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question about TRACS V70-XC70 1998

posted by  kcookvt on  Sun Aug 10 16:11 CST 2008
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I have often wondered, but never got round to asking, what would be the purpose of turning off the TRACS system on my '98 v70 awd. There is a switch to turn it off, but I can't think of a reason why one would ever want to. Any thoughts?








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    question about TRACS V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  will rehsper on  Mon Aug 11 03:53 CST 2008
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    It's a pretty archaic system really. It works about as well as lifting ones foot off the accelerater. It allows (or perhaps promotes) me to be a bit more ham-fisted with the throttle in low grip situations.

    It should be noted that I have a manual transmission. I doubt that an automatic would do this, but TRACS will cycle the brakes to the point where the engine will stall. So there's a delicate balance between applying enough throttle to keep from stalling and not too much that you overpower the system's ability to slow the wheels. So in a very low grip situation like a snow covered hill I sometimes cycle it on to help maintain grip and forward motion then off to keep the engine spinning, then on to get grip again and so forth.

    -Will
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    question about TRACS V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  KlausC on  Sun Aug 10 17:38 CST 2008
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    Fresh, deep snow.

    Klaus
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    I still miss my 164 and my 854T. Just driving a V70R :)








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      question about TRACS V70-XC70 1998

      posted by  kcookvt on  Mon Aug 11 00:54 CST 2008
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      Is that the only time? Does Tracs affect handling or performance "at the limits"? It seems to me a little like overkill to create the whole TRACS system for such a narrow application as deep snow. Thanks again, Klaus!








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        question about TRACS V70-XC70 1998

        posted by  KlausC on  Mon Aug 11 04:26 CST 2008
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        Because TRKS only works under 25mph in your car, there is really no need to ever turn it off. Exceptions may include deep sand, autocross racing, or when ever you don't want the ABS applied to limit wheel slippage.
        TRKS really works all of the time when you get 2001+ cars. You will find it almost impossible to slide a P2 cross country. The electronic throttle makes that possible.

        Klaus
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        I still miss my 164 and my 854T. Just driving a V70R :)







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