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 Apr 6 2007, 09:16 PM
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saw a segment on the news about the 2012 requirent for vehicles to have anti-rollover potection. The technology uses braking and steering control to reduce the chance of rollover. do you think this will kill autocrossing?
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Apr 7 2007, 01:08 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,289 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331 |
I'm on the fence about this one.
On one hand you know there are people who need it most of the time and others who would only use it once in a while. Saying even the best driver never needs it is completely wrong. As for the sporting side of things, I see how it can be used as a training device (assuming it has a big light that lets you know when it is working). I can also see how it is an unfair advantage. This can also keep people from being scared of driving their rear wheel drive cars in the winter! Would we need a stabilitrack class for autocross, a completely different PAX system, can we tell everyone to shut it off (and actually enforce it)? Damned if I know the answer. |
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Apr 7 2007, 03:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 368 Joined: 22-September 05 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 892 |
QUOTE (slowTA @ Apr 6 2007, 07:08 PM)  Would we need a stabilitrack class for autocross, a completely different PAX system, can we tell everyone to shut it off (and actually enforce it)? We've got TCS and Stabilitrack in our Trailblazer SS. There's not a chance that it would be faster with the systems "on" in the hands of an experienced driver. As long as there's a way to turn them off I don't think they'll be a factor at the higher level of the sport. |
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wannafbody The end of autocross? Apr 6 2007, 09:16 PM
nape QUOTE (wannafbody @ Apr 6 2007, 04:16 PM)... Apr 6 2007, 09:33 PM
DavidDymaxion It does things you can't do (braking on just o... Apr 7 2007, 04:08 AM
z28jeff QUOTE (DavidDymaxion @ Apr 6 2007, 10:08 ... Apr 9 2007, 02:45 PM 2000Z-71 QUOTE (z28jeff @ Apr 9 2007, 09:45 AM) QU... Apr 16 2007, 09:44 PM RedHardSupra so you minimize the changes it can do, kinda like ... Apr 7 2007, 08:44 PM 35th_Anniversary_AS_Camaro_SS Corvettes have had active handling for years. When... Apr 7 2007, 09:35 PM rushman I don't know, once they roll over they tend to... Apr 8 2007, 12:32 AM BigEnos I instructed at a M-Benz track day for AMG cars (b... Apr 9 2007, 01:07 PM poSSum QUOTE (BigEnos @ Apr 9 2007, 08:07 AM) Th... Apr 9 2007, 01:24 PM BigEnos QUOTE (poSSum @ Apr 9 2007, 07:24 AM) QUO... Apr 9 2007, 01:35 PM trackbird QUOTE (BigEnos @ Apr 9 2007, 09:07 AM) An... Apr 9 2007, 02:05 PM 00 SS I've heard this will be required in the future... Apr 9 2007, 01:56 PM pknowles I can see this happening on trucks, vans, and SUV... Apr 9 2007, 02:37 PM Eugenio_SS QUOTE (pknowles @ Apr 9 2007, 10:37 AM) I... Apr 9 2007, 03:15 PM m6t/a If there wasn't a button to turn off the ... Dec 27 2007, 07:48 PM prockbp I absolutely believe that mandatory traction contr... Dec 28 2007, 04:47 AM |
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