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Old 02-03-2006, 03:22 PM
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How often do you turn VSA off?

So how often do you turn your VSA off? I turn mine off whenever the roads are dry.
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Everytime I sit in the car unless it is raining.
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i turn it off whenever its not raining or wet out. which hasn't been lately
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Originally Posted by gsclifton
Everytime I sit in the car unless it is raining.
makes driving much better
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It's on all the time except on the dyno. I even launch with VSA on.
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Originally Posted by ILoveMyHonda
i turn it off whenever its not raining or wet out. which hasn't been lately
yeah its been raining here a lot lately too.
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Originally Posted by JTso
It's on all the time except on the dyno.
awww why
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yes im a newb but what is the point of it and am i missing out by not turning mine off?
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Originally Posted by JTso
It's on all the time except on the dyno. I even launch with VSA on.
yeah id like to see soem b4 and after VSA dyno graphs
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
awww why
Why not?
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Originally Posted by JTso
Why not?
I dont know I just turn it off.
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Originally Posted by Comptech-814
yes im a newb but what is the point of it and am i missing out by not turning mine off?
yes your missing a lot 20whp.
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Originally Posted by ILoveMyHonda
yeah id like to see soem b4 and after VSA dyno graphs
JTso yes we definitly need a before and after dyno of VSA.
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but in all honesty wven when i have it on in wet weather, i never see it working...according to the indicator light...well maybe once takin a 45mph turn at 70
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Hey JTso

JTSO, got a quick question for ya...im assuming thats a picture of your ride....thats not the acura body kit on there is it? if not, please let me know what make and model it is. Thats the look im going for on my 06
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Originally Posted by ILoveMyHonda
but in all honesty wven when i have it on in wet weather, i never see it working...according to the indicator light...well maybe once takin a 45mph turn at 70
I see it happen some times when I step on the gas a little to quickly on a hill when its wet.
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
yes your missing a lot 20whp.
hey dont tell everyone the secret now
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Originally Posted by odawg55
JTSO, got a quick question for ya...im assuming thats a picture of your ride....thats not the acura body kit on there is it? if not, please let me know what make and model it is. Thats the look im going for on my 06
Thanks man
That is the factory kit for the 04 05 model and it will not fit on your 06 I am sorry to say. I love his wheels though and forget what they are.
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
I see it happen some times when I step on the gas a little to quickly on a hill when its wet.
hmm i have made quite a few peel out over manhole covers and the light never came on
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hey dont tell everyone the secret now
sorry
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
That is the factory kit for the 04 05 model and it will not fit on your 06 I am sorry to say. I love his wheels though and forget what they are.
unless u do the '04-'05 front rear bumper conversion. and i believe his rims are SSr's
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sorry
its cool
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
JTso yes we definitly need a before and after dyno of VSA.
You can't have VSA on during dyno. That's why it's off during dyno. But I have other testing data...

Some testing data:
Testing equipment = scantool with 0-60 time program.
Outside temp = 58 degress
Road condition = dry

Engine coolant temp = 189 degrees
Intake air temp = 72 degrees

Test runs:
I did one test run to get familar with the new tires. The time was 6.68, same as the best time from the previous test.

Real runs:
I did two back-to-back runs. The first one with VSA on and the second with VSA off. The video is from the first run as it was better focused.

Here are the results:
Run 1 (VSA on) = 6.3319
Run 2 (VSA off) = 6.3300

0-60 time. Right click and save target as...
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I leave it on all the time,...........................................cc c is this what I think it is hahahaha.
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I leave it on all the time,...........................................cc c is this what I think it is hahahaha.
shhhhh...there are agents everywhere
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My VSA comes on when there is snow on the ground (I think cause my winter tires are not the best),......thats about the only time.
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Originally Posted by JTso
You can't have VSA on during dyno. That's why it's off during dyno. But I have other testing data...

Some testing data:
Testing equipment = scantool with 0-60 time program.
Outside temp = 58 degress
Road condition = dry

Engine coolant temp = 189 degrees
Intake air temp = 72 degrees

Test runs:
I did one test run to get familar with the new tires. The time was 6.68, same as the best time from the previous test.

Real runs:
I did two back-to-back runs. The first one with VSA on and the second with VSA off. The video is from the first run as it was better focused.

Here are the results:
Run 1 (VSA on) = 6.3319
Run 2 (VSA off) = 6.3300

0-60 time. Right click and save target as...
thanks for the details and vid
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Originally Posted by ILoveMyHonda
shhhhh...there are agents everywhere
OMG,........THEY ARE AT MY DOOR.
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Originally Posted by West6MT
I leave it on all the time,...........................................cc c is this what I think it is hahahaha.
i dont know what you are talking about
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Originally Posted by JTso
You can't have VSA on during dyno. That's why it's off during dyno. But I have other testing data...

Some testing data:
Testing equipment = scantool with 0-60 time program.
Outside temp = 58 degress
Road condition = dry

Engine coolant temp = 189 degrees
Intake air temp = 72 degrees

Test runs:
I did one test run to get familar with the new tires. The time was 6.68, same as the best time from the previous test.

Real runs:
I did two back-to-back runs. The first one with VSA on and the second with VSA off. The video is from the first run as it was better focused.

Here are the results:
Run 1 (VSA on) = 6.3319
Run 2 (VSA off) = 6.3300

0-60 time. Right click and save target as...
I figured that. I just had to ask the dyno everything question. So it does make a little 0-60 time although its extremely little difference.
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OMG,........THEY ARE AT MY DOOR.
hurry find an exit! go left out the window
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shhhhh...there are agents everywhere
must be stealthy
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Originally Posted by ILoveMyHonda
hurry find an exit! go left out the window
Ok,...I jumped out the window and am in the back corner in an internet cafe. That was close.
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yes exactly that or "they" will catch on
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Originally Posted by West6MT
OMG,........THEY ARE AT MY DOOR.
out the back door.
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Ok,...I jumped out the window and am in the back corner in an internet cafe. That was close.
good that was a close call
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Ok,...I jumped out the window and am in the back corner in an internet cafe. That was close.
whew, a lil too close
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I keep mine on all the time
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well i think the VSA wil prolly be more of a powergain had it been a vtec lowerer
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