Has VDC made you a worse Z driver?

red6spd · 08-13-2010, 05:32 PM

I have never driven my Z in any kind of weather, but for the short period of time owning her I have noticed that you kind of need to try hard to get her a little sideways. The car just wants to grip, its crazy. 99.9% my VDC is on, she is just to sexy to wrap around a tree.

BrianMSmith · 08-13-2010, 07:36 PM

dampness on the road after a long dry spell can present extremely slippery conditions. Also could be sand, oil, or diesel in the road. When a car let's go suddenly and spins out of control, it's often because the available traction has changed due to the surface. Can also be caused by overly abrupt inputs to the steering, brakes, or a bad bump on the surface.

sonic370 · 08-13-2010, 07:40 PM

A man's got to know his limitations,i drive with mine on.

shabarivas · 08-13-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

I have never driven my Z in any kind of weather

really? I dont believe you haha

KillerBee370 · 08-14-2010, 01:09 AM

Sometimes sh!t happens. To the best of drivers. VDC IMO is a false sense of security. I turn it off as soon as I start the car because I know how much it can actually limit the cars performance while on the track.

I don't use it at the track. I didn't use it at the track when it started raining.

Finding out the limits of your car shouldn't be happening on the street. If you can afford a brand new 370 and you wanna drive around from time to time like Ken Block, then you can afford one track day to really learn about the car you dropped a load of cash on. Besides, you might just become hooked

KillerBee370 · 08-14-2010, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

A man's got to know his limitations,i drive with mine on.

One does not know his limitations while the training wheels are attached.

Vegitto-kun · 08-14-2010, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

Sometimes sh!t happens. To the best of drivers. VDC IMO is a false sense of security. I turn it off as soon as I start the car because I know how much it can actually limit the cars performance while on the track.

I don't use it at the track. I didn't use it at the track when it started raining.

Finding out the limits of your car shouldn't be happening on the street. If you can afford a brand new 370 and you wanna drive around from time to time like Ken Block, then you can afford one track day to really learn about the car you dropped a load of cash on. Besides, you might just become hooked

I kept the VDC on during my track day at francorchamps.

those metal walls are scary man. + cars worth 10 times my car all around me.

RCGsupra · 08-14-2010, 03:23 AM

As someone else stated, I find this car very difficult to break loose. With all of the grip combined with the relatively low hp/tourque number, you have to really try to get the tires to slip. You guys must be flooring in tight turns or something. Just practice on smooth applications of the throttle as you exit a turn. As you open up the wheel, feed in more gas. On street roads I am usually not flooring it until the steering wheel is completely opened up. On the track, this may be different as I am usually more aware of my surroundings and how the car is behaving.

Modshack · 08-14-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nismolife

I doubt the Nismo is that much different from another 6MT, but if its even a little wet, VDC triggers quite easily. Maybe its the Advans, the stiff clutch, the crazy stiff suspension, the extra HP or maybe its just my lead foot

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Originally Posted by resopaton

It seems the VDC in my Nismo triggers easily as well and I don't think I drive to aggressive.

I don't think the Nismo is as well balanced, suspension wise, as the standard car. It's Set up with more rear roll stiffness, kinda like it's tuned for drifting. When my Buddy Zpirate had his Stillen rear bar set to full stiff on his sport/tour he got similar intrusion by the VDC/ABS system.

Pharmacist · 08-14-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dudafunk

I keep reading these VDC threads but am curious, are there any comparison videos out there that show the feel of VDC off vs. on from the interior and some shot from the exterior?

(I haven't searched yet)

Zsteve · 08-14-2010, 10:22 AM

VDC off yo!

Should have keep the VDC on.

Pharmacist · 08-14-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

VDC off yo!

Should have keep the VDC on.

should've kept cst on (cst is ferrari's vdc)

Zsteve · 08-14-2010, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

should've kept cst on (cst is ferrari's vdc)

who took the back half home?

Zsteve · 08-14-2010, 10:48 AM

should have kept EDC (erectile dysfunction control) on

Nimbus · 08-14-2010, 12:02 PM

Does anyone know how to default VDC off instead of on? Or is there a fuse to pull for permanently disable VDC?

08-13-2010, 05:32 PM	#46 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	I have never driven my Z in any kind of weather, but for the short period of time owning her I have noticed that you kind of need to try hard to get her a little sideways. The car just wants to grip, its crazy. 99.9% my VDC is on, she is just to sexy to wrap around a tree. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

08-14-2010, 10:22 AM	#56 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 21	VDC off yo! Should have keep the VDC on. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

08-14-2010, 10:48 AM	#59 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 21	should have kept EDC (erectile dysfunction control) on __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

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BrianMSmith Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: secret Posts: 267 Drives: 370Z, Ducati 748S Rep Power: 15	dampness on the road after a long dry spell can present extremely slippery conditions. Also could be sand, oil, or diesel in the road. When a car let's go suddenly and spins out of control, it's often because the available traction has changed due to the surface. Can also be caused by overly abrupt inputs to the steering, brakes, or a bad bump on the surface.

08-13-2010, 07:40 PM	#48 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	A man's got to know his limitations,i drive with mine on.

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KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Sometimes sh!t happens. To the best of drivers. VDC IMO is a false sense of security. I turn it off as soon as I start the car because I know how much it can actually limit the cars performance while on the track. I don't use it at the track. I didn't use it at the track when it started raining. Finding out the limits of your car shouldn't be happening on the street. If you can afford a brand new 370 and you wanna drive around from time to time like Ken Block, then you can afford one track day to really learn about the car you dropped a load of cash on. Besides, you might just become hooked

08-14-2010, 03:23 AM	#53 (permalink)
RCGsupra Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 77 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	As someone else stated, I find this car very difficult to break loose. With all of the grip combined with the relatively low hp/tourque number, you have to really try to get the tires to slip. You guys must be flooring in tight turns or something. Just practice on smooth applications of the throttle as you exit a turn. As you open up the wheel, feed in more gas. On street roads I am usually not flooring it until the steering wheel is completely opened up. On the track, this may be different as I am usually more aware of my surroundings and how the car is behaving.

08-14-2010, 12:02 PM	#60 (permalink)
Nimbus Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 13 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 14	Does anyone know how to default VDC off instead of on? Or is there a fuse to pull for permanently disable VDC?