Driving with VDC off....

king12sky · 10-03-2012, 02:21 PM

Base Brakes and Suspensions SUCKS period. Tires are yokohama so complains.

Mt Tam I am · 10-03-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

That is pretty much me exactly. I remember to hit the VDC button the first time it holds me back, many times it's too intrusive for me.

I have noticed the same thing about the car being more spirited with it off, to the point where I've been thinking about rewiring the VDC to be in the "normally off" condition.

If you learn how, would you please let me know how you did it please.

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Originally Posted by agrotech

I totally agree with this statement! However, I leave it on when i hit the twisties regardless of weather conditions.

On for the twisties? Interesting. It is exiting a corner when I'd most want it off anyway.

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

VDC off now most of the time. Except when its raining, then its on for sure.

I used to be one who left it on and was scared from hearing the stories, I remember turning it off first time and gunning it in 1st on a turn, lol....wooooooooooo...almost lost it...

But now, its off all the time, I only fish tail or slide when I am 'trying' so I have obviously learned how the car behaves much better. Knowing how to take a corner helps too lol

Those stories had me thinking I'd crash for sure. When I did turn it off, I found out the 370Z is a car, not a ticking time bomb.

To those who told stories such as this I offer you advice that is just as good. Do not use a public restroom or you will become diseased.

jcosta79 · 10-03-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

On for the twisties? Interesting. It is exiting a corner when I'd most want it off anyway.

This. ^^^

shadoquad · 10-03-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by king12sky

Base Brakes and Suspensions SUCKS period. Tires are yokohama so complains.

Base Brakes are ok. The pads and fluid need an upgrade, but they more than suffice for street driving and most track purposes.

Base suspension sucks? I disagree.

The tires (whether the Yokies or the Potenzas) aren't terrible.

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Never...VDC is always on.	75	28.41%
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10-03-2012, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
king12sky Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: LAKELAND, FLORIDA Posts: 280 Drives: M4, GTI, EVOQUE Rep Power: 15	Base Brakes and Suspensions SUCKS period. Tires are yokohama so complains.