traction control

[Twingojoe]

I already after 2 days dont like it it makes me feel out of control.

If i switch it off will thia affect insurance or renault warranty?

Also from a longevity of the vehicle side of things is it better on or off?

 

[singlespeed]

what tyres are on it and has the steering geometry been checked.

Even with winter tyres and the steering needing adjustment after lowering, the ESP doesn't seem too intrusive. With decent summer tyres, a dry road and the geometry correct, you have to be driving like a bit of a nutter to make it intervene

 

[manofhow]

i really struggle to get my traction control to come on, the only time i have noticed it recently is becasue of teh roads being soo greasy.

 

[Twingojoe]

The standard tyres that come on a standard 133 so not cup.

Its a 17000 mile car with one lady owner so doubt it needs geo done...doesnt feel it anyway...

And yeah i have been 'testing' the car..turned tcs off earlier and boy do you get a fair whack of understeer and then oversteer afterwards in these cars! So so easy to control though theres immense grip although i would say the steering is a little heavy and lacks a bit of feel.

For a standard car though im very impressed...left my mates non standard vts behind on the roundabout area...

 

[Oizo_133]

ESP in twingo is good and comes a little bit late (when you realy need it!)
i saw by my friends now in winter when the roads were full of snow .. esp was "flashing" all the time when was no need to..
i was trying and when car real neede then was the light on...
so i sugest ESP and TC to have ON! you never know when you realy need !

 

[Twingojoe]

In the wet and early morning i leave it on in case i get ambitious. But really i think it kicks in wqaay too much for certain corners. All my previous cars have had no driving aids so i am used to having to work a car

 

[gavin-h]

Also from a longevity of the vehicle side of things is it better on or off?

Well, as you're less likely to stuff it into a ditch with it on, I'd say it's better for longevity

 

[Twingojoe]

Im not sure lol its like having someone else controlling the car..

 

[Twingojoe]

Cancel that! Its staying on over winter i think! Roads are very greasy that or im driving like a maniac

 

[Oizo_133]

yes in some cornes is geting annoyed when esp kicks you realy hard .. but it saved me 3x already in cornes when i was to fast and i came to slipery tarmac and went straight to the wall..

 

[dempsej]

(...) came to slipery tarmac and went straight to the wall..

I wouldn't call this 'saved'

 

[Oizo_133]

i was not in the wall .. i went some centimeters away ... i didn't writed right . sorry
hehe ... hmmmm .. i saved myself with help from c3p0 (ecu and esp) hahaha