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Old 02-12-2012, 06:09 PM   #31 (permalink)
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Old 02-12-2012, 06:14 PM   #32 (permalink)
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I think the combo dirt/dust while down shifting with vdc off on an on-ramp is more then enough to put you into a spin! Hope you can get it all fixed up ASAP
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Old 02-12-2012, 06:15 PM   #33 (permalink)
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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.
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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don't let your dad turn off VDC
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btw i turn the VDC off everytime i drive the car
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btw i turn the VDC off everytime i drive the car
Yeah, I'm not surprised. Don't a lot of people drive with it off??
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prolly, i turn it off cause the car can get really pissed accelerating over uneven/bumpy surfaces, its kinda annoying. its not like im drifting intersections LOL
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Glad to see you and Dad are fine, And that the damage wasn't worse.
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Glad to see you and Dad are fine, And that the damage wasn't worse.
Thanks Triple, just want to get it fixed now!
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Like others have said... glad everyone is ok.

But... to completely spin out and lose control doing 25 - 30 MPH?

If he started to feel the rear end kicking out wouldn't he just let off the gas and the car would correct itself?

I would think twice about letting him drive your car anymore... seriously. Next time might not be so lucky.
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Like others have said... glad everyone is ok.

But... to completely spin out and lose control doing 25 - 30 MPH?

If he started to feel the rear end kicking out wouldn't he just let off the gas and the car would correct itself?

I would think twice about letting him drive your car anymore... seriously. Next time might not be so lucky.
He told me he took his foot off the gas. So I really have no idea at this point..
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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.
I've taken ramps at 70. it wasn't the speed that did it, probably the downshift
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If this keeps up insurance companies are going to monitor and remotely control when and where we can shut of VDC.
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I still don't get why the ramp turns to asphalt half way down. Anyone explain this o.o? The road we spun out on definitely wasn't that darker gritty one i'm used to.
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I've taken ramps at 70. it wasn't the speed that did it, probably the downshift
Yeah, a sudden downshift mixed with loose dirt/pebbles can defintely kick that rear out in no time.
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