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Old 10-17-06, 02:21 PM
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Hello,
I purchased 1999 LEXUS SC400 without traction control. I need info if is possible mount this system to my car.
I welcome any help...
Old 10-17-06, 02:28 PM
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Don't think it's possible as the traction control on the SC is fairly complicated. First, the throttle body is different as it has 2 butterflys. Next, the TC system is plumbed into the brake lines to apply braking pressure to the wheel that has lost traction. I'm sure this also wires into the computer somewhere or some additional computer.

My thought is that if it didn't come with it....you ain't gettin it.
Old 10-17-06, 02:36 PM
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thats too bad because my car is scary in the rain!!
Old 10-17-06, 02:39 PM
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If I could, I'd sell you mine. I turn it off every time I turn on the car.

I find it beneficial only in the snow. And not to stop from getting stuck, only to keep the back end from sliding out a bit under easy acceleration while already moving.
Old 10-18-06, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by aznaznazn
thats too bad because my car is scary in the rain!!
Get new tires if the car is scary.
Old 10-18-06, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mkorsu
If I could, I'd sell you mine. I turn it off every time I turn on the car.
I second that! its just a pain to have the tc system IMHO.
Old 10-18-06, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by rcracer_tx
I second that! its just a pain to have the tc system IMHO.
Maybe you and the OP should trade?
Old 10-19-06, 12:57 AM
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I guess its a personal thing, cause i like the TCS. Specially since they are doing so much construction around our area, all the broken up roads, basically your driving on sand in some areas....TCS helps.
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I have list of parts which I need for mount:
1. Master cylinder
2. Traction control accumulator/pump
3. Throttle body with traction control butterfly and TPS sensor
4. All hydraulic lines and fittings
5. Traction control ECU

I need only instruction for apply...
Old 10-19-06, 02:40 AM
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race logic by blitz
that system is performance oriented not power killing as stock traction control. is easy to tnstall too.
Old 10-19-06, 04:52 PM
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Id love to have a 99-400, cant beleive they made one w.o. trac. cont.
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