Traction control? - FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com Message Board

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Traction control?

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • #1

    Traction control?

    I have a 3.8 A4 with 3.73 LSD. My 60's average about mid 2.4s. My 60' times vary up to .3 in a night!!?? I get absolutly no spin off the line but I when it shifts into second it will spin slightly sometimes. I bought the HPtuners software but I dont think it lets you shut off the traction control. My car is 97 RS so I dont have a button to shut off the traction control. I see the RK Sport has a switch to turn it off..is this something I need to invest in. I guess my real question is does it seem likely that traction control is my problem. My good times are generally 60' 2.4 1/8 10.05 1/4 15.70. Thanks for any help.

    I did a search but I couldnt find a post that sounded like they knew for sure what they were talking about.
    97 RS,3.73 LSD,Flowmaster,Shift Kit,Edge TC,HP Tuners,EWP,SLP CAI,160*,Touchscreen monitor,& Alpine Stereo(155.2dB)15.27 N/A 1.9X 60\'s and a magic switch.
    Tags: None
  • #2
    im guessing u have your stock TC are you stalling up when you launch im not sure but i think 1800 rpm is all the stock TC can handle. gears and LSD+stallin should give you better 60' than that.

    i have no experience w/ traction control so i cant help you there
    1994 white Firebird M5<br />Flowmasters, CAI, 3.73s, LSD, coated pacesetters, eibach pro-kit, bilsteins, hurst shifter, JVC stereo, 18\" C5 vette wheels, Kuhmo Ecsta ASX rubber<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/744299\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/744299</a> <br /><br />Coming Soon: Turbo!

    Comment

    • #3
      I think so to but i dont know what would be slowing it down.
      97 RS,3.73 LSD,Flowmaster,Shift Kit,Edge TC,HP Tuners,EWP,SLP CAI,160*,Touchscreen monitor,& Alpine Stereo(155.2dB)15.27 N/A 1.9X 60\'s and a magic switch.

      Comment

      • #4
        Does a v6 have traction control?

        Mine doesn't
        Race car - gone but not forgotten - 1997 firebird V6
        nitrous et & mph: 12.168 & 110.95 mph, n/a 13.746 & 96.38 mph
        2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8: 12.125, 116.45
        2010 Ford Taurus SHO: no times yet

        Comment

        • #5
          To my knowledge we don't have ASR/TCS on our V6 cars. If we did, it isn't able to be turned to the off position by default in the tuning, it has to be done with a switch or whatever externally from the PCM. This doesn't sound like a traction control problem. More of a need more practice and/or better tires problem.
          <a href=\"http://www.fullthrottlev6.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.fullthrottlev6.com</a> THE SOURCE!

          Comment

          • #6
            yeha ive never heard of a v6 w/ traction control either...i just figured it must have come on newer cars
            1994 white Firebird M5<br />Flowmasters, CAI, 3.73s, LSD, coated pacesetters, eibach pro-kit, bilsteins, hurst shifter, JVC stereo, 18\" C5 vette wheels, Kuhmo Ecsta ASX rubber<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/744299\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/744299</a> <br /><br />Coming Soon: Turbo!

            Comment

            • #7
              i have ASR on my v6.. it is on by default whenever the car is started.. there is a switch right next to the fog light switch to turn it on and off.. when it is turned off a yellow light saying ASR OFF lights up on the dash
              2000 Bright Red Camaro 3800 V6, A4, LSD, 3.42<br />Whisper lid, K&N, American Thunder Catback, Wings West GFX, Billet Grill<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.mfba.org\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.mfba.org</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://home.comcast.net/~thontor/camaro/\" target=\"_blank\">http://home.comcast.net/~thontor/camaro/</a>

              Comment

              • #8
                Ok not a tires problem because I"M NOT SPINNING!! I have probalby made over 500 passes at the track its not a launch issue either. Its not hard to launch a 15 second car with an automatic (Little to no skill required). I've stalled it high I've launched from idle and everything in between...it makes no difference. I have a traction light,lght up on my dash when I drive in the winter so I think I have TCS. In the RK spork catalog it says TCS on/off switch available for 97-02 in all models. I was more or less wondering if anyone tried launching with TCS on and off and how much of a difference it made. There is no other reason i can think of to why my 60' is so bad and why I can't ever seem to spin my tires.
                97 RS,3.73 LSD,Flowmaster,Shift Kit,Edge TC,HP Tuners,EWP,SLP CAI,160*,Touchscreen monitor,& Alpine Stereo(155.2dB)15.27 N/A 1.9X 60\'s and a magic switch.

                Comment

                • #9
                  oh jsut to clear this up..it kind of sounded like I was being a cocky A$$hole..thats not how I meant it. Thanks for the ideas. I just want to push the point I know its not a driver or a lack of traction problem.
                  97 RS,3.73 LSD,Flowmaster,Shift Kit,Edge TC,HP Tuners,EWP,SLP CAI,160*,Touchscreen monitor,& Alpine Stereo(155.2dB)15.27 N/A 1.9X 60\'s and a magic switch.

                  Comment

                  • #10
                    does that low traction light ever light up when you are racing? if not then i doubt that is even an issue
                    2000 Bright Red Camaro 3800 V6, A4, LSD, 3.42<br />Whisper lid, K&N, American Thunder Catback, Wings West GFX, Billet Grill<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.mfba.org\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.mfba.org</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://home.comcast.net/~thontor/camaro/\" target=\"_blank\">http://home.comcast.net/~thontor/camaro/</a>

                    Comment

                    • #11
                      no it doesnt, i htought of that but i wet down my drivway and stompted on it for about 80 ft. burning the hell out of the tires and it never lit either. I only had it come on when I was stoping in the winter.
                      97 RS,3.73 LSD,Flowmaster,Shift Kit,Edge TC,HP Tuners,EWP,SLP CAI,160*,Touchscreen monitor,& Alpine Stereo(155.2dB)15.27 N/A 1.9X 60\'s and a magic switch.

                      Comment

                      • #12
                        oh if its only come on when you are stopping than it only lights up when your ABS goes on

                        sounds like you dont have any acceleration traction control or it would go on when you stomp it and your tires start to spin.. so its definately not an issue in your times
                        2000 Bright Red Camaro 3800 V6, A4, LSD, 3.42<br />Whisper lid, K&N, American Thunder Catback, Wings West GFX, Billet Grill<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.mfba.org\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.mfba.org</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://home.comcast.net/~thontor/camaro/\" target=\"_blank\">http://home.comcast.net/~thontor/camaro/</a>

                        Comment

                        • #13
                          ok thanks
                          97 RS,3.73 LSD,Flowmaster,Shift Kit,Edge TC,HP Tuners,EWP,SLP CAI,160*,Touchscreen monitor,& Alpine Stereo(155.2dB)15.27 N/A 1.9X 60\'s and a magic switch.

                          Comment

                          • #14
                            Originally posted by wishigotan8:
                            no it doesnt, i htought of that but i wet down my drivway and stompted on it for about 80 ft. burning the hell out of the tires and it never lit either. I only had it come on when I was stoping in the winter.
                            Originally posted by FireStorm:
                            oh if its only come on when you are stopping than it only lights up when your ABS goes on

                            sounds like you dont have any acceleration traction control or it would go on when you stomp it and your tires start to spin.. so its definately not an issue in your times
                            yeup what he said^
                            I have trac control and a button to shut it off, but if my brakes lock up it will say low trac anyways even with it off. It's def an abs thing
                            millionformarriage.org

                            Why stop people from getting married?

                            Comment

                            Previous template Next

                            Latest Topics

                            Collapse
                            • Vladimir Gecko
                              Low Voltage
                              by Vladimir Gecko
                              I recently ran into a problem where when I drove my battery gauge showed low voltage. I compulsively replaced the battery and it was still doing the same...
                              1 day ago
                            • LETZRIDE
                              New Owner!
                              by LETZRIDE
                              I am happy to announce that I have sold the site to Robert (FirebirdGT). Years ago this site went down when TealV6 had it, I bought it, refreshed it,...
                              1 week ago
                            • ssms5411
                              Little work today
                              by ssms5411
                              Went ahead and moved my starter wire from the back, to the front again since it had no effect on my drain on the battery. Also made me nervous driving...
                              3 weeks ago
                            • LETZRIDE
                              Tom Henry RS Pt 4: Suspension Mods, Tires, Wheels, Headers and other Cool Stuff
                              by LETZRIDE

                              Building the Tom Henry RS
                              Part 4: Suspension Mods, Tires, Wheels, Headers and other Cool Stuff.
                              By: Hib Halverson

                              At the end of Part Three, we changed the valvetrain of the 3.8-liter V6 in the Tom Henry RS. We installed new, Yella Terra "Ultralite" 1.8:1, aluminum roller rocker arms, Katech valve springs and Katech titanium retainers on our 3800 Series II V6.
                              Ultralites are nearly 25% lighter than the stock 1.6 rockers and 8% lighter than the SLP aluminum...
                              02-07-2020, 10:30 PM
                            View All

                            FORUM SPONSORS

                            Collapse
                            Working...
                            X

                            We process personal data about users of our site, through the use of cookies and other technologies, to deliver our services, personalize advertising, and to analyze site activity. We may share certain information about our users with our advertising and analytics partners. For additional details, refer to our Privacy Policy.

                            By clicking "I AGREE" below, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our personal data processing and cookie practices as described therein. You also acknowledge that this forum may be hosted outside your country and you consent to the collection, storage, and processing of your data in the country where this forum is hosted.

                            I Agree