Poll about vdc on/off....

shadoquad · 07-23-2011, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiCharlie

I keep mine on all the time..what could possibly be the advantages of having it off? And isnt it a safety feature?

It is a safety feature, but there once was a time when people drove without traction control. Shocking, I know.

The reason to take it off is purely foolish, purely selfish, it is about fun.

With it on, if you go around a corner too quickly, the electronic nannies in the computer kill your throttle so that you go around the corner slowly but safely.
With it off, if you go around a corner too quickly, you engage in oversteer, can correct the skid, and powerslide through the turn, fast and fun.

Now, you may wonder why anyone would want to do that, but it's obviously desirable for a large enough group that major car manufacturers allow the driver the control to turn it off if they like.

Red__Zed · 07-23-2011, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiCharlie

I keep mine on all the time..what could possibly be the advantages of having it off? And isnt it a safety feature?

For fun.

No reason to be driving in a way that VDC is really getting in the way on the street though.

shadoquad · 07-23-2011, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

For fun.

No reason to be driving in a way that VDC is really getting in the way on the street though.

Honestly, whether it's on or it's off, driving on the street under normal conditions, it should never even be an issue. So, unless you're really gunning it or going round corners too fast, it will never effect you, so leave it on or take it off, it will never effect your drive.

In wet conditions, though, I keep it on due to low traction situations, which is why it's really there to begin with.

Nikon FM · 07-23-2011, 12:02 PM

Street=on
Track=off

Red__Zed · 07-23-2011, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

Honestly, whether it's on or it's off, driving on the street under normal conditions, it should never even be an issue. So, unless you're really gunning it or going round corners too fast, it will never effect you, so leave it on or take it off, it will never effect your drive.

In wet conditions, though, I keep it on due to low traction situations, which is why it's really there to begin with.

Yeah. I notice it cutting power sometimes on the street, which it does really aggressively, but once going, it doesn't really get in the way much.

VaGntlmn · 07-24-2011, 09:00 AM

off 90% of the time (when the conditions are good)

Trips · 07-23-2011, 11:52 AM

This thread

cossie1600 · 07-24-2011, 12:02 AM

Can't stand mine, never leave it on. I can't even go up my driveway without it kicking on due to the steep hills and sharp slow turns up the ramp.

Chan Chee Hoe · 07-24-2011, 12:20 AM

I feel the car behave the same on or off,no diffrence.

ImportConvert · 07-24-2011, 07:58 AM

I would leave it on. I have a similar system on my 'vette (yaw control) and don't touch it. It spins does just fine with it on for 99.9% of driving.

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-24-2011, 08:01 AM

I can't vote because I'm one of the ones that uses it 50% of the time.

SPOHN · 07-24-2011, 09:48 AM

I get in hit start button and then VDC off. It's a habit now. Also having a great LSD helps with my traction.

Econ · 07-24-2011, 09:53 AM

yea, im with spohn. I push start, and hit vdc off.

the only time ill leave it on is if its raining. I prefer to not have the cpu drive for me...

Mt Tam I am · 07-24-2011, 10:12 AM

Always off if I can remember.
I did not have a nanny growing up, so I just don't feel I need one at this age.

buddahson · 07-24-2011, 10:28 AM

I voted that I leave it on. However there are times when I turn it off. For a while I tried my best to drive in a manner that would not cause the traction control light to flash. After a while I turned off VDC and was able to control the car just how I wanted. I had grip when I wanted and could break the rear loose when I wanted. That said, I only do it if I'm really paying attention. Its too easy to give it a bit too much gas when you're half asleep or something. Oh, and leave it on for a while after getting a car wash. The tires get slick, lol.

View Poll Results: Use of VDC....
Always ON	43	62.32%
Always OFF	26	37.68%
Voters: 69. You may not vote on this poll

07-23-2011, 12:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 607	Street=on Track=off __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

07-24-2011, 09:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
VaGntlmn Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Centreville, Va Age: 64 Posts: 378 Drives: '10 Tour/Sport, 6MT Rep Power: 15	off 90% of the time (when the conditions are good) __________________ Bill 2010 370z; Tour/Sport; 6mt; BlackCherry/Grey; 318 rwhp; 265 lbs rwtq. To view a list of my mods, click here; To view a photo journal of the mods, click here.

07-24-2011, 09:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	I get in hit start button and then VDC off. It's a habit now. Also having a great LSD helps with my traction. __________________

07-24-2011, 09:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 20	yea, im with spohn. I push start, and hit vdc off. the only time ill leave it on is if its raining. I prefer to not have the cpu drive for me... __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

07-23-2011, 11:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	This thread

07-24-2011, 12:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Can't stand mine, never leave it on. I can't even go up my driveway without it kicking on due to the steep hills and sharp slow turns up the ramp.

07-24-2011, 12:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 18	I feel the car behave the same on or off,no diffrence.

07-24-2011, 07:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	I would leave it on. I have a similar system on my 'vette (yaw control) and don't touch it. It spins does just fine with it on for 99.9% of driving.

07-24-2011, 08:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	I can't vote because I'm one of the ones that uses it 50% of the time.

07-24-2011, 10:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	Always off if I can remember. I did not have a nanny growing up, so I just don't feel I need one at this age. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

07-24-2011, 10:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
buddahson Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 272 Drives: 09 370z, 07 R6 Rep Power: 16	I voted that I leave it on. However there are times when I turn it off. For a while I tried my best to drive in a manner that would not cause the traction control light to flash. After a while I turned off VDC and was able to control the car just how I wanted. I had grip when I wanted and could break the rear loose when I wanted. That said, I only do it if I'm really paying attention. Its too easy to give it a bit too much gas when you're half asleep or something. Oh, and leave it on for a while after getting a car wash. The tires get slick, lol. __________________ Thanks for the sig EazyD.

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