VDC...off?

alexanderb · 10-04-2010, 01:06 AM

Does the 7AT also behave the same as a 6MT with VDC off i.e wheelspin etc? I've never had the guts to turn it off

memorylasts · 10-04-2010, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by alexanderb

Does the 7AT also behave the same as a 6MT with VDC off i.e wheelspin etc? I've never had the guts to turn it off

I am not sure what the exact difference would be other then some delay, I dont have the AT, so just shut it off dont drive like as idiot. if you traction light comes on when your driving and you know why it went off then go ahead try it, IF YOU DONT KNOW WHY THEN LEAVE IT ON, the car is not going to snap around if you drive within your own personal limits of the car which ever fills the skill set at the lowest pick just to get used to it.

I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU GET INTO A WRECK, DRIVE RECKLESS, ENDANGER OF ANY LIVES...ETC IF YOU **** UP IT IS ON YOU

CrownR426 · 10-04-2010, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by alexanderb

Does the 7AT also behave the same as a 6MT with VDC off i.e wheelspin etc? I've never had the guts to turn it off

OMG...
If you have not been driving without VDC you do not know the true power of the Z. LOL!
I do not recommend you doing this near others because you probably do not know how to control your car once u get fish tailing.
But just know that if you don not catch yourself you are done.
If you are drag racing you always take it off.

ImportConvert · 10-04-2010, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

OMG...
If you have not been driving without VDC you do not know the true power of the Z. LOL!
I do not recommend you doing this near others because you probably do not know how to control your car once u get fish tailing.
But just know that if you don not catch yourself you are done.
If you are drag racing you always take it off.

Does VDC really kill the car that much? The only car I had with any kind of traction control were my two Trans Ams. It did nothing unless the tires spun, and even with 300rwhp/300rwtq, that didn't happen on good pavement even on hard 1-2 shifts. Do Z's have traction issues? I understand the springs in the rear are pretty stiff, so I figure maybe they are prone to being snappy on shifts?

CrownR426 · 10-04-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Does VDC really kill the car that much? The only car I had with any kind of traction control were my two Trans Ams. It did nothing unless the tires spun, and even with 300rwhp/300rwtq, that didn't happen on good pavement even on hard 1-2 shifts. Do Z's have traction issues? I understand the springs in the rear are pretty stiff, so I figure maybe they are prone to being snappy on shifts?

Yes, a huge difference!

halogodx · 10-04-2010, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by alexanderb

Does the 7AT also behave the same as a 6MT with VDC off i.e wheelspin etc? I've never had the guts to turn it off

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......

TrackRat · 10-04-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by halogodx

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

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.

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alexanderb Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Manila Posts: 171 Drives: PG 370 Tour/Sprt/Nav Rep Power: 270	Does the 7AT also behave the same as a 6MT with VDC off i.e wheelspin etc? I've never had the guts to turn it off