"Duke M535ti"
Rich Euro M5 wrote:Duke,
Since you now have something similar to BMW's ATC, when are you doing to add a yaw sensor so you'll have DSC ??
Rich
Ohhhh, this is nothing like the Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC) . ?
I actually meant DTC Dynamic Traction Control, I got the goofy acronyms mixed up with the Cooper S. The '03 E46 had DTC not ATC which the Cooper S has.
The RLTC is similar is not that same as the system that is used in F1 cars. It only reduces the power to keep the wheels from spinning. Then again, I can select the TC to allow for just about as much spin as I want from 0% to above 20% (on the extended scale feature).
I mainly go the system for the launch control ability and full throttle shifting. The will take the LC advantage away from an E60 M5.
Do you mean Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) function.
The normal traction-control function not only applies the brakes of individual wheels as they start to slip, but also reduces engine power. This keeps the vehicle very stable, but under certain conditions (such as climbing a snow-covered hill) can leave little power to move forward. At low speeds and in gentle cornering maneuvers, DTC allows more wheel spin by de-activating engine intervention. As speed and/or cornering vigor increases, DTC progressively restores engine intervention.
I have read that the BMW DTC is crap and actually quite dangerous. Does it not severely reduce the power by shutting the throttle?
Yup, it was DTC.
IMO, DTC is crap and can be dangerous because of the way it intercedes by abruptly pulling off the power when wheel spin is detected. Typically you experience this when pulling out from smaller roads/driveways etc onto another road with gravel or something else that reduces traction. The wheels spin a little and the DTC just shuts down the throttle. You have to learn not to pull out in tight situations that might induce wheelspin.
DSC "Dynamic Stability Control" is the other acronym I missed. It's a system (crutch in my book) that lets one drive beyond their true capabilities in marginal traction situations. For fun I would switch off this piece of technology, it transformed the behavior of the E46. It went from being relatively docile on slick surfaces to extremely entertaining. The typical new BMW owner who learned to drive in FWD cars should never touch this switch until they've attended a car control clinic.
Anyway, it sounds like your Race Logic system is sweet compared to the dismal technology BMW continues to develop for the masses. I'm looking forward to a demonstration at 5er Fest.
Rich