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0-60 times are equivalent for RWD and AWD according to reviews. The TC system will transfer power front before braking for a rear wheel slip.

The RWD needs it for traction. AWD doesn't. Only possible reason is to be able to drift a little easier. The AWD will drift quite nicely with TC turned off.

What's the purpose?

Good post, PAULSTINGERGT. I have posted similar information somewhere either here or on another forum. I do take exception with one thing you said from other information. You can indeed warp a rotor. Putting one on a lathe and turning it will show that very clearly. My experience does not...

I agree with MurlinatoR. I've been out of the car repair business for many years, but even back in the '80's when I was, the computers recorded a good deal of information from sensors that we could pull up on a computer for analysis. Today, with memory dirt cheap compared to back then, and...

Not sure how long the "black box" records data (somewhere I heard 30 minutes), but if boost pressures are seen above normal they will be recorded by the MAP sensor.

The car is pretty good as it is. I suspect there are two factors to consider. Implementing recoil damping complicates the suspension and increases cost considerably, although using computerization to control it is not difficult. But second, this is a GT, not an all-out track car. While I've...

I kind-of agree, but there are many who do not. What good is a cup holder unless you don't want one in the center console? But if you look at all the things that users on this forum do to change their cars, whether for customizing visual effects or functional performance, the list is endless...

So what is wrong with air at 78% Nitrogen? What is inside the tire that would oxidize and cause problems or harm or damage. That is absurd. (I'm a chemist.) This is racing stuff, mainly because pure nitrogen shows slightly (SLIGHTLY) less pressure change as tires heat. But on a passenger...

And just what is the purpose of doing that?

It depends a lot on the temperature. I refuse to use a commercial car wash, so all of my cars are hand-washed. Since I live in an area where winter temperatures can be below freezing for days at a time, I often go weeks between car washes. Any other time of the year I wash when it's dirty...

There are several pages in the owner's manual (I only have the online version since my car is due in 2 days) that describe the ways in which manual will revert to automatic mode. This is normal on all cars. For example on my "old" Pontiac G8, if you are in manual mode and come to a stop, it...

Somehow it seems the default 19" wheels have larger openings -- the better to show the "Brembo" on the calipers. Both look good.