VSA: Witness my vsa working!

1800sport · 2nd April 2008, 00:45

The other day whilst driving in the sun with my good lady I had to swerve out of the way of some idiot driver who thought he owned all the road. He was overtaking on a sweeping bend, and I had to swerve out of the way. I was travelling at about 60 mph (we were on an A road). If the VSA was switched off or the car didn't have stablity control i'm sure the car would off lost control and ended in the bank. Modern technology is wonderful!!!

cnicolini · 2nd April 2008, 11:09

You can also see it working if you wheel spin in 1st gear when driving off, the VSA indicator should flash.

Palindrome · 2nd April 2008, 12:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1800sport

The other day whilst driving in the sun with my good lady I had to swerve out of the way of some idiot driver who thought he owned all the road. He was overtaking on a sweeping bend, and I had to swerve out of the way. I was travelling at about 60 mph (we were on an A road). If the VSA was switched off or the car didn't have stablity control i'm sure the car would off lost control and ended in the bank. Modern technology is wonderful!!!

Theres a video somewhere of it working on a test track,very impressive!

Think it might be on the wiki

Chris

1800sport · 3rd April 2008, 00:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palindrome

Theres a video somewhere of it working on a test track,very impressive!

Think it might be on the wiki

Chris

I'll do a search for that. Cheers

1800sport · 3rd April 2008, 00:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palindrome

Theres a video somewhere of it working on a test track,very impressive!

Think it might be on the wiki

Chris

I don't suppose you remember what you typed in? I've tried on youtube + wiki

1800sport · 3rd April 2008, 00:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnicolini

You can also see it working if you wheel spin in 1st gear when driving off, the VSA indicator should flash.

I'll try that too

Palindrome · 4th April 2008, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1800sport

I don't suppose you remember what you typed in? I've tried on youtube + wiki

Took some searching! But found it at last

Try this
More calls for ESP as standard - What Car?

Regards
Chris

sallytraffic · 4th April 2008, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palindrome

Took some searching! But found it at last

Try this
More calls for ESP as standard - What Car?

Regards
Chris

Wooo !! THAT is awesome

Feeling even more smug about my little spaceship after watching that, not that I intend to give it a try intentionally !!

Unknownsoldier · 4th April 2008, 23:53

BTW, can't find where else this was mentioned so I'll post it here, after a jaunt out today (read into that what you will, needless to say my driving was a little enthusiastic), the VSA does not come back on above 50mph. It also IMHO, when turned off, allows far more movement and proper driving, giving the car better 'performance' (I hate the VSA on mine it cuts in far too early, like ABS, I'm not a great fan of that either and wish it could be turned on and off the same, it makes J-turns and purposeful skids nearly impossible).

However VSA in wet weather is a god send

ATB,
Tom

aslz78 · 11th April 2008, 12:43

Dont think i'd ever attempt a J turn or a handbrake turn in a 12K car!

Smarty · 11th April 2008, 12:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by aslz78

Dont think i'd ever attempt a J turn or a handbrake turn in a 12K car!

At least not in a 12k car that I owned

Woette · 17th April 2008, 18:13

Amazing video !!
I knew what it all did but after watching this video, i am NEVER touching that VSA-button again

They should make this standard on every car. Even if it raises the price, its totally worth it!

shieldy2k7 · 18th May 2008, 13:56

I have noticed it flash a few times, and the car will shuffle a bit if i am to heavy pulling away,

was wondering what it was now i know its the VSA light

Woette · Yesterday, 10:42

I had an aqua planning adventure two days ago

Was driving at 120 km/h on the motorway with light rain when there was a deep spot of water on the road. I felt the car sliding to the right and then back to the left. VSA started flashing on the dash and it was over. Impressed by it but dont want to see that happen again

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1800sport Valve Cap Join Date: 14th March 2008 Location: nottinghamshire Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Witness my vsa working! The other day whilst driving in the sun with my good lady I had to swerve out of the way of some idiot driver who thought he owned all the road. He was overtaking on a sweeping bend, and I had to swerve out of the way. I was travelling at about 60 mph (we were on an A road). If the VSA was switched off or the car didn't have stablity control i'm sure the car would off lost control and ended in the bank. Modern technology is wonderful!!!

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cnicolini Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th August 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 462 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	You can also see it working if you wheel spin in 1st gear when driving off, the VSA indicator should flash.

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Unknownsoldier Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,062 Thanks: 26 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	BTW, can't find where else this was mentioned so I'll post it here, after a jaunt out today (read into that what you will, needless to say my driving was a little enthusiastic), the VSA does not come back on above 50mph. It also IMHO, when turned off, allows far more movement and proper driving, giving the car better 'performance' (I hate the VSA on mine it cuts in far too early, like ABS, I'm not a great fan of that either and wish it could be turned on and off the same, it makes J-turns and purposeful skids nearly impossible). However VSA in wet weather is a god send ATB, Tom

11th April 2008, 12:43	#10 (permalink)
aslz78 The voice in your head Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 17th September 2007 Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire Posts: 168 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dont think i'd ever attempt a J turn or a handbrake turn in a 12K car!

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Woette Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 7th October 2007 Location: Leuven, Belgium Posts: 262 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Amazing video !! I knew what it all did but after watching this video, i am NEVER touching that VSA-button again They should make this standard on every car. Even if it raises the price, its totally worth it!

18th May 2008, 13:56	#13 (permalink)
shieldy2k7 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd March 2008 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have noticed it flash a few times, and the car will shuffle a bit if i am to heavy pulling away, was wondering what it was now i know its the VSA light

Yesterday, 10:42	#14 (permalink)
Woette Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 7th October 2007 Location: Leuven, Belgium Posts: 262 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had an aqua planning adventure two days ago Was driving at 120 km/h on the motorway with light rain when there was a deep spot of water on the road. I felt the car sliding to the right and then back to the left. VSA started flashing on the dash and it was over. Impressed by it but dont want to see that happen again