Traction control----when active?

mdhopt36 · 01-14-2019, 04:01 PM

Just wondering.
Passed a bozo doing 35-40 in a 50, and it was in an uphill right turn sweeper.
The back end got squirrelly, like it started to slide over to the left somewhat. i countersteered, and backed off just a twitch, but I noticed that there was a red flickering indicator on the tack gauge, not over-revved either.
Temps were below freezing- all season, but am aware they still aren't premo.

Just curious.
Traction control kicking in?

Tyl3r · 01-14-2019, 04:05 PM

With these temps, I constantly lose traction, even going in straight line. I am fairly certain the traction control kicking is orange, not red.

mdhopt36 · 01-14-2019, 04:16 PM

Well, being somewhat busy, it coulda been a reddish orange??
Just concentrated on maintaining desired direction, etc.
I just know something flickered briefly on the tack side of the group.

SSDan · 01-14-2019, 05:08 PM

My money is on the fact you saw the traction control icon blinking. I see it any time I hit a shift hard with temps below 50. The OEM runflats are definitely traction limited when below 50.

TRZ06 · 01-14-2019, 05:09 PM

The traction control system on both the Corvette and Camaro are a little lacked , even in full on mode. I actually like that about it.

My M3 was overly conservative and it was VERY annoying. Gm strikes a good balance that leans more towards the sports side , rather than conservative.

Warrior102 · 01-14-2019, 05:56 PM

Mine will allow the ass end to swing a bit before reining it in, nothing scary but not a nanny either.

mdhopt36 · 01-15-2019, 04:38 AM

+ 1 there, exactly what I noticed.

01-14-2019, 04:01 PM	#1
mdhopt36 Drives: '17- 1ag37 V6 traded, for 1SS 2018! Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: MA Posts: 469	Traction control----when active? Just wondering. Passed a bozo doing 35-40 in a 50, and it was in an uphill right turn sweeper. The back end got squirrelly, like it started to slide over to the left somewhat. i countersteered, and backed off just a twitch, but I noticed that there was a red flickering indicator on the tack gauge, not over-revved either. Temps were below freezing- all season, but am aware they still aren't premo. Just curious. Traction control kicking in?

01-14-2019, 05:08 PM	#4
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,261 View My Garage	My money is on the fact you saw the traction control icon blinking. I see it any time I hit a shift hard with temps below 50. The OEM runflats are definitely traction limited when below 50. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

01-14-2019, 05:09 PM	#5
TRZ06 Drives: 22' Porsche PDK GT4 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,027	The traction control system on both the Corvette and Camaro are a little lacked , even in full on mode. I actually like that about it. My M3 was overly conservative and it was VERY annoying. Gm strikes a good balance that leans more towards the sports side , rather than conservative. __________________ Current: 22' Porsche PDK GT4 (MCS 2-way remote dampers) Previous: 18' NFG 2SS *1LE* (ZL1 1LE solid rear cradle bushings & Corsa Exhaust) 16' F80 M3 (Ohlin R/T Coilovers) 13' Audi TTRS (APR Stage 1, MSS Springs) 09' C6 Z06 08' E90 M3 06' 335i (KW V2 Coilovers) 03' C5 Z06

01-14-2019, 04:05 PM	#2
Tyl3r Drives: Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Boca Raton, Fl Posts: 282	With these temps, I constantly lose traction, even going in straight line. I am fairly certain the traction control kicking is orange, not red.

01-14-2019, 04:16 PM	#3
mdhopt36 Drives: '17- 1ag37 V6 traded, for 1SS 2018! Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: MA Posts: 469	Well, being somewhat busy, it coulda been a reddish orange?? Just concentrated on maintaining desired direction, etc. I just know something flickered briefly on the tack side of the group.

01-14-2019, 05:56 PM	#6
Warrior102 USCG Retired (MKC) Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Black Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 679	Mine will allow the ass end to swing a bit before reining it in, nothing scary but not a nanny either.

01-15-2019, 04:38 AM	#7
mdhopt36 Drives: '17- 1ag37 V6 traded, for 1SS 2018! Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: MA Posts: 469	+ 1 there, exactly what I noticed.

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