And there's also a reason why I said "I just recommend doing so when there's nothing around to hit when you spin." That would include other drivers...

 

So if something does happen you are out by yourself and no one that know what they are doing can critic your driving.
I stand by my statement. Learning to race or drive your car aggressively is better done where they have ambulances and trained drivers to learn from.

 

My current car came without ABS, let alone TC. And soon, it will go without AC and power steering

 

The problem with turning this stuff off is the warning light on the dash stays on all the time. I can't stand any warning lights on when I drive.

With the systems on, I can peel out x feet. Turning them off, I can peel out for x+100'. Regarding the stability control, it was on one day and I went around a curve at about 50 mph, alot more than normal but it was in a big parking lot. The light came out telling me it was correcting the car and I didn't lose control. Don't know if I would have if the system was off.

The best thing is find a big parking lot and play with the buttons. One secret in driving any car is knowing how it reacts in various conditions.

Joe

 

Turn that junk off.

 

I've been caught questioning my traction control during the rain wondering 'why it didn't stop me from doing that', ehhh I wouldn't count on it.