The "!"
In a way, it does:
When you turn of the VSA (vehicle stability assist), the traction system won't keep the spinning wheels "in check", and it won't curtail the acceleration at all -- therefore, you get a better launch, and the car won't prematurely shift to 2nd gear to prevent wheel slippage -- it'll freely rev to 6800 rpms and then auto shift into 2nd (if you're in SS OR D5). The, once you're rollin', it don't matter if it's on or not when you mash it (unless of course it's slick out -- but if you mash it when it's slick you're crazy).
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2002 TL Type S
White Diamond Pearl
Parchment
When you turn of the VSA (vehicle stability assist), the traction system won't keep the spinning wheels "in check", and it won't curtail the acceleration at all -- therefore, you get a better launch, and the car won't prematurely shift to 2nd gear to prevent wheel slippage -- it'll freely rev to 6800 rpms and then auto shift into 2nd (if you're in SS OR D5). The, once you're rollin', it don't matter if it's on or not when you mash it (unless of course it's slick out -- but if you mash it when it's slick you're crazy).
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2002 TL Type S
White Diamond Pearl
Parchment
They make it "alarming" because Acura WANTS you to have that on. God forbid someone complain about the lack of traction the TL-S has in slick or snowy conditions when they're VSA is disabled.