The ART of off-road Traction Control. Conclusion: it's SWEET
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Winching
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The ART of off-road Traction Control. Conclusion: it's SWEET
Seems that I've finally become zen with the traction control, and have concluded that it offers a BIG performance advantage...
Initially, I wasn't using TC to its maximum potential because its operation goes against my off-road instinct. That is, when my tires begin to spin uncontrollably, my gut reaction is to immediately let off the gas. However, this moment is EXACTLY when the TC begins to do its job. So I've learned to let the tires spin a bit more than usual, so that the TC can engage and give traction to the spinning tire.
This leads to a "rocking" technique when climbing that I believe offers a significant improvement in off-road capability. Certainly, TC is no substitute for a locking differential...but I'm convinced that TC+CDL would allow me to tackle some obstacles that would be much more difficult with CDL only.
I suppose the biggest advantage for CDL+TC would come when climbing. I certainly can't think of any instances when TC would be a disadvantage?
Initially, I wasn't using TC to its maximum potential because its operation goes against my off-road instinct. That is, when my tires begin to spin uncontrollably, my gut reaction is to immediately let off the gas. However, this moment is EXACTLY when the TC begins to do its job. So I've learned to let the tires spin a bit more than usual, so that the TC can engage and give traction to the spinning tire.
This leads to a "rocking" technique when climbing that I believe offers a significant improvement in off-road capability. Certainly, TC is no substitute for a locking differential...but I'm convinced that TC+CDL would allow me to tackle some obstacles that would be much more difficult with CDL only.
I suppose the biggest advantage for CDL+TC would come when climbing. I certainly can't think of any instances when TC would be a disadvantage?
When you are on the trail in the middle of no where and your 3 Amigo's come on...then you no longer have TC and if you needed it to get "in" then you will also need it to get "out" and you wont have it and you will be s-c-r-e-w-e-d.
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[QUOTE=Spike555;150975 if you needed it to get "in" then you will also need it to get "out" and you wont have it and you will be s-c-r-e-w-e-d.[/QUOTE]
yeah, thanks spike. now every time i tackle a tough obstacle, my elation will quickly turn to paranoia watching the dash for 3 amigos!
though, i guess the problem isn't limited to TC. it would also apply to in-tact differentials, transfer case, and transmission! i need those to get back, too!
yeah, thanks spike. now every time i tackle a tough obstacle, my elation will quickly turn to paranoia watching the dash for 3 amigos!
though, i guess the problem isn't limited to TC. it would also apply to in-tact differentials, transfer case, and transmission! i need those to get back, too!
Baja
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There's a flaw in that logic.
You can rely on the t-case and diffs, you cant rely on the TC.
Avoid landing on rocks and stumps and your diffs and t-case will be fine.
Install the wrong brake pads and your TC wont work.
Thats where the flaw is, the ABS system on a DII is just way to sensitive in my opinion.
I am not trying to rain on your parade.
Avoid landing on rocks and stumps and your diffs and t-case will be fine.
Install the wrong brake pads and your TC wont work.
Thats where the flaw is, the ABS system on a DII is just way to sensitive in my opinion.
I am not trying to rain on your parade.
