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Originally Posted by tlr3715 I've noticed whenever I mash on the gas in first, second, or third the traction control light goes on. I have a hard time believing the

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Old 08-26-2013, 08:55 AM   #13 (permalink)
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I've noticed whenever I mash on the gas in first, second, or third the traction control light goes on. I have a hard time believing the stock 350hp engine has enough power to break the tires free going 75MPH in third gear. Is this due to poor tires, or is it due to the stiffer suspension of the Nismo? ...
There's a real good chance that you are causing a wheel to slip. 300+ HP in a light car. My Touring has made VDC kick in at highway speed (that'll make you butthole pucker heehee).

I'd check the tire circumferences. If one (or more) of the tires is bigger/smaller than the rest, it will mess with VDC.

The suspension doesn't help. There is an arched bridge in town that has a small bump about halfway up. I don't have to have the pedal down very far for a wheel to slip when I hit the bump. I'm guessing the Nismo is even worse.
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