With VDC on, is it even possible to lose control of the car?

critical · 08-05-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

I do drive with it off sometimes but I don't feel a need to since it never cuts in unless I **** up or roads suck.

I think I know what VDC cutting in feels like, I have done canyon runs with it off and on, no difference in time, no difference in experience(my first canyon run with VDC off in fact was an accident, I forgot I turned it off and I did the run thinking it was on the entire time)

I still say it's completely different. You can pretty much floor it with VDC on with no worries about spinning out.

luigi90210 · 08-05-2013, 06:00 PM

Yes it is very possible.

VDC can only do so much to keep the car stable. In some heavy rain and strong winds I would imagine a wreckless driver in a 370z would eventually crash. Even with VDC on.

Waiz · 08-05-2013, 06:09 PM

At the end of the day you have a powerful RWD car

On the street given all the variables of the road you can easily lose control even with the VDC on either due to you carrying too much speed into an intersection or you hammering as the wheel is losing grip due to the road surface

I suspect that your tires are probably bald? anyway you want to ease off the line in our cars and allow grip to build otherwise the VDC will limit you every time

Amuse370z · 08-05-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

I suspect that your tires are probably bald? anyway you want to ease off the line in our cars and allow grip to build otherwise the VDC will limit you every time

Nope, the car only has 13xx km on it.

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Originally Posted by Akbubba47

Honestly, I drive with vdc off regardless of the weather because I consider myself a very experienced driver. So, of I do start to lose traction, I find it easier for me to gain control with my experience vs having the computer fighting me to control it. But if you have to ask this question, leave the vdc on lol.

Believe it or not, I am actually capable of gaining control back...under settings where I expect it to happen.

What I am worried about is having the car slip at times and places where I least expect it and catches me off guard.

I downshifted to 3rd today, braked a little past the pedestrian line and then took a hard left today with a Pontiac tailing me and the green left turn arrow was turning yellow. I heard the tires screech at that point, I was going pretty fast, I just don't know what the limit is before the car will spin out.

kenchan · 08-05-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Amuse370z

Believe it or not, I am actually capable of gaining control back...under settings where I expect it to happen.

wait, weren't you the one that couldn't shift your AT correctly? or was that someone else crying about shifting D to N or something...?

alcheng · 08-05-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

wait, weren't you the one that couldn't shift your AT correctly? or was that someone else crying about shifting D to N or something...?

What…?? Someone bought an AT and ask the dealer "where's the clutch…!!??"

kenchan · 08-05-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

What…?? Someone bought an AT and ask the dealer "where's the clutch…!!??"

JARblue · 08-05-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

What…?? Someone bought an AT and ask the dealer "where's the clutch…!!??"

I pretend there is clutch in our Acura AT. Then I brake check every car behind me.

Amuse370z · 08-05-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

wait, weren't you the one that couldn't shift your AT correctly? or was that someone else crying about shifting D to N or something...?

Hey man it could've happened to anyone.

kenchan · 08-05-2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Amuse370z

Hey man it could've happened to anyone.

true that. dogs and girlfriends dont help.

Akbubba47 · 08-05-2013, 06:14 PM

Honestly, I drive with vdc off regardless of the weather because I consider myself a very experienced driver. So, of I do start to lose traction, I find it easier for me to gain control with my experience vs having the computer fighting me to control it. But if you have to ask this question, leave the vdc on lol.

Luciano13 · 08-05-2013, 06:22 PM

Yes it is possible to lose control with VDC on....
Broken bus caused me to lose control

alcheng · 08-05-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Akbubba47

Honestly, I drive with vdc off regardless of the weather because I consider myself a very experienced driver. So, of I do start to lose traction, I find it easier for me to gain control with my experience vs having the computer fighting me to control it. But if you have to ask this question, leave the vdc on lol.

Can your experience brake each wheel individually…??

JARblue · 08-05-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Can your experience brake each wheel individually…??

Yes.

LMAO!!

KERMIT · 08-05-2013, 06:30 PM

08-05-2013, 06:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
luigi90210 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,103 Drives: Classified Rep Power: 17	Yes it is very possible. VDC can only do so much to keep the car stable. In some heavy rain and strong winds I would imagine a wreckless driver in a 370z would eventually crash. Even with VDC on. Streetlife and Vaughanabe13 like this.

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Akbubba47 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Lee NJ Posts: 304 Drives: 2009 PW 6sp touring Rep Power: 14	Honestly, I drive with vdc off regardless of the weather because I consider myself a very experienced driver. So, of I do start to lose traction, I find it easier for me to gain control with my experience vs having the computer fighting me to control it. But if you have to ask this question, leave the vdc on lol. RoshDawg likes this. __________________ 2009 PW Touring. 6sp, Volk TE37's, MXP catback, and high flow cats.

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Luciano13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 2,130 Drives: 2016 Solid Redz Rep Power: 247	Yes it is possible to lose control with VDC on.... Broken bus caused me to lose control GaleForce likes this. __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...lid-red-z.html

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08-05-2013, 06:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 461	At the end of the day you have a powerful RWD car On the street given all the variables of the road you can easily lose control even with the VDC on either due to you carrying too much speed into an intersection or you hammering as the wheel is losing grip due to the road surface I suspect that your tires are probably bald? anyway you want to ease off the line in our cars and allow grip to build otherwise the VDC will limit you every time