So my dad spun out my Z today!

TerribleONE · 02-12-2012, 07:09 PM

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

LMBmikeZ · 02-12-2012, 07:14 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

conor1123 · 02-12-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by scottIN

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.

Red__Zed · 02-12-2012, 07:16 PM

don't let your dad turn off VDC

clintfocus · 02-12-2012, 07:21 PM

btw i turn the VDC off everytime i drive the car

conor1123 · 02-12-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by clintfocus

btw i turn the VDC off everytime i drive the car

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

clintfocus · 02-12-2012, 07:26 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, 07:33 PM

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

conor1123 · 02-12-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

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

Thanks Triple, just want to get it fixed now!

Cyberium · 02-12-2012, 07:52 PM

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

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

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, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyberium

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

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

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.

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

Thechidz · 02-12-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by birdmanx1

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, 08:02 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, 08:05 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, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Thechidz

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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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Glad to see you and Dad are fine, And that the damage wasn't worse. __________________

02-12-2012, 07:52 PM	#40 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	Like others have said... glad everyone is ok. But... to completely spin out and lose control doing 25 - 30 MPH? 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. __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

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NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	If this keeps up insurance companies are going to monitor and remotely control when and where we can shut of VDC. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	don't let your dad turn off VDC

02-12-2012, 07:21 PM	#35 (permalink)
clintfocus Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: los angeles Age: 39 Posts: 933 Drives: 370z, EK Civic, F150 Rep Power: 15	btw i turn the VDC off everytime i drive the car

02-12-2012, 07:26 PM	#37 (permalink)
clintfocus Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: los angeles Age: 39 Posts: 933 Drives: 370z, EK Civic, F150 Rep Power: 15	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

02-12-2012, 08:05 PM	#44 (permalink)
conor1123 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 155 Drives: 2010 MT 370z Rep Power: 13	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. __________________ 309WHP/255TQ ~ UpRev ~ F.I. CBE/12" Res + HFC ~ Stillen G3 ~ CZP ~ Eibach Sways ~ SPL ~ Project Mu

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