I’ve driven the plus-6 a number of times now and each time I get out I am more and more impressed and confident with its ability.
The issue is simple, the turbo unit boosts relatively early so you are getting pretty much max torque in an instant as opposed to torque building lineally in the NA units. That instant torque and low gear ratios of the 8 speed box, plus probably not the best tyre combo, easily over powers the rears giving wheel spin. With no traction control or a LSD the car quickly becomes a handful. The immediate reaction is to jump off the accelerator which then can make the car snatch and throw you in the opposite direction which is what I think has happened to some of those cars. The brave and more experienced keep the foot in and control the slide which is entirely possible as it’s a well sorted chassis.
As someone says above, it’s a car that’s needs respect but as you get to know the car it is a beauty and exhilarating not to engage with.
