Mini News New MINI Driver Assist Systems Coming to the 2014 MINI Hardtop

Discussion in 'MINI News and Articles' started by Nathan, Oct 10, 2013.

  1. Apok

    Apok New Member

    Jun 15, 2013
    776
    357
    0
    Sadly, finance. The most boring job in the world.
    Columbus, Ohio
    Ratings:
    +357 / 0 / -0
    It does seem to be a little much. And I'm a guy that loves all the cool little wizbang gadgets that come out. But I'll tell you what I don't like, freaking traction control. I turn that crap off every time I get in the car. Makes my poor Mini bounce around wayyyy too much when I hit a bump in the road.
     
  2. Crashton

    Crashton Club Coordinator

    Jun 4, 2009
    19,424
    10,031
    113
    Retired old fart
    Hooterville Ohio USA
    Ratings:
    +11,656 / 2 / -0
    Hasn't someone come up with wizbang gadget to defeat it on R56 MINIs? I have one on my R53 that sets the default to off. I can turn it on when I want. I've done that maybe 3 times since December 2005. :D Hates them nanny's. :incazzato:
     
  3. Apok

    Apok New Member

    Jun 15, 2013
    776
    357
    0
    Sadly, finance. The most boring job in the world.
    Columbus, Ohio
    Ratings:
    +357 / 0 / -0
    #23 Apok, Oct 14, 2013
    Last edited: Oct 14, 2013
    I dunno, but I do like the use of wizbang. Its easy enough to turn off after I start the car so no biggie. But traction control is what screwed me when I wrecked my TT. Had it not engaged I could have pulled out of the spin.
     
  4. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
    Lifetime Supporter

    May 4, 2009
    25,021
    13,497
    113
    Burbs of Philly, PA
    Ratings:
    +14,644 / 10 / -4
    Traction control just allows people that have no business out in bad weather think they can drive though anything.
     
  5. Apok

    Apok New Member

    Jun 15, 2013
    776
    357
    0
    Sadly, finance. The most boring job in the world.
    Columbus, Ohio
    Ratings:
    +357 / 0 / -0
    It's a bane for those that actually learned how to control a car. I hates it.
     

Share This Page