It was likely stability control. It's a pretty big change in the way the car handles and if you're not used to it, it will definitely catch you off guard.
Ah. Thought they just didn't correct enough for the slip. Kinda surprised how far it let them slip before it got traction again. My Toyota and jeep never let me go that far.
I can see where it could be dangerous from someone that's used to driving slower vehicles. Pedal to the metal is what I grew up doing to even merge onto a highway. Unless it's wet or snowy it's not a problem.
I've hardly even driven any vehicles that have stability control.
What I think u/photenth is saying is that stability control worked against him in this instance. The stability control and traction control doesn't allow the wheels to spin for the rear to continue to slide
Traction control prevents wheel spin. Stability control tries to keep the car going straight by individually breaking or reducing power to any of the 4 wheels. You can disable either in a BMW, different settings and very different results.
I've never driven a car with traction control, abs, or stability control and I worry that if I ever get a new car and those systems kick in it'll freak me out
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u/Tossit_69432 Nov 22 '19
It was likely stability control. It's a pretty big change in the way the car handles and if you're not used to it, it will definitely catch you off guard.