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this is confusing the hell outa me, city ford has just come through with a quote and they say that it is standard on all XR utes produced Aug and onwards... I love poor communication within a company :\

Is there anyone here who works at ford in the manufacturing part that could tell us if that PART of the computer or whatever IS or ISN'T being used???

I think ill get my missus to call her aunty who is like a PR manager or something at ford and see if she knows anything about it.

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Might be a stupid question, but is there any actual hardware changes for the DSC? Or is it just a ECU/PCM programming update?

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I believe it has to do with the ABS module, going to a 4-way unit rather than a 3-way unit that the utes currently have.

xa-mont - the official Dealer Confidential Bulletin says that the XR6T and XR8 Ute gets DSC from september production onwards

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The utes are 4-channel already though from BF onwards aren't they? :unsure:

I thought that's what traction control was hinging on.

And it would be easier for you to walk out in to the lot to count the number of lines coming out of the ABS module than for me to get in an elevator and go down to the basement! Please report back when you're done. :blush:

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Do you have any idea how big our yard is? its probably quicker for you to go to the basement you lazy bastard!

The turbo ute I drove yesterday has 4-way ABS, but the lower models have 3-Way. Maybe they are going to change over to 4-way for the entire line up when they introduce DSC

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I will just suck it and see , mines only a week away , no DSC , but I dont think it will make much differenence anyway, everyones talking about it like its a miracle safety shield , which is ridiculous :blush:

Its all common sence, beford applying throttle, Im hoping the lighter front end and improved front suspension , will smooth things out a bit , and help get the rear end to bite.

As for 10" rears, I grew up on them , 10" 12 slots and Hotwires, and they are downright deadly in the wet, and in the dry skip and patter under load if you dont have your suspension sorted , they look cool and really been off the market for many years , Fatter isnt Always Better for Traction ( Exluding drag racing ) . I dont even think they are legal anymore.

For me is all Suspension , Brake and Drivetrain work , before any HP upgrades :kissmy:

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