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KEEP RT · 03-30-2012, 09:45 PM

Still don't know the facts!!! A ASS U ME FAIL!!!

The Stig · 03-30-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ss/rs-matt

It's really funny to me how much you guys trust TC. What did all you old farts do before cars had traction control?? TC on or off I can still obliterate the tires if I want to. Mine is on most of the time but either way accidents can still happen. You guys act the TC is a invisible force field or something.

question. Do you look both ways before you cross the street or do you just walk out into the road? TC is a safety precaution that prevents most accidents. Just like looking both ways before crossing the street is a safety precaution to getting nailed by a semi

Quote:

Originally Posted by KEEP RT

Still don't know the facts!!! A ASS U ME FAIL!!!

It's science. See something, note the observation, use the given facts to deduce a conclusion from the observations

90503 · 03-30-2012, 09:50 PM

Traction control or not, my standard conclusion for every single car accident is that it was caused by a loose nut behind the wheel!!..lol

Dragnya · 03-30-2012, 09:53 PM

It's also cause and affect , push the gas pedal down all the way tires blow off ! Push it a little less tires work great ! Or you can call it driving IQ ! If you need help driving a car, buy a slower car.

LS3 SS · 03-30-2012, 09:56 PM

Im trying to figure out why everyone in this thread keeps reverting to the T/C Stabilitrak being turned off when :

1. No one in this thread even knows what caused the accident or how it occured
2. Not even the OP knows how the accident happened

Shows how much people pay attention to detail as opposed to throwing two cents in where they can.

mikeyroche · 03-30-2012, 09:57 PM

I often take Stabilitrak off outside on country roads. Never had any problems, I'm very careful and make sure I know the road, conditions and make sure that there isn't traffic around. Sure I could get into an accident, but it could happen just as easy with them on. These people that crash often drive above there limits in places they SHOULDN'T! I know my limits, and If I ever want to test them, it will damn sure be on a track, and even then I wouldn't because I'm to afraid to scratch my car.

The Beard · 03-30-2012, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ss/rs-matt

It's really funny to me how much you guys trust TC. What did all you old farts do before cars had traction control?? TC on or off I can still obliterate the tires if I want to. Mine is on most of the time but either way accidents can still happen. You guys act the TC is a invisible force field or something.

hmm

Macfolk · 03-30-2012, 10:07 PM

It was obviously the navigation system, as the car was backwards. I blame OnStar.

Seriously, just drive careful enough to protect yourself and others, folks.

Jason

jd10013 · 03-30-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ss/rs-matt

It's really funny to me how much you guys trust TC. What did all you old farts do before cars had traction control?? .

it's one of the biggest reasons why the muscle car era lasted only 15 years.
people were killing themselves left and right and insurance rates went through the roof.

Vfrider1 · 03-30-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

Passed by a flat black SS facing wrong direction & onto the sidewalk, driver's side AB deployed. Youngster standing outside as Police surveys incident. No camera, but just shake my head to them as I slowly pass by to assess damage...

I had parked next to this very car about 15 minutes earlier! My silver SS looked great next to the black one. Came back out and it was gone. I drove by it later as well, Looked right at him and gave him the OMG look.

Fiveg56 · 03-30-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyroche

Sure I could get into an accident, but it could happen just as easy with them on.

Please elaborate.

lakersftbl69 · 03-30-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kite31

I only drive with t/c off. I'm never comfortable with traction control/stabilitrack.

I no me too idk why but I feel as the car feels better off and shifts smoother

Dragnya · 03-30-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jd10013

it's one of the biggest reasons why the muscle car era lasted only 15 years.
people were killing themselves left and right and insurance rates went through the roof.

Uh ! No ! You can thank the tree huggers & the Feds for killing the muscle car era back in the day. It just took a while for technology to help us get it back. But I can promise you they will shut it down again if we let them.

IROCanSS · 03-30-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

why people turn traction control/stabilitrack off while driving on the street I'll never know.

Do you want to know? I turn it off every single time I drive except in the rare instance I drive in the rain.

Turned it off on my C6.
Turned it off on my RX-8
Turned it off on my C5.

Thankfully I don't have to turn it off on the IROC... Not like it would matter.

Notice a trend here? it's about respect for the car and knowing what it's going to do and when. I guess with age comes wisdom. Don't expect a computer to save your ass. Know how to save your own. EDIT.... That's not right... Have enough respect for the car NOT TO NEED TO save your ass or have it saved.

And the car DEFINITELY runs better with it off!

Just sent... don't want to offend anyone.

03-30-2012, 09:45 PM	#29
KEEP RT Wonderfully Awful Idea Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Battle Ground, WA Posts: 1,456 View My Garage	Still don't know the facts!!! A ASS U ME FAIL!!! __________________

03-30-2012, 09:57 PM	#34
mikeyroche Drives: 2011 VR Camaro 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 576 View My Garage	I often take Stabilitrak off outside on country roads. Never had any problems, I'm very careful and make sure I know the road, conditions and make sure that there isn't traffic around. Sure I could get into an accident, but it could happen just as easy with them on. These people that crash often drive above there limits in places they SHOULDN'T! I know my limits, and If I ever want to test them, it will damn sure be on a track, and even then I wouldn't because I'm to afraid to scratch my car. __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS with RS - K&N Typhoon CAI, Borla Atak Exhaust, Hawk Performance Ceramic Pads, SLP 'SS' Front Grille Emblem, Blue LED interior lighting, Camaro Victory Red Seatbelt Harness pads NEXT - Corvette LS3 Victory Red Fuel Rail Covers(Awaiting Installation), Window Tinting, Custom Leather Interior.

03-30-2012, 10:07 PM	#36
Macfolk J.T. Drives: Camaro 2SS w/RS package, Imp. Blue Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 441 View My Garage	It was obviously the navigation system, as the car was backwards. I blame OnStar. Seriously, just drive careful enough to protect yourself and others, folks. Jason __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Mods done: 1LE replica wheels, black tail light bezels, LED driving lights (spliced to running lights), VMax CNC ported TB, No tune Vararam, and Rx catch can Mods planned: heritage grille, 1LE splitter, led signals, tune, and possibly LT Headers Love this car!

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03-30-2012, 09:50 PM	#31
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,572	Traction control or not, my standard conclusion for every single car accident is that it was caused by a loose nut behind the wheel!!..lol

03-30-2012, 09:53 PM	#32
Dragnya FUJIMO Drives: 2012 Camaro SS/RS Mt Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: N,Texas Posts: 65	It's also cause and affect , push the gas pedal down all the way tires blow off ! Push it a little less tires work great ! Or you can call it driving IQ ! If you need help driving a car, buy a slower car.

03-30-2012, 09:56 PM	#33
LS3 SS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 2,275	Im trying to figure out why everyone in this thread keeps reverting to the T/C Stabilitrak being turned off when : 1. No one in this thread even knows what caused the accident or how it occured 2. Not even the OP knows how the accident happened Shows how much people pay attention to detail as opposed to throwing two cents in where they can.