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...