Volkswagen has decided to equip the Golf GTI and the models of the "R" with a new version of the ESP (Electronic Stability Control) can be switched off completely. The decision came as a result of persistent complaints from customers and press about not being able to fully eliminate the system. Under the lens in rating was over the excessive sensitivity of the device, accused of being too sensitive and too intrusive in a "less drastic" intervention.
Here, therefore, that as of May these models will be produced with the ESP switched off "seriously." The system has three modes of operation (such as the BMW). In the first system are active traction control and stability. In the second disables the traction-control in the third and the car is completely in your hands ...
or almost: in fact, a lot of pressure on the brake pedal in "all off", will be read from experience as a total loss of control vehicle (or exhaustion of your talent if you like) and this will reactivate the electronic controls automatically.
Here, therefore, that as of May these models will be produced with the ESP switched off "seriously." The system has three modes of operation (such as the BMW). In the first system are active traction control and stability. In the second disables the traction-control in the third and the car is completely in your hands ...
or almost: in fact, a lot of pressure on the brake pedal in "all off", will be read from experience as a total loss of control vehicle (or exhaustion of your talent if you like) and this will reactivate the electronic controls automatically.
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