My experience with the rev limiter is that it is very subtle. Try it by revving it hard in 2nd, for example. It will just go slightly into the red zone and stay there without stuttering. I've seen that differently in other cars (heavy stuttering!).
ESP cuts in when you corner at high speeds or when you put on the gas while leaving the corner. Especially with the Tdi, or when on wet roads, you see the icon pop up quite soon. It will cut gas first, and will stick to that until traction is restored. Doesn't take too long, in most cases. I think I read on this forum that in extreme traction loss the next step would be to brake. But I don't see that doing any good and I'm not about to try that. Well, maybe on an airplane strip
Oh, BTW, have you ever tried to do a sprint with TC off on a wet road? That's when you really start to appreciate it, because it is very hard to control the Tdi under those circumstances!
Drive safely!
Edo
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Edo
(2003 Silver 1.4 Tdi Exclusive(SE), black interior, sport seats, heated mirrors, JVC KD-SH909RB cd-receiver, Infinity Kappa 63.1 + Vifa on-dash tweeters, 12" Subwoofer on 300w Amp)