....Just a thought, TT, but could having Dot 5.1 upset my ESP modulator to cause the 'snatching' as discussed in that Assymetric/Directional tyres thread?
Oddly, I had also thought about that issue earlier, but got carried away! :embarassed:
Anyhow . . . hmmmm . . . . errrr . . . . .
Right, the 5.1, being slightly "thicker" than the genuine VW brew,
may cause the ESP to be a little more sluggish or slow in its operation - but the dodgy fluid (if it is dodgy
) shouldn't actually cause the ESP to "initiate" in the first place. Something other is triggering the need for ESP intervention - however, the "slower reacting" fluid
might be causing the ESP to "work" for longer, and therefore making the driver more alert to its operation.
The correct fluid
may allow the ESP to work much quicker - so quick that the driver can't actually feel it. But this would be too close to call, in all honesty.
My turn to straddle the fence!
I really couldn't say for definate, one way or the other. However, if I was pushed into a corner, I'd say change back to OEM, and see if it makes any difference.
Looking at if from another angle, others here must be using non genuine fluid! What about Hurdy with his Tarox setup, is he using 5.1? Who made his 5.1 brew? And are all those with 5.1 also suffering with ESP probs? And what about the others who had Goodyears, and also gave feedback with ESP - was it R32UK? Does he have standard or 5.1?
Anyway, time for kip!
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