took vdc off

JARblue · 03-07-2011, 05:07 PM

VDC off, SRM off = you're in control

For daily driving, most everyone should leave VDC on. I turn it off before certain maneuvers that I know are upcoming when I want to have some fun. I also turn it off immediately when giving anyone who's never ridden in the car a quick spin. Otherwise, it's pretty much on (still in break-in period).

If you drive this car with VDC on vs VDC off and don't notice a difference, then you need to understand this car can handle a lot more than your giving it. Having the car for only a week, several times I have forgotten to take off VDC during a turn and been surprised at how significantly the power to the rear wheels is dumped, knowing how much different the turn would have been with VDC off.

VDC and SRM are tools for the average driving enthusiast (I hope most people buying a Z are) to enjoy this car in a manner they might otherwise not be able to without time, money, or both. I for one am thankful for my friends (with access to nice, fast cars) have helped me develop my driving ability to handle this car the way it was meant to be driven. With VDC off (SRM on for beginners) and a little bit of practice you can throw this car all over the road without depressing the accelerator more than half way. I am truly in awe and can't wait to get some time at the track.

03-07-2011, 05:07 PM	#30 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 45 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684442	VDC off, SRM off = you're in control For daily driving, most everyone should leave VDC on. I turn it off before certain maneuvers that I know are upcoming when I want to have some fun. I also turn it off immediately when giving anyone who's never ridden in the car a quick spin. Otherwise, it's pretty much on (still in break-in period). If you drive this car with VDC on vs VDC off and don't notice a difference, then you need to understand this car can handle a lot more than your giving it. Having the car for only a week, several times I have forgotten to take off VDC during a turn and been surprised at how significantly the power to the rear wheels is dumped, knowing how much different the turn would have been with VDC off. VDC and SRM are tools for the average driving enthusiast (I hope most people buying a Z are) to enjoy this car in a manner they might otherwise not be able to without time, money, or both. I for one am thankful for my friends (with access to nice, fast cars) have helped me develop my driving ability to handle this car the way it was meant to be driven. With VDC off (SRM on for beginners) and a little bit of practice you can throw this car all over the road without depressing the accelerator more than half way. I am truly in awe and can't wait to get some time at the track.