I drive pretty aggresively sometimes and hate the ASR on. The pedal pops back on you and it's distracting and I say dangerous if you are trying to get a little wild and forget to turn it off. There are times that I use it though, specifically in rain. If you are trying to feel what your Vette will do, drive with it off for awhile and see if you are comfortable with a little rear end slip. Personally it's one of several reasons I bought the car. Can't wait to get 3.73 gears. :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:

 

I cant wait to get my 3.73s either. Thats when the real fun begins.:D

 

Yea, that's what I'm talking about JP.. :cheers: :cheers:

 

My ASR is off unless the pavement is wet! Sometimes it helps at a road
course.....my $0.02 worth!

 

Hell, I hardly ever turn mine off. It stays on most of the time unless I need for it to be off... :yesnod:

 

Mairi;
You better leave ASR on (based on the questions I see you asking).
Justin

 

ASR OFF = :D

 

You have received very good responses here. There are times when you will want the ASR off - such as intentional wheel spin from a stop sign, etc. If you are deliberately trying to squeel the tires, then turn it off. If you are simply driving to work, etc. then you'll probably want to keep it engaged.

In a sense, it keeps the car from getting away from you. It can be activated/deactivated at any time, whether the car is moving or not - simply push the button and the appropriate light should appear on your info. center. When you initially start your car, it is automatically engaged.

 

Thanks very much for your responses. I've been driving it the past couple days with the ASR off, and I do like it better. I've taken off from a stop before and, quite frankly, thought there was an engine problem or anomoly...when it was actually the ASR engaging. I'm a little paranoid with the skidding after having had a very serious accident while driving my TransAm - so for sure it will be engaged during less-than-perfect conditions. Thanks again.

(Edited to correct: withOUT the ASR off to WITH the ASR off)


[Modified by Mairi, 1:40 PM 10/24/2001]

 

I agree with stinger 100%. Same here. This thing will get you killed in aggresive driving. You don't know with traction will or will not catch. Not a good thing when you are kicking the tail out. :yesnod:

 

Side note. Don't confuse ASR with ....jeez, whatever that other thing is called that works on all four wheels. The z06 has it and Porshes. Those system are design to keep the car from doing a 360. ASR is designed to keep the back wheels from spinning. :yesnod:
Try doing an autocross event. Drive very aggresively with the ASR on and off. This will anser all your questions about it. :yesnod:

 

Like Springer I almost got in trouble with ASR on while turning in front of oncoming traffic. Now mine stays off unless it's raining.

 

Please leave the ASR on! It's a very important safety feature. To those who say "it almost got me killed" I say that's iresponsible talk.

The Corvette has very wide tires, very high horsepower and a limited slip differential. When you loose traction in the rear you will loose it with both wheels unlike a normal rear drive car where just one wheel will spin. In the case of a regular car the other wheel will provide directional stability. Very wide tires have a much sharper line between giving you feedback, such as squeeling, before they let go all at once.

Now if you are on a know track then the story is a lot different. Once you know if there is any variance on the track or not you can allow for it and leave the ASR off. Also on a drag race you might even do a brake stand and also know that the road ahead is clean.

This is not the case at all on the highway. Just a little dirt, leaves, moisture or sand and the traction is greatly reduced. I had a drag race last winter with a Mercedes Benz CLK 430. The road ahead had a lot of sand on it just about where my Corvette would be near max HP in 1st gear. I left the ASR on and of course blew off the CLK. There was a very good chance if I turned it off that I would have slid sideways into that car. I really don't care if I win or loose as much as that I have fun. Smashing up is not fun. It's a lasting memory if you live to remember anything at all.

As to the on ramps and potholes. Think of the alternative where with ASR off you hit the pot hole, loose traction and spin out sideways into traffic! The Corvette is so powerfull anyhow that you should be able to merge no matter what.

One of my favorite demonstrations with the Corvette is to do a hole shot but with the wheels turn as far as they will go. If the road is clean the ASR will merge onto the highway with a perfect arc and there will be little hesitation if any.

Leave it on.

 

To each his own.. drive with it both ways and make your choice.

 

Thanks, Don Martin, for your thoughtful reply and you others as well. :)




[Modified by Mairi, 5:10 PM 10/24/2001]