Car Spinning Out of Control

[cguthrie]

You basically own a stealth, comfy 4 door vette.

If it's raining, be very light on the skinny pedal, particularly starting and tuning at the same time!

It is part of the fun part of the car once you learn to control it.....

Leave it in the garage if it snows. Unless you have brass b**** or Blizzaks!

Be careful and enjoy,

CG
2005 1SG 40K

[dkozloski]

The option everybody has and is the simplest of all is to just slow down and take it easy when driving conditions are bad. If the car gets snakey on a wet road when you gun it then don't do it. If you can't control your car under adverse circumstances maybe you shouldn't be driving. Bob Bondurant and Jim Russell both have excellent driving schools that can help you define your limits.

[Greg00coupe]

The traction control and especially the stability control in the STS is not as aggressive as it s/b. I have both in my Corvette with 450 HP and feel much safer on wet roads with those management system assisting then I do in the STS. Granted you have to learn but not sure why they don't kick in sooner.

[Lifer]

Originally Posted by dkozloski

The option everybody has and is the simplest of all is to just slow down and take it easy when driving conditions are bad. If the car gets snakey on a wet road when you gun it then don't do it. If you can't control your car under adverse circumstances maybe you shouldn't be driving. Bob Bondurant and Jim Russell both have excellent driving schools that can help you define your limits.

Watch out - The bear knows all...;

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[BEVA53]

I have an 05 RWD with the Northstar V8. I have only experienced a similar reaction from the car when I accelerate too hard in the rain. I found if I use a lighter foot, I don't have a problem. You did mention that you were leaving the pump. I wonder if someone had spilled some oil in the area where you were filling up. A little oil on the tires and your tires will spin everywhere.

[cguthrie]

I am sure we'll see this again on the 2009 CTS-V group's threads when that beast hits the streets.

Only better will be the questions about how it handles in the snow!

CG