So my dad spun out my Z today!

scottIN

Since I'm still in break in mode, how intrusive is the VDC? In my Mercedes, I switched it off the second I got in the car becasue it was so intrusive. But I was only dealing with about 260 hp.

conor1123

From what I know, as long as you respect the throttle you should be fine..

Unless you want to throw the back end out then I think you know what to do there.

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RiCharlie

Excellent question!! There is NO REASON WHATSOEVER..to have the VDC turned off if you are driving anyplace other than a race track or trying to free yourself from snow. or heavy sand...,He should buy you a brand new one..

conor1123

Like I said, no idea. He was just curious I assume.

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DCNISMO

Why was VDC off? It's there for just that purpose.

Unique_Z

It hurts me seeing another Z got hurt..but as Whee said you better off buy a new body kit. the CarbonSignal's or UAM's amuse is a good start put the LSD aside and fix the exterior first.

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kenchan

Pebbles on the road?

KillerBee370

This. Or oil. Hitting the gas a tiny bit doesn't spin the wheels like crazy. Sorry. Even with the VDC off. I never drive with the VDC on and I'm putting down moar powaaaa! and that just don't happen sonny. With that said.. good for pops! Sounds like he was having a good time. Too bad about the boo boo though..

RiCharlie

I dont understand why anyone would drive with the VDC off except on a race track..I mean what is the point and how do you discover you are not capable?

birdmanx1

Once wrapped around a tree Driving with VDC off doesn't always equate with driving recklessly. The driving experience with it off is... much more rewarding.

"I don't always drive with the VDC button off, but when I do .... " XX

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KillerBee370

There was a time when cars didn't come with VDC. Or even computers for that matter. So what's to understand? I've been to the track so far with this car 4 times. I know well the cars limits and believe me, when you want to put the power down in either an emergency situation or just having fun and the car bogs out because of the VDC, you'll be kicking yourself.

You discover capability at the track. I don't recommend finding it on the street. Hey, driving with the VDC off isn't for everyone I guess. And that's ok.

Edit: I'm just so sick and tired of the stupid mention of VDC whenever someone spins out or hits something. If you got there in the first place, VDC probably wasn't going to help you anyway.

Lug

He spun you into this world.....He can spin you out!

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birdmanx1

Thankfully your dad and you were not injured and from the look of it, things look minor at best and wouldn't cost much to fix. I wouldn't chew up or let others chew up on your father for this incident.

What I would be actually worried is how and why the car spun out at only 20-25mph (you said you didn't hear any engine roar); you might want to check your tires. I sometimes take ramps at 40/50mph and never spun out or felt like I was going to lose it.

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Unique_Z

^^this. plus everyone makes mistakes, and possibly it's some road pebbles that your dad hit..

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conor1123

Of course! He said sorry a million times, he was panicking and didn't really know what to do. The thread title may have come off a little rough. Probably because I was a little upset at the time.

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