Vehicle Stability Control,

Toyota/Lexus don't like the idea of a switchable VSC. Even on the new Lexus GS300/430 ($45-$55K), they have been widely criticized by many on the VSC that cannot be switched off. Lawsuit comes to mind.

 

yeah, I was considering the camery with the v 6, but you can't have fun driving it because the vsc keeps you from pushing the car to the limits, yes I know a camery sports cars is stupid.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Elephanthead @ Aug 6 2007, 02:32 PM) [snapback]491505[/snapback]</div>

Is that a cross between a Toyota Camry and a Chevy Camaro?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(IsrAmeriPrius @ Aug 6 2007, 05:34 PM) [snapback]491541[/snapback]</div>

No, that would be "Camary"

 

I can see from the posts that people confused ASC and TRAC, and they have since been corrected.

But one poster said that some cars have a switch to turn the ASC on and off. Is that true? That doesn't sound right. I know of switches to turn TRAC on and off, but not ASC. Also, I understand why one would want to turn TRAC on and off (sort of for the same reasons as choosing a low gear), but why would one ever want to turn off the ASC (which is considered by many to be the greatest safety advance since seat belts)? I thought ASC, like ABS brakes, only kicks in in emergency situations.

 

Stability control can be turned off in many cars. Some people like to turn it off for a more visceral driving experience. Many higher end cars, like Beamers, have the option of turning off stability control.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Presto @ Aug 7 2007, 09:23 PM) [snapback]492158[/snapback]</div>

Thanks Daniel. Curious, do some cars also have the option to turn off ABS brakes?