which s2000s have VSA?
Registered User
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 4,467
Likes: 3
From: Davie, FL
Originally Posted by ReDevil,Aug 29 2006, 02:42 AM
If you can drive, why do you need it?
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 612
Likes: 0
From: Los Cerritos Mall
to me VSA is just another little electronic device that is not needed and some where down the line it will screw up. some electrical malfunction or some type of a short....
the VSA is too controlling of the throttle it backs off throttle input and causes it to hesitate at low speeds and heavy throttle inputs. Say your doing 10-15mph and you want to hit up this guy that is reving the hell out of his motor. you mash it the car will go then for a split second it cuts out throttle then goes like normal again.
With it off it does not do this as frequent but launching the car @ the drag strip it still prevents you form doing agressive starts. It basically takes some of the balls from the car and stashes it's manly hood some where in the trunk.
I would like to compleatly remove the VSA or at least disable it all the time vs hitting the switch every time you jump in the car.
the VSA is too controlling of the throttle it backs off throttle input and causes it to hesitate at low speeds and heavy throttle inputs. Say your doing 10-15mph and you want to hit up this guy that is reving the hell out of his motor. you mash it the car will go then for a split second it cuts out throttle then goes like normal again.
With it off it does not do this as frequent but launching the car @ the drag strip it still prevents you form doing agressive starts. It basically takes some of the balls from the car and stashes it's manly hood some where in the trunk.
I would like to compleatly remove the VSA or at least disable it all the time vs hitting the switch every time you jump in the car.
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 847
Likes: 0
I like it.
I'm not a pro driver. And this is my first RWD car.
The VSA has kicked in before when it rained. I was at a stop while starting off (normaly/slowly) making a right hand turn on a standing puddle. Who knows, I might have spun out?
I haven't noticed any sort of interference with VSA in normal driving conditions. If I want to launch, I just turn it off.
I do feel more safe with it, but I know it isn't an end all. I really want to go to a driving school, to feel even safer and maybe even lower my insurance?
I'm not a pro driver. And this is my first RWD car.
The VSA has kicked in before when it rained. I was at a stop while starting off (normaly/slowly) making a right hand turn on a standing puddle. Who knows, I might have spun out?
I haven't noticed any sort of interference with VSA in normal driving conditions. If I want to launch, I just turn it off.
I do feel more safe with it, but I know it isn't an end all. I really want to go to a driving school, to feel even safer and maybe even lower my insurance?
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,904
Likes: 3
From: Orlando, FL
its actually not that bad. i cant say that its gotten me out of trouble yet, but its some good reassurance, and it actually does let you get alittle sideways sometimes (if it "thinks" you're doing it on purpose").
heres some good info on it:
http://www.hondanews.com/catID2068?mid=200...844727&mime=asc
heres some good info on it:
http://www.hondanews.com/catID2068?mid=200...844727&mime=asc
Honda's VSA system makes the S2000 more stable and forgiving during street driving or in inclement weather conditions. Working in concert with the Drive-by-Wire system, VSA continuously monitors yaw rate, steering input, throttle input, and braking pressure to determine if the car is following the driver's intended path, and can independently coordinate each of the disk brakes through the 4-channel anti-lock brake system, along with the throttle, to enhance vehicle stability. While this serves to effectively enhance driver control during acceleration, braking, and cornering, the system can be disabled with the touch of a button when conditions warrant it. To help provide optimum stopping power, the braking system also features Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist.
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
From: Bonita Springs, FL
I wonder way anyone would not want VSA as a back up on the street? If you don't want it's influence just hit the button. However, with many of us being a little agressive on regular roads, where many variables are uncontrolled, VSA maybe the second chance we need.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post