Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - 370Z VDC vs 86/BRZ VSC SPORT-TRACK

370zBoyz · 03-24-2017, 02:02 AM

Hey everyone, I previously owned a 2013 base 370Z for about a year before it got totaled due to a hydroplaning crash and then I picked up a 2015 FR-S. After the lease is up I'm looking to go most likely go back to the Fairlady, maybe look for a Nismo.

I remember VDC would kick in very harshly and felt like hitting a puddle of water at speed when it would cut the power/brake the car not allowing you push the car in a controlled manner with a safety net. Obviously if you turn if off then you are on your own without any nannies.

On the FR-S/86/BRZ there is a VSC SPORT/TRACK mode which increases the threshold before the nannies kick in so you can at least kick the tail out before reeling you in if you go too far and allows wheel slip without the feeling of hitting a brick wall so you can have fun on the street yet still be safe and mindful of others safety.

So what I'm wondering is from the guys that owned the 370Z for many years and are experienced with how the car works, do you know if it is possible to achieve the same leniency with the Z's VDC that is implemented on the Toyobaru? Or is it all or nothing with VDC either being ON or OFF?

03-24-2017, 02:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
370zBoyz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Driver seat Posts: 207 Drives: Nismo Rep Power: 7214	370Z VDC vs 86/BRZ VSC SPORT-TRACK Hey everyone, I previously owned a 2013 base 370Z for about a year before it got totaled due to a hydroplaning crash and then I picked up a 2015 FR-S. After the lease is up I'm looking to go most likely go back to the Fairlady, maybe look for a Nismo. I remember VDC would kick in very harshly and felt like hitting a puddle of water at speed when it would cut the power/brake the car not allowing you push the car in a controlled manner with a safety net. Obviously if you turn if off then you are on your own without any nannies. On the FR-S/86/BRZ there is a VSC SPORT/TRACK mode which increases the threshold before the nannies kick in so you can at least kick the tail out before reeling you in if you go too far and allows wheel slip without the feeling of hitting a brick wall so you can have fun on the street yet still be safe and mindful of others safety. So what I'm wondering is from the guys that owned the 370Z for many years and are experienced with how the car works, do you know if it is possible to achieve the same leniency with the Z's VDC that is implemented on the Toyobaru? Or is it all or nothing with VDC either being ON or OFF? Last edited by 370zBoyz; 03-24-2017 at 02:28 AM.