DSC : Can't even race
Hi all,
So I decided to be a hero and try to smoke a Focus ST for some fun to see how the car goes with all the mods (I usually drive pretty conservatively). Upon complete lack of launch due to the fact I never launch first (I am a pussy lol and like to see if the person is actually racing rather man me looking like a wanker) and playing the catch up game, I noticed a whole lot of not wheel spinning and boost cut out with the bastard DSC light flashing its arse off through the complete race. First and second I was playing catch up and third I pretty much obliterated him until we ended it and peeled off. I don't usually get DSC cut this bad as I WOT 1st and 2nd very rarely. Also have never raced someone off the line seriously before.
NOW...Context given, turning the DSC light off, does this completely kill both traction control and dynamic stability control or JUST traction control? I have heard a few things, but no firm answers really. Some say that holding down the DSC button and starting car turns the system off completely (something I would rather not do). I would probably just like that annoying yellow light gone and boost cut when the wheels spin (even does it on dirt roads)
So to those who race regularly, I am curious : Do you turn off DSC before you race or do you find the killing of boost is better than wheel spin? I would prefer wheel spin as that is more manageable with throttle rather than the laggy boost cut that is traction control.
Any regular DSC button mashers here for their daily commute and have you noticed any drivability issues? I turned off DSC before I got AP and mods and haven't turned it off since due to power increases. But after this piss poor attempt at a race...I am a little curious.
Thanks
2010 Gen 2 - "SPOOOL" (VIC) - Fully bolted
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