Faster with VCD off?

ChrisSlicks · 04-17-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by chubbs

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.

+1.

If you are new to the rear-drive platform or just an average street driver that would like some skills to handle extreme situations then I highly suggest an advanced driving course or auto-cross driving school. Studies have shown that drivers who have completed an advanced driving school or have developed the skills from racing are 10 times less likely to be in an accident. Part of this is the skill to handle an out of control vehicle (and keeping a vehicle in control in tough conditions), but it's also the awareness skills that you develop such as looking ahead, being aware of your surroundings, and avoiding distractions.