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28-05-2016, 04:38 PM

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Re: DSC - What does it ACTUALLY do?

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Originally Posted by Sprint

Eliminates understeer

I mean laugh all you want but it really does do the job mate. The idea of big heavy FWD sedans, especially when they're putting out decent power, is a horrible idea. Without ESC my Lexus would under steer like crazy in low traction, but with ESC it was greatly reduced. IMO understeer is possibly the worst thing a car could do, cause at least with oversteer you can counter steer and correct, it's quite predictable and you can physically tell when it's about to go and know to ease off. Understeer on the other hand, the only thing you can do is ease off and pray.

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