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Originally Posted by CoupedUpSubie
In the situations where weight in the trunk would help traction control is actually a negative thing. Weight really only comes into play when going up hills at a speed which is too low compared to the amount of traction, causing a loss in momentum. When the wheels start to spin these cars fall flat on their face if traction control is left on. A decent driver can drive this car with good snow tires in up to 3" of snow without much issue, with traction control off.
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First car I ever drove that had traction control was my wife's 98 Pontiac Sunfire.
Was stuck in the laneway for 1/2 an hour and could not figure out for the life of me why the car would not move.
Finally thought "hmmmm wonder what this little button with the skidding car pic does".
Turned it off an bingo car moved no problem!!!!!