As far as I kow (and I could be wrong here):
The TS's you could not turn traction control off in the later models.
All AH's you can turn it off, but I don't know if it can be turned off fully.
The traction control used by Opel is, I believe, linked between the engine ECU and ABS system, thereby applying brakes and/or "manipulating" thottle control/engine revs to assist in preventing and/or controlling skidding and/or spinning wheels. I read somewhere that it is linked only to the front wheels (drive wheels), however don't quote me on this.
In the end it is there to assist in dangerous situations, and I'm sure an astute insurance assessor could very well determine that this is an "added" extra if the particular model didn't come with switchable controls. I know the earlier Astras had it switchable, but was dropped, I think, from about 2001 models on. The 2000 Olympic Edition CD had switchable.
Old enough to know better . . . Too old to care!
As far as I kow (and I could be wrong here):
The TS's you could not turn traction control off in the later models.
All AH's you can turn it off, but I don't know if it can be turned off fully.
Holden Astra - Opel in disguise.
Just curious, if we can turn it off by holding down our sports button for four seconds or whatever it is...
Then why would installing something aftermarket to do the same thing void your insurance
IIRC (and I could be wrong here) when you turn off traction control in the AH's, ESP is still enabled.
Note that the 1.8L CD's (AH 7.5's) didnt have traction control or ESP at all.
Holden Astra - Opel in disguise.
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