Re: Traction Control

[Len Sabatine <sabatine@epix.net>]

At 10:11 PM 9/20/00 -0400, you wrote:
> Nothing labeled 'OPTION', is it one of the 50 or so 3 digit codes on the 
> label?  I have a wire going to the top of the axle housing.  I don't have 
> the ASR (acceleration slip reduction) option,  but I'd like to duplicate 
> it's function if I can. Winter's coming
> soon.
>
> Bill
>       <snip>
>
> Bill ,  Your Z28  is not Equipped with ASR Hardware . Service Parts 
> List  Label in glove box
>   would  indicate ( Acceleration Slip Regulation)  NW9  ( Hardware Option ).
   The Flash Calibration for NW9 is altered as well. ( more than  just the 
Switch in the Editor ).

>    If   BOTH  rear axles have a reluctor / transducer on them , you have 
> Traction Control.
> Non TC have 1 x 'ducer above ring gear , on top of axle housing. ( Your 
> Vehicle )
  The only avenue to duplicate NW9 is retrofit the vehicle with all the 
hardware in the NW9 Option.
It's easier and less expensive to change the torque converter;
> The production torque converter in F car A4 is very "tight stall "  2x 
> torque multiplier. which is no help in slick operating conditions,
    We normally replace it with a custom built unit , which also removes 
approx 15 lbs off the back of the crank . The
combination , combined with appropriate tires ,greatly improves control and 
traction. ( Worth .3 - .5 off 1/4 mile ticket too )

FWIW

Len



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