DSC really works!!

GS833 · 07-30-2006, 07:37 PM

Well, I went out in the rain today and tried to see how well the DSC really worked. I tried a 90 degree turn on 2nd gear, hit the throttle before mid turn while turning the wheel and did NOT lift at all. The tail started to really come out and I just kept pointing exactly where I wanted to go and the car just found a way to go there. It's by far the smartest stability/traction control I've ever driven. I also tried a 45 degree turn in 3rd gear with the exact same result result.

Disclaimer:"Do not try this at home. Trained professional on a controlled enviroment"

shimshimhada · 07-30-2006, 07:40 PM

Duh.

But yeah, it's cool to see how it kicks in. I rarely drive with the full system on though, only in heavy rain at night, etc.

canucklion · 07-30-2006, 07:50 PM

I sure do hope DSC 'really' works

BmwOwnsMe · 07-30-2006, 08:22 PM

does having Dsc off save gas?

canucklion · 07-30-2006, 08:28 PM

I rather leave it on to possibly save my life than to save a few dollars (if any) each month

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does having Dsc off save gas?

shimshimhada · 07-30-2006, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BmwOwnsMe

does having Dsc off save gas?

lol no

backtofront001 · 07-30-2006, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

Duh.

But yeah, it's cool to see how it kicks in. I rarely drive with the full system on though, only in heavy rain at night, etc.

Firstly, when DSC kicks in for the first time it scares the crap out of u because all of a sudden the car is being controlled by some force other than u so I thought it was kinda scary.
Secondly, making DSC come on a lot -- is that bad? I am very protective about my things and when DSC comes on, it makes me think that I am hurting the car somehow. Like I'll be testing the handling of the car and then all of a sudden I hear a little wheel screech and DSC stabilizing everything. Is that bad in anyway?

shimshimhada · 07-30-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by backtofront001

Why u drive with DSC off?

I leave DTC on. The yellow light is pleasing to my eyes.

shimshimhada · 07-30-2006, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by backtofront001

Firstly, when DSC kicks in for the first time it scares the crap out of u because all of a sudden the car is being controlled by some force other than u so I thought it was kinda scary.
Secondly, making DSC come on a lot -- is that bad? I am very protective about my things and when DSC comes on, it makes me think that I am hurting the car somehow. Like I'll be testing the handling of the car and then all of a sudden I hear a little wheel screech and DSC stabilizing everything. Is that bad in anyway?

No, that's not bad. Now if you hear the engine exploding, then that's bad.

backtofront001 · 07-30-2006, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

No, that's not bad. Now if you hear the engine exploding, then that's bad.

so sliding around all over the place and having DSC correct u, has no ill effects on tranny or suspension or anything

Gearcraft · 07-30-2006, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

I leave DTC on. The yellow light is pleasing to my eyes.

why? just because its orange in color?

is it really yellow?

the exclamation point inside the triangle keeps me awake and focused.

shimshimhada · 07-30-2006, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by backtofront001

so sliding around all over the place and having DSC correct u, has no ill effects on tranny or suspension or anything

Of course components will wear out faster if you do stuff like that. It's so fun though, so it's worth it.

shimshimhada · 07-30-2006, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gearcraft

why? just because its orange in color?

is it really yellow?

the exclamation point inside the triangle keeps me awake and focused.

Yeah, it's more yellow.

GS833 · 07-30-2006, 09:52 PM

This is actually the first time I try it. I just wanted to truly experiment the car's actions to correct. Instead of freakin' out or trying to do it myself. I don't drive like a maniac or try this kind of stuff. I auto-X and track (another car) very often so I have no need to do anything stupid on the street. I might try to experiment without DSC or both off someday if I ever auto-X or track the car, but chances are that won't be happening unless I purchased the car. Racing a leased car just doesn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling for some reason...

Dawg Nuts · 07-30-2006, 09:53 PM

Yeah, it works or BMW wouldn't put it in their cars.

canucklion · 07-30-2006, 09:55 PM

you're a good man, a lot of people who lease beat the shit out of their leased car since it's not really theirs

I say take care of any car, be it leased or bought, like it's your own

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Originally Posted by 330iE90

This is actually the first time I try it. I just wanted to truly experiment the car's actions to correct. Instead of freakin' out or trying to do it myself. I don't drive like a maniac or try this kind of stuff. I auto-X and track (another car) very often so I have no need to do anything stupid on the street. I might try to experiment without DSC or both off someday if I ever auto-X or track the car, but chances are that won't be happening unless I purchased the car. Racing a leased car just doesn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling for some reason...

shimshimhada · 07-30-2006, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 330iE90

This is actually the first time I try it. I just wanted to truly experiment the car's actions to correct. Instead of freakin' out or trying to do it myself. I don't drive like a maniac or try this kind of stuff. I auto-X and track (another car) very often so I have no need to do anything stupid on the street. I might try to experiment without DSC or both off someday if I ever auto-X or track the car, but chances are that won't be happening unless I purchased the car. Racing a leased car just doesn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling for some reason...

Just think of it as an adopted child...that you throw away after it gets too old for you to abuse it without it noticing.

GS833 · 07-30-2006, 10:13 PM

Well, i've always taken good care of my cars. Be it old, new, purchased or now for my first time; leased. Even with my track cars I've been as careful as I could be. Maybe after a few more months the whole new car thing will wear out and I'll be able to let it loose a little more

I'm really curious as to what the 330 could do on the track...

bmwexecutive · 07-30-2006, 10:21 PM

DUH! it works.

Go to the BMW Performance Center and they'll REALLY show you how well it works. In terms of safety, it's the best feature on the car hands down. Well, actually the only other feature that beats it is airbags, but then again, airbags are on every car.

ages944 · 07-30-2006, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

Just think of it as an adopted child...that you throw away after it gets too old for you to abuse it without it noticing.

lol, almost makes you feel guilty to laugh at that.

bilbarstow · 07-31-2006, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

you're a good man, a lot of people who lease beat the shit out of their leased car since it's not really theirs

I say take care of any car, be it leased or bought, like it's your own

canucklion +1, absolutely, and 330iE90 I agree that it is refreshing to hear somebody actually say that they will take good care of a leased vehicle.

Mine is purchased new, but I really hate to hear people saying that they feel like it's ok to abuse their car because "it's only leased". A big part of BMW's reputation is staked on the CPO leased car resales, and it is precisely this attitude that results in cars that can't live up to that reputation. None of us would like to purchase a BMW and have it turn up with problems because someone before us had not cared about the car.

That's the thing - we care about BMWs. It is why we spend out time talking about them like this.

Drive them to the very edge of their performance - if that is what suits you, because they are made for that. But don't abuse them just because you can and then pass any problem off to somebody else - that is just irresponsible.

meruyailir · 07-31-2006, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by backtofront001

Firstly, when DSC kicks in for the first time it scares the crap out of u because all of a sudden the car is being controlled by some force other than u so I thought it was kinda scary.
Secondly, making DSC come on a lot -- is that bad? I am very protective about my things and when DSC comes on, it makes me think that I am hurting the car somehow. Like I'll be testing the handling of the car and then all of a sudden I hear a little wheel screech and DSC stabilizing everything. Is that bad in anyway?

Exactly what do you feel when DSC kicks in? When I tried a fast turn the other day, the tyre started to squeak and I slow down because I was scared the car would roll over.

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GS833 Lieutenant 26 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 330i ZHP Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Marcos, CA iTrader: (1)	DSC really works!! Well, I went out in the rain today and tried to see how well the DSC really worked. I tried a 90 degree turn on 2nd gear, hit the throttle before mid turn while turning the wheel and did NOT lift at all. The tail started to really come out and I just kept pointing exactly where I wanted to go and the car just found a way to go there. It's by far the smartest stability/traction control I've ever driven. I also tried a 45 degree turn in 3rd gear with the exact same result result. Disclaimer:"Do not try this at home. Trained professional on a controlled enviroment"
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shimshimhada Brigadier General 443 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	Duh. But yeah, it's cool to see how it kicks in. I rarely drive with the full system on though, only in heavy rain at night, etc.
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GS833 Lieutenant 26 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 330i ZHP Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Marcos, CA iTrader: (1)	This is actually the first time I try it. I just wanted to truly experiment the car's actions to correct. Instead of freakin' out or trying to do it myself. I don't drive like a maniac or try this kind of stuff. I auto-X and track (another car) very often so I have no need to do anything stupid on the street. I might try to experiment without DSC or both off someday if I ever auto-X or track the car, but chances are that won't be happening unless I purchased the car. Racing a leased car just doesn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling for some reason...
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Dawg Nuts First Lieutenant 8 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2007 335 E90 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335 [0.00] 2004 X5 [0.00]	Yeah, it works or BMW wouldn't put it in their cars.
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GS833 Lieutenant 26 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 330i ZHP Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Marcos, CA iTrader: (1)	Well, i've always taken good care of my cars. Be it old, new, purchased or now for my first time; leased. Even with my track cars I've been as careful as I could be. Maybe after a few more months the whole new car thing will wear out and I'll be able to let it loose a little more I'm really curious as to what the 330 could do on the track...
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bmwexecutive Banned 242 Rep 2,453 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Coast iTrader: (4)	DUH! it works. Go to the BMW Performance Center and they'll REALLY show you how well it works. In terms of safety, it's the best feature on the car hands down. Well, actually the only other feature that beats it is airbags, but then again, airbags are on every car.
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