Traction control ESP

[jackdaviesUK]

Hi guys, forgive me if this is posted in the wrong area? Also I have read many other similar threads however can't find an answer to my question..

Will turning off ESP on my 182 make any real difference in the dry when I fancy a little tear? In terms of handling, throttle response etc etc? Personal opinions/experiences would be great! Only had my first CS a month and I love it!! Also, when it doesn't flash on the dashboard does that mean its not kicking in at all? Or is it still constantly assisting with under/over steer and whatever else?

Thanks in advance!

 

[DrR]

If it's not flashing it's not doing anything.

 

[sbridgey]

Leave it on, it doesn't do much anyway but when you need it it will be there to help you out.

 

[Adam G]

I keep it on mostly and try to drive as quickly as possible and not to trigger it. It only gets turned off for moments of insanity.

 

[Sam@NP]

if it flashes its doing something.

 

[HoneyBadger]

I've only had my ESP on in the wet and trying to provoke it (never taken it on a track so can't comment on that).

The time's that it has come on have been on an off camber sharp left turn, foot planted in second, in the wet (driving like a pleb on purpose basically).

 

[Sam@NP]

it will be trying to minimise the inside wheel from spinning.

 

[Lal B3N]

Just leave it switched on, takes an awful lot of being a dick to make it step in whilst on the roads.