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Traction Control issues with Supercharger

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by RyanL, Jul 11, 2016.

  1. Jul 19, 2016 at 8:49 AM
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    RyanL

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    Yeah, I spent time last weekend messing around with it on & off both on pavement and dirt. Seems the same in every case.
    I'd take it in to my nearest dealer to check it out but they couldn't find mud in a pig pen.
     
  2. Jul 19, 2016 at 8:52 AM
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    as others here said
    the problem is in your foot not the truck

    I --guarantee- I have far worse roads I need to jump into at 40mph or I will never get in them
    (draw a 30 mile circle around Boston, drive your whole life in this area daily)

    t intersections, 6 ways, 4 ways...endless list of fuckery
    and and endless caravan of speeding assholes not letting me in

    I can decide a or b below all day long

    A) spin my tires and look like a damn fool, and get in there and merge, traction control a'blazing

    B) use more intelligent throttle control and foot pressure
    and merge the same way, except no loss of traction, no spin, therefore no computer bullshittery
     
  3. Jul 19, 2016 at 8:58 AM
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    In my truck (09), when i hit the auto lsd switch, my vsc turns back on once i start traveling at 30mph or more and then turns off when i drop back below this speed. This could possibly be the seemingly random on and off from the VSC you are seeing..
     
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  4. Jul 19, 2016 at 9:04 AM
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    Not random. VSC is enabled above a certain speed (IIRC 15 mph) and disabled below that speed.
    You need quite a bit of speed difference between the two wheels for Auto LSD to kick in. Try accelerating in a straight line on wet pavement.
     
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  5. Jul 19, 2016 at 9:09 AM
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    My condolences on having to live on Boston roads.

    Feathering the throttle normally works just fine, it's just that any sign of gravel or paint on the road sends it into drag-strip-tire-warming mode.
    I know the SC adds power but it's not like I'm driving a ZL1 here. I didn't expect 304 hp / 334 lb-ft to overwhelm the system, you know?
     
  6. Jul 19, 2016 at 9:16 AM
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    Both of those are essentially computer controlled systems. The E-Locker uses an electronic switch but involves a mechanical lock inside the differential. The difference is using brakes and engine throttling (VSC, Auto LSD, TRAC) versus a mechanical lock inside the diff (E-Locker).
     
  7. Jul 19, 2016 at 1:13 PM
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    I see you have a TRD Pro. Are you on stock BFG All-Terrain KO tires? The AT KO is an old-technology tire with hard compound, and has noticeably less grip on pavement than tires that come stock on the lower trim levels. It's pretty evident in magazine testing: the TRD Pro is slower in 0-60 mph, generate fewer g's on the skidpad, and has longer braking distances than non-Pro models.
     
  8. Jul 19, 2016 at 1:27 PM
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    same here,

    if I am going fairly straight and no hard turn needed I just pop it in 4wd to get across the intersection or into traffic
    and lay on the gas, then let up and pop to 2wd

    but turning and merging, 2wd only and hope there is no sand or dirt
     
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