TC and VSC mode setting - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ShowTime_DW · 05-28-2013, 11:54 AM

Hey guys, I am wondering how you guys set up the TC and VSC modes when you want to have fun with ur FRS
1. TC VSC all off
2. only TC off
3. Only VSC off

whats your combination

leon78 · 05-28-2013, 12:14 PM

Turn key to off = most fun

Demandred7 · 05-28-2013, 02:22 PM

VSC Sport mode all the way. Allows some slip, but, still a safety net just in case my confidence outweighs my ability. Pretty sure VSC Sport = traction control off, stability control to moderate.

FReSh · 05-28-2013, 02:25 PM

I generally put it in vsc sport mode. I wish it would let the car wiggle around just a little more before it cuts in though...

frslee · 05-28-2013, 03:39 PM

VSC Sport mode here too. I go full off when I'm at an empty parking lot, but that doesn't happen every day. Don't want to risk my car on curvy road with everything off.

Barbarian · 05-28-2013, 05:01 PM

I rest my hand around the bottom of the shifter while driving and end up hitting the VSC sport mode a lot with my wrist, most of the time that's what I'm in.

CamryDS · 05-28-2013, 05:28 PM

Turn off everything, learn how to car moves and handles.
Better driving experience in traffic and high speeds since I now know my car's limitations.

ScionFrsFan · 05-28-2013, 05:59 PM

VSC sport mode is always turned on for me. With all the nannies on, traction control seems to kick on quite a bit. Keep in mine I'm not even talking about aggressive driving here, but If I have to make a aggressive turn getting into traffic the last thing I want is the car stopping itself when traffic is coming right at me. I don't feel the need to turn it all off, even when driving just for fun.

5th 86 · 05-28-2013, 06:11 PM

All off all the time, dont matter rain, snow or beautiful out, even sport cuts in way too early for me... Just make sure your tires are fit for the conditions

slicktop · 05-28-2013, 06:15 PM

If any of the "nanny" modes make it feel like you're going to crash if you have them on, maybe you should relearn how to drive.

The modes are not make or break on this car, and I can't see how they can be to begin with.

If you're breaking traction "quite a bit" with them on, you honestly are pushing the car past what is needed on the street. Even on stock tires with nannies on, the car can be driven plenty hard without breaking traction.

5th 86 · 05-28-2013, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slicktop

If any of the "nanny" modes make it feel like you're going to crash if you have them on, maybe you should relearn how to drive.

The modes are not make or break on this car, and I can't see how they can be to begin with.

If you're breaking traction "quite a bit" with them on, you honestly are pushing the car past what is needed on the street. Even on stock tires with nannies on, the car can be driven plenty hard without breaking traction.

What fun is that? Might as well get a sti or wrx if you dont want to break traction

slicktop · 05-28-2013, 07:55 PM

Obviously, you missed my point.

I have fun in my FR-S just as anyone else does, but you really have to try and break traction with this car (try =! not easy).

05-28-2013, 11:54 AM	#1
ShowTime_DW Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: FRS Location: MI Posts: 38 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	TC and VSC mode setting Hey guys, I am wondering how you guys set up the TC and VSC modes when you want to have fun with ur FRS 1. TC VSC all off 2. only TC off 3. Only VSC off whats your combination

05-28-2013, 12:14 PM	#2
leon78 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 13 Whiteout Location: Niceville FL Posts: 666 Thanks: 307 Thanked 241 Times in 142 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Turn key to off = most fun __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S (Whiteout) GunMetal 16x8+25 Enkei CompE_Cusco OCC_ Kartboy Crank Pulley_Kartboy TMM insert_Koni Yellows_RCE Springs_K&N Drop-In_Eibach FSB_J2 Catless FP_WhiteLine Camber Bolts_NameLess Track Pipe_RBF600_Ferodo DS2500_PTUNING Tuned. Less parking more racing

05-28-2013, 02:25 PM	#4
FReSh Dirt Trackin' Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: '13 Raven FR-S MT Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 294 Thanks: 67 Thanked 114 Times in 75 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I generally put it in vsc sport mode. I wish it would let the car wiggle around just a little more before it cuts in though... __________________ My Car Journal

05-28-2013, 05:59 PM	#8
ScionFrsFan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: America Posts: 702 Thanks: 274 Thanked 119 Times in 79 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	VSC sport mode is always turned on for me. With all the nannies on, traction control seems to kick on quite a bit. Keep in mine I'm not even talking about aggressive driving here, but If I have to make a aggressive turn getting into traffic the last thing I want is the car stopping itself when traffic is coming right at me. I don't feel the need to turn it all off, even when driving just for fun. __________________ ScionFrsFan

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05-28-2013, 02:22 PM	#3
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05-28-2013, 03:39 PM	#5
frslee Just drive it Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 13' FR-S Location: Maryland Posts: 1,122 Thanks: 97 Thanked 321 Times in 218 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	VSC Sport mode here too. I go full off when I'm at an empty parking lot, but that doesn't happen every day. Don't want to risk my car on curvy road with everything off.

05-28-2013, 05:01 PM	#6
Barbarian Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Raven FR-S Location: Nashville Posts: 110 Thanks: 20 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I rest my hand around the bottom of the shifter while driving and end up hitting the VSC sport mode a lot with my wrist, most of the time that's what I'm in.

05-28-2013, 06:11 PM	#9
5th 86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ SPORT TECH Location: CANADA Posts: 306 Thanks: 31 Thanked 98 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	All off all the time, dont matter rain, snow or beautiful out, even sport cuts in way too early for me... Just make sure your tires are fit for the conditions

05-28-2013, 06:15 PM	#10
slicktop Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Raven FRS 2JZ-GTE/V160 swapped Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 960 Thanks: 376 Thanked 623 Times in 315 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If any of the "nanny" modes make it feel like you're going to crash if you have them on, maybe you should relearn how to drive. The modes are not make or break on this car, and I can't see how they can be to begin with. If you're breaking traction "quite a bit" with them on, you honestly are pushing the car past what is needed on the street. Even on stock tires with nannies on, the car can be driven plenty hard without breaking traction.

05-28-2013, 07:55 PM	#12
slicktop Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Raven FRS 2JZ-GTE/V160 swapped Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 960 Thanks: 376 Thanked 623 Times in 315 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Obviously, you missed my point. I have fun in my FR-S just as anyone else does, but you really have to try and break traction with this car (try =! not easy).

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