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By pushing the button once it will activate DTC-dynamic traction control. DTC allows the drive wheels to spin when needed to get the car moving and keep it moving. DTC can also be activated by setting the driver mode to "sport+", which is basically 'sport' mode with DTC added/+. If you want to use comfort or eco pro mode along with DTC, then simply set the driver mode to what you like, and then push the DTC/DSC button once and let go. If you hold the DTC/DSC button for longer than 5 seconds, DTC and DSC will be deactivated. In normal DSC mode, traction control is aggressive along with stability control. DTC gives a more dynamic level of traction and more dynamic stability control. |
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01-08-2013, 10:44 PM | #92 |
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I bought a RWD. I know how to drive in snow, and I'd rather save the 3 grand and enjoy myself more the other 9 months of the year. Plus, if you know what you're doing, safety on the road is more dependant on other drivers.
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01-13-2013, 01:52 PM | #93 | |
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01-22-2013, 02:35 AM | #94 | |
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Thank you so much for clarifying this with me... i will definitely try that next time. |
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01-22-2013, 03:04 AM | #95 |
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I have been driving a Crown Victoria squad car for 6 years. Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip snow tires are not the best tire by any means, but I've done some amazing things with that car. Keep in mind that this is a RWD vehicle with an open differential and very hard performance snow tires. If it gets dicey out, I throw a couple 75lb sand bags in the trunk and it does wonders. I've driven through 18" of standing snow, gone up and down iced over hills, and turned a car sideways on a downhill curve at 40mph and corrected it without going into a ditch.
Now compare that to my old E46 M3 with a limited-slip differential, better weight distribution and Dunlop Winter Sport tires, which are better than the Goodyears. That M3 NEVER got stuck. I had H&R springs on it and I still plowed through 12" of snow with it. It was a mountain goat. If you went to a snow/ice tire like a Blizzak WS70 or Dunlop Graspic, you'd do even better. Tires make a huge difference. I've driven Maseratis with Sottozeros, and they pretty much suck for anything other than highway use. As has been said, they are more like softer all-seasons than actual snow tires. The Pirelli WinterCarving tires are okay, but the Sottozero is a performance tire with limitations. Given a comparison to another performance snow tire like the Blizzak LM60, the Blizzak is far and away superior. Look at the TireRack.com surveys and see the massive difference. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...lar=Sport+Line Michelin PA3 1 $199 100% 8.2 8.8 8.9 8.6 8.8 8.7 8.7 7.9 7.8 8.8 8.6 8.3 Sottozero S-II 5 $193 98% 8.1 8.7 8.9 8.3 8.5 8.5 8.5 7.6 7.8 8.9 8.3 8.3 Blizzak LM-60 8 $209 96% 8.8 8.4 8.4 7.6 8.0 7.7 9.3 8.8 8.3 8.2 7.6 8.0 The LM-60 is highly underrated in this survey, but notice that it has better snow and ice traction than even the #1 PA3. It blows the Sottozero out of the water in every WINTER category. Look at the major differences with light snow, deep snow and ice. It's a world of difference. |
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01-22-2013, 01:51 PM | #100 |
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After my E90 XDrive (running Blizzaks) I wanted and F30 xDrive as well. Unfortunately they don't offer it in North America with a manual transmission, so I was sort of forced to go with a F30 RWD...
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01-22-2013, 02:24 PM | #101 |
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LOL, this is why a lot of older Porsche 911's in Europe are rusted to hell. People found out they were pretty good snow cars with the motor over the rear wheels and drove them all winter. Unfortunately, it being a no compromises sports car, they had very little in the way of corrosion proofing on the undercarriage.
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Slippery around town today. Most roads haven't been cleared. Floundered a bit in a side street, but when I switched to sport+ I powered through much better (eco/comfort wouldn't budge). This was the first time my RWD 335 had more than minor slippage with my all seasons. We had about 4 inches packed on untreated side streets.
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Nup, not available in NA, period.
Kind of lame if you ask me; one more reason why I prefer my current E90 and will stick to it (I6 + AWD + 6sp is exactly what I want). Hopefully in 6 years the S4 will be more reliable =D (and still available with manual) |
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02-04-2013, 04:57 PM | #107 |
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Boy - did this tread go off the rails. The OP wants suggestions on how to hanlde his RWD in the winter/snow. An extra set of winter tires/wheels is a given. I just bought Michelin AP3s; we have had 3-6 inches over the last 24 hours in Chicago and I have had no problem. This includes driving through snow packed ally ways where there has been no plowing. Will it ever be as good as AWD with the same tires? Of course not. However, compared to the stock tires that come with the car, it is MUCH better. For added precaution, put some extra weight in the trunk.
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328 may be more reliable than 335 (brutal) but not in the same performance league as S4 and probably no more reliable. I've had 5 Audis and everyone has been great. 335 was misery.
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I just went to the BMW USA web site and did a quick Build Your Own for a 335i xDrive and I was able to select a MT as a no cost option. Bruce
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