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      12-11-2018, 10:01 PM   #1
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Ever autocross on ice?

I'm considering taking my car to this - http://carsonice.ca/ - it's autocross on a lake.

Is a day of 4 wheel ice drifting especially detrimental for any of the components? Will the traction control ruin any of the fun? (does it turn off completely, I heard some cars don't)
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traction will interrupt all hooning. Go dsc off, but be prepared to wreck it.
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I'm considering taking my car to this - http://carsonice.ca/ - it's autocross on a lake.

Is a day of 4 wheel ice drifting especially detrimental for any of the components? Will the traction control ruin any of the fun? (does it turn off completely, I heard some cars don't)
I've done a fair number of ice/snow/lake driving events. It is totally cool. Suggest you turn stuff off. This is the ultimate low grip car control driving event. You'll learn tons about grip, traction and how to control the car.
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Just did an ice racing event today and it was incredibly fun. Probably more fun than any autox event I've ever done, but in this one the timing wasn't really the priority. No damage to any components as long as there are no rocks sticking out of the lake. Just turn off the assists and send it!
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      01-22-2019, 12:58 PM   #6
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Oklahoma plates on an ice covered lake doesn't seem to match up???

I've gotta find one of these events!
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Haha I live in Denver now. No frozen lakes in Oklahoma that I would be willing to drive on.

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