Comment on VDC on the 370

sonic370 · 07-06-2011, 09:44 PM

This subject may have been talked about before. But has anyone noticed that the vdc on the 370 is really sensitive. Several times and without much prodding from me the vdc light with come on for a short time.

I'm not driving like an idiot or anything just under certain conditions it will light up. Is this something nissan has programed into the car.. just wondering.

Hambone1 · 07-06-2011, 10:01 PM

I have noticed this as well. There is one turn in particular on my daily commute that gives the VDC fits. I'm guessing it might just be Nissan's version of vehicular *** covering, seeing how it seems like the majority of people who have wiped their Z's in single car accidents had VDC off.

spearfish25 · 07-06-2011, 10:31 PM

Discussed ad nauseum. VDC is very sensitive.

Rui Z · 07-06-2011, 10:36 PM

The car is just trying to help you reach the world record.

JrumMusic · 07-06-2011, 10:44 PM

I will be honest, it has worked very well in some cases with me on the road, i hydroplaned 2 weeks ago, and it basically stop the car from spinning out, i do agree its very sensitive.

JrumMusic · 07-06-2011, 10:55 PM

I will be honest, it has worked very well in some cases with me on the road, i hydroplaned 2 weeks ago, and it basically stop the car from spinning out, i do agree its very sensitive.

kenchan · 07-06-2011, 11:01 PM

Its overly sensitive if you have aftermarket bits without any consideration to the vdc program I guess.
My car is basically stock with sticky tires and a tad more aggressive wheels. Barely turns on. And I drive my Z pretty spiritedly.

pa19103 · 07-06-2011, 11:14 PM

I do a some harder turn and it comes on, I am not drifting here you know. It's sensitive

christian370z · 07-06-2011, 11:15 PM

VDC responds best to smooth driver inputs. It is not that intrusive in enthusiastic corner carving if you make sure to roll into the throttle smoothly as well as use smooth steering inputs. However there are a number of cases that VDC severely hampers such as accelerating out of tight low speed corners, accelerating in wet conditions, or trying to do burnouts.

steveg78 · 07-06-2011, 11:15 PM

Only thing I find invasive is the TCS system when I'm trying to shoot the gap and pull out onto a road. The anxiety I get when my car basically bogs down in the middle of a road is immense! It's easier to pull out in a way to not break the tires loose and then get up to speed fast once you're all hooked up.

JB1 · 07-06-2011, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Discussed ad nauseum. VDC is very sensitive.

TreeSemdyZee · 07-07-2011, 05:39 AM

Mine barely ever kicks in. Check your tire pressure. My guess is your pressure is high.

2011 Nismo#91 · 07-07-2011, 08:32 AM

VCD is sensitive, but so is the rear end. I don't know if its just the tires, power, lack of weight on the rear or some combination, but I don't remember my old Camaro being so easy to get the back wheels spinning.

I do keep VDC on most of the time especially after one incident. But I wish there was a half way point where its less intrusive.

m4a1mustang · 07-07-2011, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Discussed ad nauseum. VDC is very sensitive.

x infinity

sonic370 · 07-07-2011, 08:54 AM

those that were interested in subject thanks for your views and inputs...

good to find out it can be a normal event under certain conditions....

07-06-2011, 09:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	Comment on VDC on the 370 This subject may have been talked about before. But has anyone noticed that the vdc on the 370 is really sensitive. Several times and without much prodding from me the vdc light with come on for a short time. I'm not driving like an idiot or anything just under certain conditions it will light up. Is this something nissan has programed into the car.. just wondering.

07-06-2011, 10:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hambone1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 438 Drives: 370Z MB 7AT Sport Rep Power: 14	I have noticed this as well. There is one turn in particular on my daily commute that gives the VDC fits. I'm guessing it might just be Nissan's version of vehicular *** covering, seeing how it seems like the majority of people who have wiped their Z's in single car accidents had VDC off. __________________ Axis Angle 20" Powdercoated/GTR Start Button/Alpine Type R/Nismo CBE/K&N Drop Ins/Mishimoto Post MAF Hoses/Illuminated Kick Plates/Z1 15 mm Fr and 20 mm R spacers/SoundStream 7" Touch Screen/Stillen Adjustable Sway Bars

07-06-2011, 10:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Discussed ad nauseum. VDC is very sensitive. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

07-06-2011, 10:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rui Z Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: (.)(.) Posts: 931 Drives: 8====D Rep Power: 16	The car is just trying to help you reach the world record. __________________

07-06-2011, 10:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
JrumMusic Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 324 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 14	I will be honest, it has worked very well in some cases with me on the road, i hydroplaned 2 weeks ago, and it basically stop the car from spinning out, i do agree its very sensitive. __________________ Pearl White 370z \| Sport Package \| 19" Rays \| Stillen Oil Cooler \|Ark CBE \| K&N Short Ram Intake \| Kenwood 7" Nav Unit \| Custom Sound System \| More mods coming soon

07-06-2011, 10:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
JrumMusic Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 324 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 14	I will be honest, it has worked very well in some cases with me on the road, i hydroplaned 2 weeks ago, and it basically stop the car from spinning out, i do agree its very sensitive. __________________ Pearl White 370z \| Sport Package \| 19" Rays \| Stillen Oil Cooler \|Ark CBE \| K&N Short Ram Intake \| Kenwood 7" Nav Unit \| Custom Sound System \| More mods coming soon

07-06-2011, 11:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Its overly sensitive if you have aftermarket bits without any consideration to the vdc program I guess. My car is basically stock with sticky tires and a tad more aggressive wheels. Barely turns on. And I drive my Z pretty spiritedly.

07-06-2011, 11:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
pa19103 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PA Posts: 17 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 14	I do a some harder turn and it comes on, I am not drifting here you know. It's sensitive

07-06-2011, 11:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	VDC responds best to smooth driver inputs. It is not that intrusive in enthusiastic corner carving if you make sure to roll into the throttle smoothly as well as use smooth steering inputs. However there are a number of cases that VDC severely hampers such as accelerating out of tight low speed corners, accelerating in wet conditions, or trying to do burnouts. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

07-06-2011, 11:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
steveg78 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MD Posts: 569 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 +Sport Rep Power: 17	Only thing I find invasive is the TCS system when I'm trying to shoot the gap and pull out onto a road. The anxiety I get when my car basically bogs down in the middle of a road is immense! It's easier to pull out in a way to not break the tires loose and then get up to speed fast once you're all hooked up.

07-07-2011, 05:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Mine barely ever kicks in. Check your tire pressure. My guess is your pressure is high.

07-07-2011, 08:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,400 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	VCD is sensitive, but so is the rear end. I don't know if its just the tires, power, lack of weight on the rear or some combination, but I don't remember my old Camaro being so easy to get the back wheels spinning. I do keep VDC on most of the time especially after one incident. But I wish there was a half way point where its less intrusive.

07-07-2011, 08:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	those that were interested in subject thanks for your views and inputs... good to find out it can be a normal event under certain conditions....

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