What does the VDC do?

Modshack · 04-17-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fatcat777

I just can't get used to VDC kicking in and taking over under my normal driving conditions.

If you're smooth enough it'll never kick in....I'd practice that first..

IDZRVIT · 04-17-2010, 02:49 PM

I hope you guys realize there are limits to all this technology. VDC won't magically save your Z from flying off the road when you enter a turn at 80 mph after a second or so of reading the warning sign to slow to 30 mph for the upcoming turn. The way some of you are praising VDC is scary. I have no doubt that someone will eventually try to blame Nissan on their poor driving skills or false sense of security by saying the VDC failed to function as advertised after writing off their car in a turn. Air bags. Like VDC, won't save your soul when you're over doing it and decelerate from 100 - 0 in a fraction of a second. Leave the ABS alone. That's just stupid to disable it. Parking assist. If you need it to parallel park, you shouldn't have a driver's license. All this technology is slowly taking away some fundamental driving skills.

RCGsupra · 04-17-2010, 03:15 PM

I turn it off every time I drive it, even in rain. I just don't see a need for it. I'm not pushing the car hard enough on the street where I'm going to get myself into trouble, and even if I do this car is predictable enough that it's not going to be an issue. Just make sure you are opening up the steering wheel as you are feeding in the throttle and all is good

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steveg78 · 04-17-2010, 06:43 PM

Nothing like riding with my cousin in his E63 AMG and he's tapping away on his blackberry. The damn car brakes when the person in front slows down; turns you BACK into your lane when you drift out; and parks itself. And I must say, that car has some F-in GRUNT!

PapoZalsa · 04-17-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by steveg78

Nothing like riding with my cousin in his E63 AMG and he's tapping away on his blackberry. The damn car brakes when the person in front slows down; turns you BACK into your lane when you drift out; and parks itself. And I must say, that car has some F-in GRUNT!

And how much that E63 hurts his pocket a month and overall?

steveg78 · 04-17-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

And how much that E63 hurts his pocket a month and overall?

I'm not sure. I know he traded in his 08 911 Turbo AWD which was 116k for it. And he took a big hit on the trade-in. But, he's well off enough that the hit doesn't really matter to him anyways. I loved the 911 but he needed something more practical...LOL

>135I · 04-17-2010, 08:37 PM

Thats how you know you have too much money right there...

Personally I can't wait to see how the car does with the VDC totally turned off. While I am fixed my exhaust leak tomorrow I plan on pulling apart the center console and unplugging the module.

tru_Asiatik · 04-18-2010, 12:44 AM

sunny days i have it off rainy days i have it on
that picture with the crashed 370 is false dont blame "vdc off" with stupid driver
i think that pic should be ban from the forum...it sends the wrong info :P

dad · 04-18-2010, 01:51 AM

I couldn't find anything in the USA site, I found this in the Aussie Nissan site.

Nissan 370Z: Prices, Parts, Accessories, Photos, Specifications

ChrisSlicks · 04-18-2010, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by >135I

Thats how you know you have too much money right there...

Personally I can't wait to see how the car does with the VDC totally turned off. While I am fixed my exhaust leak tomorrow I plan on pulling apart the center console and unplugging the module.

Unless you are into competitive drifting you aren't going to notice a difference.

Vegitto-kun · 04-18-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tru_Asiatik

sunny days i have it off rainy days i have it on
that picture with the crashed 370 is false dont blame "vdc off" with stupid driver
i think that pic should be ban from the forum...it sends the wrong info :P

how many accidents have been posted here with them saying their friend turned the VDC off the day before?

I made that thing

jtown82 · 04-18-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Most accidents reported in this site has happened with the VDC off. So the VDC is like a safety features for those that cannot control the car in certain situations.

most accidents happen from kids driving to fast. VDC on or off cant makeup for people driving beyond their or the car's limits.

Vegitto-kun · 04-18-2010, 02:52 PM

alot of them are them trying to drift and without the nanny to stop them from spinning out they crash

tru_Asiatik · 04-18-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

alot of them are them trying to drift and without the nanny to stop them from spinning out they crash

so vdc made them drift and crash??

again dont blame the car for your own stupidity

semtex · 04-18-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jtown82

most accidents happen from kids driving to fast. VDC on or off cant makeup for people driving beyond their or the car's limits.

And in honor of all those posts we've seen about people crashing after turning off their VDC, I made this (meant in good fun):

04-17-2010, 02:49 PM	#32 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	I hope you guys realize there are limits to all this technology. VDC won't magically save your Z from flying off the road when you enter a turn at 80 mph after a second or so of reading the warning sign to slow to 30 mph for the upcoming turn. The way some of you are praising VDC is scary. I have no doubt that someone will eventually try to blame Nissan on their poor driving skills or false sense of security by saying the VDC failed to function as advertised after writing off their car in a turn. Air bags. Like VDC, won't save your soul when you're over doing it and decelerate from 100 - 0 in a fraction of a second. Leave the ABS alone. That's just stupid to disable it. Parking assist. If you need it to parallel park, you shouldn't have a driver's license. All this technology is slowly taking away some fundamental driving skills. jpkirk, Motionmagic and Jordis like this. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

04-17-2010, 08:37 PM	#37 (permalink)
>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 42 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 16	Thats how you know you have too much money right there... Personally I can't wait to see how the car does with the VDC totally turned off. While I am fixed my exhaust leak tomorrow I plan on pulling apart the center console and unplugging the module. __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home.

04-18-2010, 12:44 AM	#38 (permalink)
tru_Asiatik Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 793 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 270	sunny days i have it off rainy days i have it on that picture with the crashed 370 is false dont blame "vdc off" with stupid driver i think that pic should be ban from the forum...it sends the wrong info :P __________________ Stillen G3 CAIStillen CBEBerk's HFCEibach ProkitHotchkis Swaysichiba 15/20mm spacers? Oil coolerStillen PulleyStillen Headers

04-18-2010, 01:51 AM	#39 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	I couldn't find anything in the USA site, I found this in the Aussie Nissan site. Nissan 370Z: Prices, Parts, Accessories, Photos, Specifications __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

04-17-2010, 03:15 PM	#33 (permalink)
RCGsupra Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 77 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	I turn it off every time I drive it, even in rain. I just don't see a need for it. I'm not pushing the car hard enough on the street where I'm going to get myself into trouble, and even if I do this car is predictable enough that it's not going to be an issue. Just make sure you are opening up the steering wheel as you are feeding in the throttle and all is good .

04-17-2010, 06:43 PM	#34 (permalink)
steveg78 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MD Posts: 569 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 +Sport Rep Power: 17	Nothing like riding with my cousin in his E63 AMG and he's tapping away on his blackberry. The damn car brakes when the person in front slows down; turns you BACK into your lane when you drift out; and parks itself. And I must say, that car has some F-in GRUNT!

04-18-2010, 02:52 PM	#43 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	alot of them are them trying to drift and without the nanny to stop them from spinning out they crash