what exactly does stabilitrack do?

[tybardy]

So my girlfriends new (04) tahoe is AWD with stabilitrack and all that shit. What exactly does the stability control do? I pushed the botton and turned it off and did not notice any change in power and i still couldnt get the tires to break loose, so what the hell is it for?

 

[fatnlowtahoe504]

"StabiliTrak uses sensors to detect the difference between the steering wheel angle and the direction you're actually turning and depending on the situation, applies quick, precise force to the appropriate brakes to help the driver control the vehicle’s direction to help keep it on course."

 

[ROBERTOcritser]

so it controls breaking pressure on individual wheels when turning? or whenever?

 

[tybardy]

i was really hoping it would let me do smokey burnouts when I turned it off. Since i cant do them in my Z

 

[fatnlowtahoe504]

so it controls breaking pressure on individual wheels when turning? or whenever?

yezur

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i was really hoping it would let me do smokey burnouts when I turned it off. Since i cant do them in my Z

it should do it when its turned off, but its hard to smoke the tires on these damn things, depends on the situation

 

[G35 2007]

i was really hoping it would let me do smokey burnouts when I turned it off. Since i cant do them in my Z

what kind of z?

 

[ROBERTOcritser]

cool. I nailed it first time.

 

[BlizzardX23]

Stabilitrak was explained above..but also...
when it rains...go to a parking lot and try to do donuts...you will see the way the computer controls your truck to prevent you from losing control....

then, turn the button off and do the same thing...you will spin a lot easier...it makes it seem like there is no computer control...its like driving any other vehicle

actually...it is better known as *Traction Control*...there you go

 

[BlackDenali]

what kind of z?

z71!

---------- Post added at 09:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:11 AM ----------

So my girlfriends new (04) tahoe is AWD with stabilitrack and all that shit. What exactly does the stability control do? I pushed the botton and turned it off and did not notice any change in power and i still couldnt get the tires to break loose, so what the hell is it for?

It prevents you from doing anything like this

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[BlizzardX23]

LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!

"What just happened?? Did I pop a tire??"

 

[Modded]

He's a douche for even saying that, already trying to put himslf in denial and find an explanation for his rents lol.

 

[BlizzardX23]

hahahah..no kidding....he tries to convince himself

 

[02Lightning]

actually...it is better known as *Traction Control*...there you go

Actually traction control just prevents the tires from spinning. StabiliTrak is something diffrent. StabiliTrak keeps the vehicle under control using the angle of the steering wheel throttle position speed of the vehicle are all in consideration with StabiliTrak to keep the vehicle from spinning out.

 

[BlizzardX23]

good point lightning...just trying to find something it was close to....

so its a smarter version of traction control..all the systems work together to control and regain traction to all wheels for a safe driving experience...

I know exactly what it does..I've got it on my AWD Denali...just harder to explain in words...always turn mine off when I start my truck

 

[fatnlowtahoe504]

good point lightning...just trying to find something it was close to....

so its a smarter version of traction control..all the systems work together to control and regain traction to all wheels for a safe driving experience...

I know exactly what it does..I've got it on my AWD Denali...just harder to explain in words...always turn mine off when I start my truck

yea but im sure your tires wish you would have kept it on lol

 

[BlizzardX23]

yea but im sure your tires wish you would have kept it on lol

lol...I'm probably going to have to agree with you on that one haha

 

[Rollin Thunder]

ITs stability control and traction control in one word. Stabilitrak. get it. OK good. You have AWD what do you expect. No burn outs in awd. Hell I cant even break free anymore in my silverado with 100% TQ management removed and a super light rear end. IN rain I can all the time, but not when its dry. Yukon can break free in the rain with traction off, and even in the dry with traction off I can get a chirp.

 

[ROBERTOcritser]

holy shit. maaaan I would hate to be either of those guys in that video. Thats sucks but thats what ya get.... and shit happens.

and I kinda feel sorry for that dude. I mean, so many people do burnouts no problem, shit like that doesnt happen, and it looks badass. but then this guy does it and gets ******.

 

[pmbiker]

I feel no sympathy. He's a dumbass. His driving skills and IQ are equally lacking.

02Lightning nailed the Stabilitrak explaination. The ABS module and traction control are employed to keep you from ending up like the douche in the video.

 

[Max]

You needs lots of torque and a good tune to have fun in an awd. Mine finally walks the ass out wot in first but it didn't even come close when it was stock, even with shit tires. I'd honestly drive around with stabilitrak off especially since you live in the desert. Here is a good explanation of how the system functions (makes me happy since I have the king shit awd tcase )

http://www.autotropolis.com/wiki/index.php?title=StabiliTrak