My first LSD trip
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From: Martinsburg, WV
even with 31" BFG's.
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From: Orlando - FL
LSD literally sucks
There is no Limited Slip Differential in the new Wranglers (qualifications: I have the Rubicon, maybe it's different on the X and Sahara) but the ESC system sucks - literally.
It first attempts to use the ABS system to brake-lock the spinning wheel (therefore transferring torque back to the other wheel with presumably more grip). If this does not reduce wheelspin, then the computer starts to kill the electronic throttle...sucking any power you had going right out of your Jeep.
I personally HATE this 'feature' and think it is the worst single thing about the new Wranglers. The ABS for wheelspin is fine, but don't kill the throttle, that's just retarded (literally).
Supposedly, you can retrain your ESC computer by letting it slip and slide for 45 minutes continuously...Then the computer will readjust it's settings. I guess I'll need to jack it up and test that theory in the Spring.
It first attempts to use the ABS system to brake-lock the spinning wheel (therefore transferring torque back to the other wheel with presumably more grip). If this does not reduce wheelspin, then the computer starts to kill the electronic throttle...sucking any power you had going right out of your Jeep.
I personally HATE this 'feature' and think it is the worst single thing about the new Wranglers. The ABS for wheelspin is fine, but don't kill the throttle, that's just retarded (literally).
Supposedly, you can retrain your ESC computer by letting it slip and slide for 45 minutes continuously...Then the computer will readjust it's settings. I guess I'll need to jack it up and test that theory in the Spring.
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JK Super Freak
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From: Parksville, British Columbia
There is no Limited Slip Differential in the new Wranglers (qualifications: I have the Rubicon, maybe it's different on the X and Sahara) but the ESC system sucks - literally.
It first attempts to use the ABS system to brake-lock the spinning wheel (therefore transferring torque back to the other wheel with presumably more grip). If this does not reduce wheelspin, then the computer starts to kill the electronic throttle...sucking any power you had going right out of your Jeep.
I personally HATE this 'feature' and think it is the worst single thing about the new Wranglers. The ABS for wheelspin is fine, but don't kill the throttle, that's just retarded (literally).
Supposedly, you can retrain your ESC computer by letting it slip and slide for 45 minutes continuously...Then the computer will readjust it's settings. I guess I'll need to jack it up and test that theory in the Spring.
It first attempts to use the ABS system to brake-lock the spinning wheel (therefore transferring torque back to the other wheel with presumably more grip). If this does not reduce wheelspin, then the computer starts to kill the electronic throttle...sucking any power you had going right out of your Jeep.
I personally HATE this 'feature' and think it is the worst single thing about the new Wranglers. The ABS for wheelspin is fine, but don't kill the throttle, that's just retarded (literally).
Supposedly, you can retrain your ESC computer by letting it slip and slide for 45 minutes continuously...Then the computer will readjust it's settings. I guess I'll need to jack it up and test that theory in the Spring.
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From: 4 Corners
There is no Limited Slip Differential in the new Wranglers (qualifications: I have the Rubicon, maybe it's different on the X and Sahara) but the ESC system sucks - literally.
It first attempts to use the ABS system to brake-lock the spinning wheel (therefore transferring torque back to the other wheel with presumably more grip). If this does not reduce wheelspin, then the computer starts to kill the electronic throttle...sucking any power you had going right out of your Jeep.
I personally HATE this 'feature' and think it is the worst single thing about the new Wranglers. The ABS for wheelspin is fine, but don't kill the throttle, that's just retarded (literally).
Supposedly, you can retrain your ESC computer by letting it slip and slide for 45 minutes continuously...Then the computer will readjust it's settings. I guess I'll need to jack it up and test that theory in the Spring.
It first attempts to use the ABS system to brake-lock the spinning wheel (therefore transferring torque back to the other wheel with presumably more grip). If this does not reduce wheelspin, then the computer starts to kill the electronic throttle...sucking any power you had going right out of your Jeep.
I personally HATE this 'feature' and think it is the worst single thing about the new Wranglers. The ABS for wheelspin is fine, but don't kill the throttle, that's just retarded (literally).
Supposedly, you can retrain your ESC computer by letting it slip and slide for 45 minutes continuously...Then the computer will readjust it's settings. I guess I'll need to jack it up and test that theory in the Spring.
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JK Junkie
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: 4 Corners
Get to know your JK. The ESP can be turned off/ half off/ on and once you get used to it, you can have some fun with it on the dirt, or sand.