DSC getting more sensitive/intrusive?

JingChuan

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2012 Mazda 5 GT
I don't know what's going on with my '08 Speed3 lately. I used to really dive into the on and off ramps, pushing the tires and the suspension, going considerably faster than the posted limit - the same thing most of us do in these cars. No problem, all good, lots of fun, nothing too nutty. Lately however, some electro-nanny has gotten way too sensitive and is cutting the power, even when I'm not aggressively hitting the big sweepers. I've driven the same 20+ mile commute for quite a while, so I know the route very well, and I know how the car acts at all points on this drive. There is one particular ramp (I-290 west to 83 south for you Chicago area folks) where the power will cut out 2 or 3 times if I'm even slightly over the posted limit, and well within the speed's limit. This goes away if I remember to hit the DSC button, but it hasn't quite become a habit.

Any ideas? It's like my car is turning into an old woman: "Slow down, you crazy kid!" Ok, I'm 43, but you get the idea.
 
I don't know what's going on with my '08 Speed3 lately. I used to really dive into the on and off ramps, pushing the tires and the suspension, going considerably faster than the posted limit - the same thing most of us do in these cars. No problem, all good, lots of fun, nothing too nutty. Lately however, some electro-nanny has gotten way too sensitive and is cutting the power, even when I'm not aggressively hitting the big sweepers. I've driven the same 20+ mile commute for quite a while, so I know the route very well, and I know how the car acts at all points on this drive. There is one particular ramp (I-290 west to 83 south for you Chicago area folks) where the power will cut out 2 or 3 times if I'm even slightly over the posted limit, and well within the speed's limit. This goes away if I remember to hit the DSC button, but it hasn't quite become a habit.

Any ideas? It's like my car is turning into an old woman: "Slow down, you crazy kid!" Ok, I'm 43, but you get the idea.
its an upgrade they are testing in cook county, the cameras can now access your ECU
 
this is insane...and I cannot believe this is the first I'm hearing about...are you serious? How is this even possible. it isn't. I'm calling shenanigans
 
lol.. I get it, just not sure if the dude asking if he's serious is serious.. ah forget it.. I know that you know that I know that you know.
 

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