Driving with VDC off....

gbrettin · 10-03-2012, 03:04 PM

I keep VDC off nearly all the time. I don't like how the car delivers the power with VDC on. I can also drive with VDC off/on during the rain or snow, it doesn't bother me either way.

Someone menttioned breaking the tires loose in third... How the hell does that happen? WOT w/ turbo and a 90 degree corner?

GaleForce · 10-03-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

I keep VDC off nearly all the time. I don't like how the car delivers the power with VDC on. I can also drive with VDC off/on during the rain or snow, it doesn't bother me either way.

Someone menttioned breaking the tires loose in third... How the hell does that happen? WOT w/ turbo and a 90 degree corner?

I can break the tires loose in third. Straight line, heavy foot on the big pedal to the right, cold, worn tires. Easy peasy. I will attempt to conduct this test later this month after I get my new Michelin PSS's.

gbrettin · 10-03-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

I can break the tires loose in third. Straight line, heavy foot on the big pedal to the right, cold, worn tires. Easy peasy. I will attempt to conduct this test later this month after I get my new Michelin PSS's.

I have a set of upgraded Firestone tires, forgot the series. My car grips and goes for the most part.

jcosta79 · 10-03-2012, 03:33 PM

Unless I'm driving on the highway, I keep the VDC off. It's WAY too obtrusive.

I really, really, really, really wish there was a way to turn off the traction control and leave on the stability control (like you can on the Corvette).

Every time I take a corner even remotely fast with the VDC on, it cuts power just as I'm about to get "on it". That sucks, big time. It doesn't allow even a little bit of slip or wheel spin.

icormba · 10-04-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

Someone menttioned breaking the tires loose in third... How the hell does that happen? WOT w/ turbo and a 90 degree corner?

I have done this as well just merging on to the freeway... with VDC ON.

Zythaxus · 04-22-2013, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

I keep VDC off nearly all the time. I don't like how the car delivers the power with VDC on. I can also drive with VDC off/on during the rain or snow, it doesn't bother me either way.

Someone menttioned breaking the tires loose in third... How the hell does that happen? WOT w/ turbo and a 90 degree corner?

one had said in a different thread about spinning in third..and yes it does.... 50mph...drop to third ...drop the hammer...wheel spin...even with vdc ON ( will just make it cut power so you dont slightly fishtail like with it off)

View Poll Results: Do you drive your Z with VDC off?
Never...VDC is always on.	75	28.41%
Sometimes....pick and choose spots to turn VDC off.	141	53.41%
Always...VDC is always off.	48	18.18%
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10-03-2012, 03:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 17	Unless I'm driving on the highway, I keep the VDC off. It's WAY too obtrusive. I really, really, really, really wish there was a way to turn off the traction control and leave on the stability control (like you can on the Corvette). Every time I take a corner even remotely fast with the VDC on, it cuts power just as I'm about to get "on it". That sucks, big time. It doesn't allow even a little bit of slip or wheel spin. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

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10-03-2012, 03:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,304 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589453	I keep VDC off nearly all the time. I don't like how the car delivers the power with VDC on. I can also drive with VDC off/on during the rain or snow, it doesn't bother me either way. Someone menttioned breaking the tires loose in third... How the hell does that happen? WOT w/ turbo and a 90 degree corner?