Traction Control Question

YamahaR6 · 07-09-2009, 08:38 AM

I am use to FF and 4WD car and the 370z is my first FR.

The car is still new and I haven't gone pass 4K RMP. I corner a little bit faster than normal driving (~30km/h left turn) and "slowly" accelerate on 3rd gear at apex (like I would for FF and 4WD) and the traction kicks in.

Are my tires too new and still need to break in? Or sliding is the characteristic of this car?

For sure it wasn't fast cornering and it was dry road.

Normal? or I just suck?

spearfish25 · 07-09-2009, 08:58 AM

I too noticed quite a bit of rear slippage early on. You didn't list your mileage, but it took my car about 1200mi to really have the rear tires settle down. The Z does have great torque and power though, so you'll find that quick corners and jumping on the throttle will make the rear slip easily. If you have TCS on, you just lose power. If you have it off, you get a nice slide and a faster heartrate.

YamahaR6 · 07-09-2009, 09:06 AM

I got 150km on the car now. So I guess that's why.

Thanks for info.

Premo34WV · 07-09-2009, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YamahaR6

I am use to FF and 4WD car and the 370z is my first RR.

Dumb correction but actually its FR....front engine rear wheel

It was probably just a typo

Island_370 · 07-09-2009, 10:27 AM

there is a current post talking about tire pressures. Check yours. If they are too high, your traction will suffer.

YamahaR6 · 07-13-2009, 10:22 AM

Checked the tires, the pressure is normal. Still sliding and traction kicks in when I give gas at apex.

Am I the only one?

TheWeatherman · 07-13-2009, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YamahaR6

Checked the tires, the pressure is normal. Still sliding and traction kicks in when I give gas at apex.

Am I the only one?

Nope. Mine is quite squirrly and hunts for traction quite a bit. This problem is much worse if there is any imperfection on the road. I have never really heated up my tires, but I bet that would help. Wait until you drive it in winter temps. On a dry road at 10 degrees, this thing really wants to go wherever it wants with driving with a bit of spirit. Just pay attention, feel the cars movements, and you should be fine. Enjoy the car!

YamahaR6 · 07-13-2009, 10:51 AM

Thanks for the input.

Modshack · 07-13-2009, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YamahaR6

Checked the tires, the pressure is normal. Still sliding and traction kicks in when I give gas at apex.

Am I the only one?

Probably because your tires are fresh. My car is rock stable under all conditions..

07-09-2009, 08:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 17	Traction Control Question I am use to FF and 4WD car and the 370z is my first FR. The car is still new and I haven't gone pass 4K RMP. I corner a little bit faster than normal driving (~30km/h left turn) and "slowly" accelerate on 3rd gear at apex (like I would for FF and 4WD) and the traction kicks in. Are my tires too new and still need to break in? Or sliding is the characteristic of this car? For sure it wasn't fast cornering and it was dry road. Normal? or I just suck? Last edited by YamahaR6; 07-13-2009 at 10:22 AM.

07-09-2009, 10:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Island_370 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 228 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z SR M6 Rep Power: 15	there is a current post talking about tire pressures. Check yours. If they are too high, your traction will suffer. __________________ Autobahn Country Club (North and South Tracks), Blackhawk Farms, Grattan, Gingerman, Mid-Ohio, Putnam Park, Road America, Sears Point, Thunderhill, VIR and "The Ring"

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07-09-2009, 08:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I too noticed quite a bit of rear slippage early on. You didn't list your mileage, but it took my car about 1200mi to really have the rear tires settle down. The Z does have great torque and power though, so you'll find that quick corners and jumping on the throttle will make the rear slip easily. If you have TCS on, you just lose power. If you have it off, you get a nice slide and a faster heartrate.

07-09-2009, 09:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 17	I got 150km on the car now. So I guess that's why. Thanks for info.

07-13-2009, 10:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 17	Checked the tires, the pressure is normal. Still sliding and traction kicks in when I give gas at apex. Am I the only one?

07-13-2009, 10:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 17	Thanks for the input.