Vdc

ronq

Have a 2009 370Z and need options on how to disable the VDC.
Did a weekend performance training at Willow Springs and way very frustrated that after a few fast laps the rev limiter was going on at 6200, not 7500. The traction control saved me a couple of time. That was good, but having the rev limiter go off, even after I manual turn off VDC was a bummer.
Seems like it to over control by itself.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Ron

esfourteen

That wasn't VDC, you need an oil cooler. Once the oil hits about 260F it limits to 6k RPM, if it hits 280 you go into limp mode with a 3k RPM limit.

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ronq

Great info, but where did this come from. Does Nissan have a spec sheet about the rev limiter. Am considering a Stillen race cooler at only $750 installed.
Ron

ChrisSlicks

Yes, it is in the owners manual. This car can not be driven on track without an oil cooler unless you drive like an 80 year old man wearing a hat.

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ronq

Thanks a bunch

ROC1ROB

Why wearing a hat???? What color? Great info, thanks from me too.

ChrisSlicks

The hat is most typically grey plaid. I believe the hat is warn as a signal to other drivers to be wary of slow random maneuvers.

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ronq

Can not find it. What page(s)?

ChrisSlicks

Page 2-7 of 2010 manual. Section "Instrument and Controls", sub-section "Triple Meter".

TRIPLE METER
Engine oil temperature gauge
If the engine oil temperature gauge *1
indicates more than 280F (140C) while
driving, reduce the engine speed (RPM)
and drive at a slow speed.
When the engine oil temperature is high,
the engine protection mode, which helps
reduce the chance of engine damage,
could activate and automatically decrease
engine power. Driving while the engine oil
temperature is high may result in engine
damage. If you are an 80 year old man
wearing a grey plaid hat then obviously
this will never happen to you.

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shabarivas

I had a Hyperdrive last month and for 20 mins it was fine - I hit ~260 towards the end but I was lucky it didnt limit me @ 6K. Im going back in a couple of weeks to Sears point for a full day - My cooler just arrived today!!!

ChrisSlicks

It must of been really cold or you were taking it really easy. On a cooler day I managed about 2-3 laps before hitting 280 and limp mode. Even with a large oil cooler I can break 260 on a warm day at a fast track.

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ronq

Thanks again!