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Old Feb 12, 2001 | 08:57 AM
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I order an A4 without ESP and I am not starting to think I should have. I have watched a couple of shows on Spedvision showing the differences in control offered to mostly rwd cars. I know ESP will still benefit a quattro equiped car, but how much? Can anyone with quattro and ESP give some insight to how often it activates, or is it seemless so you don't notice? Lastly, I have read some posts that it is possible to add it to a car which had it as an option. I found a service cirular for a TT indicating it can be done for 550 bucks, can this be done with my 2001.5? I think I read a posting somewhere indicating that the program is already on the ECU and just needs to be turned on, if so do you only need a VAG tool and code to upgrade? TIA!
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Old Feb 12, 2001 | 09:06 AM
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When did you order? Call back and add it!
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Old Feb 12, 2001 | 09:12 AM
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Default Doubt it can be done for a reasonable amount of money....

....there are a bunch of sensors involved that would need to be installed.

See the article below....note all the sensors in the photos.<ul><li><a href="http://www.vwvortex.com/news/02_00/02_11_00/index.html">ESP Explained</a></li></ul>
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Old Feb 12, 2001 | 09:35 AM
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I added mine after ordering. Living in the NE, it is worth it.
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