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VR4Kaos
13-07-2010, 10:18 PM
my mate was round earlyer and suggested to me to turn off my tcl for a little extra power :o i augued this and said nah /TTTH it will just turn traction control off he said exacatly think he chatting shizznel :toilet: :rabbit: but must admit he got me thinking so the question is :smartass2
will it ?
funkstardelux
13-07-2010, 10:19 PM
not sure karl, mine is permantly off..and i prefer it that way..more fun :)
VR457
13-07-2010, 10:21 PM
I turn it off when i need to boot it some. Although there was a thread on G Tech readouts i think that suggested it made no difference to the 0-60 times...
Wodjno
13-07-2010, 10:21 PM
Yep.. Turn it off /yes

When i had an Auto i turned it off all the time.. As it's a killer in the corners and dangerous also ...
Wodjno
13-07-2010, 10:22 PM
I turn it off when i need to boot it some. Although there was a thread on G Tech readouts i think that suggested it made no difference to the 0-60 times...

It does make a difference on 0-60's. Especially in the wet /pan
SGHOM
13-07-2010, 10:23 PM
Traction control just cuts power when you lose traction .... That's all /toycar
VR4Kaos
13-07-2010, 10:26 PM
so dose it turn ayc off ?
funkstardelux
13-07-2010, 10:32 PM
no mate..not to my understanding
Wodjno
13-07-2010, 10:37 PM
so dose it turn ayc off ?

No Karl..It's an TCL off button..
elnevio
13-07-2010, 10:41 PM
I can confirm that back-to-back runs at the Pod, with everything equal, except for the TCL being on/off, the difference in the quarter-mile time was one 10,000th. :o


However, in real world driving (as life is not a straight line!), it cuts in a little too easily, pulling out of junctions, around roundabouts, etc.
VR4Kaos
13-07-2010, 10:44 PM
No Karl..It's an TCL off button..
:oops: lmao :smash:
VR4Kaos
13-07-2010, 10:44 PM
so off it is then hehehehehehe
Wodjno
13-07-2010, 10:45 PM
:oops: lmao :smash:

:D ...
Wodjno
13-07-2010, 10:48 PM
so off it is then hehehehehehe

But find a nice big space to test what now happens in corners with it off. Especially in the wet /yes
You will feel more how AYC works with TCL off :mexicanwav
VR4Kaos
13-07-2010, 10:52 PM
cool thank you for all info peeps
VR457
13-07-2010, 11:00 PM
You get more power switching it off........


.......on Gran Turismo 4 you do!
Wodjno
13-07-2010, 11:02 PM
You get more power switching it off........


.......on Gran Turismo 4 you do!

:thumbsup: /Steeringw
Ryan
14-07-2010, 02:29 AM
You get more power switching it off........


.......on Gran Turismo 4 you do!

http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showpost.php?p=435583&postcount=44

Sure do :)
orionn2o
14-07-2010, 08:32 AM
As people have said, if ya boot it around a corner, traction control is a nightmare!

Mine always goes off for more spirited driving!
miller
14-07-2010, 08:34 AM
traction control is FAIL!
Turbo_Steve
14-07-2010, 07:39 PM
It's fail until it snows and turns to ice. Then it's a surprisingly useful substitute for talent.
aboo
14-07-2010, 07:54 PM
I can confirm that back-to-back runs at the Pod, with everything equal, except for the TCL being on/off, the difference in the quarter-mile time was one 10,000th. :o


However, in real world driving (as life is not a straight line!), it cuts in a little too easily, pulling out of junctions, around roundabouts, etc.
I'v done back to back 1/4 miles with TCL on & off & no difference. My quickest time ever was done with it on.

But as others have said turn it off. it does kick in far to quickly.

I do switch mine on in the wet & snow.
Zig_uk
15-01-2011, 02:56 PM
Just replaced the missing tcl switch, pressing it doesn't seem to do anything? the little skidding car light doesn't light up when pressing off.
The switch seems to be spring loaded resting at the centre, is this correct?
Do I have to hold it in off or on position for a few seconds (tried this doesn't work)

Zig
GalantOnly
15-01-2011, 05:24 PM
Skidding car will not light up. TCL OFF lamp will... And if nothing else is happened when you push the switch down, you very likely used wrong connector. It must be yellow one. Not blue, black or white...:)
Zig_uk
15-01-2011, 07:34 PM
Hi
yes its defo the yellow connector, nothing at all lights up in the cluster, The switch is receiving power as the TCL writing is lit on the switch is lit when headlamps turn on?
Zig_uk
15-01-2011, 08:10 PM
I have just had another look at all the lights that come on when turning on ignition , I have NO "TLC off" light appearing at all so I presume either the bulb in dash blown or some other reason :(
How hard is it to get to bulbs in facia?
GalantOnly
16-01-2011, 12:56 AM
How hard is it to get to bulbs in facia?

Single phillips screwdriver is all you'll need /yes
Beastlee
16-01-2011, 05:00 PM
Having re-read this thread I note that I've not had the TCL cut in on me for a very long time. I don't take it easy either.
Atik
16-01-2011, 05:05 PM
I cant remember a time when TCL cut in on my car at all! It's permanently disabled now anyway.

Ziggi, just need to take the clocks out (single philips screwdriver required) and see if the bulb has been removed or blown. I am sure there is a thread or atricle on removing the clocks.
nuster100
18-01-2011, 06:18 PM
I used to turn it off all the time, until I tried to turn right at a t-junction and ended up in a huge tankslapper. My ass was saved by the AYC fortunately.

Oncoming drivers face was priceless and I resolved to keep it on now.

Jay