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Old Oct 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
 
Old Oct 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
 
Old Oct 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.
 
Old Oct 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.
 
Old Oct 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
 
Old Oct 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
 
Old Oct 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
 
Old Oct 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
 
Old Oct 12, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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haha spin tires on a quttro maby when u make 300hp+
 
Old Oct 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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