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C300 Sport (w204) ESP off
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C300 Sport (w204) ESP off
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I have a question: Even though I turn off the ESP, it does not seem like it's off, it still holds the wheels from spinning out. Does anyone know how to fully turn off the traction control on the C300?
(I heard there is a way to access a secret menu that will FULLY disable the traction control)
Thanks a lot!!!
I have a question: Even though I turn off the ESP, it does not seem like it's off, it still holds the wheels from spinning out. Does anyone know how to fully turn off the traction control on the C300?
(I heard there is a way to access a secret menu that will FULLY disable the traction control)
Thanks a lot!!!
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ESP is never 100% off with the button, you have to go into the secret menu to disable he ESP.... but your ABS etc. will also go off.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tLtaMPS46o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tLtaMPS46o
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ESP is never 100% off with the button, you have to go into the secret menu to disable he ESP.... but your ABS etc. will also go off.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tLtaMPS46o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tLtaMPS46o
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ESP is never 100% off with the button, you have to go into the secret menu to disable he ESP.... but your ABS etc. will also go off.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tLtaMPS46o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tLtaMPS46o
Sick car mods by the way... I don't have any exterior mods on mine, but i was thinking about getting a lip and the c63 spoiler. Thanks again!!
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Yeah, turning the ESP off with the button only prevents the car from controlling the throttle...it will however, still try to control the car through the brakes which is why you are getting that feedback...
wish we could turn it all off without disengaging ABS as well...
wish we could turn it all off without disengaging ABS as well...
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Yeah, turning the ESP off with the button only prevents the car from controlling the throttle...it will however, still try to control the car through the brakes which is why you are getting that feedback...
wish we could turn it all off without disengaging ABS as well...
wish we could turn it all off without disengaging ABS as well...
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Hey!
I have a question: Even though I turn off the ESP, it does not seem like it's off, it still holds the wheels from spinning out. Does anyone know how to fully turn off the traction control on the C300?
(I heard there is a way to access a secret menu that will FULLY disable the traction control)
Thanks a lot!!!
I have a question: Even though I turn off the ESP, it does not seem like it's off, it still holds the wheels from spinning out. Does anyone know how to fully turn off the traction control on the C300?
(I heard there is a way to access a secret menu that will FULLY disable the traction control)
Thanks a lot!!!
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It may be the power of the 300 more so than the traction control system. If I turn the traction control off, I can spin to my hearts content (with a little help from rain or leaves...) The traction control only kicks in if I get the rear end swinging around and not simply in a straight spinning launch.
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For now, I think c63 or e93 M3 hp is enough for me! :-)
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hey there a bit off topic but couldnt find where to post i was woundering in the automatic sports c300 what is the M symbol for by the gear shifter , does it let you limmit in tip tronic - does it make it pull HARDER !
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I think that indicates manual shifting through smaller paddle shifters? Not sure
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