How does the vdc work
 

NEWBIE..Just want to know how it actually functions. Whats the difference with it on and off.. Tried it once it may be me I thought the car function different with it off. Just want to know how it actually works..Any input would be appreciated.

Yes, it will act totally different. Be careful with it off coming out of a curve. When you turn it off it dulls traction controll.

From quick reference guide?

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses various sensors to monitor driver inputs and vehicle motion. Under certain driving situ- ations, the system will control braking and en- gine output to help keep the vehicle on its steered path. VDC may need to be temporarily shut off if you are trying to free a vehicle stuck in snow or mud.
􏰂 Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch to deactivate the VDC system.
The light will illuminate in the instru- ment panel gauge area.
􏰂 Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch again to activate the VDC system. The light in the instrument panel gauge area will turn off.
􏰂 The VDC system is active while the vehicle is running until the switch is pushed to turn it off.

VDC uses the brakes to slow down wheels to reduce spin and help control vehicle direction. Skidding: yaw and steering wheel sensors use brakes to slow down spinning wheels and re-direct power to the wheels with the best traction to re-gain control. Engine power uses the engine output to slow spinning by reducing spark to cylinders to cut back power and help re-gain control.

For what it's worth, I think the VDC makes people worse drivers. They begin to rely on the VDC to save them rather than learning how to actually drive their car, when it will give, how it feels in the rain, etc. Then when they turn it off, hell breaks loose. IMHO, we should all be turning it off unless we are driving in the rain or snow.

True that.

What is up with your rep? That baby is glowing.

It's a long, sexy story.

I drive with my VDC off most of the time. All you have to do is be more aware of your starts, stop, and turning while on the gas. I have noticed that while stopping my steering wheel pulls to the right alittle when VDC is off.

:icon18: @ frosts post.

Then turn us on, Frost-man.

Hope he's not talking about his junk?

Thanks for all da feedback. I understand now its basically like my past 335i when off its like a bat out of hell crazy loose no control. Feels very smooth, when vdc is on it feels like its holding back power controlled Are the revs effected aswell..

:iagree: . I mean, even me sometimes get careless and throw the Z around carelessly and I say to myself "VDC will kick in and save if anything happens". It DOES somewhat makes us a lazy/worse drivers. We began to rely too much on it. When it's not 21 degrees out or raining hard, I turn it off and go for :driving: . However OP, if you do NOT have experience driving RWD light sport coupes, I highly recommend you keep it on.

How do I get experience then?

Skid pad. I need to go myself. Been three years out of the loop. Already started retraining.