mr keef Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Hello all How good is the RLTC? Does it make a massive difference? Does it help when launching up the strip? Can anyone who has it fitted tell me there thoughts thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I'm pretty sure there are some good threads about this. Do a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 How good is the RLTC? Very Does it make a massive difference? Yes Does it help when launching up the strip? N/A Can anyone who has it fitted tell me there thoughts.... I once showed my son what happened when you turned off the RLTC and fishtailed down a road for about 50 yards. Did the same run with the RLTC back on and had no issues - enough said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Best mod you can do to a supraTT, short of boost increase. We need to have another group buy later on, because retail it ain't exactly cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 It's an awesome bit of kit. I booted it out of a junction with bouncing rain and standing water and it handled Mr Single Turbo quite nicely. You get a suprising rate of acceleration in adverse conditions with it doing all the difficult bits! With my setup I've had it cut in in 3rd gear in the dry and 4th in the wet on low boost so imagine what a 'mare it'd be driving the damn car without RLTC. All very manly and hairy chested yes, but at the end of the day I want to enjoy the car, not be scared of it until 5th gear! It makes the car fun to drive. Can't recommend it highly enough. Probably a bit shit for the drag strip with sticky tyres though, but it was good set to 20% slip on street tyres at TOTB4 You can always turn it off. It can still slide sideways though as you are on the grip limit so don't ever rely on it 100% or think it'll defeat the laws of physics. -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I was thinking about RLTC today and was going to ask a question, so here goes. Presumably, if one floors the accelerator with full steering lock on (as I like to do from a standstill on 90 degree turns every now and then), the RLTC won't save you from going sideways because of the amount of intertia in the turn, right? In that situation, you'd only need a moments slip and the car would start its slide wouldn't it? Or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Not sure how well the DAT file in my RLTC is...but what I can say is that it has saved my arse many many times.....sure, it doesnt turn the car into a 4WD tractionator....nevertheless, it does make is a lot more controllable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I was thinking about RLTC today and was going to ask a question, so here goes. Presumably, if one floors the accelerator with full steering lock on (as I like to do from a standstill on 90 degree turns every now and then), the RLTC won't save you from going sideways because of the amount of intertia in the turn, right? In that situation, you'd only need a moments slip and the car would start its slide wouldn't it? Or not? Like you say Carl, it's all about inertia. You're relying a lot on the grip of your tyres. If you're batting along at 60 and do a sudden turn you've still got masses of forward momentum so will slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Just to present the argument for not having RLTC...In the past, I've seriously considered having it installed. I have absolutely no doubt that it would make my car safer and more capable. However, I think having the ability to predict and control slip with my right foot is important. Surely RLTC takes away the need for this to some extent? I wouldn't want to get into another powerful car and wrap it round a tree due to expecting the same level of traction control as RLTC. Obviously, I'm in the minority here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 True James...but you are aware that the RLTC offers over 5 settings of TC and can also be turned off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Mine has over 25 settings! Digital adjuster! Cant recommend enough! read up on how it works. will make all the sense in the world then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 ILl be doing another group buy in May, early. Wont be as cheap as last timeas there is now a minimum selling price, but Im sure I can find a way to sweeten the deal Oh and BTW.... Its awesome! - Worth twice the number of pennies you pay for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 True James...but you are aware that the RLTC offers over 5 settings of TC and can also be turned off... Yes I am, and in fact my job involves writing electronic control strategies such as traction control But I still don't like the idea of too many driver aids. I want my car to be challenging to drive - and rewarding when I get it right. If I wanted the fastest point-to-point car, I'd buy a Skyline or an Evo rather than a Supra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Fair Enough....each to their own. I like the fact that I can switch it off when I want to have total control....and also respect that fact that it is there to save me a lot of money and grief.... it gets my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajazyasin Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 I think it is highly recommended for any big horse car. The beauty is that the amound of slip can be varied by percentage. This permits the car the 'play' safetly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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