when to use ASR ?

jamestay1 · 07-10-2005, 10:38

With winter round the corner and the risk of ice and snow,when do i put the ASR on ? do i leave it on when there is ice and snow on the road ?
thanks

Moose · 07-10-2005, 10:40

Leave it on all the time, should help stop you slipping on split diesel etc.

**mannyo** · 07-10-2005, 10:47

Unless you press the asr button to turn it off, then asr is allways on. When the light on the dash is illuminated it means the asr is turned off. If the light flashes it means that the asr has been activated.

spinndrift · 07-10-2005, 10:47

I always turn mine off. That's the most annoying thing for me the fact that it is on by default.

WW_VRS · 07-10-2005, 10:48

Follow the manufacturer's recommendations, it's in the handbook

You may have to turn off ASR if you want to drive off under slippery conditions when it's a tad extreme. Generally speaking however, controlling your right-foot according to road conditions will do the job.

I've got ESP and it behaves a tad different from ASR in some ways, but the same guidance works there too

paxton · 07-10-2005, 10:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by spinndrift

I always turn mine off. That's the most annoying thing for me the fact that it is on by default.

why do u turn it off???? do you like buying new tyres?

i turned mine off in the rain the other day! - wow! Not good!

ScoobyChris · 07-10-2005, 10:53

Never needed to turn ASR off in mine, even on icy, snowy or slippery roads.

Chris

spinndrift · 07-10-2005, 11:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by fowlerwelsh

why do u turn it off???? do you like buying new tyres?

i turned mine off in the rain the other day! - wow! Not good!

Just prefer to use my ability to control any wheel spin and it slows you down.

ap0gee · 07-10-2005, 12:18

I have so many blinkin' roundabouts to contend with on my way to and from work that I would never consider turning it off...

spinndrift · 07-10-2005, 12:23

I've also got great tyres that have good grip and give great feedback.

I also don't think it's a the best of ideas to push things all the time and let the ASR so it out.

walkie · 07-10-2005, 12:34

Turn mine off every journey come rain or sun…

Like Andy said you can control wheel spin with your right foot, feed it more, instead of slapping your foot down…

WW_VRS · 07-10-2005, 12:49

So if you never use it, why turn it off? ESP can also be turned off, but I wouldnt even consider turning it off. It's there for if/when I need it, but I don't rely on it. Ditto for ABS...

I can still make very significant progress - sure I may be able to get .5 of a second lower if I smoke my tyres a little more, but that's more for the track anyway.

That said - as always - each to their own & that's why the button is there

walkie · 07-10-2005, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by WW_VRS

So if you never use it, why turn it off?

With it on it considerably reduces acceleration from a rounderbout (which is key in MK) if you have the smallest amount of wheel spin

spinndrift · 07-10-2005, 14:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by WW_VRS

So if you never use it, why turn it off? ESP can also be turned off, but I wouldnt even consider turning it off. It's there for if/when I need it, but I don't rely on it. Ditto for ABS...

I can still make very significant progress - sure I may be able to get .5 of a second lower if I smoke my tyres a little more, but that's more for the track anyway.

That said - as always - each to their own & that's why the button is there

It reduces acceleration. Turning it off prevents it kicking in. If the wheels start to light up you just release the pressure on the loud pedal.

Manguish · 07-10-2005, 14:50

ASR off always here........

SteVRs · 07-10-2005, 15:30

Always on unless I'm being silly

Manguish · 07-10-2005, 16:01

Problem being - even when off - it's never fully off.

Goochie · 07-10-2005, 16:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by manguish

Problem being - even when off - it's never fully off.

And why is that a problem? Its only traction control, not active yaw control or anything that could actually inhibit your ability to drive quickly.

aixlad · 07-10-2005, 16:36

Good grief, I'm astounded, I've just read this thread from the start, and never realised that there were so many people in such a hurry! I'll switch off mine tomorrow and see how many seconds I can save out of the day for other activities

Pub · 07-10-2005, 16:46

mines always off, i think it could be dangerous if you need to pull away quickley, it just stops you! I'd rather shed 0.02mm of rubber than risk it stopping me and me getting hit!

07-10-2005, 10:38	#1
jamestay1 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: bradford,w. yorkshire Posts: 301 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	when to use ASR ? With winter round the corner and the risk of ice and snow,when do i put the ASR on ? do i leave it on when there is ice and snow on the road ? thanks

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Moose Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: I'm a monkey from outer space, woooooooo ahhhhhhhhh hehe hooohaa Posts: 4,952 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Leave it on all the time, should help stop you slipping on split diesel etc. __________________ Sunlight Silver MX-5 1.8 Sport

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mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,049 Thanks: 31 Thanked 297 Times in 278 Posts	Unless you press the asr button to turn it off, then asr is allways on. When the light on the dash is illuminated it means the asr is turned off. If the light flashes it means that the asr has been activated. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

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spinndrift Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Woking Posts: 6,612 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I always turn mine off. That's the most annoying thing for me the fact that it is on by default. __________________ Rev. Andy The Rallying Reverend www.miniroadrunnerrallying.co.uk No money for rallying makes Andy a dull boy

07-10-2005, 10:48	#5
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,736 Thanks: 44 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	Follow the manufacturer's recommendations, it's in the handbook You may have to turn off ASR if you want to drive off under slippery conditions when it's a tad extreme. Generally speaking however, controlling your right-foot according to road conditions will do the job. I've got ESP and it behaves a tad different from ASR in some ways, but the same guidance works there too __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

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ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,117 Thanks: 15 Thanked 326 Times in 284 Posts	Never needed to turn ASR off in mine, even on icy, snowy or slippery roads. Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

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ap0gee ASZ Eternal Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Leafy Chesh-shire Posts: 6,505 Thanks: 320 Thanked 315 Times in 271 Posts	I have so many blinkin' roundabouts to contend with on my way to and from work that I would never consider turning it off... __________________

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spinndrift Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Woking Posts: 6,612 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I've also got great tyres that have good grip and give great feedback. I also don't think it's a the best of ideas to push things all the time and let the ASR so it out. __________________ Rev. Andy The Rallying Reverend www.miniroadrunnerrallying.co.uk No money for rallying makes Andy a dull boy

07-10-2005, 12:34	#11
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Turn mine off every journey come rain or sun… Like Andy said you can control wheel spin with your right foot, feed it more, instead of slapping your foot down… __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

07-10-2005, 12:49	#12
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,736 Thanks: 44 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	So if you never use it, why turn it off? ESP can also be turned off, but I wouldnt even consider turning it off. It's there for if/when I need it, but I don't rely on it. Ditto for ABS... I can still make very significant progress - sure I may be able to get .5 of a second lower if I smoke my tyres a little more, but that's more for the track anyway. That said - as always - each to their own & that's why the button is there __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

07-10-2005, 14:50	#15
Manguish Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Newcastle Posts: 925 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ASR off always here........

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SteVRs Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 3,063 Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Always on unless I'm being silly __________________ Bike with engine coming soon...

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Manguish Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Newcastle Posts: 925 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Problem being - even when off - it's never fully off.

07-10-2005, 16:36	#19
aixlad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: /usr/bin/whereis `whoami` Posts: 554 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Good grief, I'm astounded, I've just read this thread from the start, and never realised that there were so many people in such a hurry! I'll switch off mine tomorrow and see how many seconds I can save out of the day for other activities __________________ I'm the only Skoda driver in the village! 4 Wheeler: Black Magic Fabia vRS, MSD Grill, SEAT Strut Brace, ESP, Side Airbags, Cruise Control, 3rd Rear Headrest. 2 Wheeler: Triumph Thunderbird Sport

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Pub Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	mines always off, i think it could be dangerous if you need to pull away quickley, it just stops you! I'd rather shed 0.02mm of rubber than risk it stopping me and me getting hit!

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