Does anybody ever use their 2nd gear switch?

[2.8 Bird]

I have this and I always wonder if there are any advantages in turning that thing on?

[flamingchicken]

Re: Does anybody ever use their 2nd gear switch?

I'm pretty sure its just to prevent wheel spin in slippery conditions. I have a car that was not equipped with that.

[1997Canadian3.8]

Re: Does anybody ever use their 2nd gear switch?

My car has only been driven in the rain about 15 times, but I have used it. I just don't really see the point in using it. If you're careful on the throttle it accomplishes the same thing, really.

[cam98aro]

Re: Does anybody ever use their 2nd gear switch?

It is mainly used for driving in the snow

[venom3300]

Re: Does anybody ever use their 2nd gear switch?

It is mainly used for driving in the snow

+1 i found it very helpful the one time we had more than 2" of snow

[dmw319]

Re: Does anybody ever use their 2nd gear switch?

+1 i found it very helpful the one time we had more than 2" of snow

same here. otherwise always had it kept off

[LETZRIDE]

Re: Does anybody ever use their 2nd gear switch?

if I have to make a left turn in heavy traffic in really wet roads or snow I use it...it definetly helps.

[96blackmaro]

Re: Does anybody ever use their 2nd gear switch?

The only time is comes on is when someone new is in the car and asks me about it. Other than that I never use it.

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

Re: Does anybody ever use their 2nd gear switch?

Eh, I've found it to be pretty useless. It was rainy and slippery enough that I tried using it making a left turn onto a busy road from a stop sign one time, and still spun quite a bit. I felt that it was no different than just using less throttle, so it has stayed off since.

Interesting tid bit- My dad's Lincoln LS has a permanent second gear start enabled unless you push the throttle past half or so from a dead stop.

[Atrum Rosa]

Re: Does anybody ever use their 2nd gear switch?

I use it in the snow occasionally, we get a lot of it here.

[firebird19_99]

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wish i had it instead i have to drive without having it during winter, im surprised my cars still here lol

[SVD]

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Used it once in an ice storm.

[fbodyrs96]

Re: Does anybody ever use their 2nd gear switch?

never used it.

[DAS BOOT]

Re: Does anybody ever use their 2nd gear switch?

I've never had a camaro equiped with it.

[ssms5411]

Re: Does anybody ever use their 2nd gear switch?

I've never had a camaro equiped with it.

Same here.