ok i think its standard on gxp..that was 1st ques...
2nd question is WHAT is it really ??? what does it do and when do you use it ??........ ( on off button right?) ....what pieces parts are different on the stabilitrak as opposed to my base sol ( no performance suspension ) if that makes any difference... whats the advantages of it ?? i don't have a clue

It detects when the vehicle is out of control and applies the brake on individual wheels to bring the car straight again. It defaults "On" at every start up, although i believe the button allows you go go into 'Competition Mode' and full off.

What pieces are different: You get added sensors and a differenet ABS module.

Advantages of it: You can push the car harder with the added safety net of ESC. (If you're into track days) And if you drive it in the rain, slush, snow, etc you will have better control of the vehicle.

Here is a location to find out a little more general information about it:

http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/...abilitrak.html

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Our MINIS have DSC, dynamic stablization control. We cut it off when autoxing and when we just basically don't want any help, like running The Dragon. I always cut it off if I want to show my ass at a traffic light when flooring it. If you do not cut if off then, you will get what feels like a stall after about 50 feet or so...that's the control kicking in with the brakes

It is great on wet days.

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So, does anyone know if there is a way to tell from a vin number what options the car has. I purchased mine used (1000 miles) and have no idea
if I have it or not????

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I have a Bonneville SSEi with Stabilitrac. It comes with an on/off button standard. I'd not say Stabilitrac can deal with a car that is out of control. It's not magic. By using the wheel spin sensors associated with anti lock brakes, the system is able to adjust the engine power and apply the brakes on a specific wheel in order to adjust your yaw angle. That's about it.

But I'm an old school guy who enjoys driving my cars within their envelopes. To me, not engaging the anti lock brakes indicates I've correctly judged the conditions. So it is doubtful that I give stabilitrac much to do outside extreme conditions. I have noticed those lovely wide tires tend to float on snow, at which time stabilitrac becomes a trusted friend delivering my wife safely to work.

I have a GXP on order. I also own a 1973 MGB. It is likely that stabilitrac on the GXP will have to be turned off from time to time as I have a habit for four wheel drifting the MG through the twists of country roads and stabilitrac is not going to allow that kind of horsing around.

Enjoy

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NA Solstice does not have StabiliTrak, even as an option. So no, you don't.

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None of the Solstice's have it yet.

That's traction control. (Unless you're sideways) Competition Mode gets rid of traction control, but you still have the safety net of ESC. I'm you drive just right you can hold it a the edge of brake activation and drift slightly. (depending on the car)

Only LSD and ABS for now

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Oh, got ya...I know how to tell if I have ABS but not if I have LSD????

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In the site index (found in the link in my signature or here: Solsticeforum Site Index in the FAQ forum),

you'll find this thread:
Stabiltrak

under a link for Stabilitrak.


This also related:
Study: ESC could reduce fatal car crashes [Electronic Stability Control]

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