the computer doesn't know what's deliberate and what's not....so it works under the same parameters....all the time.

i, for one, wish the S2000 had traction control (winter driver for me).

 

Traction control for a car that has 140-150 ft lbs of torque

 

Winter driver for me too, but I just consider my right foot my traction control

 

I think you are all wet (not trying to start an argument, I just think you are wrong). This type of scenario is exactly the type of situation that the newer stability systems are designed to address. I had a MY02 Audi A4 with electronic stability control (standard equipment). The technology was liscenced from Mercedes Benz. Now how effective this technology would be on a 2wd rear driver is a question I cannot answer.

The Audi system worked by combining pitch roll and yaw sensors with speed sensors at each wheel, looked at accellerator and braking inputs and then made adjustments in braking and power apportioned to each corner.

Of course all that assumes throttle by wire and the quattro makes things a little easier to implement.

I for one, would welcome electronic stability control on the car -- as long as it could be turned off completely.

 

I admit I don't know enough about these systems because they don't interest me that much.

I'm just saying that there must a point where no amount of computer aid is going to help recover the car in time (IE: the car is going far too fast into a corner).

 

btw in this case NO rain was present , just no fear as well

 

Traction control is all fine and dandy in a GT car. But a true sports car is a different matter. I know Ferrari uses it, but so what? Artificial computer controlled driving assistors leave me feeling somewhat detached, which is a bad thing. I need the proper interface with my sports cars. I need to feel as if I am a part of my car. Common sense is your best traction control.

 

The computer can not prevent a driver from entering a corner too fast which causes the car to exceed it's lateral load limit.

 

If this car had traction control, IT WOULD NOT be a true sports car! A true sports car should put YOU in total control, not electronics. I want the car to feel as if it is an extension of my limbs. Not to think safe for me or protect me from myself. Do sport bikes have training wheels ? When I rev the car to 7K dump the clutch and hang on, it's all about me and the mechanicals, This is not a Video game, no restart , no redo, no memory card. If I want to put the tail out and test my limits thats my decision not traction control or electronics! A true Shelby Cobra would not have a ABS and traction control would it?? Just my opinion. Flame if you wish, the car is a toy for me not a daily driver.

 

Now put some batteries in your toy and get it out of the garage. I wanna' know what 4.77's are like.