Do you drive with Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC) off or on?

6spd · 03-03-2010, 05:51 PM

this is probably why car manufacturers are making most sports cars AWD now!

shabarivas · 03-03-2010, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

this is probably why car manufacturers are making most sports cars AWD now!

Qualify that please?

AutoX Z · 03-03-2010, 06:05 PM

Mine stay on unless I'm doing that VVV

6spd · 03-03-2010, 06:20 PM

porsche, ferrari, lambo for instance in many models, g37s too

AutoX Z · 03-03-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

porsche, ferrari, lambo for instance in many models, g37s too

Porsche has 2 AWD models in the 911 range, out of 7, lambos are all AWD now because audi bought them, and there isn't a single AWD ferrari, ever. True drivers cars will always be RWD.

6spd · 03-03-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AutoX Z

Porsche has 2 AWD models in the 911 range, out of 7, lambos are all AWD now because audi bought them, and there isn't a single AWD ferrari, ever. True drivers cars will always be RWD.

true

but ferrari has 1 awd, the 403 it think... something new.

Chriz · 03-03-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

true

but ferrari has 1 awd, the 403 it think... something new.

I believe the 408 was a concept that never came out in the 80s...

mick · 03-03-2010, 08:03 PM

when i took delivery of my car, the salesman told me to never turn vdc off ???

gumpy · 03-03-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

when i took delivery of my car, the salesman told me to never turn vdc off ???

that's good advice, will really increase your chance of stay out of prangs...

save it for the track or skid pan

Brendan@Bwalk · 03-03-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

when i took delivery of my car, the salesman told me to never turn vdc off ???

That's a bit rich IMO. Spend some time at car control clinics, and you'll find the Z is actually a pussy cat with VDC off. It's a handful until you take time to master (or at least get proficient with )RWD dynamics, but after that, it's a ton of fun.

6spd · 03-04-2010, 03:01 PM

I am very eager to take some HPDE classes. They are quite expensive though, but worth it over the long haul.

RoadsterST · 12-24-2013, 06:41 PM

Any one else turn off the TC right when they get in?

My thoughts:
I want to know where my car's breaking points are in regards to traction as well as engine performance.
I push the rear as much as possible to get a feel of where the traction lets go in corners as well as light to light.
I LOVE TO DRIVE!!!

Just wondering how many others love to push their cars for what there made for.

PapoZalsa · 12-24-2013, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RoadsterST

Any one else turn off the TC right when they get in?

My thoughts:
I want to know where my car's breaking points are in regards to traction as well as engine performance.
I push the rear as much as possible to get a feel of where the traction lets go in corners as well as light to light.
I LOVE TO DRIVE!!!

Just wondering how many others love to push their cars for what there made for.

To save you the pain!!!!!

Do you drive with Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC) off or on?

Z&I · 12-26-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

To save you the pain!!!!!

Do you drive with Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC) off or on?

IMHO : The VDC can be a royal pain in the a--

Logically, the more you get used to the car the more you want more performance.

The VDC is non adjustable so you are stuck with using it either ON or OFF.

With it ON (default) it won't let you do the things real driving enthusiasts want to do.
If you feel the need to accelerate on occasion to pass or race - it cuts out the injectors and you bog down ... with a slow recovery to normal acceleration ... bummer as you see that Mini Cooper pass you by.

With it OFF the car gets 'happy' in the rear and you go sideways...especially if you are not going exactly straight to begin with.
Not fun looking at oncoming traffic bearing down on you.

There are a lot of things you can do to improve your car's handling and performance...Tires, Brakes, Suspension

But, as for the the (factory) VDC ... ??? ... disappointing, and I'm being kind.

The Race Logic Traction Control (from GTM) is a good option - it offers user adjustability and keeps the wheels from spinning and the car going straight.
It reacts quickly and recovers almost immediately.

You can get it with the PNP harness' for the Z which greatly simplifies the installation.

It might be possible that UpRev and ECUtek also have a traction solution available with their tunes...
but not 100% sure on this.

Hope this helps,

Bob

RoadsterST · 12-24-2013, 07:03 PM

Lol thanks... I searched but not for specifics..

03-03-2010, 05:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
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AutoX Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 314 Drives: 370Z Base, Sport Rep Power: 18	Mine stay on unless I'm doing that VVV __________________ 2013 SCCA Solo National Champion VVV For Sale VVV

03-03-2010, 06:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 26	porsche, ferrari, lambo for instance in many models, g37s too __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

03-04-2010, 03:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 26	I am very eager to take some HPDE classes. They are quite expensive though, but worth it over the long haul. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

12-24-2013, 06:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
RoadsterST Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Wylie, TX Posts: 446 Drives: 2013 roadster ST Rep Power: 14	Traction control Any one else turn off the TC right when they get in? My thoughts: I want to know where my car's breaking points are in regards to traction as well as engine performance. I push the rear as much as possible to get a feel of where the traction lets go in corners as well as light to light. I LOVE TO DRIVE!!! Just wondering how many others love to push their cars for what there made for.

03-03-2010, 08:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 18	when i took delivery of my car, the salesman told me to never turn vdc off ???

12-24-2013, 07:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
RoadsterST Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Wylie, TX Posts: 446 Drives: 2013 roadster ST Rep Power: 14	Lol thanks... I searched but not for specifics..

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