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Re: ASC ASC+T DSC (archive)
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Posted by CarlT on January 08, 2001 at 23:56:05:

In Reply to: Re: ASC ASC+T DSC posted by CarlH on January 08, 2001 at 13:43:46:

Hi Guys

As mentioned earlier the DSC was not available on the 840s. I might be mistaken but I think DSC was introduced with the 850Ci. ASC and DSC do not hinder any performance until slipping is detected. The CSi also has different operating parameters as the car is equipped with an LS rear, ie more wheel spin is permitted before the system engages. The first system ASC used only the DK motors and ignition timing to reduce wheelspin. ASC+T included the brakes on the drive wheels. Then DSC (ASC+T on steroids) uses all brakes. It senses steering wheel input, lateral acceleration and wheels spin, to counteract under/oversteer by being able to brake only one front brake for example. This gives great stability, hence the name.

If any of the above mention systems engage, a yellow indicator will flash. The good thing is if you want to drive with spirit it can be turned off. Compared to most Mercedes AMGs that cannot be disengaged. But who ever though driving a Merc was fun anyway...

Regards
Carl
1/2 V12

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