moosejaw
Veteran Member
My first time in a snow storm I was almost run over by a semi because of the esp. Cruising on the highway and run through some deep snow. The esp jammed on the brakes and I lost 20mph very quickly and the truck almost ran me over. No amount of throttle mashing will regain your speed, you are a sitting duck.
If I could set the toggle to off by default and turn on when I want it, that would be ideal. We did fine before all this crap was developed and I can live without it most of the time.
I really hate the logic they have programmed for the esp/traction control. On a steep hill by work I constantly spin the tires making it very difficult to climb the hill from a stop (when it is damp out). Yet at highway speeds the thing works too well.
I realize the intent is to prevent accidents and broken axles but seriously, did they even validate their programming in real world driving conditions? If the esp/traction control is engaged and the user still has the throttle signal at WOT, the program should release the braking power somewhat. I am not talking about an oversteer/loose condition just straight line zero yaw conditions.
If I could set the toggle to off by default and turn on when I want it, that would be ideal. We did fine before all this crap was developed and I can live without it most of the time.
I really hate the logic they have programmed for the esp/traction control. On a steep hill by work I constantly spin the tires making it very difficult to climb the hill from a stop (when it is damp out). Yet at highway speeds the thing works too well.
I realize the intent is to prevent accidents and broken axles but seriously, did they even validate their programming in real world driving conditions? If the esp/traction control is engaged and the user still has the throttle signal at WOT, the program should release the braking power somewhat. I am not talking about an oversteer/loose condition just straight line zero yaw conditions.
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