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Old 10-11-2009, 11:40 AM
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I know some B5's have a ESP button beside the two fog light buttons above the radio, but my car doesn't. Would i be able to turn off my ESP by pulling the fuse? I just want to have some fun and spin the wheels abit
 
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Old 10-11-2009, 11:55 AM
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there is no esp on the quattro's i believe it only came on the s4
 
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Old 10-11-2009, 12:53 PM
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ESP was an option on 2001 A4's as well. If you dont have the button then you dont have it. The module is located under the rear seat in the middle if you wanna check.
 
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Old 10-11-2009, 04:21 PM
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ESP is not traction control.

its electronic stability program

all it really does it apply the brakes automatically when experiencing oversteer.
 
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Old 10-12-2009, 09:53 AM
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My bad, im talking about the thing that reduces power from your engine if it notices that the wheels are spinning and the car is not moving. I can do a weak peel out when its raining but not on a dry surface. Also, my car is FWD
 
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Old 10-12-2009, 07:49 PM
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Lsd?? our cars are heavy and have no torque. u need some upgrades if u plan on spinning the tires
 
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Old 10-12-2009, 08:40 PM
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if ur not spinning the tires.. its prolly for a reason... there is prolly something wrong with the car... plus it being 4000lbs doesnt help either haha
 
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Old 10-12-2009, 09:01 PM
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its not that theres something wrong with it. could be the tires, or just not trying hard enough. i can be done, u just cant really count on a 170hp engine and a 4000lb car to have that much slip
 
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Old 10-12-2009, 09:33 PM
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haha spin tires on a quttro maby when u make 300hp+
 
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Old 10-12-2009, 09:49 PM
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Hah, i see..Thanks for the info guys. And for the second time, my car is not quattro
 



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