VDC - TCS actual launch test

Hi-Step'n370Z · 03-28-2010, 08:11 AM

Went for a drive with my buddy yesterday in his 2010 370z Coupe with Touring and Nav. I brought up the discussion that's been going on here on the Forum about the VDC and the TCS.

He did two deliberate launches; one with the VDC on, and one with it off. In both cases, BOTH rear tires left equal patches of rubber on the road.

This Z does not have Viscous Limited Slip.

>135I · 03-28-2010, 08:17 AM

I am missing what you are trying to say. The sport package comes with VLSD.

Vegitto-kun · 03-28-2010, 08:22 AM

yeah the touring doesn't come with the LSD

Hi-Step'n370Z · 03-28-2010, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by >135I

I am missing what you are trying to say. The sport package comes with VLSD.

The Sport package comes with VSLD, the Touring Package does not.

The test results I posted confirmed that if you have the VDC/TCS, you do not need the Viscous Limited Slip in order to catch even rubber with both rear tires when you launch a Z.

Vegitto-kun · 03-28-2010, 09:56 AM

I might be wrong but isn't the point of the LSD that the two wheels can move at seperate speeds.

without the LSD you will always have even rubber.

yes I am tired

thegraylady · 03-28-2010, 10:24 AM

so i cant get the VLSD from nissan for my base coupe

Zaggeron · 03-28-2010, 10:33 AM

You won't see any difference with a LSD if both wheels have equal traction.

StealthZ · 03-28-2010, 10:38 AM

the base or touring that are not sport have an open dif. It is not as good for traction as the LSD in the sport package Z's. I've had an open dif before in my 350z, and it would rarely ever leave equal two wheel marks. It was really bad for highspeed cornering too comparing it to the same car with a LSD installed. If you want an LSD, I would never recommend the factory VLSD, look into OS Giken or the carbon LSDs.

Zaggeron · 03-28-2010, 11:03 AM

In general you shouldn't see any difference between an open and limited slip differential on a straight flat dry smooth surface -- given the tires are in equal condition. It should only kick in when there is a difference in rotation speeds ... i.e. one wheel is slipping.

theDreamer · 03-28-2010, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hi-Step'n370Z

The Sport package comes with VSLD, the Touring Package does not.

The test results I posted confirmed that if you have the VDC/TCS, you do not need the Viscous Limited Slip in order to catch even rubber with both rear tires when you launch a Z.

Correct, because the sport package is a add-on package.
Base v. Touring are your car options.

IDZRVIT · 03-28-2010, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hi-Step'n370Z

The Sport package comes with VSLD, the Touring Package does not.

For us canuks, the touring package comes with the VLSD.

StealthZ · 03-28-2010, 11:56 AM

And there is a difference between US and Canada spec cars.

Dr.Awkward · 03-28-2010, 01:56 PM

There is no base model in Canada, just the
touring.

SkyZ · 03-28-2010, 05:50 PM

yea we start with the touring and have the option to add sport or navi. you can only add navi if you have sport pkg.

03-28-2010, 08:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hi-Step'n370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: new york Posts: 425 Drives: '10ZR S/B AT Tour NV Rep Power: 277	VDC - TCS actual launch test Went for a drive with my buddy yesterday in his 2010 370z Coupe with Touring and Nav. I brought up the discussion that's been going on here on the Forum about the VDC and the TCS. He did two deliberate launches; one with the VDC on, and one with it off. In both cases, BOTH rear tires left equal patches of rubber on the road. This Z does not have Viscous Limited Slip.

03-28-2010, 08:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 42 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 16	I am missing what you are trying to say. The sport package comes with VLSD. __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home. Last edited by >135I; 03-28-2010 at 08:20 AM.

03-28-2010, 10:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	You won't see any difference with a LSD if both wheels have equal traction. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

03-28-2010, 11:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	In general you shouldn't see any difference between an open and limited slip differential on a straight flat dry smooth surface -- given the tires are in equal condition. It should only kick in when there is a difference in rotation speeds ... i.e. one wheel is slipping. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

03-28-2010, 01:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dr.Awkward Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 39 Drives: 09 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 15	There is no base model in Canada, just the touring. __________________ Dr.Awkard

03-28-2010, 08:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	yeah the touring doesn't come with the LSD

03-28-2010, 09:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	I might be wrong but isn't the point of the LSD that the two wheels can move at seperate speeds. without the LSD you will always have even rubber. yes I am tired

03-28-2010, 10:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
thegraylady Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: new york Posts: 63 Drives: 09 370z gray7 speed Rep Power: 15	so i cant get the VLSD from nissan for my base coupe

03-28-2010, 10:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 17	the base or touring that are not sport have an open dif. It is not as good for traction as the LSD in the sport package Z's. I've had an open dif before in my 350z, and it would rarely ever leave equal two wheel marks. It was really bad for highspeed cornering too comparing it to the same car with a LSD installed. If you want an LSD, I would never recommend the factory VLSD, look into OS Giken or the carbon LSDs.

03-28-2010, 11:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 17	And there is a difference between US and Canada spec cars.

03-28-2010, 05:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
SkyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 382 Drives: 09 370z PG M6 Rep Power: 16	yea we start with the touring and have the option to add sport or navi. you can only add navi if you have sport pkg.

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