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Tyre sizes??
Mandy:
Just thinking, couldn't I just turn the esp off ?? (Is this a really silly question!)
Nasir:
--- Quote from: mandy71185 on April 17, 2010, 03:27:44 pm ---Just thinking, couldn't I just turn the esp off ?? (Is this a really silly question!)
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Yes, very silly :signLOL:
1. It never really turns off anyway so pressing the button only enables a bit of slip for a fast start but if the car thinks its getting too dangerous it acts accordingly.
2. It's a vital safety component and you never know when you'll need it.
Mandy:
--- Quote from: Nasir on April 17, 2010, 06:10:51 pm ---
--- Quote from: mandy71185 on April 17, 2010, 03:27:44 pm ---Just thinking, couldn't I just turn the esp off ?? (Is this a really silly question!)
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Yes, very silly :signLOL:
Lol ! Thanks for your honesty :booty:
Just brought 2 Vredesteins off the bay for £86.95 each so I'm happy with that.
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RedRobin:
--- Quote from: Nasir on April 17, 2010, 12:02:53 am ---He is talking about tread patterns and tread compounds I believe. The rolling difference between the wheels due to the extra grip on one axle will make the car think it's skidding and take action by applying individual brakes and shifting power when really no action needs to be taken (I think that is what you were on about RR?). I can see this being very dangerous.
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....Exactly that, Nasir :happy2:
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: Nasir on April 17, 2010, 06:10:51 pm ---
--- Quote from: mandy71185 on April 17, 2010, 03:27:44 pm ---Just thinking, couldn't I just turn the esp off ?? (Is this a really silly question!)
--- End quote ---
Yes, very silly :signLOL:
1. It never really turns off anyway so pressing the button only enables a bit of slip for a fast start but if the car thinks its getting too dangerous it acts accordingly.
2. It's a vital safety component and you never know when you'll need it.
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....Best never to turn off the ESP unless you are a very experienced driver or on track (but perhaps not on the Nordschleife!). On the road the circumstances are continually and dynamically changing and you never know when you gonna need it. Anyone who tries telling you otherwise is just willy-waving!
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