driving a 93 corolla, no traction control no abs, rear break is not function, still have not problem in heavy rain, you get to know how to drive. after all, you are the driver, not computer.

 

Thanks for all the info Guys!

 

LOL they might is well leave the Airbags off the TC too..
You only use them once, and it would save money, what are the chances of you having to use them, only _____'s need them...LOL

Get real..Traction control is a plus...

 

IMO you really just have to get to know your car [it limits]. If you feel you need more control you could spend some money on suspension, rims, and or tires. just upgrading the tires could make a huge difference. Don't drive like a maniac on slippery roads and you'll be just fine. The TC is a great car at an awsome price. A far better value than the 00 Si I had. Hopes this help and good luck. Oh. and by the way, there is nothing wrong w/ driving the sunfire. It's a fine car. A tricked out one smoked me once in the Si.

 

the only time traction control is a plus is .......... never. really, when does it kick in? when you are stopped and hit the gas hard and the wheels break loose. so, if it is slippery out, don't hit the gas so hard. be aware of the conditions you are driving in. no front wheel drive car needs traction control.

 

I just bought my TC a week ago. It has been pouring rain here everyday for the past week. I am in the process of moving, so I have been making plenty of trips on the WET high speed curvy highways around here.

I must say that I am very impressed with the traction.

I did not expect much (during bad weather conditions) from the tires that come stock, but combined with what seems to be a well-built suspension, I really feel safe in this car.

Hope this feedback helps.

 

Fair enough, but you think theyd teach you how to spell "THEIR"
just kidding, but really, traction control doesnt keep you on the road While youre moving, it only helps when youre accelerating... I think youre thinking about stability control

 

Also something to add. Some of the members I have read say the stock tC tires are not the best around for anything other then dry weather days. So if you dont feel that safe with the stock tires go for some upgrades that are great in the rain/snow.

 

sorry, im No English major, lol

but thanks alot everyone for you input, your right as long as im a good driver, and drive correctly in ____ty Weather, i should be more then fine.

thanks, ChuckSu>

jas

 

ive have slippage probs in my tc but i wont let that deture me.. personally take ur car out and get to know it a car is a lot like a women!! remember that

 

anyone that counts on traction control or abs can't be that good of a driver. . . . . . and aren't you the dude that was criticizing people for lowering their ride . . ? . .so figure . . . .i bet you drive auto too. . . .

. . good drivers know how to handle vehicles without these options

. . .so you better rethink your experience status .. . .

. . if your back end swings out and you don't know why, i suggest you go back to school, partner ..... :mrgreen:

peace,
z

 

LoL id ____en chill out on the drugs yo.

i asked "whats the point of dropping a car if it snows"

And yea, i drive Automatic, i work in a City, stop and go is a ____en _____ with a Stick.

and im FROM NYC> where u have to be 18 toDrive, not 16, or 15 like everywhere else,

iv been Driving for 4 years, and Driving in NYC is Different then where ever the ____ your from, LOL, NY Drivers are Scarey,

dont make comments, When u dont know me , K hun, i know its real hard, esp Cause your from ____en Jersey, LOL, But try

 

well, i'm thinking the sunfire is kinda light. so, when you're driving slower and people are flying past you in the rain.....the vacuum, and the water they move at you might have caused the hydroplane. good thing the tC is a heavy beast

 

The stock tires on the tC are bad for wet and snowy weather. Bridgestone RE092 Potenzas are barely all-season tires despite what's written on the sidewalls and brochures. If you live in wet weather areas and don't have alot of driving experience in the rain, get different tires.

 

Get new tires. First thing I do after starting my G35 Coupe is turn off the traction control. It is a pain. You don't need it. A limited slip differential for the tC would be nice though.

 

i've only seen traction control necessary on RWD cars... other than that it seems that putting traction control on a FWD is not very cost effective... i think the only time FWD cars REALLY lose control is if you're goign too fast, or if your tires are worn to ____, in which in both cases traction control wouldn't help you anyway.

 

. .. yeah, NJ drivers have to put up with PA, NJ and NY **** . . ..
:twisted: . .. we're both in the northeast, what? . . .you think because this is another state that the driving is totally different. . .. .think again .. . .. nobody waits for anyone to go around here .. . .its kill or be killed .. . . .

. . .you shouldn't get so offended . .. .it makes you look weak . ..

later . . . partner . .. :mrgreen:

 

Ok, for the Sunfire. It is JUNK. My wife had a 2001 too. I told her to get rid of the thing, so we bought a Prius. I also have a tC. Here's the thing. YOU hydroplaned! All you needed to do is get your foot off the gas and DO NOT apply the break. If you have a stick, down shift. There is no need for trac on a tC, you the driver can do the same. As for the breaks on the Sunfire. They are the same car as the Cavalier, which I owned one for 4 years. If you do not change the break fluid out it will RUIN the ABS. You will have to get a whole new ABS system installed to fix it, which is bookoo bucks. That is why when you fit bumps your ABS engages. I had the same problem. I sugest unlike what cybergypsy says because she doesn't even have a tC! Anyways, the tC is a great buy, it will hold it's value very strong. Your sunfire's value drops at the same rate that a rock falling off a cliff does! Expect to see about $4500 trade in for your sunfire...Thanks all

 

Amen.

The ABS system is VERY expensive to replace (I did that once on the Cavalier ). lol, I hated my old car so much I almost started rallies called "JBody = Junk Body"

 

hahaha

it makes me look weak?

are u like ____en 17?

U were nasty to me, did u expect me to be ____en nice to you.

id rather be weak, haha then be from NJ

sorry?