Sidewinder 8th Drivers Ed Guide

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4. Punch/Traction Control
This setting controls how fast the throttle position within the ESC can be changed over time. This
smooths high power starts and limits punch somewhat. As explained previously, acceleration
is a matter of battery capability, but you may not want 100% of what the battery can deliver
in every situation. This setting is crucial to drag racing as it can be used as a “traction control”
to match traction conditions. The lower the setting, the less throttle change limiting there is.
For pure burnout and wheelie action, use a very low setting or the disabled setting. For softer
acceleration or for a low-grip surface, raise it up to a higher setting. Don’t be afraid to use
these settings! It may be fun to watch your car do back flips, but sooner or later you are
going to want to be able to drive it under some semblance of control. This is THE setting
to put you back into control.
Option 1: High
Very limited acceleration. Good for 2WD vehicles on hard dirt, or for general bashing when you