What does the VDC do?

mrsleepy1225 · 04-07-2010, 10:00 PM

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zentropy · 04-07-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mrsleepy1225

So i was driving around Downtown LA today, and i had to make this very quick and sharp turn. I did, and something flashed on my dash, and it made my car feel funny =( like wobbly? I think it was the VDC thing. I turned it off after, and did another quick sharp turn, and it felt normal.

Is there a way to keep it off?

Nope, you'll need to turn it off every time you get into the car. In daily driving though there really is no reasonable reason to keep it off. I only turn it off when I feel like playing around. As they say, its better to be safe than sorry.

antman22 · 04-07-2010, 10:05 PM

I have a feeling we'll be hearing a "so let me start by saying i turned off vdc" story soon...

zentropy · 04-07-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by antman22

I have a feeling we'll be hearing a "so let me start by saying i turned off vdc" story soon...

Indeed. Do those stories ever end well?

Modshack · 04-07-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by antman22

I have a feeling we'll be hearing a "so let me start by saying i turned off vdc" story soon...

Predictable!

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Originally Posted by zentropy

Indeed. Do those stories ever end well?

Rarely.....

ZKindaGuy · 04-07-2010, 10:17 PM

You may also find that if you tromp the accelerator with VDC "on" the torque feels lessened wheras with it turned "off" the torque feels more than when VDC is "on".

mrsleepy1225 · 04-07-2010, 10:17 PM

What does it exactly do?

Pharmacist · 04-16-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mrsleepy1225

What does it exactly do?

basically it keeps u from killing urself if you do something really stupid behind the wheel.

btw, here's the pic again

binary0x01 · 06-25-2012, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

basically it keeps u from killing urself if you do something really stupid behind the wheel.

btw, here's the pic again

Ouch? ... yeah that's an understatement

BGTV8 · 06-10-2014, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mrsleepy1225

What does it exactly do?

It is designed to stop those who are prime candidates for a "Darwin Award" from actually receiving the award.

There is no percentage in turning it off unless you track your car.

zentropy · 04-07-2010, 10:22 PM

The Safety of Nissan’s Vehicle Dynamic Control System (VDC) Explained Victoria Nissan

jpkirk · 06-10-2014, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by zentropy

The Safety of Nissan’s Vehicle Dynamic Control System (VDC) Explained Victoria Nissan

So that link vacuumed. A google turns up....

Vehicle Dynamics Control
VDC enhanced vehicle stability and improved performance in emergency avoidance maneuvers regardless of the road surface or weather conditions. Working with the antilock and traction-control systems, VDC could reduce engine torque or apply individual brakes as necessary to stabilize the car under severe cornering situations.

For example, if the car were understeering in a turn, VDC could reduce throttle and apply the brake to an outside rear wheel to bring it back to the driver's intended path. Or if the car were oversteering, VDC could brake an inside front wheel to correct the potential fishtail and bring the car back into line.

mattkim85 · 04-07-2010, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mrsleepy1225

So i was driving around Downtown LA today, and i had to make this very quick and sharp turn. I did, and something flashed on my dash, and it made my car feel funny =( like wobbly? I think it was the VDC thing. I turned it off after, and did another quick sharp turn, and it felt normal.

Is there a way to keep it off?

obviously, if you dont know what just happened there, you are in for a disaster sooner or later by turning VDC off.

soCo · 04-07-2010, 10:55 PM

It stops you from losing control of your car and hurting yourself or somebody else to sum it up frankly.

Leave it on for daily driving, and off at the track.

steveg78 · 04-07-2010, 11:17 PM

I know the 300ZX didn't have VDC and was 110HP less but why do people talk like VDC OFF = car totalled? Is it THAT hairy? I haven't turned it off yet but once I am 100% confident with the car I will definitely test the car and my own ability (on a safe location of course). What ever happened to people knowing how to drive RWD cars?

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ZKindaGuy Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 699 Drives: 370Z-AT7 Tour+Sport Rep Power: 375	You may also find that if you tromp the accelerator with VDC "on" the torque feels lessened wheras with it turned "off" the torque feels more than when VDC is "on".

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soCo Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Philadelphia Age: 37 Posts: 146 Drives: 370z soon hopefully Rep Power: 16	It stops you from losing control of your car and hurting yourself or somebody else to sum it up frankly. Leave it on for daily driving, and off at the track.

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steveg78 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MD Posts: 569 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 +Sport Rep Power: 17	I know the 300ZX didn't have VDC and was 110HP less but why do people talk like VDC OFF = car totalled? Is it THAT hairy? I haven't turned it off yet but once I am 100% confident with the car I will definitely test the car and my own ability (on a safe location of course). What ever happened to people knowing how to drive RWD cars?