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fuct 01-25-2012 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bigsix (Post 1507753)
For me it was intimidating the first time driving a Nismo.
Try to get a feel for all the controls before setting off & let the engine warm up by driving nice & easy for the first bit.

I think the traction control had a time fighting engine power & loss of traction; so, I'd recommend asking the salesman how to turn off the traction control & go from there.

Good luck and explore both city speeds & highway acceleration.


do not listen to this comment. if the traction controls is "fighting the engine" then the tires are just super cold or you are using too much throttle......

keep the traction on until you get a feel for the car

heebus 01-25-2012 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct (Post 1508359)
do not listen to this comment. if the traction controls is "fighting the engine" then the tires are just super cold or you are using too much throttle......

keep the traction on until you get a feel for the car

Luckily I live in Los Angeles and the temperature is expected to be in the mid 70s tomorrow. That being said, you only turn off traction control if you are the Stig.

I drove my coworkers M3 the other day and pointed at the traction control button and asked him if he knew what it was. When he said no, I said "never press this button or you will crash your car."

roplusbee 01-25-2012 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct (Post 1508359)
do not listen to this comment. if the traction controls is "fighting the engine" then the tires are just super cold or you are using too much throttle......

keep the traction on until you get a feel for the car

True statement a good majority of the time.............It won't take long to get used to her though!

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Originally Posted by heebus (Post 1508630)
Luckily I live in Los Angeles and the temperature is expected to be in the mid 70s tomorrow. That being said, you only turn off traction control if you are the Stig.

I drove my coworkers M3 the other day and pointed at the traction control button and asked him if he knew what it was. When he said no, I said "never press this button or you will crash your car."

That's awesome!:bowrofl:

pokeyl 02-17-2012 09:06 PM

My test drive was in a black one, just my Wife an I. After twisting it up and coming back down, I parked it.

Dealer asked "How you like the power?"

"Less that I'm use to" and "Find me one in Red."

Took them a week to get it shipped in. Very Happy :)

heebus 02-18-2012 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pokeyl (Post 1551012)
My test drive was in a black one, just my Wife an I. After twisting it up and coming back down, I parked it.

Dealer asked "How you like the power?"

"Less that I'm use to" and "Find me one in Red."

Took them a week to get it shipped in. Very Happy :)

Congrats! Red is sexy.


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