Z's turn radius and Traction control.

Forrest · 07-09-2009, 10:18 PM

trying to think how to describe this properly. I think its called "Turn radius" the z's is sometihng else.

I was turning to the right and i turned the car so far i did a little curb job on my rear wheel, theres a scratch there now but it takes forever to find it. I thought i was miles away from the curb but only thing i can suspect is the turn radius is so sharp/narrow i pushed my self into the curb.

Another thing i noticed. I was in 3rd gear and when i hit 60mph while pushing the pedal down 60percent the traction control light came on. The light with a car driving over windy road, i assume thats traction control.

But why would it come on not at 40mph but at 60mph? The road does not have rocks, its not a pefect road but a standard unkept california highway.

oh yeah adding this, i was going straight, i was not doing any thing goofey, the car had very solid footing.

grahfz · 07-09-2009, 10:27 PM

I get the trac light every so often nailing it on minor bumps in the road... easy solution, turn the trac off

the U-turn ability is AMAZING. When I first bought mine, I would take u-turns and scare people in the right hand lane doing them too... they'd start panic'ing thinking that I was going to hit them... had to stop that... might cause an accident.

370Z Purist · 07-09-2009, 10:29 PM

Thanks to a short wheelbase and excellent turning, the Z probably has the best turning circle diameter you'll see in a car of it's price range and ability.

import111 · 07-09-2009, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grahfz

I get the trac light every so often nailing it on minor bumps in the road... easy solution, turn the trac off

Even with traction contro off, that light still comes on when you break the rear tires loose.

Forrest · 07-09-2009, 11:52 PM

im not looking to turn off the traction control. i like it on.

xiven · 07-10-2009, 10:31 AM

playing it safe huh? where's the fun in that?

YamahaR6 · 07-10-2009, 11:33 AM

The fun part is that you can drive the car for another day.

370Z Purist · 07-10-2009, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YamahaR6

The fun part is that you can drive the car for another day.

And also be alive. Excellent post.

whoady4shoady · 07-10-2009, 03:23 PM

^^^^^^^^Couldnt agree more.

shabarivas · 07-10-2009, 04:05 PM

Umm while the traction control is not bad on the car - i would not drive w/ it on for too much longer after discovering the limits of the car..

tooohip · 07-10-2009, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by import111

Even with traction contro off, that light still comes on when you break the rear tires loose.

Humm...mine doesn't...

YamahaR6 · 07-11-2009, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z Purist

And also be alive. Excellent post.

Thank you Thank you

07-09-2009, 10:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 258	Z's turn radius and Traction control. trying to think how to describe this properly. I think its called "Turn radius" the z's is sometihng else. I was turning to the right and i turned the car so far i did a little curb job on my rear wheel, theres a scratch there now but it takes forever to find it. I thought i was miles away from the curb but only thing i can suspect is the turn radius is so sharp/narrow i pushed my self into the curb. Another thing i noticed. I was in 3rd gear and when i hit 60mph while pushing the pedal down 60percent the traction control light came on. The light with a car driving over windy road, i assume thats traction control. But why would it come on not at 40mph but at 60mph? The road does not have rocks, its not a pefect road but a standard unkept california highway. oh yeah adding this, i was going straight, i was not doing any thing goofey, the car had very solid footing.

07-09-2009, 10:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 18	Thanks to a short wheelbase and excellent turning, the Z probably has the best turning circle diameter you'll see in a car of it's price range and ability. __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

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07-09-2009, 10:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
grahfz Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: atlanta Posts: 93 Drives: Touring/6/nav/sport Rep Power: 15	I get the trac light every so often nailing it on minor bumps in the road... easy solution, turn the trac off the U-turn ability is AMAZING. When I first bought mine, I would take u-turns and scare people in the right hand lane doing them too... they'd start panic'ing thinking that I was going to hit them... had to stop that... might cause an accident.

07-09-2009, 11:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 258	im not looking to turn off the traction control. i like it on.

07-10-2009, 10:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
xiven A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta Age: 43 Posts: 4,128 Drives: Cookie Monster Rep Power: 293	playing it safe huh? where's the fun in that?

07-10-2009, 11:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 17	The fun part is that you can drive the car for another day.

07-10-2009, 03:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,088 Drives: 09 Silver Nismo Rep Power: 17	^^^^^^^^Couldnt agree more.

07-10-2009, 04:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	Umm while the traction control is not bad on the car - i would not drive w/ it on for too much longer after discovering the limits of the car..