[SeattleJoe]

I know that the ESP can be disabled by clicking the ESP switch (which then turns on the "skidding vehicle" light on the dash).

So, is there a way to either "permanently" set the ESP to OFF ... or better yet, get it to stay with whatever the last setting was? (It resets every time you shut the engine off.)

 

[Quiet Lunatic]

No there isn't.........

 

[KenCary]

I know that the ESP can be disabled by clicking the ESP switch (which then turns on the "skidding vehicle" light on the dash).

So, is there a way to either "permanently" set the ESP to OFF ... or better yet, get it to stay with whatever the last setting was? (It resets every time you shut the engine off.)

Just to clarify, the ESP button only disables the traction control function.

Even with the ESP button off, the stability control is always on. Unlike a Corvette or a few other cars, you can't defeat the Nitro stability control for fun driving.

Ken

 

[SeattleJoe]

Just to clarify, the ESP button only disables the traction control function.

Even with the ESP button off, the stability control is always on. Unlike a Corvette or a few other cars, you can't defeat the Nitro stability control for fun driving.

Ken

I have noticed a difference between ESP ON or OFF when taking freeway ramps ... with ESP on, and taking an interchange ramp a bit faster than the System liked, I started getting shudders as it tried to prevent me from a certain rollover. (Yeah, right.) As if the System suddenly said "Oh no, oh no, oh no, you're gonna flip ... let me help!" I can take the ramps a bit faster (albeit carefully) with ESP off.

ESP OFF does allow for a bit more fun. After all, that's how I learned how to maintain control in slick weather, by a bit of controlled "messing around".

The ESP certainly has it's uses, but it's far too dominant! It's like having a Back Seat Driver with their own set of controls!

 

[KenCary]

I have noticed a difference between ESP ON or OFF when taking freeway ramps ... with ESP on, and taking an interchange ramp a bit faster than the System liked, I started getting shudders as it tried to prevent me from a certain rollover. (Yeah, right.) As if the System suddenly said "Oh no, oh no, oh no, you're gonna flip ... let me help!" I can take the ramps a bit faster (albeit carefully) with ESP off.

ESP OFF does allow for a bit more fun. After all, that's how I learned how to maintain control in slick weather, by a bit of controlled "messing around".

The ESP certainly has it's uses, but it's far too dominant! It's like having a Back Seat Driver with their own set of controls!

The only difference you feel with the ESP off is that the traction control is inteceeding to keep the rear wheels from spinning a bit.

When taking a turn quickly under power, it is common for the inside powered wheel to spin first. With the ESP on, the traction control applies the brake to the spinning wheel to even out the load thus pushing the differential to move power to the opposite wheel.

With the ESP switch off, you can do a little throttle steer which you can't do with it on.

The stability control is still fully engaged.

Ken