Traction Controll Completely Off?

Lostlife656 · 03-09-2010, 10:14 PM

when i turn the vdc off and i get a lil sideways the traction controll light still flashes at me and robs me of power. Is there a way of turning it completely off? ive seen in videos where both the vdc and the traction controll symbol are on. Any suggestions? thanks

shabarivas · 03-09-2010, 10:21 PM

the light comes on no matter what - that is if you slip it will blink

as for the throttle cut... that might be removable but im not sure.... curious to find out

ChrisSlicks · 03-09-2010, 10:22 PM

As far as I can tell it is never completely off. If there is excessive wheel speed difference front to rear it will still activate to a certain degree but much less invasively than with the system in the full on position.

Zeto · 03-09-2010, 10:52 PM

Interesting, I didn't know this.

gumpy · 03-10-2010, 02:26 AM

there is throttle cut??? say what???

tru_Asiatik · 03-10-2010, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

As far as I can tell it is never completely off. If there is excessive wheel speed difference front to rear it will still activate to a certain degree but much less invasively than with the system in the full on position.

i notice this the other day goin up a steep driveway at an angle
i did not know this thanks 4 d info, unless its raining i always have VDC off

Modshack · 03-10-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gumpy

there is throttle cut??? say what???

Only if your car thinks you're being stupid or abusive......

spearfish25 · 03-10-2010, 10:23 AM

I've never pushed the car enough with VDC off to experience this. Does this mean that those 370Z Playboy drift videos aren't really possible without pulling fuses?

TipsZ · 03-10-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I've never pushed the car enough with VDC off to experience this. Does this mean that those 370Z Playboy drift videos aren't really possible without pulling fuses?

Interesting. I would like to know as well. I take it for your track guys out there, its not a problem .. so not sure what to make of this.

theDreamer · 03-10-2010, 10:32 AM

VIP-STATUS took their Z to some drift event last year and mentioned no issues. Might need to contact them and ask.

USMCASA · 03-10-2010, 10:37 AM

i've noticed a big power cut if vdc is on and you loose traction, haven't been able to get it to cut power with it off though

ChrisSlicks · 03-10-2010, 10:47 AM

I've never had it activate on the track, but then again you usually aren't going stupid sideways. At first it will just blink at you to let you know you're being stupid but it wont do anything, increase the speed difference further and then it will cut by a small percentage to try and bring the wheel speed difference down to an acceptable range. Note that the range is pretty broad so unless you are trying to do donuts or mad drifts or driving on ice with your foot pinned to the throttle you will likely never see this.

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I've never pushed the car enough with VDC off to experience this. Does this mean that those 370Z Playboy drift videos aren't really possible without pulling fuses?

I imagine that drifters disable the ABS which will should also disable traction control.

It's never been a problem for me. I drive hard but not stupid. I can slightly drift the back end around long radius corners on a auto-x course without issue but I'm not at a 45 degree angle laying down a smoke show.

j.arnaldo · 03-10-2010, 11:03 AM

THAT'S why I joined this forum. Thanks, shaba'! Good to know!

admin · 03-10-2010, 11:40 AM

Hello from sunny North Carolina -- 370Z Traction control vs VDC issue

According to Nissan Technology Manager, once the VDC is off, EVERYTHING is shut off. I have sent them email and they assured me. But What Chris said, makes sense too. I guess the ONLY way you can find out is go out and do more aggressive driving

gh0st3794 · 03-10-2010, 11:48 AM

I've tested VDC in the rain. With VDC on, I can get the vdc to activate when it detects wheelspin, and the slip light flashes. With VDC turned off however, I can spin the tires in the wet without vdc cutting power. Also the slip light doesn't flash with VDC off.

03-09-2010, 10:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lostlife656 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Encinitas Posts: 14 Drives: 09 Nismo 370z #270 Rep Power: 16	Traction Controll Completely Off? when i turn the vdc off and i get a lil sideways the traction controll light still flashes at me and robs me of power. Is there a way of turning it completely off? ive seen in videos where both the vdc and the traction controll symbol are on. Any suggestions? thanks

03-09-2010, 10:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zeto Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North NJ Age: 40 Posts: 766 Drives: 09 Pearl White 370Z Rep Power: 267	Interesting, I didn't know this. DEpointfive0 likes this.

03-10-2010, 02:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
gumpy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 449 Drives: 09 370z white manual Rep Power: 16	there is throttle cut??? say what??? Last edited by gumpy; 03-10-2010 at 04:24 AM.

03-10-2010, 10:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I've never pushed the car enough with VDC off to experience this. Does this mean that those 370Z Playboy drift videos aren't really possible without pulling fuses? __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

03-10-2010, 10:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	VIP-STATUS took their Z to some drift event last year and mentioned no issues. Might need to contact them and ask. makugx likes this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-09-2010, 10:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	the light comes on no matter what - that is if you slip it will blink as for the throttle cut... that might be removable but im not sure.... curious to find out

03-09-2010, 10:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	As far as I can tell it is never completely off. If there is excessive wheel speed difference front to rear it will still activate to a certain degree but much less invasively than with the system in the full on position.

03-10-2010, 10:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 18	i've noticed a big power cut if vdc is on and you loose traction, haven't been able to get it to cut power with it off though

03-10-2010, 11:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	THAT'S why I joined this forum. Thanks, shaba'! Good to know!

03-10-2010, 11:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
admin Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 77 Drives: 03 Nissan 350Z CS M6 Rep Power: 10	Hello from sunny North Carolina -- 370Z Traction control vs VDC issue According to Nissan Technology Manager, once the VDC is off, EVERYTHING is shut off. I have sent them email and they assured me. But What Chris said, makes sense too. I guess the ONLY way you can find out is go out and do more aggressive driving jordyking likes this. __________________ Become a Premium Member and help support this Forum grow. Premium Membership

03-10-2010, 11:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
gh0st3794 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: FL Posts: 121 Drives: 2012 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 15	I've tested VDC in the rain. With VDC on, I can get the vdc to activate when it detects wheelspin, and the slip light flashes. With VDC turned off however, I can spin the tires in the wet without vdc cutting power. Also the slip light doesn't flash with VDC off. __________________ -2012 Solid Red NISMO 370Z -2010 370Z 6MT sport pkg 301 whp 251.4 wtq (Dynojet) SOLD -K8 Suzuki GSX-R 600

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