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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 09:07 PM
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Even at low speeds it appears. While on a winding, occasionally frosty road I was picking my way carefully to get to the hiway. I came up on a slightly banked corner a little fast, maybe 20 MPH (like I said, it was SLICK in the shady places). I kept a steady throttle after I got it slowed as much as I could and felt 3 lurches while going through the corner. Only after I made it through did I stop to think that it wasn't dry spots but the car tapping the brakes on the left side. White knuckles time, I might have at least slid sideways in a lesser car. This with summer tires too, but I've been careful to not get frisky when it's cold.
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Yes, active handling works very well. I've had it keep my cars under control a few times when the roads were slick.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 06:30 AM
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Up to a point.
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But the Laws of Physics always win out, just remember that!
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Active handling can help somewhat in an emergency situation, but it is not an antidote for stupid behavior.
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