VDC...off?

flashburn · 10-06-2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

might as well buy a prius

You should probably just stop now.

AtomicRob · 10-06-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

You should probably just stop now.

cossie1600 · 10-06-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

You should probably just stop now.

I know my Prius won't cut power in tight corners or when I need to go WOT. The VDC on the Z cars love to cut throttle or apply brakes in random moments. It's easy for me to activate the VDC doing a 5mph tight turn into my private road. A good system should only intrude when you need it, not at random moments. I know a lot of people have never driven other cars with VDC, but do give them a shot before you talk about how good the Nissan system is.

Why do you buy your car to cruise at 55mph? You can get a Prius and get 2x the gas mileage and 2/3 the cost. What a waste. Also going by your view, Miami Heat shouldn't even play a game and they will win a championship.

flashburn · 10-06-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

I know my Prius won't cut power in tight corners or when I need to go WOT. The VDC on the Z cars love to cut throttle or apply brakes in random moments. It's easy for me to activate the VDC doing a 5mph tight turn into my private road. A good system should only intrude when you need it, not at random moments. I know a lot of people have never driven other cars with VDC, but do give them a shot before you talk about how good the Nissan system is.

Why do you buy your car to cruise at 55mph? You can get a Prius and get 2x the gas mileage and 2/3 the cost. What a waste. Also going by your view, Miami Heat shouldn't even play a game and they will win a championship.

My view? Please, show me where you can see my view on this subject. Except for the fact that I think it's ridiculous to say that if we drive with VDC on then we might as well just drive a Prius. Actually, it isn't ridiculous, just ******* stupid.

LunaZ · 10-06-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

I know my Prius won't cut power in tight corners or when I need to go WOT. The VDC on the Z cars love to cut throttle or apply brakes in random moments. It's easy for me to activate the VDC doing a 5mph tight turn into my private road. A good system should only intrude when you need it, not at random moments.

I'm not saying the Z's VDC system is as good as some of the other sports cars out there with better programming, but I don't think it's as bad as you make it out to be.
I've never experienced "random" engagement of the VDC system like you describe. In fact, any time I've experienced a harsh or abrupt VDC engagement, it was a result of deliberately tool-like throttle application on my part. When driving smoothly, I might notice the VDC light blinking, but I don't experience any abrupt throttle cut or brake application.
I'm not a fanboy who thinks that everything about the 370Z is the best ever, but I also don't have the vehement hatred for the the VDC system that you do. I think it's just fine for a street driven $30K sports car.

I agree to disagree.