So my dad spun out my Z today!

brucelidat · 02-13-2012, 01:24 AM

I haven't driven without it yet so I can't really say and these stories make me worried about trying it out since it is my DD and I am usually driving with a lot of other cars on the road. Wonder if the track would be a good time to give it a shot. I'm a noob and do not have any delusions about my skills so I've kept it on so far.

awkwardturtle · 02-13-2012, 02:42 AM

^ Good point, I didn't notice that. Faceplam at myself

Spikuh · 02-13-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by awkwardturtle

^ Good point, I didn't notice that. Faceplam at myself

Ya, sorry about that. My post was supposed to have mentioned if he had been saving since like 15 or so, then it would come out to around $20k. I guess my brain got ahead of my typing.

cossie1600 · 02-13-2012, 08:16 AM

The Z is a fairly predictable car when it comes to driving. It usually doesn't do anything stupid unless you stab the gas or jerk the wheel. If you have any sense of driving the car and know you have to drive home after, you should be able to adopt accordingly. While I personally I can't stand the VDC, there have been people I instructed where I had to make sure it is staying on because they just didn't have the sense of driving fast. You make the decision based on how comfortable you are.

Btw, don't blame the Z or the VDC when you have $hitty tires and crappy suspension setup. Your only contact with the road are the 4 pieces of rubber

clintfocus · 02-13-2012, 08:51 AM

just curious, outta everyone here giving driving advice, how many of you have actually driven your Z to and past its limits in a controlled, legal environment on a road course or auto-X? (Just trying to separate the good advice from the BS

)

Btw ScottIN, nice kart

RiCharlie · 02-13-2012, 09:43 AM

On second thought I am sure he feels just as bad maybe even worse than you do..

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I am a dad and I know how I would feel if I did that...on the other hand if my son did it to my car I would wring his neck!!

EazyD · 02-13-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

...on the other hand if my son did it to my car I would wring his neck!!

^this guy is honest

birdmanx1 · 02-13-2012, 10:00 AM

Don't get insurance involved, pay out of pocket...

Face · 02-13-2012, 11:48 AM

Just get the car fixed, and know that you have something to give your dad crap about for the rest of your life. No injuries or other parties involved, just a really embarrassing fender bender and some cash out of pocket.

brucelidat · 02-13-2012, 11:54 AM

I've only been to the track once, but that's a contorlled legal environment. I spun out a few times going onto turns too hot so I can say I have experience with the car past its limit I guess, but maybe not just at it, haha. I'm not giving any advice though. Plan to hit the track again on the 25th.

cossie1600 · 02-13-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

I've only been to the track once, but that's a contorlled legal environment. I spun out a few times going onto turns too hot so I can say I have experience with the car past its limit I guess, but maybe not just at it, haha. I'm not giving any advice though. Plan to hit the track again on the 25th.

Just remember this. You don't win anything even if you pass the car in front of you and you have to drive home, that should keep you relatively safe.

wdkwang · 02-13-2012, 11:54 AM

all you have to do is just notice every time you wanted to punch it or slide around a turn, and something feels like it's holding you back, you'll see a flashing traction light on the gauge. those are the only real times it kicks in. i got to know the car going to large empty parking lots and jus ripping it up. like the others said, it's a easy car to control with minimal wheel correction.

Mt Tam I am · 02-13-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wdkwang

all you have to do is just notice every time you wanted to punch it or slide around a turn, and something feels like it's holding you back, you'll see a flashing traction light on the gauge. those are the only real times it kicks in. i got to know the car going to large empty parking lots and jus ripping it up. like the others said, it's a easy car to control with minimal wheel correction.

True, but that light is often flashing, even when I have full control. So I will ignore the light until it is too late. I still have yet to spin unintentionally though.

kenchan · 02-13-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wdkwang

all you have to do is just notice every time you wanted to punch it or slide around you'll see a flashing traction light on the gauge. those are the only real times VTEC kicks in.

fixed.

alcheng · 02-13-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

fixed.

Would be interesting to see a VTEC logo on the NISSAN engine cover, LOL.

Regarding the VTEC VDC, I would suggest it is wise to leave it on, you never know what's on the road surface and sometimes it requires more to correct the car than just counter-steer + gas-pedal (from personal experience).

Who knows why did conor1123's dad turn off the VDC, maybe he was like some of us, thinking "Who the heck need VDC, I can counter steer....."

No offense to OP but just saying.

Who knows?

02-13-2012, 01:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	I haven't driven without it yet so I can't really say and these stories make me worried about trying it out since it is my DD and I am usually driving with a lot of other cars on the road. Wonder if the track would be a good time to give it a shot. I'm a noob and do not have any delusions about my skills so I've kept it on so far. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

02-13-2012, 09:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 16	On second thought I am sure he feels just as bad maybe even worse than you do... I am a dad and I know how I would feel if I did that...on the other hand if my son did it to my car I would wring his neck!!

02-13-2012, 10:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
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02-13-2012, 11:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	I've only been to the track once, but that's a contorlled legal environment. I spun out a few times going onto turns too hot so I can say I have experience with the car past its limit I guess, but maybe not just at it, haha. I'm not giving any advice though. Plan to hit the track again on the 25th. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

02-13-2012, 11:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	all you have to do is just notice every time you wanted to punch it or slide around a turn, and something feels like it's holding you back, you'll see a flashing traction light on the gauge. those are the only real times it kicks in. i got to know the car going to large empty parking lots and jus ripping it up. like the others said, it's a easy car to control with minimal wheel correction. __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

02-13-2012, 02:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
awkwardturtle Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: minnesota Posts: 98 Drives: 07 Civic SI Rep Power: 14	^ Good point, I didn't notice that. Faceplam at myself

02-13-2012, 08:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	The Z is a fairly predictable car when it comes to driving. It usually doesn't do anything stupid unless you stab the gas or jerk the wheel. If you have any sense of driving the car and know you have to drive home after, you should be able to adopt accordingly. While I personally I can't stand the VDC, there have been people I instructed where I had to make sure it is staying on because they just didn't have the sense of driving fast. You make the decision based on how comfortable you are. Btw, don't blame the Z or the VDC when you have $hitty tires and crappy suspension setup. Your only contact with the road are the 4 pieces of rubber

02-13-2012, 08:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
clintfocus Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: los angeles Age: 39 Posts: 933 Drives: 370z, EK Civic, F150 Rep Power: 16	just curious, outta everyone here giving driving advice, how many of you have actually driven your Z to and past its limits in a controlled, legal environment on a road course or auto-X? (Just trying to separate the good advice from the BS ) Btw ScottIN, nice kart

02-13-2012, 11:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
Face Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 109 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 S/T Rep Power: 14	Just get the car fixed, and know that you have something to give your dad crap about for the rest of your life. No injuries or other parties involved, just a really embarrassing fender bender and some cash out of pocket.

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