Crashing with VDC off

Trips · 04-18-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Personally, I learned to drive way before traction control, stability control, even ABS, were commonly available on cars. So I don't think it's dumb to turn off VDC. Rather, not learning basic car control and vehicle dynamics is what's dumb. But I think that says more about the sad state of driver education in this country than anything else. Truth be told, it's a bit of a double-edged sword. On one hand, if one is a relatively new driver and doesn't have experience with controlling powerful rwd cars, then one should probably leave VDC on. But on the other hand, if one doesn't turn it off from time to time, how is one to learn from the experience of having to apply opposite lock to tuck the tail back in, etc.? The best way to learn how to do something is by doing it, right?

dad · 04-18-2010, 04:16 PM

One important issue: What the car can do, and can not do, needs to be learned! Same goes for the driver.

40th370z · 04-19-2010, 01:25 PM

"This warranty does not cover damage, failures, or corrosion resulting from... Operating the vehicle with the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC off), except when rocking the vehicle when stuck in mud or snow..."

Read more: We Get the Scoop on Nissan's GT-R Warranty, Will it Be Too Late for Some Buyers? - Wide Open Throttle - Motor Trend Magazine

This is what they told GTR and Titan owners when the trannies started to grenade.Gotta luv the black box.

04-18-2010, 04:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 27	One important issue: What the car can do, and can not do, needs to be learned! Same goes for the driver. __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

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04-19-2010, 01:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
40th370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 134 Drives: 2010-370z-40th Ann. Rep Power: 299	"This warranty does not cover damage, failures, or corrosion resulting from... Operating the vehicle with the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC off), except when rocking the vehicle when stuck in mud or snow..." Read more: We Get the Scoop on Nissan's GT-R Warranty, Will it Be Too Late for Some Buyers? - Wide Open Throttle - Motor Trend Magazine This is what they told GTR and Titan owners when the trannies started to grenade.Gotta luv the black box.