Huntsville Alabama / Tennessee Valley Chat
12-08-2009, 10:57 AM
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I would bet it is the ESP that is causing the problem, but the really question is what is causing the ESP to turn on in the first place. I wonder if it is from lifting the jeep and not replacing the trackbar with an adjustable one. Have we heard of anybody else with this problem that has a totally stock Jeep? Just wondering.
12-08-2009, 11:22 AM
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I would bet it is the ESP that is causing the problem, but the really question is what is causing the ESP to turn on in the first place. I wonder if it is from lifting the jeep and not replacing the trackbar with an adjustable one. Have we heard of anybody else with this problem that has a totally stock Jeep? Just wondering.
can the ESP 'turn on' enough to activate the calipers...but not activate the ESP light on the dash???
If so, it could constantly be 'partially' compressing the calipers without the driver ever knowing it was occurring.
Still, the ESP is awesome (IMO) and I wouldn't get rid of it if someone paid me. I'm willing to burn through brake pads to have that extra edge during lose of traction. anyone who's driven their JK in massive snow might agree with me...or not
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12-08-2009, 03:17 PM
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Interesting theory. I think you might have stumbled onto something.
can the ESP 'turn on' enough to activate the calipers...but not activate the ESP light on the dash???
If so, it could constantly be 'partially' compressing the calipers without the driver ever knowing it was occurring.
Still, the ESP is awesome (IMO) and I wouldn't get rid of it if someone paid me. I'm willing to burn through brake pads to have that extra edge during lose of traction. anyone who's driven their JK in massive snow might agree with me...or not
can the ESP 'turn on' enough to activate the calipers...but not activate the ESP light on the dash???
If so, it could constantly be 'partially' compressing the calipers without the driver ever knowing it was occurring.
Still, the ESP is awesome (IMO) and I wouldn't get rid of it if someone paid me. I'm willing to burn through brake pads to have that extra edge during lose of traction. anyone who's driven their JK in massive snow might agree with me...or not
12-10-2009, 07:31 PM
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I'm off tomorrow, my building on Redstone flooded during the rains and they are still cleaning it out...so I am hitting the surrounding area starting early looking for auto salvage yards and a wrecked 2007-2009 Dodge Nitro. It's time to do the Nitro 'Infinity Amp' upgrade.
12-11-2009, 09:52 PM
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12-12-2009, 06:51 AM
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Mountainside
I'm planning to go unless it's raining or there's been a monsoon down there the night before.
This will be my 6th trip down there. I really, really enjoy this park - perfect for JK owners of all experience levels. If your looking to take your JK out onto some trails, this is the place to go. Lots of fun stuff, and easy trails are right next to difficult trails so you never really "lose" the other people you're riding with.
Here's a pic from the first ride I ever went on down to Mountainside. Jason and I are running stock wheels/tires, and Dennis was still running his 33" ATZs:
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