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Well, I've heard you can simulate traction control by applying the brakes and increasing the throttle to keep from stalling. This presumably stops the wheels lacking traction from spinning. I'm not sure you can do this with a standard transmission unless you have three legs. So your home-made system makes perfect sense, and you get full marks for creativity.
Suzuki only allows you to get a low range on their top-of-the-line 2006 Grand Vitara. It is only available with an automatic, and comes with 17" wheels. A triumph of marketing over common sense. It means their most capable drive train is not available with a standard trans, and comes with their least suitable wheels. There are damn few winter or A/T tires available in that size. Long-time Suzuki offroaders are justifiably angry that there isn't a cheap version available with the low range.
It has traction control, but there are times when it's better to be able to spin the wheels. Trouble is, if you shut the TC off, you're left with what amounts to an on-demand 4wd, with no limited slip differential or equivalent. Compromises, compromises.
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'91 Pathfinder SE 5spd (now sold)
'06 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLX-L
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