shutting off traction control

m4a1mustang · 05-16-2010, 07:53 PM

Quote:

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.

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.

kannibul · 05-16-2010, 10:07 PM

Quote:

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.

That or they understand BASIC vehicle dynamics...ie, not high performance vehicle dynamics.

This car (like other high performance cars and motorcycles) have a sharp learning curve - when you find your limit, it's a toss up as to if someone or something gets hurt.

As seen on other threads...

Myself, I drive with it turned on 95% of the time, and it doesn't interfere. Could I drive with it off and be fine? - sure...but why bother - if it's unobtrusive as-is for my driving style, it's just a layer of protection like ABS, say for instance, I'm in a near-accident scenario, and I goose it to "jump" out of the way...goose it too hard, and the Z won't go QUITE where you point it...lol

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