Traction Control

**UKXK189** · 07-13-2007, 01:34 PM

Well, my T/A came with everything but the owner's manual. Does anyone know if the TCS can be turned off while in motion without causing issues, or should it only be done while in park?

**2000T/A Guru** · 07-13-2007, 01:41 PM

Yes sir you can turn it off anytime.

**Hot Black Trans-Am** · 07-13-2007, 01:43 PM

TCS is about the most useless option ever. I guess it's good for rwd newbies.

**2000T/A Guru** · 07-13-2007, 01:48 PM

My girlfriedns mom was drunk as hell and she thinks shes so cool when shes drunk, so she said she could drive my car better than me, (I was drunk as hell too BTW) anyway i knew all she wanted to do was a burn out so i let her try and drop it alittle wit hthe TCS on and she was just like this car has no balls why wont it burn out. It was hilarious.

**2001NBMZ28** · 07-13-2007, 01:57 PM

You can download a manual at http://shbox.com/pdf/manuals.html

**UKXK189** · 07-13-2007, 02:07 PM

Ok, thanks guys.

**jrc1122** · 07-13-2007, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Hot Black Trans-Am

TCS is about the most useless option ever. I guess it's good for rwd newbies.

In that case the same can be said for anti-lock brakes, air bags, and all other saftey features. It is a safety feature, and shouldn't be frowned upon. Embrace technology.

I mean we all can't be The Duke boys from Duke's of Hazzard, like you

<-- J/K

I personally like not having to baby the gas pedal or the car when the roads are wet. I try to drive fairly safe anyway, But I have noticed with the TCS off, and it being wet out side, This tires will spin too easily. Yes I said "too".

**SStriker** · 07-13-2007, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by jrc1122

In that case the same can be said for anti-lock brakes, air bags, and all other saftey features. It is a safety feature, and shouldn't be frowned upon. Embrace technology.

I mean we all can't be The Duke boys from Duke's of Hazzard, like you

<-- J/K

I personally like not having to baby the gas pedal or the car when the roads are wet. I try to drive fairly safe anyway, But I have noticed with the TCS off, and it being wet out side, This tires will spin too easily. Yes I said "too".

Im glad i dont have TCS in my car. Mainly buecase its just like driving the Monte Carlo i Used to have. Im still trying to get used to ABS though.. lol

**Smkn_TA** · 07-14-2007, 06:36 AM

Traction control would just burn off my brake pads...

**jrc1122** · 07-14-2007, 06:51 AM

Originally Posted by Smkn_TA

Traction control would just burn off my brake pads...

why wouldn't you just switch it off?

**EZ2NV** · 07-14-2007, 06:52 AM

Alright, I just bought my car; a 1998 Trans Am. It was a former Police vehicle. Now, the problem is, there is NO switch to turn the traction control off. It's very frustrating. So, I need to wire my own in. Can anyone tell me where the wire for the traction control is?

**SStriker** · 07-14-2007, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by EZ2NV

Alright, I just bought my car; a 1998 Trans Am. It was a former Police vehicle. Now, the problem is, there is NO switch to turn the traction control off. It's very frustrating. So, I need to wire my own in. Can anyone tell me where the wire for the traction control is?

No switch means no traction Control. Only thing you would have is Torque management.. which can be turned off with a tune.

**jrc1122** · 07-14-2007, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by SStriker

No switch means no traction Control...

That is what I was thinking. I tried doing some research to see if 98's were different, but I couldn't find anything.

Maybe - A cop package removes the button, and keeps it "on" all the time, I dunno.

Easiest test is throw down some water, and start spinnin' em.

If you feel the gas pedal pressing back up against your foot, and you can feel the car almost cut off. Then it sucks to be you

**EZ2NV** · 07-15-2007, 12:39 PM

Oh, alright. I actually pick the car up from the dealership tomorrow, and I'll find out quickly if it has traction control or not. Thanks for the input!

Although, I'm curious if this Firebird will run as well as the Camaro's with the B4C cop package. I don't know what was done to those cars, but I know for a fact that an SLP Camaro can't get around one...

**98T/A** · 07-17-2007, 01:10 AM

What is torque managment? And how do u turn it off or can u ?

**Smkn_TA** · 07-17-2007, 05:14 AM

Check your RPO Codes, NW7 : TRACTION CONTROL - ELECTRONIC
NW9 : TRACTION CONTROL - ELECTRONIC.

I got a ws6 so it has no traction control, pretty sure they never came with it?

**Mike's TA** · 07-17-2007, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Smkn_TA

Traction control would just burn off my brake pads...

Fairly certain that it doesn't apply the brakes in our car. Just pushes the gas pedal back into your foot.

**98T/A** · 07-17-2007, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by SStriker

No switch means no traction Control. Only thing you would have is Torque management.. which can be turned off with a tune.

What is torque managment? and how do you turn it off

**SSwt00SS** · 07-17-2007, 01:22 PM

thank this member for taking the time to explain to all what exactly ASR (a.k.a. - traction control, TQ management) does and how it works...

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56911

**RandomOmen** · 07-18-2007, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by Smkn_TA

Check your RPO Codes, NW7 : TRACTION CONTROL - ELECTRONIC
NW9 : TRACTION CONTROL - ELECTRONIC.

I got a ws6 so it has no traction control, pretty sure they never came with it?

My 2001 WS6 did.