I hadn't played with the ESP off switch since I got my car and today I decided to try it out and see the difference and it's one hell of a difference!!!
With ESP it always felt a little dull especially in first and second gear, and this really weird thing was happening where sometimes the acceleration felt ok and sometime it's like it was a different car. I started regretting I didn't get the 2.0 and went for fuel economy... until today turns out the ESP off button is like "press and hold for fun mode"!
The engine feels much better especially between 1500 - 3000 rpm and the car feels much more responsive... Seems the ESP was holding the engine back to stop any chance whatsoever of wheel spin.
Do you get the same experience with improved acceleration?
1.4 TSI and ESP
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CTRnutter
- Posts: 711
- Joined: Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:08 am
- I drive a: GT 2.0 TSI
- In: Reflex Silver
- With a: DSG box
- Location: Chigwell, Essex
Re: 1.4 TSI and ESP
No lol mine tunnels for the other side of the planet if I turn it off 
The only way I can use launch thee days is if i spin the fronts up to get them as sticky as poss lol I only turn it off now for the pod
The only way I can use launch thee days is if i spin the fronts up to get them as sticky as poss lol I only turn it off now for the pod
Car is now Sold!!!!! BMW 7 Series for now as nice and big but holding out for something a little special as my toy
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owenvw1
- Posts: 12
- Joined: Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:58 pm
- I drive a: 1.4 TSI 160
- In: Deep Black
- With a: Manual box
Re: 1.4 TSI and ESP
Hi, Does make a big differance turning off the ESP in the 1.4 
Can the "Flashing" warning light in the dash be turned off though!!! 
Can the "Flashing" warning light in the dash be turned off though!!!