I've gotta say I completely agree with the original post. I've not driven my Gti with 'esp' on for a long, long time. When on the rare occasion I have forgotten to switch it off, within the first mile I can tell straight away, that the car feels more reserved and heavy in the front end.
It seems to be the case that the 'esp' is so sensitive, that it tries to correct something a nano second before it's necessary and as a result the driver over compensates, before it's really necessary, making for a far less flowing and rewarding drive than if you had it switched off.
We all strive to create bewilderingly fast versions of this beautiful car, and I can't believe that anyone would restrict themselves in such a way.
Bollocks to the tyres, you didn't by a Gti to see how many miles you can squeeze out of your Fullrun's, before you have to spend another £150 on a front pair. You bought a Gti to fit it with the shiniest, stickiest, rubber boots you've ever owned and then to go and look for prey on the road.
Or at least that's why I bought mine
Long live the 'off' button for 'esp'
