No traction control?
#1
No traction control?
Ok so we finally got some rain here in 'ol SoCal.
Roads are slick as heck with the months of oils and crud build up.
My tip pcar has been breaking loose right and left, so I can confirm there is no traction control built in to my car. Guess it was option-only?
Probably a very noob question, still learning about the car here and there.
Roads are slick as heck with the months of oils and crud build up.
My tip pcar has been breaking loose right and left, so I can confirm there is no traction control built in to my car. Guess it was option-only?
Probably a very noob question, still learning about the car here and there.
#2
Well you have a limited slip diff in the car that was standard. PASM was an option that many 02-04 buyers did not opt for at the time as the car magazines were not giving it much love.
Lower your pressures or buy really sticky tires like Yoko AD047
Lower your pressures or buy really sticky tires like Yoko AD047
#3
First off if you have an '02 C2 you do NOT have a limited slip unless you installed an aftermarket unit.
Second, only the early cars came with a traction control option. TC was not available on the MK II (your '02 is a Mk II).
However, PSM (Porsche Stability Management) was available as an option on the Mk II's and it includes a traction control as part of the Stability Management function. (Most Mk II's sold in the US market did have this option installed)
If you have PSM you should see a switch on the upper left hand side of your center console. This switch activates and deactivates the system (it always defaults to "on" when you start the car). If you have this switch you have PSM. If not, you do not have it.
Second, only the early cars came with a traction control option. TC was not available on the MK II (your '02 is a Mk II).
However, PSM (Porsche Stability Management) was available as an option on the Mk II's and it includes a traction control as part of the Stability Management function. (Most Mk II's sold in the US market did have this option installed)
If you have PSM you should see a switch on the upper left hand side of your center console. This switch activates and deactivates the system (it always defaults to "on" when you start the car). If you have this switch you have PSM. If not, you do not have it.
Last edited by Ray S (Chicago); 09-22-2007 at 12:26 PM.
#4
First off if you have an '02 C2 you do NOT have a limited slip unless you installed an aftermarket unit.
Second, only the early cars came with a traction control option. TC was not available on the MK II (your '02 is a Mk II).
However, PSM (Porsche Stability Management) was available as an option on the Mk II's and it includes a traction control as part of the Stability Management function. (Most Mk II's sold in the US market did have this option installed)
If you have PSM you should see a switch on the upper left hand side of your center console. This switch activates and deactivates the system (it always defaults to "on" when you start the car). If you have this switch you have PSM. If not, you do not have it.
Second, only the early cars came with a traction control option. TC was not available on the MK II (your '02 is a Mk II).
However, PSM (Porsche Stability Management) was available as an option on the Mk II's and it includes a traction control as part of the Stability Management function. (Most Mk II's sold in the US market did have this option installed)
If you have PSM you should see a switch on the upper left hand side of your center console. This switch activates and deactivates the system (it always defaults to "on" when you start the car). If you have this switch you have PSM. If not, you do not have it.
I'm very surprised however that a performance car of this caliber would not come standard with an LSD. Considering the new sticker price was $90k, you'd think that would cover it, unless there is some unbeknownst performance reason by Porsche for not putting one in.
#7
Thanks Ray- Yep, no PSM switch and definitely running a peg-leg...
I'm very surprised however that a performance car of this caliber would not come standard with an LSD. Considering the new sticker price was $90k, you'd think that would cover it, unless there is some unbeknownst performance reason by Porsche for not putting one in.
I'm very surprised however that a performance car of this caliber would not come standard with an LSD. Considering the new sticker price was $90k, you'd think that would cover it, unless there is some unbeknownst performance reason by Porsche for not putting one in.
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#8
Thanks Ray- Yep, no PSM switch and definitely running a peg-leg...
I'm very surprised however that a performance car of this caliber would not come standard with an LSD. Considering the new sticker price was $90k, you'd think that would cover it, unless there is some unbeknownst performance reason by Porsche for not putting one in.
I'm very surprised however that a performance car of this caliber would not come standard with an LSD. Considering the new sticker price was $90k, you'd think that would cover it, unless there is some unbeknownst performance reason by Porsche for not putting one in.
#9
Thanks Ray- Yep, no PSM switch and definitely running a peg-leg...
I'm very surprised however that a performance car of this caliber would not come standard with an LSD. Considering the new sticker price was $90k, you'd think that would cover it, unless there is some unbeknownst performance reason by Porsche for not putting one in.
I'm very surprised however that a performance car of this caliber would not come standard with an LSD. Considering the new sticker price was $90k, you'd think that would cover it, unless there is some unbeknownst performance reason by Porsche for not putting one in.
The LSD was an option in '99 and was also standard on the 40th.
#10
Maybe I'll post a scan of it for kicks. Does seem a bit much huh?
#11
Scan of my factory window sticker, originally sold by Porsche to a dealership in Vienna, VA.
Ok, it was closer to $84- I must have been thinking tax included
Ok, it was closer to $84- I must have been thinking tax included
#13
BTW: the pricing got worse in 2003, they went up and they removed the "packages" like your "advanced technic package" and a bunch of colours became "special order". Your 84k car would be like 87 or 88k just a year later.
#14
bastards... and theres practicely no diff between the two, except for the price... most profitable car manufacturer is right