After market traction control

[Jason-Middle Tennessee]

I'll let you in on alittle secret. If you buy a new Vette it comes with Traction Control and even a few cup holders!!

All kidding aside, I've never heard of a such thing being offered for a Viper.

 

[Bob Woodhouse]

Hi Bruce, Yes it is; call either of the Archers, John 218 727 4806 or Bobby at(817) 877-1772. They sell the kits. These ABS kits are assembled from parts that are common to many of the D/C vehicles and the wiring harness, computer etc. has had good R&D. About $6500 plus installation of about $1100.
I get a lot of questions about Retrofitting the present Viper system to earlier cars. Either forget about doing that or call Bill Pemberton and trade up, it will be cheaper. Too many parts have to be purchased to make the swap, like all of the knuckles and so on making the price of parts in the $10,000 plus area.

 

[JonB]

After Market Traction Control is also sold by SKIP THOMAS VIPER DAYS and SKIP BARBER DRIVING SCHOOLS........

Its simply a software upgrade, you see.....the soft-ware between one's ears........

 

[Sean Roe]

Yes and no.
There are a few companies that make generic traction control systems which pulse rear brakes or decrease throttle position that could be used on Vipers. But, none make a bolt on kit that I know of.
The systems that tie into MSD boxes and retard timing are the better way to go from what I've seen.

 

[Russ M]

Dan is correct Grants performance is going to have traction control available for the Viper shortly. It does require the replacement of the factory ECU with an after market one which has the availability for traction control. This perticular stand alone unit is not available on the market yet, but will be within 1 month. And in several months will have complete plug and play harneses for almost any vehicle, which includes Vipers.

 

[Bill B]

I have original equipment traction control. I'd like to thank my parents for it

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[Tom and Vipers]

Read article that Formula 1 is now open to Traction and Start Control. The difference? At the start of the race, the driver holds the engine at 15,000 rpm and pushes the "S" button to start the race. They said the teams that have it working best will pick up 4 positions on the start....

Also, Start Control was simpler than Traction control because during start, the computer has complete control of the engine and clutch.

I think they said TC was illegal in 2000 but since the whole thing was done within the ECU, there was virtually no way to police it. So it was legalized in 2001. They also the allowed, I believe, wheel velocity sensors which greatly facilitate TC.

It's interesting that F1 teams are not all "up on the curve" when it comes to TC and SC. So I guess that tells us where we and our Vipers are....

And the TC in my 98 Z28 is very, very crude. It will keep you from donuting your car on the ice though.