Vdc

JayYoon · 09-18-2010, 05:18 AM

When you guys drive, do you guys have your VDC on or off?

6spd · 09-18-2010, 08:48 AM

this has been covered more times than i can count. but... to answer your question, you should expect many responses saying yes and no. the car can be daunting for the first part of ownership, especially if it is your first high horsepower RWD car, so for that portion, i would most definitely recommend keeping vdc on. after you've learned "limit" so to speak, try driving around with it off.

I no longer use VDC, except when it is wet or when im on the highway, just for the added sense of security. any other time it is off.

spearfish25 · 09-18-2010, 12:10 PM

There is really no good reason to have VDC off when you're driving on city streets. Some will argue that it's intrusive and potentially dangerous in the event you have to accelerate quickly to jump across traffic, but I'd suggest you probably shouldn't have made that move in the first place. I do sometimes turn off VDC on the street if I just want to have a bit more fun in a safe, remote area (shame on me). However, keeping VDC off at all times while city driving is just asking for trouble as you're removing a driver aid designed to keep you and others safe.

If you find you're getting the urge to 'drive at the limit' or drive aggressively, go sign up for an autoX or HPDE and then switch off VDC. There is no role for driving at the limit on public streets.

6spd · 09-18-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

There is really no good reason to have VDC off when you're driving on city streets. Some will argue that it's intrusive and potentially dangerous in the event you have to accelerate quickly to jump across traffic, but I'd suggest you probably shouldn't have made that move in the first place. I do sometimes turn off VDC on the street if I just want to have a bit more fun in a safe, remote area (shame on me). However, keeping VDC off at all times while city driving is just asking for trouble as you're removing a driver aid designed to keep you and others safe.

If you find you're getting the urge to 'drive at the limit' or drive aggressively, go sign up for an autoX or HPDE and then switch off VDC. There is no role for driving at the limit on public streets.

well said

ChrisSlicks · 09-18-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

There is really no good reason to have VDC off when you're driving on city streets. Some will argue that it's intrusive and potentially dangerous in the event you have to accelerate quickly to jump across traffic, but I'd suggest you probably shouldn't have made that move in the first place. I do sometimes turn off VDC on the street if I just want to have a bit more fun in a safe, remote area (shame on me). However, keeping VDC off at all times while city driving is just asking for trouble as you're removing a driver aid designed to keep you and others safe.

If you find you're getting the urge to 'drive at the limit' or drive aggressively, go sign up for an autoX or HPDE and then switch off VDC. There is no role for driving at the limit on public streets.

What he said.

G37sHKS · 09-18-2010, 03:15 PM

On the track Off
On the street On

I dont even know why ur asking this question...

JayYoon · 09-18-2010, 03:42 PM

ooo
ic ic ic...
i am one of those guy... tats scared to even it try it =)
i love my car=)
if u kno what i mean =)

Red__Zed · 09-18-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by G37sHKS

On the track Off
On the street On

I dont even know why ur asking this question...

ROC1ROB · 09-19-2010, 08:57 AM

VDC off and on wet slick roads so you can make it fish tail........... priceless.

09-18-2010, 05:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
JayYoon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 452 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 15	Vdc When you guys drive, do you guys have your VDC on or off?

09-18-2010, 08:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	this has been covered more times than i can count. but... to answer your question, you should expect many responses saying yes and no. the car can be daunting for the first part of ownership, especially if it is your first high horsepower RWD car, so for that portion, i would most definitely recommend keeping vdc on. after you've learned "limit" so to speak, try driving around with it off. I no longer use VDC, except when it is wet or when im on the highway, just for the added sense of security. any other time it is off. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

09-18-2010, 12:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	There is really no good reason to have VDC off when you're driving on city streets. Some will argue that it's intrusive and potentially dangerous in the event you have to accelerate quickly to jump across traffic, but I'd suggest you probably shouldn't have made that move in the first place. I do sometimes turn off VDC on the street if I just want to have a bit more fun in a safe, remote area (shame on me). However, keeping VDC off at all times while city driving is just asking for trouble as you're removing a driver aid designed to keep you and others safe. If you find you're getting the urge to 'drive at the limit' or drive aggressively, go sign up for an autoX or HPDE and then switch off VDC. There is no role for driving at the limit on public streets. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z Last edited by spearfish25; 09-18-2010 at 12:13 PM.

09-18-2010, 03:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
G37sHKS A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,183 Drives: 09 G37S Coupe 7AT Rep Power: 20	On the track Off On the street On I dont even know why ur asking this question...

09-18-2010, 03:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
JayYoon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 452 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 15	ooo ic ic ic... i am one of those guy... tats scared to even it try it =) i love my car=) if u kno what i mean =)

09-19-2010, 08:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
ROC1ROB Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 201 Drives: 09 MT BS Base/Sports Rep Power: 15	VDC off and on wet slick roads so you can make it fish tail........... priceless.