Faster with VCD off?

chubbs · 04-17-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

I'm curious, I don't race cars or been involved in a time attack, i'm just a regular driver. Does VDC is really needed for someone like me(when its dry)?

With respect, 'VDC on' or 'VDC off' isn't really the point - the important thing is how you drive. Even with VDC on, if you drive badly, control of the car can be taken away from you. VDC will not drive the car for you, it will merely try to correct something it perceives to be a problem. This correction may OR MAY NOT be the right thing to do in a given circumstance. Personally, I prefer to be in as much control of the car as possible, so I turn VDC off - then, if something goes wrong, in that split second I know it's my fault and I know it's my job to put it right. The Z is a relatively powerful rear wheel drive vehicle. If you're in control of your throttle pedal you should have no problems, but if you're new to this type of car it is quite easy to 'floor it' at the wrong moment and lose control.

My suggestion to anyone who is new to rear wheel drive is, 'find a bit of private land and 'play' with the limits of the car until you know when the back end starts to break away - then practise controlling it when it does so. ...but be safe & legal.'

Never rely on VDC.