thanks guys,
I am not a total idiot

I realize I don't have the practice in total low traction situations (have a little bit in single axle low traction

) and my plan was to do the big parking lot skid practice ASAP. I know enough about vehicle dynamics to know that I need to learn a lot more! Quick poll: how many know the friction circle? ok that's an easy one, but everybody who drives a car should know that one!
BTW, I have resigned myself to the fact I have to buy snows, but which ones? do I want to run (ruin?) my stock rims? etc.
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2000 Contour SVT
Tropic Green #2114 of 2150
Closest thing to a mod is a K&N drop-in
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