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XDS related topics
- Thread starter Yomny1
- Start date
bluedoggiant
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- MD/GA
I had already done that tweak and have definitely noticed an improvement in traction. Also the starting vibration reduction.
What’re your thoughts on the e-diff fluid change interval?
Still, so far I’m really enjoying the turn in the strong setting is offering. I’m gonna turn it off later and compare.
bluedoggiant
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- MD/GA
Standard or weak seem to be the best for going fast without worrying about sliding off the road.
Standard. Someone tested this on the track and it was faster lap times with the diff tveak and xds to standard than xds strong.
bluedoggiant
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- MD/GA
Yeah did some tests yesterday and definitely faster out of corner with it turned off.
I was reading golfdave’s thread and he’s saying that XDS is necessary to “pre load” the e diff so it works properly. So now I’m wondering if weak or standard is better.
mrd8cd
Ready to race!
- Location
- St. Louis, MO
I would like a definitive answer on this as well. I have my XDS set to off, as I was following StealthGTI's advice from his blog:
"XDS uses ABS to redirect torque from a slipping wheel to one with traction. That feature can create some wheel hop on cars equipped with the Performance Package. It also adds wear to the brake pads. Disabling XDS allows the Performance Package’s electronic differential to act fully on its own."
"XDS uses ABS to redirect torque from a slipping wheel to one with traction. That feature can create some wheel hop on cars equipped with the Performance Package. It also adds wear to the brake pads. Disabling XDS allows the Performance Package’s electronic differential to act fully on its own."
There was another report that someone tracking the car in that configuration got progressively slower as the laps added up. The VAQ with increased traction, and without the assistance of XDS, could not keep up with the demands of continuous diff lock as heat rose.
mrd8cd
Ready to race!
- Location
- St. Louis, MO
Seems like "weak" should be a good compromise between off and standard then. I wonder if StealthGTI will chip in with his experiences...
Ramon64124
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Kansas
I turned mine off. Non PP GTI. I Only do rolls anyway. i'd probably set it to medium if i went to the track, or even strong.
how did you change the steering feel ?
Just the setting in custom driving mode you can get to thru the menu or by pressing button by shifter.
MonkeyMD
Autocross Champion
Set counter steer support to weak.
Have already set vibration reduction of and xds to weak.
Honestly the counter steer seeing made the most difference of any of these mods. Car feels much peppier on acceleration with less power cuts. Downside (which is not a downside to me). Have to modulate throttle with more precision on corner abou exit, otherwise you'll just understeer off the road. Being able to use full throttle afterwards is worth it though.
Have already set vibration reduction of and xds to weak.
Honestly the counter steer seeing made the most difference of any of these mods. Car feels much peppier on acceleration with less power cuts. Downside (which is not a downside to me). Have to modulate throttle with more precision on corner abou exit, otherwise you'll just understeer off the road. Being able to use full throttle afterwards is worth it though.
Adaptation exists, but is "Not Available" when opening it up on my '17 with PP.