Sorry, I've never had a car with traction control and I just got mine to work. On mine the TC wire wasn't plugged in causing an ABS and TC lights to stay on.

But I was curious, has anyone pulled off a decent 60ft using TC then, turning it off after the launch? Again, I've never used it so i don't really know what it feels like. I heard it kicks the gas pedal back at you?

 

For bracket racing, leave it on. Consistency wins races. You might get a quicker 60' and ET with it turned off and are able to launch properly but you won't have the consistency. A few years ago we had a Tahoe racing in street class with traction control. The thing ran 18.3 1/4 miles ever time it went down the track.

Vehicles like ProStock have been wanting traction control for many years. Of course trying to get 1500+ hp to the ground is a different story but the theory is the same. Wheel spin means lost ET.

 

But what if I turned it off right after the launch?

 

But in higher powered cars it doesn't help.
If the car spins then the TC comes on and slows the car down.
If it hooks the TC doesn't come on and you run faster.
So even with it on your consistancy can suck.
Best bet is to always leave it off and learn how to get your car off the line.

 

Oh I know, I was just wondering if anyone harnessed any sort of goodness from that black abomination above the valve covers. Now watch me try it out at the track and break into the 12's totally 100% bone stock. J/k.

Thanks guys.

 

Doesn't TC tie into the computer, and pull timing as well as throttle??? That wouldn't help matters one bit.

A little wheel spin - just a LITTLE - never hurt anybody .

 

You are better off with a little wheel spin than with the computer applying the brakes to stop the wheel spin.

 

A good driver will be more consistent without traction control.

 

Once ASR intervenes (i.e. the "Low Trac" light comes on, and the system kicks back the throttle and/or retards spark advance and/or applies the rear brakes)... you'll find that the computer will not allow you to disengage ASR for a several seconds.

Regardless, ASR is best turned off for drag racing... especially in the burnout box!

I agree with AL SS590 M6, ASR will not make the car consistent.