traction control?
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Originally Posted by FrYd-RyS
my parents are like we dont want you to get a manual cuz there so much faster of the line. How much faster are stick than autos
To be honest, when I have children, they first car they are getting is going to be a manual. Not only does it teach them how to drive one, it forces them to pay attention and not eat while driving, use a cell phone etc.
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The V6's have whats called SGS (second gear start), it makes a huge diff. when wet, all it does is lock the tranny out of 1st unless you hold the pedal to the floor. ASR is what the v8's got, its more of a traction control than the SGS is. Anyway, I think SGS became standard in 97? Dont quote me on that.
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1999
Second gear start (SGS) became standard this year, with it being an option previously. SGS forces the transmission to stay out of first gear, starting it in second. This helps gain control over the car much easier as compared to first gear when in slippery conditions.
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EDIT: I lied
1999
Second gear start (SGS) became standard this year, with it being an option previously. SGS forces the transmission to stay out of first gear, starting it in second. This helps gain control over the car much easier as compared to first gear when in slippery conditions.
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my friends moms minivan has traction control. he kept trying to do burnouts in it and it would just shutter. lol. i got in, turned it off, and squeeled them down his whole driveway. i dont reccomend that...
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Originally Posted by sman
The V6's have whats called SGS (second gear start), it makes a huge diff. when wet, all it does is lock the tranny out of 1st unless you hold the pedal to the floor. ASR is what the v8's got, its more of a traction control than the SGS is. Anyway, I think SGS became standard in 97? Dont quote me on that.
EDIT: I lied
1999
Second gear start (SGS) became standard this year, with it being an option previously. SGS forces the transmission to stay out of first gear, starting it in second. This helps gain control over the car much easier as compared to first gear when in slippery conditions.
Quoted from fulltrottlev6.com's fbody FAQ
EDIT: I lied
1999
Second gear start (SGS) became standard this year, with it being an option previously. SGS forces the transmission to stay out of first gear, starting it in second. This helps gain control over the car much easier as compared to first gear when in slippery conditions.
Quoted from fulltrottlev6.com's fbody FAQ
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Typically traction control is usually only needed in vehicles that can break-traction..haha-
Ok, now that I have pissed off the V6 guys- here's a simple solution- don't drive like an ******* and you should be fine. I have been caught in a couple flash rainstorms and can manage not to fishtail my car. My point is this- if you fishtail your car in wet-weather then more than likely you are either trying to, (which I hope) or you don't know how to handle your car properly.
Its up to you- if you get your car and go around with either the gas floored or the brake to the floor, then you shouldn't be driving. Also- if you think that spinning your one tire every time while leaving someplace is cool, then you should just be slapped. Nobody worth impressing is going to be impressed. Save your gas and your tires. If you fall into the one wheel peel club, follow my easy instructions.
1.)Stand facing a wall with your arms and legs .
2.)Place both hands on the wall.
3.)Now with all the force you can muster, slam your head into the wall.
4.)Repeat steps 1-3 until you fall down.
5.)When you fall down, go back to step one and start over.
Now if you are thinking that this would make you look like a moron, guess what, its too late- you already are. One-wheel peels are not only make you look like a moron, they are also the gayest thing since Doogie Houser, oh wait, he's gay too and so are you- class dismissed..
Ok, now that I have pissed off the V6 guys- here's a simple solution- don't drive like an ******* and you should be fine. I have been caught in a couple flash rainstorms and can manage not to fishtail my car. My point is this- if you fishtail your car in wet-weather then more than likely you are either trying to, (which I hope) or you don't know how to handle your car properly.
Its up to you- if you get your car and go around with either the gas floored or the brake to the floor, then you shouldn't be driving. Also- if you think that spinning your one tire every time while leaving someplace is cool, then you should just be slapped. Nobody worth impressing is going to be impressed. Save your gas and your tires. If you fall into the one wheel peel club, follow my easy instructions.
1.)Stand facing a wall with your arms and legs .
2.)Place both hands on the wall.
3.)Now with all the force you can muster, slam your head into the wall.
4.)Repeat steps 1-3 until you fall down.
5.)When you fall down, go back to step one and start over.
Now if you are thinking that this would make you look like a moron, guess what, its too late- you already are. One-wheel peels are not only make you look like a moron, they are also the gayest thing since Doogie Houser, oh wait, he's gay too and so are you- class dismissed..
Originally Posted by FORCE_FED_Z
Typically traction control is usually only needed in vehicles that can break-traction..haha-
Ok, now that I have pissed off the V6 guys- here's a simple solution- don't drive like an ******* and you should be fine. I have been caught in a couple flash rainstorms and can manage not to fishtail my car. My point is this- if you fishtail your car in wet-weather then more than likely you are either trying to, (which I hope) or you don't know how to handle your car properly.
Its up to you- if you get your car and go around with either the gas floored or the brake to the floor, then you shouldn't be driving. Also- if you think that spinning your one tire every time while leaving someplace is cool, then you should just be slapped. Nobody worth impressing is going to be impressed. Save your gas and your tires. If you fall into the one wheel peel club, follow my easy instructions.
1.)Stand facing a wall with your arms and legs .
2.)Place both hands on the wall.
3.)Now with all the force you can muster, slam your head into the wall.
4.)Repeat steps 1-3 until you fall down.
5.)When you fall down, go back to step one and start over.
Now if you are thinking that this would make you look like a moron, guess what, its too late- you already are. One-wheel peels are not only make you look like a moron, they are also the gayest thing since Doogie Houser, oh wait, he's gay too and so are you- class dismissed..
Ok, now that I have pissed off the V6 guys- here's a simple solution- don't drive like an ******* and you should be fine. I have been caught in a couple flash rainstorms and can manage not to fishtail my car. My point is this- if you fishtail your car in wet-weather then more than likely you are either trying to, (which I hope) or you don't know how to handle your car properly.
Its up to you- if you get your car and go around with either the gas floored or the brake to the floor, then you shouldn't be driving. Also- if you think that spinning your one tire every time while leaving someplace is cool, then you should just be slapped. Nobody worth impressing is going to be impressed. Save your gas and your tires. If you fall into the one wheel peel club, follow my easy instructions.
1.)Stand facing a wall with your arms and legs .
2.)Place both hands on the wall.
3.)Now with all the force you can muster, slam your head into the wall.
4.)Repeat steps 1-3 until you fall down.
5.)When you fall down, go back to step one and start over.
Now if you are thinking that this would make you look like a moron, guess what, its too late- you already are. One-wheel peels are not only make you look like a moron, they are also the gayest thing since Doogie Houser, oh wait, he's gay too and so are you- class dismissed..
I'm sorry but that is one of the funniest things I've read in a long time.
