Comments on: ANCAP demands standard ESC

By: brick machine

brick machine — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:26:47 +0000

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By: CHRIS PARR

CHRIS PARR — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 04:36:16 +0000

I agree it is a good emergency device!! but things like
subarus all wheel drive system are better because they are
an avoidence safety feature and help stop the car from loosing control in the first place, rather than try fix it
after car has started to loose control..OF course having
both like most subarus now is the best answer…

By: Reckless1

Reckless1 — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:12:12 +0000

Wheels has also announced that from 2010 no car can win their COTY without it.

Sounds good to me, only question is why wait till 2010 – none of the COTYs this year should be without it.

By: Supercujo

Supercujo — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 06:10:56 +0000

As long as it is switchable, default to ON every time the engine is started, then I am fine with it.

By: LCAT

LCAT — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 04:57:32 +0000

Saves lives – should be mandatory.
Pity there is not yet a standard international naming convention. Depending on manufacturer – take your pick

ESP Electronic Stabilisation Program
ESP Vehicle Dynamic Control
VDC Electronic Stability Control
ESC Dynamic Stability Control
DSC Vehicle Stability Control
VSC Vehicle Stability/Swerve Control
ASC Active Stability Control

By: Captain Mainwaring

Captain Mainwaring — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:42:30 +0000

It actually prevents lots of two-car crashes as well, such as when an out of control car hits an oncoming car in the opposing lane. Should be compulsory.

By: Casey

Casey — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:33:30 +0000

Agreed – for what it would cost a manufacturer to fit the option as standard to all vehicles is worth it in terms of added safety passed on to customer.

It also filters down nicely over the life of vehicle so that, in time, used vehicles will all have this too. A good move I say.

By: ImportJap

ImportJap — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:28:48 +0000

Ohh great, not *****PRIMO!***** again. F-O are you really Mark Holden in disguise?

Anyway this is good. In the 21st century these things should be standard.

By: Frugal One

Frugal One — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:44:10 +0000

*****PRIMO!*****

Recently downloaded a Swedish test between PickUpTrucks

The HiLux almost tipped over, while the Triton by Mitsu. fitted with ESC flew through the witches-hat without any issues.

The HiLux would have been the next MooseTest scandel like the A Class from Benz

Cheers

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