PetrolHead, Did you know that the 2009 to 2011 can disable the ESP via vag-com ? U knew u could disable it before u sold it I hope !
Of course, we can't switch back as easy with a drag of a button like the 2012+ but if u are sure that u won't ESP like me, well, a Vagcom can do it by disable the steering sensor.
I disabled mine, on a 2010, for more that 1 year now. I tried this setup on tracks and I lost the car for 2-3 times but always could recover it with just a lot fear more that anything. And kinda really learned how to drive.
I still keep it off for winter now. I really think im controlling the car more that way. You have to understand why a car would slide and understeer, and why it could oversteer, its a matter of speed relative to your traction and steering wheel angles, most of the time.
So, I say, whatever the year ! ESP can be remove, try it, like it ? keep it.
Of course, we can't switch back as easy with a drag of a button like the 2012+ but if u are sure that u won't ESP like me, well, a Vagcom can do it by disable the steering sensor.
I disabled mine, on a 2010, for more that 1 year now. I tried this setup on tracks and I lost the car for 2-3 times but always could recover it with just a lot fear more that anything. And kinda really learned how to drive.
I still keep it off for winter now. I really think im controlling the car more that way. You have to understand why a car would slide and understeer, and why it could oversteer, its a matter of speed relative to your traction and steering wheel angles, most of the time.
So, I say, whatever the year ! ESP can be remove, try it, like it ? keep it.