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Old 12-28-2012, 03:33 PM   #11
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I'd say just keep it floored and let it do it's thing. other than that pulling the abs fuse might work. It might leave the abs light on even after you replace the fuse but I wouldn't worry about that.


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Old 12-28-2012, 03:51 PM   #12
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Ya, just keep your foot on the pedal and it tries multiple times per sec to get moving. There are some work arounds as was mentioned above, like taking the brake fluid level sensor off or messing with any aspect of the ABS. However I imagine they want TC for a reason to prevent driveline damage as was mentioned above with the excessive rpm caused from slipping wheels.

I just need to invest in a set of better snow tires is what I've found.


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Old 12-28-2012, 03:55 PM   #13
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This is what you need a true "tank" in the snow


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Old 12-28-2012, 04:34 PM   #14
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I JUST found a sort-of workaround: When getting going (and failing) and it's backing off the throttle, start applying the brakes AND the gas gradually. It seems to trick the computer into getting some wheelspin. It smelled of burnt brakes, but it's rental. aka, a "Mexican car: Nacho car".

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I'd try putting it in first and going slow to get going in the real sloppy stuff. That's what I do. It might also turn off the traction control doing that.

You'd think if the car had two servo.motors in the driving wheels they could simulate a locker or limited slip differential.
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I'd try putting it in first and going slow to get going in the real sloppy stuff. That's what I do. It might also turn off the traction control doing that.

You'd think if the car had two servo.motors in the driving wheels they could simulate a locker or limited slip differential.
There's only a "B" position and a "D" position.... It's a CVT.

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... It smelled of burnt brakes, but it's rental. aka, a "Mexican car: Nacho car".

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