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Old 01-29-2013, 02:11 PM   #32 (permalink)
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I've heard too many people say "ice mode" kicked in when they screw up.

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Originally Posted by Shamu View Post
doesn't know how to slow car down without brakes?
So that's what we are talking about right? the example of where the ABS kicks in when not needed and basically any real braking goes away is "ice mode"? And mikes example of tapping the brake and it kicks in super hard is something different?

All cars have brake issues and "ice mode" seems to be a BS catch all. I think it needs to be better defined in order to help everyone.

If it can't be precisely defined, there needs to be more discussion about brakes in general than just blaming the car.

"Trail braking" and suspension dynamics can cause the rear to step out... and are the usual culprits.

After that, you can look at the cars. Bias, fade, computers, ABS blocks, vacuum, lines, etc were all designed for the cars on the street, and work arounds and/or driving changes need to be accepted if you're going to track the car.

It's not really Nissans fault if a street car spins on track. It's the drivers.

....in my opinion.
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