ESP Testing / Check

[Riz_RS4]

What is the best way to see if my ESP is working correctly.

I do get the ESP light flash when going over very bad bumps in roads when wet etc.

Riz [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

[martian]

What is the best way to see if my ESP is working correctly.

Riz.........you know that the ESP is working when the ESP light flashes when going over very bad bumps in roads when wet etc

[Riz_RS4]

Yes it does work then but i think that when the wheels loose traction, all 4 wheels if powersliding then the ESP might not kick in.... just trying to find out a sure way of knowing before reporting it to the dealers.

Riz [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

[sitas3]

well, i can get my ESP to kick in quite easily - just applying enough power into a tight corner or roundabout sees to that.. - especially in the wet.

can't say i've noticed it coming on over the bumps though - maybe you've a twitchy sensor somewhere.

[DavidT]

Rizzer,

You will know if it's working after the day at Oulton Park.

All you need to do is push your car too hard into a corner and you will feel the ESP correcting any understeer / oversteer whilst reducing the power at the same time.

I guarantee you will know what ESP does (and how) AND have a smile on your face.

[TarmacTerrorist]

Rizzer,

I guarantee you will know what ESP does (and how) AND have a smile on your face.

ESP - Elastic Snapping in Pants

[Riz_RS4]

[img]images/graemlins/thumb.gif[/img] mmmmm will have to giv it sum innit!

Riz [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

[Brooner]

Yes Just need a little hard cornering in the wet to see the esp light flash of course thats if you don't slide right off the road [img]images/graemlins/tung2.gif[/img]

[S3Bangs]

I've often wondered whether this does really work atimes, as since I've had my car, I can say I've had ESP cut in only a handful of times, (maybe five or six times in eighteen months..and quite a lot during that snowy period which is understandable) never in tight corners or roundabouts that everyone seems to get but mostly when flooring it from the lights in the wet, it does that Kangaroo Limpy thingy...
Or is it just because I drive like a pussy cat at these places?!? [img]images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

[Riz_RS4]

Or is it just because I drive like a pussy cat at these places?!?

finally ive met my match [img]images/graemlins/nodder.gif[/img]

Riz [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img] how much tyre grip have you got left [img]images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img]

[S3Bangs]

Loadsa rubber left... but hey I think I might drive very carefully but not just like you yet Riz [img]images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] I have a lot of power at my disposal unlike some [img]images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img][img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[Riz_RS4]

Power is nothing without control though.... [img]images/graemlins/nodder.gif[/img]

My tyres will need replacing soon..... maybe i should buy another S3 [img]images/graemlins/033102bigblink_1_prv.gif[/img]

Riz [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

[S3Bangs]

Power is nothing without control though.... [img]images/graemlins/nodder.gif[/img]

My tyres will need replacing soon..... maybe i should buy another S3 [img]images/graemlins/033102bigblink_1_prv.gif[/img]

Riz [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

True, or better still, try an Advanced drivers course...if we book at the same time maybe we can get a discount..we have fancy powerful cars but cant powerslide... whats that by the way?? [img]images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img]

[Riz_RS4]

hee hee [img]images/graemlins/<beep>_you.gif[/img]

Well im going to learn the basic`s at the trackday next week.... im pretty confindent but know that im not expert.... going to take it easy as the car might be officially for sale soon [img]images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Riz [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

[S3Bangs]

Why selling.. I thought you were always waiting for the 'virtual' RS3 or is someone putting up a go-kart for sale.. [img]images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]