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VSA saved my life today (I think)

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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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during a storm in so so cal driving is a risk. Today I ran over a pot hole in a street that is partially flooded and I lost control for a moment and VSA kicked in and stop me from wrapping myself around a tree.

VSA may not be ideal for racing (according to the HARDCORE aP1) but it saved me a couple of thousands of dollar in repair bills and keep my insurance rate low
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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I wish I had VSA on mine. Not saying I'm a nub driver, but it's good to have that option lol.
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 11:33 PM
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last few days in so cal have been crazy...since when do we have TORNADOS in SOCAL?????
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 03:11 AM
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I leave mine on for street driving

I've had it kick in when hitting patches of dirt, etc.
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by getmadboy,Jan 21 2010, 03:33 AM
last few days in so cal have been crazy...since when do we have TORNADOS in SOCAL?????
Just add it to the list, earthquakes, fires, mud slides, etc. etc.

Kevin
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by mlc,Jan 21 2010, 04:52 AM
Just add it to the list, earthquakes, fires, mud slides, etc. etc.

Kevin
got to love it
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 04:16 AM
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I love my VSA for Winter driving. And I use Nokians.
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 05:15 AM
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2012 is coming guys lol
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by CKit,Jan 21 2010, 09:16 AM
I love my VSA for Winter driving. And I use Nokians.
What aftermarket control do you use again?
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Saki GT,Jan 21 2010, 06:27 AM
What aftermarket control do you use again?
I said VSA. On the CR.

The AP1 (with Racelogic Traction Control) has too many custom rustable things on it.
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