Active Handling system

[John Monahan]

I have just ordered a 2000 C5. What was available in a reasonable time frame did not
have the "Active Handling system". Two questions:

1. For those that have it. Does it make any difference
2. Is it possible to get it installed loater at a reasonable cost.

[John Monahan]

Thanks, a big help. I think I will take a pass

"kewlbrz" <ro...@127.0.0.1> wrote in message
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> it pretty much boils down to a skid reducer and/or a traction control
> option.
>
> By default it comes on and uses accellerometers mounted around the
> vehicle to determine yaw etc... If the car starts to skid, in the
> rain for instance, it will attempt to correct itself in the intended
> directed the driver was trying to go, by applying braking,
> independently to each brake.
>
> The traction part of it, is basically for slick surfaces, so that you
> do not spin the rear tires to excessivly and loose control. If that
> was to occur, it would limit spark and fuel delivery to the engine.
>
> For performance situations, such as drag racing and autocrossing,
> active handling should be turned off. For the beginner, it may be of
> value, but with practice, most agree your better without having it on
> in those situations.
>
> Its not a perfect system. and chevy states that its not meant to defy
> the the laws of physics, but can assist the driver in many common
> situations where he/she might loose control.
>
> as far as getting it installed, it may reqire alot of money and work,
> because I dont know if all those accellerometers are allready there or
> not etc...

[kewlbrz]

[Steve Judd]

Nit:

Active Handling and Traction Control are independent systems on the C5.
Setting the AH into Competition Driving mode turns TCS off but leaves Active
Handling enabled.

"kewlbrz" <ro...@127.0.0.1> wrote in message
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[Andrew Brimberry]

Active Handling is the one of the reasons I decided to buy a C5. In an
emergency lane change situation, the active handling can help keep you in
control. AH senses the direction of the car vs. the intended direction.
Most people confuse Active Handling with Traction Control. Traction Control
will "bog" the engine when any tires lose traction. If you are drag racing,
you want to turn TC off (so you can get tire spin), but leave AH on. That
mode is known as Competitive Driving mode. If I was drag racing and started
to skid, you better believe I would want AH active. AH can apply any brake
individually to stop a fish-tail. All 2001 models will have AH.

I have seen too many cases when AH could have prevented major accidents. It
has saved me a few times (other drivers swerving into my lane and I had to
take evasive action) and I would not consider buying a car without it. Just
my opinion, I always respect other perspectives.

http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/cor18_active/index.htm has good demo video
and some information from the C5 Chief Engineer. I don't always believe
what a manufacturer says; I encourage you to talk to others and make your
own decision. Good luck.

Andrew

"John Monahan" <mon...@dnai.com> wrote in message
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[kewlbrz]

steve, dont know why you call me a nit, that seems pretty childish...

your right, they are seperate.

however, the two work together to form a complete system.

-kewlbrz

[Steve Judd]

"Nit" means "a small detail" and is not a term of opprobrium. If you took
offense, I apologize.

"kewlbrz" <ro...@127.0.0.1> wrote in message

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[kewlbrz]

ah thanks... and I appreciate the follow up to my not so accurate
comments.

On Tue, 27 Jun 2000 19:58:11 GMT, "Steve Judd"