Under most conditions and on most cars TC is useless for autocrossing. Rob
Luis, Josh Sirota and I had "experimented" with my old M3 (OK we forgot to
switch it off on few occasions :-)) and on a dry surface we were 2 -2.5 sec
slower with it. On the other hand, I've tried it with street tires in a very
heavy rain and standing water and the TC kept me on course. I've attempted
to use TC in Topeka in 99 in the light rain in combination with G-forces and
that was disastrous.
I never use the TC in the Boxster. Porsche's TC is much more intrusive than
BMW's and completely useless for AX.
My $.02. YMMV....
Boris.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: craig boyle [mailto:craig_autox@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 8:25 PM
> To: 'ba-autox@autox.team.net'
> Subject: Traction control worthwhile at 3COM?
>
>
> I'd be interested to know if anyone running at 3COM in
> a BMW/Lexus/Vette/Audi/Porsche etc. left their
> traction control turned on? Did it help? - I'm
> curious about exactly when TC starts to become useful
> - vs. cutting in too early. ABS?
>
>
>
> Craig
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