Mandatory Stability Control!!
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Mandatory Stability Control!!
The Highway Safety Administration is requiring all new passenger vehicals to have stability control by 2012!!
http://autos.msn.com/advice/article....tentid=4024270
http://autos.msn.com/advice/article....tentid=4024270
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All cars will have it but it will be like every other recent GM model that already has it, theres a button that turns it on or off like my old mans 2005 Malibu. At first I thought his LTZ had no power until I noticed that button, whole other beast now. I kinda wish I had traction control for winter snow storms.
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So all cars are required to have seatbelts and that hasn't stoped anyones fun. The more safty features you can add that help reduce your risk of a roll over or accident is a huge +
I see nothing wrong with this at all and I an't believe how anyone would.
I see nothing wrong with this at all and I an't believe how anyone would.
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lol because depending on the driver it could be good or bad... some people learned to drive manual and use it well to their advantage.. some could say manuals arent as safe as autos because you must think more... in that situation the driver may be safer in a manual... same thing with stablity control or whatever. if you know how to drive your car well and know its limits you shouldnt need stablity control. im pretty sure most driver caused crashes are because of people were driving beond their limits or their cars limits
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Originally Posted by EmperorJJ1
lol because depending on the driver it could be good or bad... some people learned to drive manual and use it well to their advantage.. some could say manuals arent as safe as autos because you must think more... in that situation the driver may be safer in a manual... same thing with stablity control or whatever. if you know how to drive your car well and know its limits you shouldnt need stablity control. im pretty sure most driver caused crashes are because of people were driving beond their limits or their cars limits
By the time your sideways and heading for the gaurdrail and scream "Oh ****!" thats when it takes over to pull your bacon out of the fire.
IMO I think its great! Even if you are a professional stunt driver situations do arise that can cause you to lose control this is there to help you regain control and not need to go to the hospital.
I say bring it on! If you can't take a corner as fast you you used to but that means that countless others will be kept safe then I say its a very worthy trade off.
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Originally Posted by BLKSS
No, it will engage every time you attempt to spin.
Well I guess we'll have to wait and see what it actualy is when it comes out. I mean no sence in getting upset over something that isn't even out yet. LOL!
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Originally Posted by HackAbuse
HackAbuse is requiring that all vehicles manufactured with stability control have a toggle switch to optionally deactivate this feature
b-r-i-l-l-i-a-n-t!
(Sarcasm, kids)
pardon me for seeming old fashioned, but i don't want a computer deciding that I am going too fast... or i'm not using enough brake... or i'm doing what-the-****-ever wrong...
What does an aneurism feel like?
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Originally Posted by BLKSS
No, it will engage every time you attempt to spin.
Sometimes basic traction control is built in, but I don't think that is the idea of this mandate. You can still do serious burn-outs in some sports cars with stability control.
Here's some info -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electro...bility_Control
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traction_control
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Traction control on most cars is a gimmick.
Both of my LS1 Camaro SS's and my 1996 Formula had the traction control option. On the cars it smoothly changes engine timing and actually pushes the accelerator pedal up and makes it harder to push. I would call this functional and real traction control.
Most other traction control systems like some of Fords just suddenly cut engine power and thats it. Some GM cars just up shift into the next gear and cut power. I call these POS traction controls.
And then we get into anti abuse controls like the one in the 05-06 Mustang GT and the system in the 06 GTO that will not allow you " power brake " or "power stand " the car.
These are the systems people who buy a sports car can live without.
Both of my LS1 Camaro SS's and my 1996 Formula had the traction control option. On the cars it smoothly changes engine timing and actually pushes the accelerator pedal up and makes it harder to push. I would call this functional and real traction control.
Most other traction control systems like some of Fords just suddenly cut engine power and thats it. Some GM cars just up shift into the next gear and cut power. I call these POS traction controls.
And then we get into anti abuse controls like the one in the 05-06 Mustang GT and the system in the 06 GTO that will not allow you " power brake " or "power stand " the car.
These are the systems people who buy a sports car can live without.
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Originally Posted by HackAbuse
HackAbuse is requiring that all vehicles manufactured with stability control have a toggle switch to optionally deactivate this feature
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A full system that may prevent complete loss of control is good.
But has anyone stepped back and thought maybe some people need to quit being dumbasses and learn how to really drive?
I see people eating while driving, taliking on there phones and other neat things.
People complain about street racing but don't care about these issues?
It's a damn shame how many people die in these large man made machines due to stupidity.
But has anyone stepped back and thought maybe some people need to quit being dumbasses and learn how to really drive?
I see people eating while driving, taliking on there phones and other neat things.
People complain about street racing but don't care about these issues?
It's a damn shame how many people die in these large man made machines due to stupidity.
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One thing that makes me stand back and laugh is this:
A while back GM had a test fleet of cars that would follow magnets inbeded in a certain roadway and would then " drive " itself.
During testing 98% of the people were afraid to let go of the wheel.
Yet these same stupid fat asses will drive and eat or drive and talk on a cell phone using one hand.
A while back GM had a test fleet of cars that would follow magnets inbeded in a certain roadway and would then " drive " itself.
During testing 98% of the people were afraid to let go of the wheel.
Yet these same stupid fat asses will drive and eat or drive and talk on a cell phone using one hand.