Trivia Thread

[FormulaZR]

I often wonder if it's saving my life...but I have no idea what it does or what it's for.


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Traction control uses the same wheel speed sensors as the ABS system. When the system sees excessive speed from the drive wheels (whether by comparing drive wheel speed to non-drive wheel speed - or by using an algorithm) it either applies individual wheel braking, or reduces engine power.

Stability control is more sophisticated. It compares steering wheel angle to lateral speed, yaw sensors, and wheel speed sensors. If the algorithm doesn't like what it sees, it applies the brakes to (typically) individual wheels - or in some vehicles redirects power to a tire with better traction - or both.


They should both be called Buzz Kill Mode.

Thank you! I only have 348 HP and 250 pound-feet of torque at 5200 rpm. But, I think my dumbass has been saved


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Sounds like a 3.7L Nissan/Infiniti engine...except they make 276 lb-ft.