turning off ESP has become second nature after ignition... puts some life back into my 1.8 dog

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03-22-2003, 03:22 PM

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turning off ESP has become second nature after ignition... puts some life back into my 1.8 dog

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03-22-2003, 03:26 PM

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My friend VAG-COM'd his VW 337 to have ESP turned off forever. However.....

I for one would rather have the safety feature turned on at all times, it's there for a reason. I don't think you lose much power, you just can't spin the wheels so much, that's all....

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03-22-2003, 03:39 PM

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swore by it in the snow + foul weather, BUT...

Just lately since its gotten warm/nice its been quite noticeable turning it on and off.

More often than not lately its seems overly sensitive...

For the past week turn it off every time I start, and the car feels a lot less, uhm, tame while zipping around town, more sporty feeling...

I'm just looking for solace until I can port and polish the damn head and put a real turbo in...