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Traction Control on or off when autocrossing

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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 01:19 PM
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Default Traction Control on or off when autocrossing

When autocross in a Genesis, is it better to leave the T/C on or off?
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 02:14 PM
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I would leave it off, but there's nothing wrong with giving it a try with it on. It sort of depends on your driving style, but a great driver will get more out of the car with it off for sure.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 05:11 PM
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Traction Control on will cause the car to cut power if the tires start to slip. Not exactly something you want to happen during an auto-x.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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Well, traction control is for people who don't know how to drive a car at its limits right? Maybe if you are sliding all over the course, TC would be a benefit. It could even be a training tool, if you pay attention to when it starts cutting in, and take that as a clue you are on the edge of traction. Learn to work with the traction you have.



Then learn to work the car when you lose traction.
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