Duh me !!!

 

"If you have a 6 speed, you won't have the "W/S" rocker switch on the console. "W" is for winter. In that setting the autostick -equipped Crossfire starts out in 2nd gear instead of 1st to minimize wheel spin in slippery condition."

Does this mean one can duplicate that by starting in 2nd with a manual?

 

Yes,

I start out in second very frequently, it is much smoother (as long as I am not trying to rip some pavement)

 

I personally like the Continentals. They are smooth and perfect for the car. I would never change the brand unless I had to. My new Continentals are supposed to have a 60,000 mile warranty.

Besides, my car will never see another drop of rain anyway! It will only come out on nice days (which is 90% of the year in my area). So I don't care if it slips on the road and does donuts in the rain

My advice for those that are slipping.... don't drop the clutch and take it easy off the line. Follow that rule and you won't slip in the rain.