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Difference between Trac and VSC

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TheNewSled'16, Jan 12, 2016.

  1. Jan 12, 2016 at 7:09 AM
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    TheNewSled'16

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    What are the differences between the traction control and VSC on the 2016 Tacoma? And What situations would you turn these options off?
     
  2. Jan 12, 2016 at 8:23 AM
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    To do donuts in some guys feild:)
     
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  4. Jan 12, 2016 at 8:27 AM
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    Tear it up!! Hold down the vsc trac button haha:mudding:
     
  5. Jan 12, 2016 at 8:29 AM
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    There is a really good second gen post that talks about vsc, trac, worth a read.
     
  6. Jan 12, 2016 at 8:30 AM
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    Oh okay that makes sense thanks man
     
  7. Jan 12, 2016 at 8:31 AM
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    so your suggestion would be to turn it off for the above situation then?
     
  8. Jan 12, 2016 at 8:41 AM
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    you need to be stopped to turn off VSC completely.

    TRAC is not just traction conrol. Traction control is a part of VSC. TRAC is a braking system that tries to keep the wheels turning at the same speed. Braking is applied to wheels that are turning faster than the others. Engine power can also be cut to reduce wheel spin

    I am waiting patiently for someone to try the locker anytime mod on a 2016
     
  9. Jan 12, 2016 at 8:55 AM
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    and the advantage of that is? *I'm not being a smartass
     
  10. Jan 12, 2016 at 9:09 AM
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    cool, thanks....now to look at that mod and see if it can be applied to the '16
     

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