We learned a valuable lesson about the "VDC OFF" button today thanks to b1ades

brian0128 · 04-09-2011, 05:29 PM

Damn I really wish I could have made it out today. I never got my car back together last night. Post up the pics after you washed it Shahid. What happened anyway?

b1adesofcha0s · 04-09-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by brian0128

Damn I really wish I could have made it out today. I never got my car back together last night. Post up the pics after you washed it Shahid. What happened anyway?

Testing out the limits of my car

This was a result of VDC Off + worn front tires + wet tires from going over some puddles. There was this sharp right turn that went down hill and then up. I took the turn a bit too fast and felt the rear end come loose. It began to spin, but I corrected it. Unfortunately by the time I had corrected it, I ran out of road. My drivers side tires went off the road a bit and into some mud. If the road wasn't as narrow or the turn wasn't as sharp, I would have been perfectly fine. I've learned my lesson though, no more VDC off.

birdmanx1 · 04-09-2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Someone must have gotten confused and thought he was in a Subie..

Hopefully someone in Nissan Marketing realizes the Z potential for offroad driving

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Testing out the limits of my car

This was a result of VDC Off + worn front tires + wet tires from going over some puddles. There was this sharp right turn that went down hill and then up. I took the turn a bit too fast and felt the rear end come loose. I've learned my lesson though, no more VDC off.

HURRAYYYYYYY

you handled that situation like a pro behind the wheels man. Jay looked relieved when he saw you come around that sharp turn.

b1adesofcha0s · 04-09-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by birdmanx1

Hopefully someone in Nissan Marketing realizes the Z potential for offroad driving

HURRAYYYYYYY

you handled that situation like a pro behind the wheels man. Jay looked relieved when he saw you come around that sharp turn.

Yeah I was relieved too when I finally got out and looked at my car, I was expecting a giant mangled mess. Thank god I got away with only a scrape and some wheel rash. The steering wheel shaking had me soooooo worried while I was trying to catch up to you guys.

Isamu · 04-09-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Yeah I was relieved too when I finally got out and looked at my car, I was expecting a giant mangled mess. Thank god I got away with only a scrape and some wheel rash. The steering wheel shaking had me soooooo worried while I was trying to catch up to you guys.

man, I wish i could come play with you guys!

b1adesofcha0s · 04-09-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

man, I wish i could come play with you guys!

You should drive down here some day. There's also ZDayZ, but I won't be there.

cfweber · 04-10-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Testing out the limits of my car

This was a result of VDC Off + worn front tires + wet tires from going over some puddles. There was this sharp right turn that went down hill and then up. I took the turn a bit too fast and felt the rear end come loose. It began to spin, but I corrected it. Unfortunately by the time I had corrected it, I ran out of road. My drivers side tires went off the road a bit and into some mud. If the road wasn't as narrow or the turn wasn't as sharp, I would have been perfectly fine. I've learned my lesson though, no more VDC off.

I'm glad you came out ok

b1adesofcha0s · 04-10-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cfweber

I'm glad you came out ok

Thanks, I appreciate it

I would like to get some track time or find an empty parking lot to practice some VDC off driving though.

KaienZ34 · 04-11-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Thanks, I appreciate it

I would like to get some track time or find an empty parking lot to practice some VDC off driving though.

I think if you stay away from the mud you'll be ok.

GM_Traitor3.5 · 04-11-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Thanks, I appreciate it

I would like to get some track time or find an empty parking lot to practice some VDC off driving though.

Yeah, I think that just might be helpful

Just glad you didn't get hurt bro. I heard the tire squeal behind me and was already through the corner. First thought was "oh sh*t, he lost it" when I didn't see you in the rearview.

New tires and VDC = ON for you, good sir!

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brian0128 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crofton, MD Posts: 249 Drives: 09 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 15	Damn I really wish I could have made it out today. I never got my car back together last night. Post up the pics after you washed it Shahid. What happened anyway?