Dude got a little too enthusiastic with the launch.

Started by 12,000 RPM, May 29, 2014, 09:11:06 PM

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Quote from: FoMoJo on June 11, 2014, 07:22:41 PM
A Lamborghini sandwich :lol:.

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I personally don't see the point in driving without ESP on the street. Saved my ass so many times, especially when it's wet out.
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MexicoCityM3

Quote from: 12,000 RPM on June 12, 2014, 09:29:01 AM
I personally don't see the point in driving without ESP on the street. Saved my ass so many times, especially when it's wet out.

+1. I use "intermediate mode" a lot on the street but DSC fully off only at track/autocross.
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hotrodalex

#33
Only times I've ever turned off DSC were in the snow to do donuts.

I don't know what I would do on an autocross - depends on the car. My dad autocrossed a rental Challenger one time and ended up leaving traction control on to get a faster lap. Lots of new Mustangs seem to get a little too tail happy with ESC off and lose a couple of tenths. Just depends on how much it interferes.

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Quote from: 12,000 RPM on June 12, 2014, 09:29:01 AM
I personally don't see the point in driving without ESP on the street. Saved my ass so many times, especially when it's wet out.
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Is there any point in having a RWD car if you leave stability control on?

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I'm the epitome of fun because I no longer have any sort of computer fun killers.

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Quote from: 280Z Turbo on June 14, 2014, 11:43:38 PM
Is there any point in having a RWD car if you leave stability control on?
Sure.... compared to FWD/AWD you get better chassis balance and steering feel. Compared to FWD alone you get much better accelerative traction, be it off the line or out of turns. Compared to AWD alone you get less weight on the nose. What are you gaining by turning stability control off on the street  :confused: I'm ashamed to say it but I have got my car to its limits on the street with stability control on. On my car at least it only really cuts in when I'm being really silly.... there is plenty of room to play below its threshold. Plus tires, repairs, medical bills etc are expensive.

Quote from: MrH on June 15, 2014, 07:45:16 AM
You guys are no fun.
Because we don't subscribe to your tastes & beliefs :confused: Is your car no fun w/o stability control turned on  :confused:
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hotrodalex

I don't think a BRZ can even activate stability control. :devil:

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Quote from: 12,000 RPM on June 16, 2014, 06:55:44 AM
Sure.... compared to FWD/AWD you get better chassis balance and steering feel. Compared to FWD alone you get much better accelerative traction, be it off the line or out of turns. Compared to AWD alone you get less weight on the nose. What are you gaining by turning stability control off on the street  :confused: I'm ashamed to say it but I have got my car to its limits on the street with stability control on. On my car at least it only really cuts in when I'm being really silly.... there is plenty of room to play below its threshold. Plus tires, repairs, medical bills etc are expensive.
Because we don't subscribe to your tastes & beliefs :confused: Is your car no fun w/o stability control turned on  :confused:

Goosing it and letting the tail hang out a bit is good fun and always has me grinning like an idiot. :lol:

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