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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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I am debating whether or not to go with a traction control set up. I know a lot of people don't like having it, but I figured that if I re-wired the switch to work opposite (normally off, have to turn TC on), that I could simply turn it on if it rains. Not to mention that if I ever change from the 12 bolt up to a 9 inch it would simply be a change of the rear and DS.

Do do any of you guys with high hp/torque like having traction control on rainy days?
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i usually avoid rainy days. i have a 88 mercury topaz beater, lol. thats my inclement weather car
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My traction control rarely kicks on if i am driving normal . But if you get alot of rain and some ice in the winter it will be a life saver
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well my car "was a 3 channel" so i have ABS but never a traction control. being broke i had to drive it through 2 winters i think TCS would have made it worse, because all it does is stop your tires from spinning, and if you've ever experienced a michigan winter, you need a little spinning to get ya going.

now i have a 9" and no ABS either....my car will not leave the garage anymore unless it's nice out! i have a little Ranger that i just picked up for dailey duties!
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No trying to hijack, but on a close subject, if you have a car with TCS and get a 9" with ABS setup, but not the 4 channel for TCS, what do you have to change to get it where the ABS functions, but no TCS?

Asking because I just bought one, and didn't know how all that worked. I debated on buying it and losing the TCS, but decided that I didn't really need it due to the car not being in DD duties.
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No trying to hijack, but on a close subject, if you have a car with TCS and get a 9" with ABS setup, but not the 4 channel for TCS, what do you have to change to get it where the ABS functions, but no TCS?

Asking because I just bought one, and didn't know how all that worked. I debated on buying it and losing the TCS, but decided that I didn't really need it due to the car not being in DD duties.

There is a couple of sponsors (Drivline Solutions?) that are working on a kit to make 3 ch ABS work on a 9 inch, but I dont know where they are with that.
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You won't have trouble in the rain. I daily drive my car with MT ET street radials...no problems in the rain. You just gotta be smart.
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i like mine, just because of the lack of traction on stock size street tires. If I have it turned off, i'll hit second too hard sometimes and get a little sideways.
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At least some one with it has the opition of having it, on or off! it isn't like ya can't turn it off when ya want too!Its nice to have some times!Some people act like its full time and your car will never spin!
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