I was wondering, when and why would one want to drive with the VSA system manualy turned off? Isn't it safe to have it on at all times?

 

I'd only turn it off if I was racing someone or feeling out my car on windy roads or on a track somewhere. For most everyday driving turning it off is pointless. You'll have more direct control over the car with it off, but it can save your ass if your pushing the limits of the car, especially if your driving skills are sub-par.

 

When you feel like driving spirited and dont want electronic nannies interfering. The drag strip. I personally wouldnt ever want it on, but thats me, im a strange cookie

 

i used once when i stucked in the snow.

 

How did VSA help you when stuck? Its a stability assist. TCS is most likely what you used, and i foun it more likely to get you stuck than any thing

 

maybe im wrong but it helped.
my tires were stuck and kept slipping
and it felt like something was holding my rpm ...(it went up to only 3~4?)
i turn that off and tried again and rmp went up like crazy and moved.. maybe im wrong -_-;

 

Yes you turned it off. By pressing the button you turned the system off. The VSA\TCS is on by default

 

oh ok. =)
so it helped when its off

 

When you start the car all the systems default on. When you press the button and you see the light on the dash come on that means the system is off

 

turning VSA is good for some cool peel outs...in someones car other than your own ofcourse! Also VSA is recommended to be turned off if you have larger diameter wheels as stated in your acura owner's manual.

 

Turn it off when running the small emergency spare tire too- per the owner book

 

BURNOUTS !

 

When you're going around some twisties, drag racing, or playing in the snow...

 

x2
but it was more ice then snow..

had my friends push the front end a bit while i pulsed and gassed the shit out of my car while it rocked back and forth till it got out..

 

The best reason of them all!