Re: Traction Control

["Benjamin M. Piecuch" <piecuch@hsd.utc.com>]

Christoper Hartwell@bbn.com wrote:
> 
> 
> Were they the tolls on the MASS PIKE by any chance. Man I slipped all over
> the place yesterday trying to get onto the PIKE when it was pouring out.

Ironically, YES.  They were on the Mass Pike.  I've found the same thing
on
the Maine Turnpike also.  It must be the concrete they use, since it
gets
very slippery.  

As far as the traction control goes, as I understand it, if one wheel is
about
to spin it causes both wheels to spin.  If I'm wrong, please correct me
once 
again.  If it's true however, then why do I still experience torque
steer under
heavy acceleration.  As I'm reaching down to shift into second, the car
likes 
to get a little twitchy, and it's quite a hair-raising experience... Any
comments?

-- 
Benjamin M. Piecuch
Hamilton Standard 
Space Systems International
Phone: 860-654-1371