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TerribleONE

02-12-2012 06:09 PM

Dirt on the roads definitely doesn't help...

LMBmikeZ

02-12-2012 06:14 PM

I think the combo dirt/dust while down shifting with vdc off on an on-ramp is more then enough to put you into a spin! Hope you can get it all fixed up ASAP :tup:

conor1123

02-12-2012 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by scottIN (Post 1540116)

Since I'm still in break in mode, how intrusive is the VDC? In my Mercedes, I switched it off the second I got in the car becasue it was so intrusive. But I was only dealing with about 260 hp.

From what I know, as long as you respect the throttle you should be fine..

Unless you want to throw the back end out then I think you know what to do there. :driving:

Red__Zed

02-12-2012 06:16 PM

don't let your dad turn off VDC :ugh2:

clintfocus

02-12-2012 06:21 PM

btw i turn the VDC off everytime i drive the car :D

conor1123

02-12-2012 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by clintfocus (Post 1540139)

btw i turn the VDC off everytime i drive the car :D

Yeah, I'm not surprised. Don't a lot of people drive with it off??

clintfocus

02-12-2012 06:26 PM

prolly, i turn it off cause the car can get really pissed accelerating over uneven/bumpy surfaces, its kinda annoying. its not like im drifting intersections LOL

Trips

02-12-2012 06:33 PM

Glad to see you and Dad are fine, And that the damage wasn't worse. :ugh2:

conor1123

02-12-2012 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's (Post 1540160)

Glad to see you and Dad are fine, And that the damage wasn't worse. :ugh2:

Thanks Triple, just want to get it fixed now! :)

Cyberium

02-12-2012 06:52 PM

Like others have said... glad everyone is ok.

But... to completely spin out and lose control doing 25 - 30 MPH? :ugh2:

If he started to feel the rear end kicking out wouldn't he just let off the gas and the car would correct itself?

I would think twice about letting him drive your car anymore... seriously. Next time might not be so lucky.

conor1123

02-12-2012 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyberium (Post 1540199)

He told me he took his foot off the gas. So I really have no idea at this point..

Thechidz

02-12-2012 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdmanx1 (Post 1540000)

Thankfully your dad and you were not injured and from the look of it, things look minor at best and wouldn't cost much to fix. I wouldn't chew up or let others chew up on your father for this incident.

What I would be actually worried is how and why the car spun out at only 20-25mph (you said you didn't hear any engine roar); you might want to check your tires. I sometimes take ramps at 40/50mph and never spun out or felt like I was going to lose it.

I've taken ramps at 70. it wasn't the speed that did it, probably the downshift

NYBladeZ

02-12-2012 07:02 PM

If this keeps up insurance companies are going to monitor and remotely control when and where we can shut of VDC.

conor1123

02-12-2012 07:05 PM

I still don't get why the ramp turns to asphalt half way down. Anyone explain this o.o? The road we spun out on definitely wasn't that darker gritty one i'm used to.

Cyberium

02-12-2012 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Thechidz (Post 1540220)

I've taken ramps at 70. it wasn't the speed that did it, probably the downshift

Yeah, a sudden downshift mixed with loose dirt/pebbles can defintely kick that rear out in no time.

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