V6 Handling in the rain without traction control

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11-01-2006, 09:55 AM

#31

8cd03gro

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RE: V6 Handling in the rain without traction control

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ORIGINAL: Ruc22

Hi Everyone,

I recently purchased my new V6 standard without traction control and have yet to drive it in the rain. I read a review about the V6 without traction control and the reviewer basically made it out that the car is a death trap in the rain and you would be crazy to drive it in the rain without traction control. I find this a little hard to believe so I wanted to get feedback from the non traction control crowd out there if there is anything I need to be aware of. I'm a pretty conserative driver so I'm not anticipating any problems but it never hurts to be sure.

Thanks!

just be careful. i keep traction control on in the rain, but i have only actually had it turn on (i slid alot) once because i took a turn way too fast for in the rain. just take your time and you will be totally fine.

11-01-2006, 01:28 PM

#32

jericho73

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Join Date: Mar 2006

Location: Coral Springs, Fl

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RE: V6 Handling in the rain without traction control

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ORIGINAL: Ruc22

Before my Mustang I had a Ford Ranger 2WD and drove it in all types of conditions without a problem. I should also point out that my Mustang has the GT takeoff wheels and Pirelli (sp?) Nero tires. Thanks again for all of the good information, I feel much better now!

Just be carful; hitting the throttle on turns in the rain...the back end will fly out and in traffic, never a good thing. First hand experience, got to baby the throttle around turns on slick roads, especially in a RWD car.

I don't know if you're comming from FWD, but in many respects RWD is a completly different driving experience and and demands more respect and attention from you as to what the car can/will do. FWD is pretty forgiving in comparision.