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Old 06-11-2008, 01:40 PM   #5 (permalink)
wagonman76
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Originally Posted by Duffman View Post
I highly doubt it, its likely their version of traction control and braking or retarding the timing to reduce power to match traction.
I agree, typically traction control is tied to the ABS and thats just what it sounds like here. If it sounds like its working harder then it probably is, and since the rpms are the same, the brakes must be being applied to hold the car back.
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