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

cfweber · 04-10-2011, 10:34 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, 10:35 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, 12:12 PM

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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, 12:15 PM

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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!

b1adesofcha0s · 04-23-2011, 07:26 PM

So after a quick inspection of my tires today I discovered that I have Yokohama Advan Sport summer tires on the front and Yokohama Advan S4 all season tires on the rear.

This may help explain the events described in this thread.

This now further complicates my tire buying decision for the summer. It also doesn't help that Im low on cash and quickly burning through my savings. Some advice would be appreciated. I've been thinking of getting all seasons to deal with rain and snow since I don't have any other car to drive. Also considering a set of 4 new hankooks since they're really cheap and last a long time. I'm not going to be hitting the track anytime soon, maybe just a cruise at the most (with VDC on

). Just need something for a DD that's cost effective but not complete Crap either. Also wanted to go a little wider with 245 on the front and 275 rear (stock sizes are 225 front and 245 rear) Here are my choices:

1) 2 advan s4 all seasons to match the rear = $350

2) 2 Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS pole positions as a better performing all season tire = $450

3) 4 Hankook V12 summer tires = $646

What do you guys recommend? I'm leaning towards the all seasons to help avoid any bad weather disasters.

Super Moderator II · 04-23-2011, 09:46 PM

choice 1.

birdmanx1 · 04-23-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Moderator II

choice 1.

+1 I would go with that option to address the most serious need first ; then worry about a fun set later

ciao

shadoquad · 04-23-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Moderator II

choice 1.

I agree. As this is your dd and we get at least a few snows/ices every year, I'd go all season.

b1adesofcha0s · 04-23-2011, 10:31 PM

I was leaning more towards choice 1 as well. Thanks guys I appreciate the help. You each have been given some rep

Red__Zed · 04-23-2011, 10:35 PM

Option d: 4 oem advan sports from redzed.

b1adesofcha0s · 04-23-2011, 10:39 PM

I'm trying to see if my uncle will pay for the tires since he said he would. That was before knowing how much they cost though, lol. If he backs out then I will have to pay for them myself.

One more question. The square tire setup (same sizes on front and rear, just to be clear) won't be a problem will it?

600+whp · 04-24-2011, 03:24 PM

Toyo R888s in the back and a bus pass for the winter... or just call in sick when it snows.

b1adesofcha0s · 04-24-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 600+whp

Toyo R888s in the back and a bus pass for the winter... or just call in sick when it snows.

Bus pass is not an option

birdmanx1 · 08-27-2011, 06:09 PM

Best VDC OFF Laugh In A Long Time ... Hopefully that's not a member on the forum, if so stay clear ... Read the comments

b1adesofcha0s · 08-27-2011, 06:34 PM

Hahaha

04-23-2011, 07:26 PM	#65 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	So after a quick inspection of my tires today I discovered that I have Yokohama Advan Sport summer tires on the front and Yokohama Advan S4 all season tires on the rear. This may help explain the events described in this thread. This now further complicates my tire buying decision for the summer. It also doesn't help that Im low on cash and quickly burning through my savings. Some advice would be appreciated. I've been thinking of getting all seasons to deal with rain and snow since I don't have any other car to drive. Also considering a set of 4 new hankooks since they're really cheap and last a long time. I'm not going to be hitting the track anytime soon, maybe just a cruise at the most (with VDC on ). Just need something for a DD that's cost effective but not complete Crap either. Also wanted to go a little wider with 245 on the front and 275 rear (stock sizes are 225 front and 245 rear) Here are my choices: 1) 2 advan s4 all seasons to match the rear = $350 2) 2 Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS pole positions as a better performing all season tire = $450 3) 4 Hankook V12 summer tires = $646 What do you guys recommend? I'm leaning towards the all seasons to help avoid any bad weather disasters. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

04-23-2011, 09:46 PM	#66 (permalink)
Super Moderator II Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Earth Posts: 379 Drives: a Spaceship Rep Power: 6264	choice 1. __________________

04-23-2011, 10:31 PM	#69 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	I was leaning more towards choice 1 as well. Thanks guys I appreciate the help. You each have been given some rep __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

04-23-2011, 10:39 PM	#71 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	I'm trying to see if my uncle will pay for the tires since he said he would. That was before knowing how much they cost though, lol. If he backs out then I will have to pay for them myself. One more question. The square tire setup (same sizes on front and rear, just to be clear) won't be a problem will it? __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust Last edited by b1adesofcha0s; 04-23-2011 at 10:42 PM.

08-27-2011, 06:09 PM	#74 (permalink)
birdmanx1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 95 Posts: 3,175 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 24	Best VDC OFF Laugh In A Very Long Time Best VDC OFF Laugh In A Long Time ... Hopefully that's not a member on the forum, if so stay clear ... Read the comments __________________ 370Z NISMO #0462 \| ClearBra \| 3M tint \| Head/Taillights \| Dynamat \| Black Roof \| Tommy Kaira HB \| CF Parts \| Berk HFCs \| FI SS \| NST Pulleys \| Takeda aFe \| K&N \| H&R Spacers \| Swift Spec R \| SPC F&R \| Zuperman M370 Nismo Vid \| Nismo Journal \| Nismo Rumble

04-23-2011, 10:35 PM	#70 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Option d: 4 oem advan sports from redzed.

04-24-2011, 03:24 PM	#72 (permalink)
600+whp Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: York, Pa Posts: 39 Drives: 05 350Z Rep Power: 14	Toyo R888s in the back and a bus pass for the winter... or just call in sick when it snows.

08-27-2011, 06:34 PM	#75 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	Hahaha __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

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