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ESP installing on a non ESP?
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 9:21 am
by chris4500uk
Hi there
My TDI sport never came with ESP, i know it was an optional extra but I was just wondering if it was possible to install it after its left the factory.
I read somewhere that you just need the switch + wires and a vag-com to change a few fields?? is that right?
Cheers
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Re: ESP installing on a non ESP?
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:06 am
by logistix
chris4500uk wrote:Hi there
My TDI sport never came with ESP, i know it was an optional extra but I was just wondering if it was possible to install it after its left the factory.
I read somewhere that you just need the switch + wires and a vag-com to change a few fields?? is that right?
Cheers
(First post!)
Welcome to the forum! You can find information on retrofitting ESP in the following link:
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.ph ... hlight=ESP
hope this helps
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:14 am
by dino
I'm glad mine never came with it - what an interference...
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 12:07 pm
by chris4500uk
I thought it would help me stay on the road without ending up in a tree?
or is the better option traction control?
Reason is, i'm looking to get a remap, it should make 150bhp tops, its already losing a bit of grip in 1st etc
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 12:17 pm
by dino
Traction control will stop the wheels spinning and help regain traction.
ESP will correct any mistakes you make that effect the stability of the car.
I just personally don't like computers interfering with my driving experience.
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 2:51 pm
by emzino
Can you get Traction Control in the 9n's? Didn't think you could...
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:26 pm
by jmv
i dont know.
i know i need it though!! slightest bit of damp and 1st and 2nd gear are pointless. i can even get the wheels to spin in 3rd quite easily!!
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:31 pm
by dino
It's mostly down to what tyres you have too.
If i am using my Monty 2 alloys with bridgestone turanza tyres on they spin easy where as my Contour Alloys with Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3's on don't spin as easy.
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:33 pm
by jmv
brand new pirelli p-zero nero's 205/45/17's. i have done about 300 miles on them.
cornering wise they are fine. just the car likes spining up, especially over 2000rpm
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 8:59 pm
by Buzby
Ive got ESP on mine and it's helped me out one or twice. The traction control is part of the ESP and I've found it useful in snow/slush and on muddy verges on some of the lanes i drive on. I'd say it's handy to have on the diesels at least.
Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 10:50 am
by david burton
was just about to ask about ESP and now I know after reading this.
I find it unbelievable that you can spin it in 3rd on a wet road - jesus I can't get anywhere near that. 2nd struggles to break traction at all. I feel underpowered
anyhow, ESP is definitely good, I had it in the Passat and it worked well around corners allhough it did dumb it down a bit and felt a bit numb.
And it's really harsh on 1st gear, lots of juddering. personally I like it without but it does have advantages.
you can fit traction control as an aftermarket to any car with ABS IIRC.