VDC...off?

LunaZ · 10-04-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

2. VDC does not make going fast impossible...it just demands that a driver keeps the car balanced and smooth. I had the opportunity of doing hot laps in a 370Z with a professional driver during a track day. They had R-compounds on the car and he was driving like you wouldn't believe. When we pitted, I asked if he had VDC off and he had no idea what I was talking about. Looking at the dash, the VDC light wasn't illuminated (VDC was 'on' the whole time). He was able to drive so smoothly and with such balance that the car never even noticed. My Z has probably never lapped as fast as he was that day.

This validates my viewpoint I've expressed in other VDC threads that VDC on does not slow down a smooth driver.
Thank you.

cossie1600 · 10-04-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

This validates my viewpoint I've expressed in other VDC threads that VDC on does not slow down a smooth driver.
Thank you.

My a$$. The VDC can kick on under moderate acceleration in a straight line. I had the VDC and ABLS kick on thanks to a moderate crosswind at 100mph. The VDC is intrusive and annoying on the Nissan, they need to learn from Porsche and BMW.

Have you ever driven on the track? You have to be smooth with the VDC on because the car can't move any other wise!

I don't remember the exact amount, but I was 5 sec + slower per lap at the track with the VDC on. It didn't just apply brakes, it even cut throttle!!!!

m4a1mustang · 10-04-2010, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

My a$$. The VDC can kick on under moderate acceleration in a straight line. I had the VDC and ABLS kick on thanks to a moderate crosswind at 100mph. The VDC is intrusive and annoying on the Nissan, they need to learn from Porsche and BMW and Ford.

Have you ever driven on the track? You have to be smooth with the VDC on because the car can't move any other wise!

I don't remember the exact amount, but I was 5 sec + slower per lap at the track with the VDC on. It didn't just apply brakes, it even cut throttle!!!!

Fixed.