Oh how I love VSA!
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http://www.porsche.com/microsite/tec...t=PMT911GT3All
Like I said before, there should be no complaints about VSA, you can completely turn it off when you need too (at the track). And it doesn't matter how "good of a driver" you are, you can't 100% predict the traction of public streets.
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Probably because there are more S2K's without VSA on the road than there are with. Statistics is fun. 
90,000 examples without VSA vs. 23,000 with (according to Wiki).
Yeah, I'll takes those odds on that one, too.
90,000 examples without VSA vs. 23,000 with (according to Wiki).
Yeah, I'll takes those odds on that one, too.
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Its pretty obvious that VSA is a good thing for DD and it can be turned OFF. It also utilizes EXISTING sensors, ABS, and brakes to manage stability...so not really a reliability concern (had 4 cars with VSA-like systems not a single problem). So unless your S2k is a weekend car or just for track, you must be an idiot not to see advantages in VSA system. (then you probably dont see advantages in airbags and seatbelts either...or roll bars)
and yes, Porsches, Ferraris, and Lambos all have the system. 90% of cars on the road today have it. Only some track dedicated cars dont have this stability system, thats why there is an OFF button in S2k.
and yes, Porsches, Ferraris, and Lambos all have the system. 90% of cars on the road today have it. Only some track dedicated cars dont have this stability system, thats why there is an OFF button in S2k.
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This is an old thread... but no I haven't had issues with VSA here, but if you are tickling the VSA on public roads are you already driving very recklessly.
My take is VSA is a good thing, especially because you CAN turn it off for track, autoX, etc.
If someone had a "close call" while driving and lived to tell about it, great - but drive more carefully next time, because if it wasn't just a "close call" you might be seriously injured...
My take is VSA is a good thing, especially because you CAN turn it off for track, autoX, etc.
If someone had a "close call" while driving and lived to tell about it, great - but drive more carefully next time, because if it wasn't just a "close call" you might be seriously injured...
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I dislike VSA... Yes, I own an AP1, and am damn proud. I do also however, own an 08 civic si coupe which does have the magical VSA button.. For awhile, I was in the habit of hitting the button every time i turned the key. Once I bought flashpro for it, i permanently disable it.
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because VSA on the S2000 detects the difference between the front wheel grip vs rear wheel grip...in the front wheel cars, it only detects slippage. In the S, you can reach the limit of the car without engaging the VSA, in a fwd car, you can't due to the reduction in power application.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_advanced_technology
Read this: http://world.honda.com/news/1997/t970702d.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_advanced_technology
Controlling oversteer – During an oversteer, the rear end of the vehicle will spin out because the rotational speed of the rear wheels exceeds the front wheels. VSA will prevent the vehicle from spinning by braking the outer front wheel to produce an ouwtard moment and stabilize the vehicle.
Controlling understeer - During an understeer, the front wheels loses traction during cornering due to excessive throttle and causes the speed difference between the left and front wheels to decrease. When the vehicle steers outwards from the intended trajectory, VSA intervenes by reducing engine power and if necessary, also braking the inner front wheel[22]
Controlling understeer - During an understeer, the front wheels loses traction during cornering due to excessive throttle and causes the speed difference between the left and front wheels to decrease. When the vehicle steers outwards from the intended trajectory, VSA intervenes by reducing engine power and if necessary, also braking the inner front wheel[22]