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VIDEO - 30 -140mph in the wet with syvecs traction control...


Kaan W

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Thanks mate i'll look into getting it up there, what do they actually do and does it make a BIG difference? All ive changed is the wheels since the last geo setup.

 

Yep, these guys don't look at a book they understand what you want and what with what they got.

 

Tony was helping Gaz Shocks develop a new suspension for the Supra, I had the prototype on my previous Supra. When I had the system fitted it was a little slippy on full power, much like the old stock suspension. He tweaked it and then we went out for a spin and the difference was amazing. Did a U turn and then full acceleration and where it would normal slip a little the car was spot on, felt well balanced. Without a doubt highly recommended for special application, pretty sure even JamieP uses them.

 

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Yep, these guys don't look at a book they understand what you want and what with what they got.

 

Tony was helping Gaz Shocks develop a new suspension for the Supra, I had the prototype on my previous Supra. When I had the system fitted it was a little slippy on full power, much like the old stock suspension. He tweaked it and then we went out for a spin and the difference was amazing. Did a U turn and then full acceleration and where it would normal slip a little the car was spot on, felt well balanced. Without a doubt highly recommended for special application, pretty sure even JamieP uses them.

 

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Wow, I think that will solve all to my problems as the car does seem a little unbalanced under normal driving. Thanks again :thumbs:

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Learn to drive a 600hp wheel wheel drive car in the wet or do what most of us do at this incredibly dangerous time of year and put her away till March.

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Learn to drive a 600hp wheel wheel drive car in the wet or do what most of us do at this incredibly dangerous time of year and put her away till March.

 

I dont think its about learning to drive it, the point was to see if my traction control was working correctly.... Why have a traction control wet setting if you still cant drive it?

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I dont think its about learning to drive it, the point was to see if my traction control was working correctly.... Why have a traction control wet setting if you still cant drive it?

 

Good point but the roads aren't just wet their very very cold and in some cases icey. I've never been a fan of any TC systems and wouldn't trust it, especially at this time of year.

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Good point but the roads aren't just wet their very very cold and in some cases icey. I've never been a fan of any TC systems and wouldn't trust it, especially at this time of year.

 

agreed - my car doesnt have any traction control, even when i had it i didnt like it.

 

this time of year is the worst for taking the car out - even on a sunny day you can bet your ass there will be patches of ice somewhere - just aint worth it for me!

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agreed - my car doesnt have any traction control, even when i had it i didnt like it.

 

this time of year is the worst for taking the car out - even on a sunny day you can bet your ass there will be patches of ice somewhere - just aint worth it for me!

 

I dont like it either but then im probably just best off waiting until the summer now... Damn weather!

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BPU here and took her out Saturday for a spirited drive. I was breaking traction in first three gears and the back end also stepped out a little at around 50mph. It was fun but also a sign that now is the time for her to be garaged safely. Driving in the wet is pointless.

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