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SmartCarPerformance · 10-06-2009, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocknroland

Since there's video of dyno testing but no numbers posted, I can only assume that remapped ESU is total disappointment.
Please prove my assumptions wrong.

The ECU remap is not a disappointment. We are not done with our testing yet. Give us a few more days so we can post some numbers. I appreciate your push.

GHammerly · 10-06-2009, 08:18 PM

Will the ECU re-map have the option of traction control delete? I hate having to wait for ever for the ECU to decide when to open the throttle on corner exit.
Stability control through brakes is OK with me but traction control is too intrusive on corner exit.

magilly00 · 10-06-2009, 08:41 PM

Shouldn't you be doing homework?

Quote:

Originally Posted by GHammerly

Will the ECU re-map have the option of traction control delete? I hate having to wait for ever for the ECU to decide when to open the throttle on corner exit.
Stability control through brakes is OK with me but traction control is too intrusive on corner exit.

GHammerly · 10-06-2009, 08:43 PM

I guess I'm doing research... Ehhemmm. ehemm..

SmartCarPerformance · 10-06-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GHammerly

Will the ECU re-map have the option of traction control delete? I hate having to wait for ever for the ECU to decide when to open the throttle on corner exit.
Stability control through brakes is OK with me but traction control is too intrusive on corner exit.

Should I give you the answer to that or should I wait until you are done with your research?

jetfuel · 10-06-2009, 08:54 PM

...an answer please...
...this was the main issue I had at the Dragon....hard in the corner and had to wait for Mr computer to accelerate out while I was hard on the gas...

jetfuel....homework done early...

SmartCarPerformance · 10-06-2009, 09:00 PM

Jetfuel,

I know you know the answer. You pull fuse #11

GHammerly · 10-06-2009, 09:18 PM

Yes, but if possible I would rather have no TC while still having stability control through brake control.
I also drove the Dragon and was surprised that the stability control and ABS worked very well with very little intrusion while the traction control was too eager to intrude.
The problem with driving with fuse 11 pulled is that the car is pretty unstable when driven hard under some circumstances and also with ABS deactivated the front brakes lock up way too early.
Just eliminating TC would be a bigger performance advantage than a few HP under those conditions.
Eliminate TC and add a few HP and we get even more performance.

SmartCarPerformance · 10-07-2009, 08:57 AM

We are looking into it. I will let you know.

SmartCarPerformance · 10-10-2009, 10:39 AM

Test results could be ready as early as Tuesday. We should know more about the traction control at that time.