Yes it does trigger the traction control, but the shift feel is so nice, and the look on someones face when your lincoln gets sideways at 50+mph is just priceless. I just turn the traction control off as soon as I get in the car all the time.
Well I can tell you that with 3.27s it turns on the traction control light, but on dry pavement it doesn't really affect acceleration at all. Its not like it all of a sudden locks your back brakes up or anything. 3.73s wouldn't help that matter though. I have gotten quite quick at turning off traction control though, to the point where I can reach over and turn it off in less time than it takes to wind out first gear, so if you do floor it, you can reach over and turn TC off before it shifts into 2nd.
Well I can tell you that with 3.27s it turns on the traction control light, but on dry pavement it doesn't really affect acceleration at all. It’s not like it all of a sudden locks your back brakes up or anything. 3.73s wouldn't help that matter though. I have gotten quite quick at turning off traction control though, to the point where I can reach over and turn it off in less time than it takes to wind out first gear, so if you do floor it, you can reach over and turn TC off before it shifts into 2nd.
What I don't like is the 10 - 15 degrees of ignition timing it removes as long as the "spinning wheel" light is lit (I love that icon! For some reason it just cracks me up!!).
I know at the drag strip it costs about 2 seconds when compared with the traction control disabled! With it on, it barked them off the line when I floored it, the light came on and it ran right at 17 seconds… :zpuke:
It’s the first option under the “vehicle options”, right? If so, I may just do like you said and practice turning it off before it hits second.
What I don't like is the 10 - 15 degrees of ignition timing it removes as long as the "spinning wheel" light is lit (I love that icon! For some reason it just cracks me up!!).
Yes, its the first option so its just a matter of hitting "vehicle settings" then "reset", so in the 5 or so seconds it takes to wind out first gear, you should be able to reach over and hit the 2 buttons fast enough to turn it off before its an issue.
Is it only after the throttle has been closed or is it also if the throttle hasn't moved very much for a certain time? For example you've been cruising at 1/4 throttle for a while and then you add another 1/2 throttle (3/4 throttle total) to accelerate. Isn't that also considered tip in?
Just asking. I always thought tip in was anytime there was a large change in the TPS signal. (I'm talking theory here, not specific to our EEC's tuning)
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