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First impressions driving the '02 in inclement weather


Chris

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Good day, hope everyone had a great Christmas!

The 27th was the first day that we got snow this year, and the first time since I've gotten the 2002 SLS. I've put on my winter tires/rims taken off the '93 STS. Because the temperature dropped quickly, the roads were especially bad even with only a couple inches of snow.

I found that the '02 is a bit more "squirrely" compared to the '93, but I'm really impressed with the stability system. I noticed the "stability system active" message when trying to kick the rear of the car out, and went to an empty parking lot to test. It's amazing how well it's able to keep the car from losing traction, even on snow-covered slush roads (typically the worst)!

I wasn't sure how well that would transfer to on-road use. Driving on a county road around 45mph, the back of the car kicked out a bit. Before I was able to react, the car brought itself back in line. Takes a bit of fun/skill out of winter driving, but good to know its there!

I've also got a few questions:

  1. Can the "ice possible" message be disabled?
  2. Can the "headlamps suggested" message be disabled? I normally have twilight sentinal disabled to avoid lights from going on/off driving in underground parking.
  3. Can the backup sensors be temporarily disabled in cases of ice on the rear bumper? The F-150 has a disable toggle button, but I don't see anything on the SLS
  4. Can the climate control be programmed to automatically turn on defrost mode when the car is turned on? Unfortunately, defrost settings aren't retained when cycling the ignition off-on.

Also, an update to my "bad motor mounts?" thread (don't want to bring it back from the dead with no real news) - I was under the car and it looks like the rear motor/trans mount was ok. Took it to a local mechanic who says he checked all the mounts and said they are all ok. Not sure what to do - I think I will bite the bullet and take it to a dealership.

Happy new years!

-Chris

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I second that. I dont believe you can change any of the features.

I know on some newer GMs there is a switch to disable the backup sensors, but am not sure about your caddy.

Does your SLS have front upper torque strut mounts(dogbones) if they do inspect the bushings well. they are usually the first ones to go.

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my house is close to a T intersection and my road is downhill. wifes car has stability and always throws a fit when i slide sideways thru intersection. she has lousy winter tires so i can usually get away with my efforts to drift.

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I wasn't sure how well that would transfer to on-road use. Driving on a county road around 45mph, the back of the car kicked out a bit. Before I was able to react, the car brought itself back in line. Takes a bit of fun/skill out of winter driving, but good to know its there!

For me, this is very difficult to get used to on a front wheel drive car. In fact, I can't quite understand the reactions of the car at all yet, but I don't go "play" much in my DTS. In fact, I'm in FL until March so I don't have to find out.

However, it's even more strange in my 2010 Rear Wheel Drive Jeep (JK4)! Took it out to have a little fun in a snow covered empty parking lot and NOTHING!!! I mean, no drifting, no rear wheel spin, NOTHING. Talk about taking the fun out of winter. I didn't even have the thing in 4 wheel drive! It did save my butt on a gravel road last summer though!

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