Why do folks disable TRC/VSC?

[Sfhuang]

Came across a online video post of how to disable TRC/VSC on the IS 250 using a series of pedal steps. But I was wondering why the heck people would want to do that?

 

Certainly disabling traction and vehicle stability controls will help a car get out of deep snow, but I don't understand why people would want to disable this safety feature in normal driving.

 

Anyone care to enlighten me?

[Cklasse]

Never disable ESP (Merc use this term). It has proven to me that it works and it helps to control a runaway tail.

[Yeobh]

Maybe those guys want to do drifting

[Sfhuang]

I thought so too ... and I shiver at the thought of those maverick drivers on Singapore roads.

[Yc86]

Using pedal steps? like entering cheat code?

[Otsego]

so they can do wheelspin, drift, Donut...

[Vtim]

Purist driver would prefer without electronic help as it's more fun, excitement and also test one's skill on corners

 

those not so skillful driver trying to be purist will end up in accident or even death

Edited January 14, 2008 by Vtim

[Beng2]

The VSC/ESP should be disabled when one gets trapped in snow or something like that - or so it says in my car manual.

[Vblaster_w211]

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Came across a online video post of how to disable TRC/VSC on the IS 250 using a series of pedal steps. But I was wondering why the heck people would want to do that?

 

Certainly disabling traction and vehicle stability controls will help a car get out of deep snow, but I don't understand why people would want to disable this safety feature in normal driving.

 

Anyone care to enlighten me?

 

Simple - to have fun when on tracks or on a deserted stretch.

[Sfhuang]

yah, check it out here:

[Sfhuang]

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The VSC/ESP should be disabled when one gets trapped in snow or something like that - or so it says in my car manual.

 

Yah, my manual states the same thing - that's why I was puzzled why anyone in Singapore would want to disable the supposed safety feature.

[inlinesix]

It is not needed when d rd is dry. With electronic off, factory suspension set-up will b greatly rely upon. If it is bad, GOOD LUCK!!

[Shull]

moi cxxxxxc got no traction control..still drive like that..

[Rskeisuke]

if you are really skillful, disabling it may help you clock a faster lap.

[Nazaki]

The game starts when u lose control.

[Typhoonz]

It'll make the car more "fun" to drive as it's uncontrolled by the electronics... But only for the more experienced...