traction control and the wet????

monkeychild · 14-11-2003, 21:19

Never had traction control befor so I have a question or two. I was In my vRS today and it was wet (very very wet) I booted it in first no probs but it started doing it's traction control thang (no surprise) but thyen there was like a a loud sorta knock sound so off I came from the gas and carried on thinking odd never done that before. So has anyone else noticed this????? is it normal or am I off to get my traction control sorted

***Neo_VR*** · 14-11-2003, 23:09

Nope.. its perfectly normal.. its the EDL kicking in.. it applies the brakes to the spinning wheel to transfer drive to the other wheel..

See THIS post for some more info

Steve vRS · 15-11-2003, 07:48

Weather like this and wet junctions are one of the few times I realy miss my Impreza.

Steve

devonutopia · 15-11-2003, 13:53

Traction control is excellent in the wet! It stops me making a complete prat of myself.

On my way back from Wrexham I decided to take a bend with 30mph limit (off M5 onto A30) at 65mph, which is fine in the dry... But I got all out of shape as the furby started to drift into the inside lane (I was taking the racing line) and then started to go all wobbly on me. I was forced to lift right off the throttle, take control of the slide with major steering into the corner, and then "boot" it out the bend once I'd regained control. I have the feeling if I'd been in a lesser car in the same situation I'd have been scraping some arm-co!

***Neo_VR*** · 16-11-2003, 01:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

Traction control is excellent in the wet! It stops me making a complete prat of myself.

On my way back from Wrexham I decided to take a bend with 30mph limit (off M5 onto A30) at 65mph, which is fine in the dry... But I got all out of shape as the furby started to drift into the inside lane (I was taking the racing line) and then started to go all wobbly on me. I was forced to lift right off the throttle, take control of the slide with major steering into the corner, and then "boot" it out the bend once I'd regained control. I have the feeling if I'd been in a lesser car in the same situation I'd have been scraping some arm-co!

silly boy

devonutopia · 16-11-2003, 13:52

[nods]

- And I think you've seen the evidence too.

Alex · 16-11-2003, 15:32

i am shocked jason i never though you would treat your dear furbie like that!

redbaron · 16-11-2003, 16:00

traction control / esp is boring.. ask anyone who saw me on th tyred goat stages today... only 3 spins in 1 morning.. who needs it?

***DGW*** · 16-11-2003, 16:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffelan

traction control / esp is boring.. ask anyone who saw me on th tyred goat stages today... only 3 spins in 1 morning.. who needs it?

Is that a rhetorical question - like this one?

redbaron · 16-11-2003, 16:22

found i missed abs far more than traction control... had to revers to make it round a few of the chicanes..

but when i got a clean run and the surface water cleared I was able to keep pace with SiHortons 310bhp impreza.. in my lowly 240bhp zero driver aids chimera loan car!

althought the site of a lift off oversteering gold rover 75 is one i will cherish for the rest of my life....

Fabpreza · 16-11-2003, 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve vRS

Weather like this and wet junctions are one of the few times I really miss my Impreza.Steve

I still don't...

The traction control on the girlfriend's TDci Mondeo is pretty horrible. The car eats tyres anyway (Overboost torque is 250lb/ft+ with std ECU), but when they are half worn and the roads greasy, there is no pleasure at low speeds.
It comes in with a clank and a rattle through as if the steering column has come loose (it isn't) and if you are in a hurry - like when she's late for work - it comes in in 2nd gear as well.

I've had the traction light flash 5 times since I bought the 4x4 and that just seemed to switch off the power for a split second. Wha'ts it like on the FWD vRS then ?

Rob

***Neo_VR*** · 16-11-2003, 18:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffelan

traction control / esp is boring.. ask anyone who saw me on th tyred goat stages today... only 3 spins in 1 morning.. who needs it?

how does it feel to be beaten by a diesel skoda

they should have paid you for cutting the grass!! - shame you didnt stick about for the 180 turns bit.. you seemed quite good at them

***Neo_VR*** · 16-11-2003, 22:51

this EDL thing.. is there any restrictions on it working.. ie under a certain speed? as i had a bit of *slight* wheelspin @ the slalom today

(pic to follow) and the EDL did naff all, dont think it even kicked in!

KLB · 17-11-2003, 09:23

IIRC, EDL is only enabled at speeds below about 25MPH, because it would put too much stress on the transmission at higher speeds.

***Neo_VR*** · 17-11-2003, 10:14

Ahh, maybe thats why it didnt help this then....

14-11-2003, 21:19	#1
monkeychild Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Yorks Posts: 3,018 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	traction control and the wet???? Never had traction control befor so I have a question or two. I was In my vRS today and it was wet (very very wet) I booted it in first no probs but it started doing it's traction control thang (no surprise) but thyen there was like a a loud sorta knock sound so off I came from the gas and carried on thinking odd never done that before. So has anyone else noticed this????? is it normal or am I off to get my traction control sorted __________________ My Brum Brums: 2002 Silver MKI Octy vRS standard apart from an APR R1 DV 2002 1.4 Tdi Polo My Pedal Pedals: 2008 Gary Fisher Hookooekoo, 2008 Genesis io Singlespeed 2003 Kona Lavadome Single speed goodness

14-11-2003, 23:09	#2
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,418 Thanks: 77 Thanked 176 Times in 125 Posts	Nope.. its perfectly normal.. its the EDL kicking in.. it applies the brakes to the spinning wheel to transfer drive to the other wheel.. See THIS post for some more info __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

15-11-2003, 07:48	#3
Steve vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumbria and Cheshire Posts: 1,181 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Weather like this and wet junctions are one of the few times I realy miss my Impreza. Steve __________________ From Tavia vRS 230bhp to Impreza WRX STi Version V Type R to Clio 182 Cup and now a vRS TDi Octy II in Lightning McQueen Red

15-11-2003, 13:53	#4
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,073 Images: 5 Thanks: 76 Thanked 346 Times in 289 Posts	Traction control is excellent in the wet! It stops me making a complete prat of myself. On my way back from Wrexham I decided to take a bend with 30mph limit (off M5 onto A30) at 65mph, which is fine in the dry... But I got all out of shape as the furby started to drift into the inside lane (I was taking the racing line) and then started to go all wobbly on me. I was forced to lift right off the throttle, take control of the slide with major steering into the corner, and then "boot" it out the bend once I'd regained control. I have the feeling if I'd been in a lesser car in the same situation I'd have been scraping some arm-co! __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

16-11-2003, 13:52	#6
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,073 Images: 5 Thanks: 76 Thanked 346 Times in 289 Posts	[nods] - And I think you've seen the evidence too. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

16-11-2003, 15:32	#7
Alex Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Peak District Posts: 2,733 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	i am shocked jason i never though you would treat your dear furbie like that!

16-11-2003, 16:00	#8
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,559 Thanks: 15 Thanked 69 Times in 60 Posts	traction control / esp is boring.. ask anyone who saw me on th tyred goat stages today... only 3 spins in 1 morning.. who needs it? __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

16-11-2003, 16:22	#10
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,559 Thanks: 15 Thanked 69 Times in 60 Posts	found i missed abs far more than traction control... had to revers to make it round a few of the chicanes.. but when i got a clean run and the surface water cleared I was able to keep pace with SiHortons 310bhp impreza.. in my lowly 240bhp zero driver aids chimera loan car! althought the site of a lift off oversteering gold rover 75 is one i will cherish for the rest of my life.... __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

16-11-2003, 22:51	#13
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,418 Thanks: 77 Thanked 176 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Edl this EDL thing.. is there any restrictions on it working.. ie under a certain speed? as i had a bit of slight wheelspin @ the slalom today (pic to follow) and the EDL did naff all, dont think it even kicked in! __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

17-11-2003, 09:23	#14
KLB Discordian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Newport, Newport - so good the Post Office named it twice Posts: 1,962 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	IIRC, EDL is only enabled at speeds below about 25MPH, because it would put too much stress on the transmission at higher speeds. __________________ Mike

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