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Old 06-18-2012, 08:34 AM   #315
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I'd rather feel the traction limits and adjust my inputs myself than have the computer (which has ZERO knowledge of where the car needs to be pointed) cut power or apply asymmetric braking, taking control away from me.

actually our car uses a complex set of algorithms to determine a general plane of direction within a 10 degree tolerance, calculations are based on yaw, pitch, steering angle, current speed and direction, change in steering angle(rate of change and direction), application of brakes, current grip and change in grip

our stability control is very smart vs a lot of other cars, but still shouldnt be relied on, i dont when its dry buy def when its wet and im taking a lot less risks or having it on incase it happens when im not trying to make it happen
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