Steve
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13609388
quote: From November this year, every time a car manufacturer introduces a new model in the EU it will have to have anti-skid technology called Electronic Stability Control fitted as standard.
From 2014 ESC will have to be included on every new car, even existing models.
Personally I think focussing on better driving standards is more worthwhile, all these additions that make the driver feel more invincible and more detached from the controls of the car simply feeds bad driving habits and manouvres
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adiohead
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as Richard said, skid pan should be in the UK driving test.
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Gary
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Think we should all just buy tax exempt beetles and put 911 engines in them.
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Brett
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Now that's an idea, Gary
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Gary
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quote: Originally posted by loafofbrett
Now that's an idea, Gary
Halves?
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Christopher
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Does my 1999 corsa b come with this?
Definitely think skid pan should be in the driving test!
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Brett
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quote: Originally posted by Gary
quote: Originally posted by loafofbrett
Now that's an idea, Gary
Halves?
K, I'll buy the rusty old beetle, you sort the engine.
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Gary
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quote: Originally posted by loafofbrett
quote: Originally posted by Gary
quote: Originally posted by loafofbrett
Now that's an idea, Gary
Halves?
K, I'll buy the rusty old beetle, you sort the engine.
No deal
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Brett
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Spoil sport
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Graham88
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If its anything like DSC then I turn mine off anyway
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Steve
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you wont be able to turn it off
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JordyCarter
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Lol forgive me for being a noob but wtf is skidpan :S
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Steve
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goes in your pants, prevents skidmarks
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JordyCarter
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quote: Originally posted by Steve
goes in your pants, prevents skidmarks
ahhh it makes so much more sense to me now
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adiohead
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pull a fuse
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Steve
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in your pants?
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Ben G
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my fiesta has ESP, on a fucking 1.25 can't turn it off either.
only found out after exiting a corner too quick and it cut all power. useless.
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adiohead
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I drive with mine off because I am hard
(even though it's still slightly on)
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Gary
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Pretty sure it could be remapped out if your that bothered
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Corsa_Sport21
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Can you not hold the button down for longer and switch it off completely??
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