High fellow RX-8 enthusiasts! This being my first post, I wanted to start out with a quick question. What exactly does DCS stand for and does the RX-8 have a traction control deactivation button? I'm really looking forward to being an active member of this forum and possibly/hopefully an RX-8 owner!


Dtech

 

Hi and welcome Dtech,

Mazda says:
"DSC combines the functions of 4W-ABS and traction control, exercising control over engine power output as well as optimal brake control on all four wheels. The system maintains a stable vehicle attitude when cornering on slippery road surfaces or during an emergency avoidance maneuver.

What's more, DSC can be totally disabled allowing drivers full control for advanced driving techniques such as drift maneuvers on a racing circuit".

I believe the DSC will be very useful in snow/winter driving when one wheel can easily lose traction. If one wheel slips, the torsen should be able to tranfer twice as much torque to the non-slipping wheel. Unfortunately, if one wheel has no traction at all, twice as much of 0 is still 0.

The DSC should be able to sense and apply braking force to whatever wheel "needs" it. The torsen will then be able to do it's job.

Brian