DTSS - Ignore or ditch

[My5ABaby]

As you may well know, I'm redoing my suspension system. I'm planning on redoing the rubber which includes the DTSS.

I have two options due to money:
1. Keep what's on there which is 22 years old
2. Replace it with regular bushings (DTSS eliminators)

Any input on what would be better for someone looking for a nice handling car for places like the Dragon?

[djmtsu]

I had the DTSS eliminators on my old 91, and they are good for controlled slides, but actually take away from the grip of the rear suspension. The 90 I have now has good working DTSS and I love it, works great.

One thing I noticed. When I had staggered fit wheels and tires (255 out back and 225's up front) the DTSS essentially did not function. The wide rear tires were forcing the rear to keep a straight path, overpowering the smaller front tires.

Once I put the BBS's and 225's all around, I noticed the DTSS return, and I missed it!

[My5ABaby]

Hmmmm, I like the concept of the DTSS system. I wonder if it's still working though. :o11:

[djmtsu]

Use the FSM to check them, I think it shows a way to do it without driving the car.

[RoughRex]

Mine still works on my '88. I love it :) Go take a long sweeping corner like a cloverleaf off ramp at a reasonably good speed (not too fast obviously, 40-50mph does it for me) and hold the inside line. When it feels like the backend is sliding out but you still have traction... that's the DTSS working.

[Boostmaniac]

Mine still works on my '88. I love it :) Go take a long sweeping corner like a cloverleaf off ramp at a reasonably good speed (not too fast obviously, 40-50mph does it for me) and hold the inside line. When it feels like the backend is sliding out but you still have traction... that's the DTSS working.

I love it but it scares the shit out of me every time initially. (I always start to countersteer into it then realize what it is.)

[Ex-Eg-Driver]

What is this DTSS you speak of? jk. jk.

[Phoenix7]

If it aint broke don't fix it. I'm one of the weird ones that might actually replace them with the stock ones if mine ever break. Low speed stability/maneuverability wins in my book. You get used to it.

[well uhhh]

DTSS Scares the shit out of me everytime, i cant help it. it just doesn't feel safe to me. just my .02

[Phoenix7]

it was MADE for safety. If you don't feel safe then you're not driving right or the DTSS is broken.

I wish I had better visuals:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=-DgDl9tVTKc

http://youtube.com/watch?v=m4CnBbj2i4Y

[Phoenix7]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=UISFpdj1bBQ