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Originally Posted by R8
And even if someone IS experienced... why turn it off on the street?
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Because I want the car to respond naturally to loss of traction.
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It only intervenes when the wheels break loose, right? So it's not something anyone should be TRYING to do in public anyway.
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I've broken the rear wheels loose unintentionally, and definitely prefer to leave gathering it back up to myself. Two brains (one electronic) trying to do the same thing by different methods isn't necessarily ideal...
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And besides, there are unexpected events where it might save someone, regardless of skill, such as an emergency lane change. No one, no matter how skilled, can brake one side of the car to straighten it out (as stability control will).
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Problem is, the stability control system has NO idea where the car should really be pointed, and will try to straighten it out even if continued rotation is necessary to avoid a collision!
These systems aren't perfect. The best brain in the car with the most complete knowledge of the situation is still going to be the driver's in most cases. If said driver has the requisite skills to control a sliding car, probably best to leave control in his hands (and feet).