Does VDC hinder acceleration?

Matt · 10-24-2009, 09:36 PM

From the explanation of VDC in the owner's manual, it sounds like if the system thinks your car is going to lose traction on the road, it will reduce power to the wheels to help prevent you from losing control.

Is it possible VDC can hinder acceleration by over-correcting in a situation where there may be no risk? Should VDC be turned off during aggresive (but still safe) driving?

kdo2milger · 10-24-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

From the explanation of VDC in the owner's manual, it sounds like if the system thinks your car is going to lose traction on the road, it will reduce power to the wheels to help prevent you from losing control.

Is it possible VDC can hinder acceleration by over-correcting in a situation where there may be no risk? Should VDC be turned off during aggresive (but still safe) driving?

yes!!!

i turn it off during normal everyday driving...you will notice a difference...

i turn it on only in the rain...

Matt · 10-24-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

yes!!!

i turn it off during normal everyday driving...you will notice a difference...

i turn it on only in the rain...

Interesting. When I read the description of it, "only in the rain" kept popping into my head...haha.

kannibul · 10-25-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

yes!!!

i turn it off during normal everyday driving...you will notice a difference...

i turn it on only in the rain...

I have too heavy of a foot to drive without it being on.

CBRich · 10-25-2009, 10:09 AM

It's whole purpose is to keep you from going fast enough to be dangerous. So yes. Of course on the street I don't see much reason to turn it off, but it's your choice.

jookiyaya · 10-25-2009, 10:17 AM

haha youre right, i turned vdc off the other day, and i was at those 4 way intersection coming out of a plaza, as usual i stepped on the acc but with some extra pep just to avoid some incoming cars coming from left and right and holy **** my rear right was spinning faster than my left and i started fishtailing from the start and i had to recompensate by swerving....

while all of this was happening, it still wasnt registering in my mind to let go of the dayam acc or break or ANYTHING, but instead i shift to 2nd and continue thinking everything will balance, but then again im going everywhere as im making my left, while my gf is screaming at me wtf am i doing.. haha. that was kinda embarassing. i could just imagine the car next to me saying the same thing..... i babied my beast for so long i didnt know she could do that hehe. I LOVE MY Z

terrycs · 10-25-2009, 10:26 AM

Be warned, there are tons of posts from people crashing into things by goofing around with the VDC off. Just remember that your VDC is off and that it is pretty easy to swing the rear out on a turn.

Modshack · 10-25-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jookiyaya

haha youre right, i turned vdc off the other day, and i was at those 4 way intersection coming out of a plaza, as usual i stepped on the acc but with some extra pep just to avoid some incoming cars coming from left and right and holy **** my rear right was spinning faster than my left and i started fishtailing from the start and i had to recompensate by swerving....

while all of this was happening, it still wasnt registering in my mind to let go of the dayam acc or break or ANYTHING, but instead i shift to 2nd and continue thinking everything will balance, but then again im going everywhere as im making my left, while my gf is screaming at me wtf am i doing.. haha. that was kinda embarassing. i could just imagine the car next to me saying the same thing..... i babied my beast for so long i didnt know she could do that hehe. I LOVE MY Z

Car control seems to be a lost art.....

EXACTLY why VDC is important. You either have the skills, or use the Nannies....

kdo2milger · 10-25-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Car control seems to be a lost art.....

EXACTLY why VDC is important. You either have the skills, or use the Nannies....

i haz deh skittlezzz...

m4a1mustang · 10-25-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

i haz deh skittlezzz...

+1.

But I still keep VDC on most always. If you're smooth it won't ever interrupt you. No need for VDC to interrupt you on the street anyway, unless you're driving like a d-bag.

You and Steve are right... there are a ton of people that get behind the wheel and have absolutely no clue wtf they are doing. That's why you see all of those kids getting killed speeding around in generic sedans because they have absolutely no idea of the general physics of driving... they assume that they'll be able to stick the corner ahead at 60 mph and end up writing it off.

bullitt5897 · 10-25-2009, 11:33 AM

I agree I haz de skillz... I went to a BIG parking lot of an abandoned shopping center and learned how to handle the car VDC off! LOL this car makes for some SICK burnouts

hehehehe

Yes please be careful with VDC off like modshack put it you will have no "nannies" to save you. This car is extremely progressive when it steps out so use throttle control... a little goes a long way when the back end gets loose.

kdo2milger · 10-25-2009, 11:54 AM

i always turned off the traction control on the mach 1, except when in rain...

that thing got loose like nobodies business with a quickness!!!

though the z can get loose on ya, its no where near the stangs ability to break loose as easily...

Rps13.jw · 10-25-2009, 04:35 PM

I believe everyone should learn car control before obtaining their license.

kannibul · 10-25-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Car control seems to be a lost art.....

EXACTLY why VDC is important. You either have the skills, or use the Nannies....

Or, you save the "skills" for areas where it's safe(r) to learn to use them with *this* car. I has skills, just not when it comes to this car in particular. It handles way different than anything I've had before it.

chris410 · 10-25-2009, 06:04 PM

First thing I do is turn it off rain or shine.
So far no issues and the car is rock solid in the rain as well.

10-24-2009, 09:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 18	Does VDC hinder acceleration? From the explanation of VDC in the owner's manual, it sounds like if the system thinks your car is going to lose traction on the road, it will reduce power to the wheels to help prevent you from losing control. Is it possible VDC can hinder acceleration by over-correcting in a situation where there may be no risk? Should VDC be turned off during aggresive (but still safe) driving?

10-25-2009, 10:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
jookiyaya Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: maryland Posts: 262 Drives: 2010 40th Z!?!? Rep Power: 15	haha youre right, i turned vdc off the other day, and i was at those 4 way intersection coming out of a plaza, as usual i stepped on the acc but with some extra pep just to avoid some incoming cars coming from left and right and holy **** my rear right was spinning faster than my left and i started fishtailing from the start and i had to recompensate by swerving.... while all of this was happening, it still wasnt registering in my mind to let go of the dayam acc or break or ANYTHING, but instead i shift to 2nd and continue thinking everything will balance, but then again im going everywhere as im making my left, while my gf is screaming at me wtf am i doing.. haha. that was kinda embarassing. i could just imagine the car next to me saying the same thing..... i babied my beast for so long i didnt know she could do that hehe. I LOVE MY Z __________________ "370z gives you wings!! "

10-25-2009, 11:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	I agree I haz de skillz... I went to a BIG parking lot of an abandoned shopping center and learned how to handle the car VDC off! LOL this car makes for some SICK burnouts hehehehe Yes please be careful with VDC off like modshack put it you will have no "nannies" to save you. This car is extremely progressive when it steps out so use throttle control... a little goes a long way when the back end gets loose. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

10-25-2009, 11:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	i always turned off the traction control on the mach 1, except when in rain... that thing got loose like nobodies business with a quickness!!! though the z can get loose on ya, its no where near the stangs ability to break loose as easily... __________________ Project *NISMO*

10-25-2009, 06:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
chris410 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 345 Drives: 10' GT500 Rep Power: 15	First thing I do is turn it off rain or shine. So far no issues and the car is rock solid in the rain as well. __________________ Chris Current: 2014 WRX Stage I + SPT / 2013 Hayabusa 202HP Former:09 370Z 7-AT PW/Ark Type 2 exhaust/Evo R lip/TSW Nurburgring carbon

10-25-2009, 10:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	It's whole purpose is to keep you from going fast enough to be dangerous. So yes. Of course on the street I don't see much reason to turn it off, but it's your choice.

10-25-2009, 10:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
terrycs Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: La Palma, CA Posts: 123 Drives: 07 G35S Sedan Rep Power: 255	Be warned, there are tons of posts from people crashing into things by goofing around with the VDC off. Just remember that your VDC is off and that it is pretty easy to swing the rear out on a turn.

10-25-2009, 04:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rps13.jw Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 38 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	I believe everyone should learn car control before obtaining their license.

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