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So my dad spun out my Z today!

I think I'll keep mine on for the commute home today. Sorry for your bad luck - kind of a wake up call for me - maybe others too. My

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Old 02-13-2012, 01:43 PM   #91 (permalink)
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I think I'll keep mine on for the commute home today. Sorry for your bad luck - kind of a wake up call for me - maybe others too. My Dad passed away 15 years ago - wish he was still around to thrash my car.
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BTW, any updates on the repair?
Nothing quite yet. Debating on buying some new side skirts or seeing how much of it they can fix.
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I think the Z is a lot of car for your average 18 year old. So I find humor in that his dad is the one who lost control. Also, I have friends who grew up karting since they could reach the pedals, and I'd guarantee they're more skilled drivers than most people who've only driven on the road.

I'm used to seeing the kids at the local HS leave campus in some pretty amazing cars, easily in the 30-40k range. How he can afford it is moot.
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Sucks about your car, but at least every time your Dad knocks your driving skills, you can say "hey, remember when you trashed my practically spotless Z"?
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Sucks about your car, but at least every time your Dad knocks your driving skills, you can say "hey, remember when you trashed my practically spotless Z"?
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Pebbles on the road?
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..
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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..
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?
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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?
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.

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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.
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