172 cup traction/control ESP?

[Italian_Job]

Does the 172 cup have the on/off switch like in the 182s?

Just wondering before I buy one

cheers

 

[Advikaz]

It doesn't have traction control or ABS.

 

[Italian_Job]

really? Jesus what about the ESP? is that always on?

 

[Advikaz]

really? Jesus what about the ESP? is that always on?

No ABS or traction control at all mate. Hense why so many billy's have written them off lol.

 

[Italian_Job]

yeah it makes sense

 

[Toastfrenzy]

neither are required......

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

neither are required......

Bingo.

It's a 160hp FWD car for goodness sake.

ABS is preferred by myself, however it's far too intrusive on these things IMO.

 

[Matt W]

What happened to the VX220 plan then?

 

[Lal B3N]

As said the traction control especially isn't need. It never cuts in anyway when driving on the roads, so I just leave it switched on.

 

[Italian_Job]

What happened to the VX220 plan then?

not really sure about the vx220, I realised the only thing i really fancy about them is the price
Lately Ive been looking for an Elise S1, drove one and I liked it a lot.......... but now Ive got this f**king 172 cup thing in my head!! it's something I really want to try before they get too old or all written off
I'll be on holiday till early Sept so Ive got time to make my mind up

 

[Italian_Job]

btw I love the fact there's no Esp! hardcore!

 

[Knuckles]

Couldn't find a thread so bumping this

Does turning the ESP off really make a difference? If so what would I expect to happen on a spirited drive?

Or would I just crash as I doubt I'm a hero behind the wheel

 

[Fred@BTM]

I always turn it off, i think its dangerous because of 1 flaw, if you co.ck a rear wheel (unlikley on the road!) then it grabs the opposite corners brake and trys to kill you

 

[Adam G]

Don't bother on the road but always turn off for track. It doesn't work as badly as some I've had but I llike to use my feet as the control devices.

 

[Dan@SJM]

I always turn it off, i think its dangerous because of 1 flaw, if you co.ck a rear wheel (unlikley on the road!) then it grabs the opposite corners brake and trys to kill you

Have you ever taken off in a car with the ESP on? It has a head fit!

 

[Martin_172]

i never have a spirited drive with it on as its tried to throw me through a bush a few times!

 

[Goodj]

TC saved me in Stripey a couple of times.

It saves more drives than it ruins

 

[Dave H]

Just go out in the dry.

 

[Martin_172]

yeah i suppose its maby handy for ejits with no car control. personally i would rather have the option to permenantly remove it. saves me pushing a button every time i get in the car

 

[Goodj]

yeah i suppose its maby handy for ejits with no car control. personally i would rather have the option to permenantly remove it. saves me pushing a button every time i get in the car

You're so hero.

 

[Martin_172]

You're so hero.

you have no idea!

 

[Knuckles]

I always turn it off, i think its dangerous because of 1 flaw, if you co.ck a rear wheel (unlikley on the road!) then it grabs the opposite corners brake and trys to kill you

thats a daunting thought lol! ive had the rear step out slightly with it on with no problems.
i only remembered i had a switch for it when i got home lol

 

[DaveDreads]

I always turn mine off even if i'm just going down the shops, have done for years now,
in fact i'm kind of scared of leaving it on now, as i've forgotten what it feels like when it kicks in.