VLSD/ABLS fun

BC416

Everyone saying that has made me not touch the button since I've gotten the car about 2 months ago

Truth is since it's my first RWD car, I'd rather be safe than sorry. I'll probably do a beginners HPDE event in spring so I can learn the legal and safe way.

dant1127

BC416 honestly, this is one of the best RWD cars to learn on. It is a short wheelbase, but most of the RWD cars I've driven (excluding the family 240SX) have a dangerous Grip/Slip curve with little to no warning, and when the rear end pops out you pretty much hold on for dear life.

Our Zs have ample torque to pop the rear end out, but even with all safety nets turned off, if you pay attention your Z will let you know when to let off the throttle and when to turn the wheel. I haven't driven many other sports cars but I've been very impressed with how our Zs communicate and respond to driver input.

With that being said, if you turn off VDC, you will die.

JARblue

That is a great way to do it I did it in a gigantic empty parking with no poles or wheel stops

We were given a loaner Z after purchasing ours while waiting for delivery. It had extremely bald tires, and my first attempt at sliding the rear end around was seriously excessive and taught me some respect for the car. I regained control without incident but it was way more than I was expecting or going for. I have practiced and learned a lot since then.

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BC416

^ Good stuff guys!

Read T

At HPDE to "learn the track" I did a few laps with it on. It cut power down most of the straights and I quickly learned you MUST turn it off for HPDE. Car is very predictable and I felt safe with it off. That said, it was HPDE so I was going maybe 7/10ths

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Rusty

Damn young kids. You guys have never driven a car with 500hp v8 with a Detroit Locker in the rear on a wet road. That's when you learn to drive. You can have your computer nannies.

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roplusbee

Wow, this is still being talked about to this extent these days?

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SurfDog

OEM VLSD (imho) is not very good, and should be upgraded if you really plan to push your Z.

There are great options. I put in a Quaife, and LOVE it. The power on handling is completely transformed, and when the back end does come out, it's much more controllable.

For light track use I think this should be the second mod considered after an oil cooler

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