I'm looking into buying a s2000 for weekend fun and trackdays. I've contacted several owners here in Belgium willing to sell. So far, all seem to have ESP, electronic stability program. And all the owners claim it is impossible to switch it off. Does this hold any truth or are they just plain ignorant. It's hard to believe a sporty car has an esp that can't be switched offf. I can't image lapping a track in an s2000 with esp makes any sense

so basically, my question is, can it be switched off. One way or another, maybe overruling it by taking out its circuit breaker or something like that ?


Regards
Bart

 

It's off all the time. Let us know if you figure out how to turn it on!

 

s2000 doesn't have electronic stability program (ESP)

It does have EPS.........electronic power steering
and it has ABS.............anti-lock braking system

s2k's are great cars get one quick!!!!!!

 

EPS = Electric Power Steering

ESP = right foot

 

Yes, let us know if you figure out how to turn it on. While your'e at it, can you find the switch for the electric seat warmers and auto-dimming rear-view mirror?

 

I also believe you're getting it confused with electronic power steering

 

Nice to see people still are eager to make fun of someone, thanks for the vote of confidence guys

The story behind the question was that I asked several s2000 sellers about their advertised ESP equipped cars:

Q: "Are you sure it has ESP" A: "yes, this was an option"
Q: "Are you really sure you're not talking about the lsd" A: "no no, it has esp"
Q: "Does it have an lsd" A:"no, the esp makes sure you don't spin your wheels and your car"

Even my local Honda dealer gave me this response !

It appears they just didn't know what an lsd is, and were mistaking it for an ESP. OR maybe everyone just thought I was an idiot, uncapable of understanding the concept of an lsd.