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Jeanius · 12-19-2010, 03:36 PM

Wife and I were out Xmas shopping in the rain, she is easily frightened when I gun it, wet or dry so I decided to have a little fun, knowing that traction control and stabilitrak were both on, I took a right turn and gave it some gas, got sideways for about 1/2 a sec and I immediately felt the brakes kick in and the car straightened, VERY impressive

Way to go GM, way to go

jdenotter · 12-19-2010, 03:38 PM

Done this a few times myself. Its pretty cool. I like it.

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Scottishgames · 12-19-2010, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeanius

Wife and I were out Xmas shopping in the rain, she is easily frightened when I gun it, wet or dry so I decided to have a little fun, knowing that traction control and stabilitrak were both on, I took a right turn and gave it some gas, got sideways for about 1/2 a sec and I immediately felt the brakes kick in and the car straightened, VERY impressive

Way to go GM, way to go

Bet you wish you had left the plastic on the passanger seat.

"prima"Donna · 12-19-2010, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeanius

Wife and I were out Xmas shopping in the rain, she is easily frightened when I gun it, wet or dry so I decided to have a little fun, knowing that traction control and stabilitrak were both on, I took a right turn and gave it some gas, got sideways for about 1/2 a sec and I immediately felt the brakes kick in and the car straightened, VERY impressive

Way to go GM, way to go

Good to know

Since it's winter here in NY and my Camaro is my dd, I will soon encounter icy and snowy roads

*Milk 1027* · 12-19-2010, 04:37 PM

Try hitting a giant puddle at 50mph. I got sideways and thankfully the electronics got me straight, and fast.

Marci · 12-19-2010, 04:38 PM

Only wet roads here in Florida, so lightin up my tires is pretty much a given every time I take off, but the traction control off and sports mode is pretty much my thrill ride a couple of times a week.

2010 SSRS · 12-19-2010, 04:42 PM

sounds like fun

AFblueSS · 12-19-2010, 04:49 PM

It's bringing it back around straight after going completely sideways with the electronics OFF that's the fun (and scary) part!

Made that mistake ONCE. 48 degrees F + ice cold OEM Pirellis = possible wreck.

chopss · 12-19-2010, 05:17 PM

yes i love Stabilitrak. it works very well and makes the car very safe.

ShadoChaser · 12-19-2010, 06:43 PM

Needed it this past Thursday, Did a great job helping me stay safe in icey conditions.

It's my DD and I needed to go into work.

Huck1974 · 12-19-2010, 09:21 PM

I wish the car did not come with it. I turn everything off before driving.

binlow84 · 12-19-2010, 10:24 PM

What's REALLY scary is when the stabilitrak can't even help you..... I was driving to a friends house a few months back and took the turn onto her street (possibly a bit faster than I really should have, but nothing totally stupid) only to find they had just dropped a layer (or 2, or 3, or 12......) of rock on top of the asphalt. I felt the back end start to go and my heart went with it. Thankfully it was a wide enough street and no one was parked along the sides and I was able to straighten 'er out. Poor stabilitrak, never had a chance against all those tiny rocks......

Other than that it's always worked beautifully for me. Just have to remember not to rely on it too much. Don't want to start driving more recklessly assuming it will save my butt only to take it a step too far.

jdenotter · 12-20-2010, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Huck1974

I wish the car did not come with it. I turn everything off before driving.

You'll fine a day you'll need it lol
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Big Brunsy · 12-20-2010, 04:26 AM

I personally don't like the feeling when it decideds to kick on. If the car starts to get a little sideways and ur already correcting for it when it decideds to activate the brakes and get you straight on it's own the ride is quite jerky.

12-19-2010, 03:36 PM	#1
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	Tested the stabilitrak today Wife and I were out Xmas shopping in the rain, she is easily frightened when I gun it, wet or dry so I decided to have a little fun, knowing that traction control and stabilitrak were both on, I took a right turn and gave it some gas, got sideways for about 1/2 a sec and I immediately felt the brakes kick in and the car straightened, VERY impressive Way to go GM, way to go __________________ SOLD: 2SS LS3 M6 - MGW - Dynatech LT's HF Cats - Magnaflow Street CB - ADM Race CAI - Pedders Xa Coilovers - Pfadt Sways TRADED: 2016 2SS M6

12-19-2010, 03:38 PM	#2
jdenotter Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,M6,Black w/CGM Stripes Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nashville, NC Posts: 1,778 View My Garage	Done this a few times myself. Its pretty cool. I like it. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk __________________ 3" RDP Motorsports aggressive cat-back exhaust w/ x-pipe, Vararam CAI, Hurst's short throw shifter, Gary's Customs painted bowties, Ofer's HID DRL/Fog Light wiring harness, Kelvin 8K HID DRL bulbs, ZL1 grille. Johnson's window tint film, LSR lowering springs, Metra dash kit with Pioneer In-Dash DVD head unit.

12-19-2010, 04:37 PM	#5
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	Try hitting a giant puddle at 50mph. I got sideways and thankfully the electronics got me straight, and fast. __________________

12-19-2010, 04:38 PM	#6
Marci KISSMYLOADEDSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 silver w/black Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tearin up the street in Florida Posts: 31	Only wet roads here in Florida, so lightin up my tires is pretty much a given every time I take off, but the traction control off and sports mode is pretty much my thrill ride a couple of times a week. __________________ Marci kissmyloadedss I am pretty sure that the FDA needs to give Chevy a rockin high five...after all Chevy found the cure for depression.

12-19-2010, 04:42 PM	#7
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	sounds like fun __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

12-19-2010, 04:49 PM	#8
AFblueSS U.S.A.F. Retired Drives: Imperial Blue 2010 Camaro 1SS / 6MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 202	It's bringing it back around straight after going completely sideways with the electronics OFF that's the fun (and scary) part! Made that mistake ONCE. 48 degrees F + ice cold OEM Pirellis = possible wreck.

12-19-2010, 05:17 PM	#9
chopss Drives: 04 sentra, 2ss Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 528	yes i love Stabilitrak. it works very well and makes the car very safe.

12-19-2010, 06:43 PM	#10
ShadoChaser Gamer & Ghosthunter! Drives: 2010 GCN 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 312 View My Garage	Needed it this past Thursday, Did a great job helping me stay safe in icey conditions. It's my DD and I needed to go into work. __________________ Ceramic Window Tints (35%), gen5diy MyLink w/Nav, Roto-Fab CAI, Rivercity Painted Emblems

12-19-2010, 09:21 PM	#11
Huck1974 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 833	I wish the car did not come with it. I turn everything off before driving.

12-19-2010, 10:24 PM	#12
binlow84 Drives: '10 Camaro, IBM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Louis metro, Illinois Posts: 350 View My Garage	What's REALLY scary is when the stabilitrak can't even help you..... I was driving to a friends house a few months back and took the turn onto her street (possibly a bit faster than I really should have, but nothing totally stupid) only to find they had just dropped a layer (or 2, or 3, or 12......) of rock on top of the asphalt. I felt the back end start to go and my heart went with it. Thankfully it was a wide enough street and no one was parked along the sides and I was able to straighten 'er out. Poor stabilitrak, never had a chance against all those tiny rocks...... Other than that it's always worked beautifully for me. Just have to remember not to rely on it too much. Don't want to start driving more recklessly assuming it will save my butt only to take it a step too far. __________________ [Insert obligatory car/order info below] 2LT RS; Imperial Blue Metallic w/ Silver Rally Stripes; Gray Leather Interior; Automatic; Exterior Painted Interior Trim Panels; Blue LED Footwell Lighting; Dash ABL; DRL Halos Ordered - 1/16/10 at Weber Chevrolet in Granite City, IL (Excellent experience; Thanks John!) Produced - 2/24/10 In the driveway - 3/4/10 Total time order to delivery - 47 days

12-20-2010, 04:26 AM	#14
Big Brunsy Drives: 2010 supercharged LS3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Le Mars, Iowa Posts: 2,235 View My Garage	I personally don't like the feeling when it decideds to kick on. If the car starts to get a little sideways and ur already correcting for it when it decideds to activate the brakes and get you straight on it's own the ride is quite jerky.

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