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Feb 25, 2016 | 10:03 AM

#221

radiantm3

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From: Cedar Park, TX

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On another note, I turn off traction control every time I get into this car. The other night I was coming home and forgot to do it. When I was going around a freeway onramp, the traction light was flashing like crazy. I wasn't even going fast. Is TC that intrusive in this car? Very surprising unless something is wrong with mine. I wish there was an easy way to disable it for good.

Yep, once you move to a square tire setup, I have the problem where VSA kicks on during turn in (even when I'm quasi putzing around). On the old staggered tire setup it wasn't nearly as bad and I didn't have to turn it off on the street. I think as Tut pointed out it's just the way the system was programmed. With the square setup the car turns in amazingly well (with almost a hint of oversteer) to the point that if you were to lift throttle on turning in, I wouldn't be surprised if the rear came around in some instances. I think VSA "senses" this and prevents it.

Well good to know that it's not just me. I can live with that.

Feb 25, 2016 | 10:05 AM

#222

SlowTeg

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Then again this is the first time I'm running a square setup. My guess is that the increased grip in the front makes it more sensitive?

Yea I did a search on the flash pro thing and it seems like it doesn't really do anything. I read someone turned it off, but the light would still flash.

I thought you've been running a square setup for a while now..? I don't bother modifying anything in flashpro as hondata tells you not to and it could behave strangely. I just push the button every time I hop in.

Feb 25, 2016 | 10:10 AM

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radiantm3

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I meant first time in any car.

Feb 25, 2016 | 10:10 AM

#224

andrewhake

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Yeah no way to get rid of VSA from what I have found. It is basically turn in prevention with square setup and good brakes.

Feb 25, 2016 | 05:20 PM

#225

radiantm3

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J's Type S hood. The front isn't closed all the way because of my Mugen Intake. Still deciding if I should just sell this and look for an Amuse/ASM hood or just cut this one. I really do like it, except for the contrast. I'll probably end up painting it yellow too.

Feb 25, 2016 | 05:22 PM

#226

radiantm3

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And the car is ready for Laguna Seca tomorrow. Last time there I ran 1:45's. I'm really hoping for 1:42-3's this time. Running better tires (RE71R) and lots of weight loss since last time.