Re: Traction Control

[Bill Shaw <bshaw@connix.com>]

I'm interested in improving traction on snow and ice more than reducing wheel spin on a hard launch.  Would a custom torque converter help here?  Can you tell me more about it?  I'm not real familiar with how a torque converter works.

I'm considering some firmware techniques to reduce power for winter driving.  Maybe retarding spark a little or missing an ignition pulse.  Is anyone doing this kind of stuff?

This will be my first winter in the Z,  and I'm a little concerned about getting stuck in the snow.

Bill

Len Sabatine wrote:

> 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 )

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