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Title: Slow Omega TCS? How many get this?
Post by: GuzziHero on 04 December 2008, 19:29:43
I have an early model V6, and I always find that the TCS cuts in just when I DONT need it.

Like, I can be halfway round a roundabout, theres a little squirm, I correct then suddenly BANG and Im all outta shape again.

Spoke to Daz on the phone yesterday...he says he's never had this problem.  Ive spoken to 2 friends who have driven Omegas, and they've both said the slow TCS is one of the few drawbacks of the car.

Just wondered how many others have a slow TCS response time, or if it's just me being a **** driver ;D
Title: Re: Slow Omega TCS? How many get this?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 December 2008, 19:36:53
its tc, not a "dont worry, drive how you like, i'll sort it" device ;D

that said, it does a reasonable job of catching it, but only if its poweer related - for eg, it will do sod all for lift-off oversteer.

later (post 98) system is better, but you need to understand what it is, and remember not to drive beyond the capabilities of the chassis in those conditions
Title: Re: Slow Omega TCS? How many get this?
Post by: Lazydocker on 04 December 2008, 19:49:10
Must say mine's very good, although it can be a little obtrusive if I want to play and forgot to press the button ::) ::) ::)

That said, it did have a bit of an issue yesterday morning when I hit some ice at low speed... Certainly woke my reactions up at 6am :D :D :y :y
Title: Re: Slow Omega TCS? How many get this?
Post by: STMO123 on 04 December 2008, 19:49:42
Remember...it's a barge, drive it accordingly. ;)
Title: Re: Slow Omega TCS? How many get this?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 04 December 2008, 19:50:14
I think all Omegas are TC only ...........no sophisticated ESP or equivalent. :y :y
Title: Re: Slow Omega TCS? How many get this?
Post by: STMO123 on 04 December 2008, 19:53:30
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I think all Omegas are TC only ...........no sophisticated ESP or equivalent. :y :y

Extra Sensory Perception? No car is that good.
Title: Re: Slow Omega TCS? How many get this?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 04 December 2008, 19:56:10
imho TC is only a headache..
Title: Re: Slow Omega TCS? How many get this?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 04 December 2008, 19:57:21
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I think all Omegas are TC only ...........no sophisticated ESP or equivalent. :y :y

Extra Sensory Perception? No car is that good.

With my ESP.....I saw that one coming. ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Slow Omega TCS? How many get this?
Post by: rawsondsr on 04 December 2008, 20:04:58
what does the post 98 system do differently then?
Title: Re: Slow Omega TCS? How many get this?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 04 December 2008, 20:14:45
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what does the post 98 system do differently then?

yep..I'm curious also.. :-/
Title: Re: Slow Omega TCS? How many get this?
Post by: STMO123 on 04 December 2008, 20:17:43
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what does the post 98 system do differently then?

Nothing! It's just a button to fool you. ;)
Title: Re: Slow Omega TCS? How many get this?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 04 December 2008, 20:19:34
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what does the post 98 system do differently then?

Nothing! It's just a button to fool you. ;)

good marketing  ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Slow Omega TCS? How many get this?
Post by: Lazydocker on 04 December 2008, 20:20:42
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Remember...it's a barge, drive it accordingly. ;)

I do... Like I stole it ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Slow Omega TCS? How many get this?
Post by: Andy B on 04 December 2008, 20:41:31
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what does the post 98 system do differently then?

4 channel system that, if effectively reducing the throttle isn't enough, will apparently nip the brake of individual brake calipers. Still a PITA though.
Title: Re: Slow Omega TCS? How many get this?
Post by: doog on 04 December 2008, 22:35:34
I switch mine off because i am a heterosexual  :y

Doug
Title: Re: Slow Omega TCS? How many get this?
Post by: Andy B on 04 December 2008, 22:39:17
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I switch mine off because i am a heterosexual  :y

Doug
That must make me a poof then ........  :-? ;D The big yellow light gets on my t1ts. ;)
Title: Re: Slow Omega TCS? How many get this?
Post by: Vamps on 04 December 2008, 22:43:38
I know it is not a Mig but My Citroen has ESP I have never seen the light flashing so much as this morning, the ABS seemed to have a hammering as well ::) ::) ::)