NorCalA3

I can't stand ESP. It's way too conservative. it totally bogs down the engine with the smallest slip. It's just plain annoying.

mike22

It's NEVER on in my car, I like to use the Haldex!

0cean

I did race a BMW Z4 with ESP on the other day. Kicked its A$$! Here is the situation.

I was at a light waiting for it to change, and this Euro brother pulled up next to me. What I mean by that is, a guy wearing a pink polo shirt with the collar turned up like Elvis, and enough gel in his hair to poke a hole in his convertible top. He looked over at me with a look of a Beverly Hills snob. Then he started staring at my girlfriend. Hell NO! He was going down! Going down because, I Don't Like Himm! The light was about to change and he started revving his over priced engine. The light turned yellow, then green. ( lights in Germany do that) I dropped the clutch and the tires started to spin a little so I eased off just a small amount tell my speed picked up. First gear was a memory as I shifted quickly and smoothly into second. Then I looked, and Euro brother was a cars length behind me. I slowed down a little and he passed me looking the other direction in shame. That's right Euro brother, you have been owned!!!

Just a little story. Kind of got off in a rant there.

Nuvolari1

So for you who turn it off, do you turn off phase one or phase two?

April

I have no issue with it on - unless pushing hard.

sg_wannabe

3.0i or 3.0si? i am assuming the former. nice kill. best thusfar?

steveracer

Should have baited him and tapped his rear bumper to send him spinning off the road.

mike22

What do you mean by Phase 1 and Phase 2 on ESP?

ShadY12v

I almost always turn it off (except in the rain). I feel the same way as you....right foot = esp!!!

Nuvolari1

Phase 1 (click) = traction control off. Phase 2 (long press) ESP off. So, what are you doing?