Does anyone else hate the torque managent on these cars or what?!

7115 Views 17 Replies 7 Participants Last post by JasonZ34, Mar 18, 2010

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Discussion Starter · Mar 15, 2010 (Edited)

I know they use it to extend the life of the powertrain, and I'm sure with these 5/100 warranties its gotten even worse. But I hate it. My old G6 GTP was just as bad. I'd like to hear from the I4 guys and find out if it is as bad as the V6's too. Since they make less power it might not be as bad.

Incase you don't know what torque management is I'll give you a quick breakdown. It's not an issue on manual cars, which might be why it bothers me so much, since I am used to them. But on an auto lets say you turn off the TC and ESC and you punch it from a stop and get alot of wheelspin, or if you are making a turn and the wheels break loose. The car will turn back power before it shifts. It is pretty obvious when it kicks in. If the car has traction, even under full throttle it usually isn't an issue thankfully. But sometimes I think it kicks in to much and too soon.

This is one reason I wish my HP Tuners would do more on a 3.6, and I hope Diablo Sport comes out with their handheld tuner. Then maybe we can tune some of this torque management out.

I know in day to day driving it isn't an issue, and it is there to help protect the drivetrain. BUT I just wish is wasn't so intrusive. My old Grand Prix GTP had very, very little of it and would chirp the 1-2 shift sometimes.

Thoughts?

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Bedbug

· #8 · Mar 16, 2010

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I drive my car with the traction control DISABLED most of the time. I feel that the car feels "less held back". But you are right it basically "chokes" right before a shift and its so annoying. I hate this drive by wire system , when you punch it feel like a carburetor that has a dead spot ( you remember that?). Also have you had time to check out the front end ? I looked at it and it seems to be an old design. The reason I ask is because I don't want to be changing strut mounts every 2 years like I had to do with my 95 grand Prix. Lastly I looked at the muffler twin tail pipe set up and it reminded me of a 85 Chevrolet Camaro. --- What do you think ?

Thank you for all your help!

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Bedbug

· #16 · Mar 17, 2010

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So let me understand this, I've been driving with Traction control disabled am I doing harm to the tranny ? I drive with it off because I found that driving with it on the minute i take my foot off the gas pedal the car slows down immediately, like if the brake was pressed. with TC off when I take my foot off the gas pedal I can cruise and maintain speed. I hope im not doing damage. As always thanks !!!!

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