) Would I save gas by driving in dry conditions (i.e., little chance of slippage) with the TCS OFF?
Thx for comments.
Okay, two related questions:
(1) Does Traction Control help at all in high-speed/highway driving, or is it useful only for launches from a stop?
(2) Would I save gas by driving in dry conditions (i.e., little chance of slippage) with the TCS OFF?
Thx for comments.
(1) When driving in snow or wet snow, TCS is very helpfull. It helps you maintain the control of your car by diminishing slippage. I've tested it a lot this winter and in one situation it got me out of possible front crash...
(2) In dry condition I saw no difference with or without TCS. Except maybe when you push real hard on the gas pedal
... Additional comments:
TCS will only be as good as your tires are.... I mean, you need the rigth tire for the rigth driving conditions.
02-26-2002, 10:37 AM
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Re: 2k2 Traction Control Clarification
[QUOTE]Originally posted by aadro
Okay, two related questions:
(1) Does Traction Control help at all in high-speed/highway driving, or is it useful only for launches from a stop?
It's very little, if any, help during high speed driving (anything over 45mpg unless you *really* get on the pedal).
(2) Would I save gas by driving in dry conditions (i.e., little chance of slippage) with the TCS OFF?
No, the amount saved would be miniscule... not noticable, anyway.
Okay, two related questions:
(1) Does Traction Control help at all in high-speed/highway driving, or is it useful only for launches from a stop?
It's very little, if any, help during high speed driving (anything over 45mpg unless you *really* get on the pedal).
(2) Would I save gas by driving in dry conditions (i.e., little chance of slippage) with the TCS OFF?
No, the amount saved would be miniscule... not noticable, anyway.
02-26-2002, 10:56 AM
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It is my understand that TCS just reacts when drive-wheel slippage occurs. It starts out by using the ABS to try to bring the spinning wheels in check. If that isn't enough, it reduces engine throttle until things are under control. I had traction control on my '95 Supra TT and only got caught in the rain one time. I was shocked at what a difference it made. In the rain, I bet I could easily beat my Maxima 5-speed in my Supra 6-speed...even with it's rear wheel drive and ultra high performance tires.
I really wish they would offer TCS on the Maxima with a manual transmission. The only FWD manuals on the market are from VW, Saab, Audi and Volvo.
I really wish they would offer TCS on the Maxima with a manual transmission. The only FWD manuals on the market are from VW, Saab, Audi and Volvo.
02-26-2002, 11:19 AM
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Originally posted by carguyrob
It is my understand that TCS just reacts when drive-wheel slippage occurs. It starts out by using the ABS to try to bring the spinning wheels in check. If that isn't enough, it reduces engine throttle until things are under control. I had traction control on my '95 Supra TT and only got caught in the rain one time. I was shocked at what a difference it made. In the rain, I bet I could easily beat my Maxima 5-speed in my Supra 6-speed...even with it's rear wheel drive and ultra high performance tires.
I really wish they would offer TCS on the Maxima with a manual transmission. The only FWD manuals on the market are from VW, Saab, Audi and Volvo.
It is my understand that TCS just reacts when drive-wheel slippage occurs. It starts out by using the ABS to try to bring the spinning wheels in check. If that isn't enough, it reduces engine throttle until things are under control. I had traction control on my '95 Supra TT and only got caught in the rain one time. I was shocked at what a difference it made. In the rain, I bet I could easily beat my Maxima 5-speed in my Supra 6-speed...even with it's rear wheel drive and ultra high performance tires.
I really wish they would offer TCS on the Maxima with a manual transmission. The only FWD manuals on the market are from VW, Saab, Audi and Volvo.
02-26-2002, 12:18 PM
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Originally posted by Jief
I'm surprised that ABS is part of the TCS!!!
I'm surprised that ABS is part of the TCS!!!
(1) Upshift
(2) Cut gas to the engine, reducing engine power, thereby reducing spin.
IMHO this is NOT as good a TCS as with systems that DO use ABS as part of TCS.
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