Poll about vdc on/off....

Initial Z · 07-22-2011, 11:53 PM

Hey all, just want to make a poll about who uses their VDC on all the time vs off all the time. this is also just in perfect weather, I think it would be obvious to use in say rain or snow!

So far in 1600+ miles so far I have yet to turn it off till I learn the cars character

Greg

geosZ · 07-22-2011, 11:56 PM

Off

TreeSemdyZee · 07-23-2011, 12:45 AM

Not even sure if my switch works. I'm too old to feel like I've got something to prove.

christian370z · 07-23-2011, 12:59 AM

In normal driving conditions, on. In spirited driving, it gets turned off on occasion but still stays on more often than not. It is not very invasive if you drive using smooth inputs from the throttle and steering but will obviously step in if you really try to toss the car around.

Highway · 07-23-2011, 06:48 AM

I only turn my off on spirited runs. It seems to kill the fun if I don't.

TypeOne · 07-23-2011, 09:06 AM

On 75%

Off 25%

takjak2 · 07-23-2011, 10:51 AM

Only comes off at the track

shadoquad · 07-23-2011, 11:18 AM

If the road is dry, I turn it off usually. It's fun for a spirited drive to get a little loose back there, as long as you're not playing in traffic.

If there is any dampness, heavy rain, or light snow, I turn it on. I'm no sucker.

Under most driving conditions, however, I don't need to rely on it one way or another. 95% of my driving is just normal happy driving, and the wheels don't slip.

shadoquad · 07-23-2011, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Not even sure if my switch works. I'm too old to feel like I've got something to prove.

I don't think I have "something to prove". I just like having some fun without the electronic nanny cutting off the power. I've never spun out, fishtailed once or twice, but I know what I'm doing, and I never get even remotely loose when anyone else is within visual range, nor if the road is too curvy to make that decision.

Red__Zed · 07-23-2011, 11:24 AM

I run with it off for AutoX, but it pretty much stays on while I'm on the road.

PapoZalsa · 07-23-2011, 11:27 AM

Not again, a VDC Thread!

shadoquad · 07-23-2011, 11:29 AM

RiCharlie · 07-23-2011, 11:36 AM

I keep mine on all the time..what could possibly be the advantages of having it off? And isnt it a safety feature?

shadoquad · 07-23-2011, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiCharlie

I keep mine on all the time..what could possibly be the advantages of having it off? And isnt it a safety feature?

It is a safety feature, but there once was a time when people drove without traction control. Shocking, I know.

The reason to take it off is purely foolish, purely selfish, it is about fun.

With it on, if you go around a corner too quickly, the electronic nannies in the computer kill your throttle so that you go around the corner slowly but safely.
With it off, if you go around a corner too quickly, you engage in oversteer, can correct the skid, and powerslide through the turn, fast and fun.

Now, you may wonder why anyone would want to do that, but it's obviously desirable for a large enough group that major car manufacturers allow the driver the control to turn it off if they like.

Footloose301 · 07-23-2011, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

I see your beat horse and raise you additional beat horses

View Poll Results: Use of VDC....
Always ON	43	62.32%
Always OFF	26	37.68%
Voters: 69. You may not vote on this poll

07-22-2011, 11:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
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christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	In normal driving conditions, on. In spirited driving, it gets turned off on occasion but still stays on more often than not. It is not very invasive if you drive using smooth inputs from the throttle and steering but will obviously step in if you really try to toss the car around. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

07-23-2011, 10:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
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07-23-2011, 12:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,875 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Not even sure if my switch works. I'm too old to feel like I've got something to prove.

07-23-2011, 06:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Highway Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 394 Drives: Offroad Rep Power: 14	I only turn my off on spirited runs. It seems to kill the fun if I don't.

07-23-2011, 09:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1850	On 75% Off 25%

07-23-2011, 11:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3885	If the road is dry, I turn it off usually. It's fun for a spirited drive to get a little loose back there, as long as you're not playing in traffic. If there is any dampness, heavy rain, or light snow, I turn it on. I'm no sucker. Under most driving conditions, however, I don't need to rely on it one way or another. 95% of my driving is just normal happy driving, and the wheels don't slip.

07-23-2011, 11:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	I run with it off for AutoX, but it pretty much stays on while I'm on the road.

07-23-2011, 11:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	Not again, a VDC Thread! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

07-23-2011, 11:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3885

07-23-2011, 11:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 15	I keep mine on all the time..what could possibly be the advantages of having it off? And isnt it a safety feature?

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