Traction settings on track

shane@mbtech · 04-07-2009, 12:19 AM

Just wondering what mode you all use on track?

Is the general theme to just switch it completely off or do you keep it in M track mode?

I must admit even on the road i have it completely off ( merc amg v8 kompressor back ground) so im partial to a bit of sideways action

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But i am yet to sample it on the track( roll on oulton park 1st august)/

Are they quicker in m track or traction completely off, i know i think it will be quicker with traction off completely.

Also what gear mode do you guys use on track?

Many thanks

Lawsy

**glendog74** · 04-07-2009, 12:56 AM

I'm a fan of M-track usually and find it is good in damp & wet conditions too. I occasionally turn it all off if it's nice and dry.

M-track - 'S5'
DSC Off - 'S6'

I once did a lap at Spa having forgotten to switch to M-track. I realised what i had done half way round as i was 'fighting' the car into every corner and it was reigning me back every few seconds!

On road i drive in M-track too only leaving DSC fully on if its pissing it down or if i am behaving myself...

Bealo · 04-07-2009, 08:47 AM

I agree with Glendog I usually use M-track on track as i find it helps smooth my driving out, if i can do a smooth fast lap without it coming on i'm happy plus i like the thought that it is there to help me out if needs be. I know i need to get a bigger set of balls and switch it off but i'm working up to that lol

On a wet track i usually leave the traction fully on.

On the road it is left on unless i'm having a play then i use M-track.

**Mark CSL** · 04-07-2009, 09:05 AM

It will always be up to the driver as every one has a differant driving style and speed i always run with it fully off on track S6

Unless it is pissing it down then it is M on

On the road i run S3 and traction ON for a smooth gear change

( Getting Old )

**shimmy** · 04-07-2009, 10:14 AM

i normally run M track in the wet or damp conditions and then all off in the afternoons if dry

just trying to cut down the risk of a prang!

SpineOnABap · 04-07-2009, 10:58 AM

If someone will only run DSC ON or M-Track ON in wet conditions, why run DSC OFF in dry conditions?
What do they gain from DSC being OFF in dry - is it purely eliminating the TC that can kick in between gear-shifts in a straight line, or is it something else?

Not aimed at any one person, just a general discussion...

kbird · 04-07-2009, 11:01 AM

DSC off and S6 the best settings in the dry without question. With DSC or M Track on its like driving half the car. In the wet, on Cups get the lot on!!

Jaw_F430 · 04-07-2009, 05:32 PM

I ran M mode when I went to Bedford and it was quite good

rstoughy · 05-07-2009, 11:31 PM

On track i run with everything off whether it's wet or dry.

Tried M-track in the wet at croft and went a little quick into a corner, back end stepped out so jabbed the throttle to catch it but there was nothing there. Ended up spinning so went back to basics and had a ball for the rest of the day

spanner · 06-07-2009, 12:31 PM

All the bad aids switched off & s5 - unless I am going for a lap time then s6.

04-07-2009, 12:19 AM	#1
shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	Traction settings on track Just wondering what mode you all use on track? Is the general theme to just switch it completely off or do you keep it in M track mode? I must admit even on the road i have it completely off ( merc amg v8 kompressor back ground) so im partial to a bit of sideways action. But i am yet to sample it on the track( roll on oulton park 1st august)/ Are they quicker in m track or traction completely off, i know i think it will be quicker with traction off completely. Also what gear mode do you guys use on track? Many thanks Lawsy

04-07-2009, 12:56 AM	#2
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	I'm a fan of M-track usually and find it is good in damp & wet conditions too. I occasionally turn it all off if it's nice and dry. M-track - 'S5' DSC Off - 'S6' I once did a lap at Spa having forgotten to switch to M-track. I realised what i had done half way round as i was 'fighting' the car into every corner and it was reigning me back every few seconds! On road i drive in M-track too only leaving DSC fully on if its pissing it down or if i am behaving myself... __________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

04-07-2009, 09:05 AM	#4
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	It will always be up to the driver as every one has a differant driving style and speed i always run with it fully off on track S6 Unless it is pissing it down then it is M on On the road i run S3 and traction ON for a smooth gear change ( Getting Old ) __________________ www.procarkits.co.uk

05-07-2009, 11:31 PM	#9
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,947 Casino cash: $25407	On track i run with everything off whether it's wet or dry. Tried M-track in the wet at croft and went a little quick into a corner, back end stepped out so jabbed the throttle to catch it but there was nothing there. Ended up spinning so went back to basics and had a ball for the rest of the day __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 16yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"

04-07-2009, 08:47 AM	#3
Bealo Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 2,540 Casino cash: $12738	I agree with Glendog I usually use M-track on track as i find it helps smooth my driving out, if i can do a smooth fast lap without it coming on i'm happy plus i like the thought that it is there to help me out if needs be. I know i need to get a bigger set of balls and switch it off but i'm working up to that lol On a wet track i usually leave the traction fully on. On the road it is left on unless i'm having a play then i use M-track.

04-07-2009, 10:14 AM	#5
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	i normally run M track in the wet or damp conditions and then all off in the afternoons if dry just trying to cut down the risk of a prang!

04-07-2009, 10:58 AM	#6
SpineOnABap S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 561 Casino cash: $5714	If someone will only run DSC ON or M-Track ON in wet conditions, why run DSC OFF in dry conditions? What do they gain from DSC being OFF in dry - is it purely eliminating the TC that can kick in between gear-shifts in a straight line, or is it something else? Not aimed at any one person, just a general discussion...

04-07-2009, 11:01 AM	#7
kbird S3 - On the open road Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somerset Posts: 96 Casino cash: $2926	DSC off and S6 the best settings in the dry without question. With DSC or M Track on its like driving half the car. In the wet, on Cups get the lot on!!

04-07-2009, 05:32 PM	#8
Jaw_F430 S5 - Full Throttle Power Driver Champion! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 451 Casino cash: $2634	I ran M mode when I went to Bedford and it was quite good

06-07-2009, 12:31 PM	#10
spanner S3 - On the open road Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LANCS Posts: 116 Casino cash: $559	All the bad aids switched off & s5 - unless I am going for a lap time then s6.