View Poll Results: How often do you disengage completely the dsc?

Everyday i get to play with the car.

5.00%

Almost everyday (and i do mean play with it, like really doing something when dsc goes off)

11.25%

Once a week or so, maybe in the weekends (since traffic is lighter)

22.50%

Once every 2 weeks or more.

6.25%

Once every month.

17.50%

I find this dsc off feature too risky for public roads.

18.75%

Never, i prefere 100% safety (and proably i should have goten a volvo

18.75%

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May 17, 2006 | 07:58 PM

#21

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Originally Posted by Znod' post='282822' date='May 15 2006, 02:18 PM

There is a major difference. DSC is great for keeping you out of trouble. DTC is a waste IMO. My preference would be to keep DSC on almost always and keep DTC off almost always. I don't want DTC managing my engine or my acceleration. I wish BMWs worked the same way as my Z06--one can turn DTC completely off, while leaving DSC completely on--in effect--which yields a vastly more satisfying driving/safety experience.

I thought you had the best acceleration times by leaving DTC on.

BTW, I was supposed to bring the e60 to the 1/4 track today, but got rained out. You should bring the Z06 or 545 sometime to see how the g-tech times compare.

May 18, 2006 | 12:57 AM

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I voted about once a week.

But it's not about traffic being lighter as it says in the poll.

For me - if I want a spirited drive, the road is dry and I can concentrate fully on my driving - I'll switch it off.

But .... if I'm on a long journey, working, on the phone, it's wet or I am otherwise distracted - leave it on.

May 18, 2006 | 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by heezy545i' post='283980' date='May 17 2006, 10:58 PM

Nope. I always turn both DSC and DTC off.

May 18, 2006 | 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ulysse 535d' post='283694' date='May 17 2006, 11:47 AM

Thanks for that, will give it a try. It's raining at the moment so probably not the best time to try.

You are welcome.

May 18, 2006 | 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by heezy545i' post='283976' date='May 17 2006, 10:56 PM

Pressing the button once does not give you more DTC, but instead just limits DSC so it cuts in later.

Our difference may be semantical. But, by "more DTC," I mean that one has more ability to allow the rear wheels to spin to make it easier to navigate slippery surfaces--the ability to get better traction when needed. Not sure what you mean about having DSC cut in later since DSC refers to stability control. I think that the root of our difference is that the two functions are so intertwined on BMWs is that it is difficult to talk about them seperately. For example, on the Z06, traction control and stability control are independent systems and, thus, talking about them seperately is easy.