VDC not very intrusive?

ImportConvert · 03-13-2012, 08:33 PM

I provoked VDC today coming out of a corner. I didn't provoke it that much, but I saw the flashing light, and felt a slight taper in power delivery. It felt very intelligent and did not upset the car by "over compensating".

Does VDC maintain this intelligent personality throughout the performance envelope?

cossie1600 · 03-13-2012, 08:40 PM

The 370Z VDC is more intrusive than the one on my Prius, it is pathetic. It's not learning jack $hit other than keeping people away from cars and solid objects

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-13-2012, 08:58 PM

My tail breaks pretty loose even with VDC on. It seems like VDC allows the car to push to.a high limit but not too much. Just enough for a good driver to stay safe. I don't mind VDC on. It does cut some power when coming out of turns though. But not enoughbto take away from the fun.

Mike · 03-13-2012, 09:01 PM

I'm surprised you think that, especially coming out of a vette. The VDC is way more intrusive in this car, borderline dangerous in some cases I believe, like when you are trying to pull out in traffic briskly and the car cuts all power.

shadoquad · 03-13-2012, 09:01 PM

I don't find it intrusive for day to day driving at all.

But when I want to play, I turn it off, because it doesn't like wheel spin very much.

And even when it's "off", it's still subtly active, just much less restrictive.

I like having VDC for normal driving, and I like the off button for play time.

ImportConvert · 03-13-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

I'm surprised you think that, especially coming out of a vette. The VDC is way more intrusive in this car, borderline dangerous in some cases I believe, like when you are trying to pull out in traffic briskly and the car cuts all power.

I never provoked the traction control in my 'vette. It stayed out of my way, I stayed out of it's way. Either that, or it was so seamless and gave no indication, that I never noticed it.

I am comparing the VDC to the TC in my 2001 Trans Am, which was HORRIBLE.

GaleForce · 03-13-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

I'm surprised you think that, especially coming out of a vette. The VDC is way more intrusive in this car, borderline dangerous in some cases I believe, like when you are trying to pull out in traffic briskly and the car cuts all power.

GaleForce · 03-13-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I never provoked the traction control in my 'vette. It stayed out of my way, I stayed out of it's way. Either that, or it was so seamless and gave no indication, that I never noticed it.

I am comparing the VDC to the TC in my 2001 Trans Am, which was HORRIBLE.

Well, there is 11 years difference in technology.

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-13-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

like when you are trying to pull out in traffic briskly and the car cuts all power.

This happened to me once in my 09. As hard as I've pushed this car that's never happened. What was a little crazy that happened last week and I was on fairly smooth road and VDC was ON. I went to my left lane to pass a slow-poke and on the left I gunned it like 40% throttle and downshifted. The car kicked really hard and began fishtailing at 45mph going to 50. I let go of the throttle so the car would stop doing that. VDC blinked the whole time. But I never lost power. I just found it kinda crazy my car reacted that way. But I had control over it the whole time and at no point did I lose confidence which is most important.

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 09:51 PM

i think if you keep the car stock it would not be intrusive. most of the time i keep VDC turned on. it's when you start modding and altering all the parameters the program starts to over react.

this is yet another reason why im not messing with the suspension on this car. it's fine the way it is for street.

Baer383 · 03-13-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i think if you keep the car stock it would not be intrusive. most of the time i keep VDC turned on. it's when you start modding and altering all the parameters the program starts to over react.

this is yet another reason why im not messing with the suspension on this car. it's fine the way it is for street.

Yeah I'll let you know next week when I'm driving around with my SC

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Yeah I'll let you know next week when I'm driving around with my SC

vdc will blow up... dont turn it off.

onzedge · 03-13-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

vdc will blow up... dont turn it off.

Baer383 · 03-13-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

vdc will blow up... dont turn it off.

Trust me when my car was n/a I had no problem turning off the VDC now screw that I'm not turning that thing off ,probably put tape over it.

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 10:08 PM

baer- check out post 4227

What did you do with your Z today II

03-13-2012, 08:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7626	VDC not very intrusive? I provoked VDC today coming out of a corner. I didn't provoke it that much, but I saw the flashing light, and felt a slight taper in power delivery. It felt very intelligent and did not upset the car by "over compensating". Does VDC maintain this intelligent personality throughout the performance envelope?

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i think if you keep the car stock it would not be intrusive. most of the time i keep VDC turned on. it's when you start modding and altering all the parameters the program starts to over react. this is yet another reason why im not messing with the suspension on this car. it's fine the way it is for street. 2011 Nismo#91 likes this.

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	The 370Z VDC is more intrusive than the one on my Prius, it is pathetic. It's not learning jack $hit other than keeping people away from cars and solid objects

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	My tail breaks pretty loose even with VDC on. It seems like VDC allows the car to push to.a high limit but not too much. Just enough for a good driver to stay safe. I don't mind VDC on. It does cut some power when coming out of turns though. But not enoughbto take away from the fun.

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	I don't find it intrusive for day to day driving at all. But when I want to play, I turn it off, because it doesn't like wheel spin very much. And even when it's "off", it's still subtly active, just much less restrictive. I like having VDC for normal driving, and I like the off button for play time.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	baer- check out post 4227 What did you do with your Z today II