I drive with the VDC on when i'm regular driving, has saved me from multiple spin outs....

I turn it off at the track or on empty roads to admire the power of the 370z.... I will warn you tho, start off slow and don't gun it your first time with the VDC off because its got enough power to make u go sideways all the way through 2nd gear...... I know because i did it my first time in mistake lol...... BUT IF YOU TURN IT OFF FOR REGULAR DRIVING PLEASE DON'T COME AND COMPLAIN AND LOOK FOR SYMPATHY WHEN YOU HIT SOMETHING......

Just be careful. The Z is a short wheelbase car with a fair amount of built in understeer, so when it starts to go it's usually going to go around quickly. You really need to be able to think ahead and predict how the car is going to react to your next control input.

Spearfish is right on. If you find yourself in a situation where you need to correct the car you need to be able to do it right away. If you find yourself chasing the steering you're cooked. Follow his advice and you'll be in good shape.

I just don't understand why you would want to turn vdc off on the street. I don't care how good a drive you are. Everyone makes mistakes. The car has a built in traction control to reduce your mistakes. Use it! It's not like you can't have a spirited drive with the VDC on.

One reason to turn off the VDC is if you want to get to your destination quicker.
The VDC is a generic answer to your specific set of turns. I know where I want the car to go while the VDC thinks it knows where I want to go. Thus far it has never been correct. Using the steering wheel to control throttle output is such a bazar feeling on a sharp turn but I do not intend to become a master of this technique since Il simply turn off VDC.

You probably shouldn't EVER turn it off if you have had multiple near spin outs during regular driving... Sign yourself up for a BMW High Performance Driving Event and learn some car control so you can really enjoy that car.

This validates my viewpoint I've expressed in other VDC threads that VDC on does not slow down a smooth driver.
Thank you.

Yes, a huge difference! :driving:

My a$$. The VDC can kick on under moderate acceleration in a straight line. I had the VDC and ABLS kick on thanks to a moderate crosswind at 100mph. The VDC is intrusive and annoying on the Nissan, they need to learn from Porsche and BMW.

Have you ever driven on the track? You have to be smooth with the VDC on because the car can't move any other wise!

I don't remember the exact amount, but I was 5 sec + slower per lap at the track with the VDC on. It didn't just apply brakes, it even cut throttle!!!!

Fixed. ;)

Track or closed course = VDC off

Street = VDC on

If you feel the need to turn off VDC because its interfering with your daily driving by kicking in all the time, then you are driving like an ass, and your idea of 'daily driving' is dangerous. You shouldn't be losing traction very often if you are driving safely and are conscious of other people on the road. If you have VDC off because you like to drift while you're driving to the grocery store, then you are a hazard to everyone on the road.

If you're finding yourself turning VDC off whilst daily driving, then get your cheap ass to the track or an autocross event and get it out of your system. Thats what it really comes down to. Its not like you don't want to take your car to a track. It's that you don't want to spend the money, so your cheap ass decides to be a hooligan on public roadways. the funny thing is, the fine you'd wind up with if you were to get pulled over is less than a track day would cost. However, if you kill someone, you're probably gonna wind up going to jail for vehicular manslaughter/negligence.

in a car with good stability control, keep it on. the garbage on the z is so intrusive that it should never be left on.

Be careful with which audience you make these recommendations. It's important to separate your opinion of VDC in how it relates to your own driving as compared to the driving capabilities of the general public. I certainly don't want to be on public roads with everyone having their traction/stability controls turned off.

what 'garbage' are you talking about? my VDC does not interfere with any daily driving of mine. what is your idea of daily driving? you shouldn't be taking corners so quickly that your car loses traction, and you shouldn't be getting on the car so hard that it loses traction as part of daily driving

try living on a steep hill, it will bug the living hell out of you