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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 07:56 PM
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Can I get aftermrket traction control for my 2002?
If so, should I get it? Let's face it, the rear end is pretty loose on corners.

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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 08:14 PM
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Let's face it, the rear end only gets loose if you make it happen.

BTW where did you get a Nurburgring Blue car in the US?
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 08:23 PM
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yeah the rear only steps out when you drive the car rough or un smooth.

I suggest driving schools, and it will be cheaper than spinning your car into a wall or embankment.

I thought the car was loose when I first got it as I came from FWD cars. The S2K is very well planed and doesn't need driver bandaids like traction control.
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 03:29 AM
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Most TC systems will not be of much use in a corner anyway. In passenger cars they are designed to help you get going in a stright line.

I have traction control. It is easily activated with my left foot.
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 08:45 AM
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thats not true. many traction controls are specifically designed for corners.

The S2K like most rear wheel drive cars don't like to be yanked into a corner while standing on the brakes.

Driving schools help teach you balance and smoothness.
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 10:28 AM
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The driver should controll the car. Not the car controlling the driver.
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 12:49 PM
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The only aftermarket traction control I know of for the S is as a part of the AEM ECU. It senses wheel slip and pulls timing.

Not sure if this is what you want and I doubt it's worth the price tag unless you also want a forced induction system at some stage.
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 01:42 PM
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thats not meant for corners, just for straight line.
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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So it's really just launch control?
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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yeah, it would need yaw and pitch sensors and controll the brakes invidually on each corner.
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