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04-16-2013, 02:45 AM | #67 | |
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i said in a middle of a BAD lap. The student always gets to choose whatever settings they want on the car. now if he/she is consistently over-driving the car and its clear they are dependent on DSC, i would communicate with them that fact and turn off DSC on the front straight. I am also interested in not crashing. trust me. i do care about the car's condition but far far more important its my student's life as well as mine. so i'm sure if i rode with you in the same condition you wouldn't kick me out of the car. if you were that close minded about it i would have asked to get out way before that anyways.
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04-16-2013, 02:59 AM | #68 | |
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You could reverse the question as well. why do you feel you need the "security" of DSC On if you are just going to the grocery store?
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04-16-2013, 07:08 AM | #69 | |
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And for your question of needing the "security" - well to me its just a senseless "risk" to turn it off if I am driving on local roads. I never have DSC interference in my daily driving so what benefit would I get from turning it off besides possibly being less safe? Its like saying why should I lock my house if I am just walking around the block? Sure the odds are that no one will break into your home but why take an unnecessary risk for no reason? BTW I fully understand I will never convince you or anyone else who insists on driving on public roads with DSC off that its not a good idea and you will do it no matter what. The logical argument just doesnt support your position. |
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04-16-2013, 07:22 AM | #70 |
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I'd rather be in an M3 with an experienced driver with DSC off than with an inexperienced driver with it on.
Excess speed is far more dangerous than having DSC off...drive within the speed limits in a sensible manner and the whole DSC on/off discussion is irrelevant. |
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04-16-2013, 07:44 AM | #71 | ||
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And as I said in my quote, i would hope that you would never do that, and it sounds like you dont. I drive on the track with MDM on for now as I am still a relative beginner / intermediate on the track, and feel that it is unsafe at this point to be on a crowded track with DSC off for both myself and other drivers. Once I continue to learn to be smoother and drive with limited to zero MDM interference on the track, hopefully after the next couple events, I will experiment with all modes off while slowly gaining confidence driving with no traction control. I personally would never drive with MDM off on a public road with other drivers. It is unneccessarily unsafe. |
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04-16-2013, 10:03 AM | #72 | |
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Real world scenario: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xps...o#.UW1q0L-aReh Nobody's perfect, all the skill and awareness in the world cannot prepare oneself for every eventuality, which is why engineers build safety nets to help reduce risk even further. But in the end of the day, it's up to the individual to decide what he or she wants. Last edited by mlhj83; 04-16-2013 at 10:23 AM.. |
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04-16-2013, 12:59 PM | #73 |
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To be honest, unless you've ever really driven your M to the limit with the DSC off on a race track, you shouldn't really attempt to on the road. I agree with Karrussel, I love to drive with the DSC off too when i'm enjoying the cars potential. It encourages you to use more thought, more control, and have more respect for the beast that you are taming.
Senorfunkypants is right too - an experienced/trained driver with DSC off, over inexperienced with DSC on, any day of the week. Ultimately you are your own limiting factor, if you're driving outside the limits of the car, whether that be with DSC activated, or deactivated it's going to bite you in the bum! I'm not saying a good DSC system isn't going to get you out of trouble, but it's not be the saving grace in every situation. I'd encourage any body with an M car to get themselves on to a trackday and see exactly what these cars are all about... |
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04-16-2013, 01:25 PM | #74 | |
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Yes, driver education and training is far more important than DSC, but leaving DSC on is such a simple thing to do, at times when no benefits are to be gained by having it off - like driving on a motorway. I myself turn it off when I'm on a track or when there's a quiet road, but leave it on the rest of the time. Last edited by mlhj83; 04-16-2013 at 01:37 PM.. |
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04-16-2013, 02:03 PM | #75 | |
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I've just got back from a proper blast in my car in MDM...absolutely brilliant. I also get the impression that the car accelerates quicker in the lower gears in MDM. |
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04-16-2013, 02:44 PM | #76 | |
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The videos show an emergency lane change maneuver at highway speeds. You can drive in a "within the speed limits in a sensible manner" all you want. This does not change what happens when someone not paying attention cuts into your lane and you have to react instantly. Statistically, you are 35-50% less likely to have a serious accident (e.g. lose control of your car) in this situation with DSC on. The video clearly shows professional drivers unable to control their cars with DSC off. Furthermore, if you are driving on public roads "within the speed limits in a sensible manner" there is no reason or point to having DSC off in the first place. So let's see. Drive in a "sensible manner" "within the speed limits." Hmm, let me turn DSC off for no reason so my car is significantly less safe in an accident situation I have no way of anticipating. Yeah, that makes sense. For the record, on deserted back-roads and/or the track, turn it off, have fun, learn your car. Whatever, it's your right. It's the guys that drive in traffic surrounded by cars with DSC off that make no sense to me.
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I've done the lane swerve test in a Porsche 911 turbo on a Porsche training day without losing control. But they want to make a point which is fair enough I guess. Quote:
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In honor of this thread, I've done some driving this week with DSC off
With that said though, it'll stay on in almost all circumstances. Happy to have the help next time I hit a patch of gravel in a tight corner, or water in a sweeper, or some knucklehead texting while pulling into my lane Cheers
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