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The IOM Ninja · 03-31-2011, 10:17 AM

Today I was driving to work by taking Groat Road, as anyone from Edmonton that has ever driven on it knows, it has a lot of twists. Anyway at one point coming up to a straight stretch I hit a patch of black ice. The Camaro slides into a nearly 90 degree angle from what it was and then less than a second later shoots back to the proper direction. I couldn't believe what had just happened.

This car is freaking incredible when it comes to correcting slides and stuff like that.

BigCarrot · 03-31-2011, 10:18 AM

Glad to hear it works and nothing horrible happened. Hope I never need it to kick in for me

TJ91 · 03-31-2011, 10:29 AM

thats awesome man, glad your OK!

fbodfather · 03-31-2011, 10:32 AM

and THIS is a perfect example of why I tell people to leave Stabilitrak "ON" when driving.........the only reason it should be turned off is for track driving...........(or when buried in snow...)

Thank you for sharing - and pleased that you and your Camaro are safe!

SSFury · 03-31-2011, 10:32 AM

Wow. I love this car!

jtzako · 03-31-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by The IOM Ninja

Today I was driving to work by taking Groat Road, as anyone from Edmonton that has ever driven on it knows, it has a lot of twists. Anyway at one point coming up to a straight stretch I hit a patch of black ice. The Camaro slides into a nearly 90 degree angle from what it was and then less than a second later shoots back to the proper direction. I couldn't believe what had just happened.

This car is freaking incredible when it comes to correcting slides and stuff like that.

We had a nasty ice storm here in DFW not too long ago and I hit an unexpected patch of ice in a curve about a week after the storm when the rest of the roads where dry. The back end slid out, and front lost traction, but it regained on its own very quickly. (on PZeros)

SolarFlare · 03-31-2011, 11:01 AM

How exactly does stabilitrak correct?

dragon22 · 03-31-2011, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The IOM Ninja

Today I was driving to work by taking Groat Road, as anyone from Edmonton that has ever driven on it knows, it has a lot of twists. Anyway at one point coming up to a straight stretch I hit a patch of black ice. The Camaro slides into a nearly 90 degree angle from what it was and then less than a second later shoots back to the proper direction. I couldn't believe what had just happened.

This car is freaking incredible when it comes to correcting slides and stuff like that.

I can attest to Groat Road being VERY twisty. Lots of fun in the summer time...don't know if I would be a big fan of it in the winter. (Either up OR down!)

Glad to hear it turned out well for you. Aren't these cars amazing???

dragon22 · 03-31-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

and THIS is a perfect example of why I tell people to leave Stabilitrak "ON" when driving.........the only reason it should be turned off is for track driving...........(or when buried in snow...)

Thank you for sharing - and pleased that you and your Camaro are safe!

And yes...leave Stabilitrak on! I'm sure everyone would discover that even professional drivers would leave it on knowing how much safer it makes people.

I only wish the cars I had in the '70s and '80s were equipped with all these functions!

Dr Jkel · 03-31-2011, 11:13 AM

Another reason I buy GM

toesuf94 · 03-31-2011, 11:33 AM

Stibiltrack will activate individual brakes to correct a slide, as well as decrease power to the drive wheels when traction is limited. Great system.

SolarFlare · 03-31-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by toesuf94

Stibiltrack will activate individual brakes to correct a slide, as well as decrease power to the drive wheels when traction is limited. Great system.

Thanks!

TooCool5 · 03-31-2011, 11:46 AM

I want to try that in a parking lot, LOL

Scrapppy666 · 03-31-2011, 11:53 AM

I was in a similar situation but had to maneuver to avoid being t-boned from both sides in a 4 way intersection with blind stop signs. It was a cooler night so it slid around pretty good but I was able to correct it and get going straight... likely assisted by stabilitrac

03-31-2011, 10:17 AM	#1
The IOM Ninja Account Suspended Drives: 10' IOM 2SS/RS, 13' GB Shelby GT500 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sherwood Park, AB Posts: 2,180	Thank you StabilTrak Today I was driving to work by taking Groat Road, as anyone from Edmonton that has ever driven on it knows, it has a lot of twists. Anyway at one point coming up to a straight stretch I hit a patch of black ice. The Camaro slides into a nearly 90 degree angle from what it was and then less than a second later shoots back to the proper direction. I couldn't believe what had just happened. This car is freaking incredible when it comes to correcting slides and stuff like that.

03-31-2011, 10:29 AM	#3
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	thats awesome man, glad your OK! __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

03-31-2011, 10:32 AM	#4
fbodfather Drives: Camaros................ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seven Fields, PA (Pittsburgh) Posts: 4,523	and THIS is a perfect example of why I tell people to leave Stabilitrak "ON" when driving.........the only reason it should be turned off is for track driving...........(or when buried in snow...) Thank you for sharing - and pleased that you and your Camaro are safe! __________________

03-31-2011, 10:32 AM	#5
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03-31-2011, 11:33 AM	#11
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	Stibiltrack will activate individual brakes to correct a slide, as well as decrease power to the drive wheels when traction is limited. Great system. __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

03-31-2011, 10:18 AM	#2
BigCarrot xbox: this is tedious Drives: 2011 1SS M6 Camaro IOM Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 705 View My Garage	Glad to hear it works and nothing horrible happened. Hope I never need it to kick in for me

03-31-2011, 11:01 AM	#7
SolarFlare Drives: 2010 IOM 1LT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 121	How exactly does stabilitrak correct?

03-31-2011, 11:13 AM	#10
Dr Jkel and MR. HYDE Drives: 2010 2SS RJT/BLK 6Spd Man Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oxford, Alabama Posts: 4,375	Another reason I buy GM

03-31-2011, 11:46 AM	#13
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	I want to try that in a parking lot, LOL __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

03-31-2011, 11:53 AM	#14
Scrapppy666 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black/Black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,281 View My Garage	I was in a similar situation but had to maneuver to avoid being t-boned from both sides in a 4 way intersection with blind stop signs. It was a cooler night so it slid around pretty good but I was able to correct it and get going straight... likely assisted by stabilitrac __________________ Pittsburgh Automotive Photography Black on Black 2SS/RS w/ white stripes Dynomax 3" Bullet Catback, CAI Cold Air Intake

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