Originally posted by AlaskaVX
Hey Raque, make sure your 4x4 is working. When my 4x4 went out the VX handled like crap on the roads (However thats the only time "winter mode" ever got some use, and it worked well). The TOD lights were still working. Seriously the VX handles sooo well on ice/snow that I am trying to get into some ice racing up here. If your start sliding out most of the time you can hit the gas and bam, 4x4 kicks in and gets you going straight. Either you have a lead foot, can't drive in winter, or your 4x4 is out. ABS is touchy you just need to drive a lot and you will get used to how to brake without ABS.
I assure you that I am very experienced in driving in poor conditions, but have always done so with 4 wheel high or AWD - the VX system doesn't come close to those IMO. My 4wl is working, I did the "circle test" to make sure that it was in 4WD. The issue is the rapid application and back off of the front wheel engagement. Several people have said that a 360 isn't possible in the VX, but I can tell you that mine will do it in a New York minute! Someone sent me an idea to fool the TOD into thinking that it needed to stay engaged - I'm going to try that when I get a chance.

On the flip side, every vehicle handles differently and takes some getting used to, so I'm going to experiment with it some. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to go to a deserted area and play with the VX to get accustomed to its handling quirks in the snow - I will during the next snow, and I WILL remove that ABS fuse!