shutting off traction control

Originally Posted by VCuomo

As one of the "old guys" on this forum, I'm constantly amazed at how dependent we've become on technology - not just with cars, but in general. And in this case, I can guarantee you that if you know how to drive and handle a car, you can safely drive the 370Z on the street with VDC off - let's face it, 332HP and 270lb-ft of torque isn't exactly super high performance (my 1972 Corvette with a 383 stroker in it kicks my Z's butt, is safe to drive on the street, and the only computer in it is in the radio...).

If you don't know how to handle a car, or if you're in inclement weather conditions, leave VDC on. But if you do know how to handle a car, driving the Z with the VDC off is a lot more fun. IMHO, YMMV, etc...

Originally Posted by kannibul

I'm sure pilots thought the same thing when hydralic control surfaces entered the industry...and again when computers took control of the plane, and fly-by-wire became the norm...

We're heading the same way...one thing at a time.

The Z has a number of charactoristics to it that older cars don't - even if they have more under the hood...there are other factors at play with the balance of the Z as well as the lack of a solid rear axle, different suspension tendancies...etc.

Originally Posted by VCuomo

Yep, agree. What gets me is that a lot of people seem to think they're taking a huge risk with VDC off. IMHO, the Z is a very easy car to handle - it's very predictable and very stable, even at high speeds, with VDC on or off. So if you know how to handle a performance car, I say turn VDC off and have even more fun.

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

That's a big if. You have to understand than a HUGE number of people that buy this car or are gifted this car don't understand any basic vehicle dynamics at all.