VDC not very intrusive?

m4a1mustang · 03-14-2012, 08:29 AM

VDC is definitely intrusive on the Z. Like others have mentioned if you get just enough slip to where it cuts in to intervene it will kill power for what seems like forever. As everyone knows there are times when a little bit of wheelspin or a little bit of a slide isn't a bad thing, but VDC seems to think otherwise.

What would have been nice is a standard setting and then a sport setting like what most cars are using these days.

flashburn · 03-14-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

VDC is definitely intrusive on the Z. Like others have mentioned if you get just enough slip to where it cuts in to intervene it will kill power for what seems like forever. As everyone knows there are times when a little bit of wheelspin or a little bit of a slide isn't a bad thing, but VDC seems to think otherwise.

What would have been nice is a standard setting and then a sport setting like what most cars are using these days.

Honestly if the only thing it did better was not restrict the throttle for so long and so reduced, I'd be okay with it, even on the track. It's just ridiculous that it lasts for literally seconds longer than it should.

m4a1mustang · 03-14-2012, 08:37 AM

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Honestly if the only thing it did better was not restrict the throttle for so long and so reduced, I'd be okay with it, even on the track. It's just ridiculous that it lasts for literally seconds longer than it should.

That's the problem. It's basically like what you'd expect to see in a non-performance car. A sport tuned setting would be very nice to have. Something that lets you get wheel spin and lets you yaw the car out some, only intervening when you go too far... and even then it should do it smoothly.

ImportConvert · 03-14-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

VDC is definitely intrusive on the Z. Like others have mentioned if you get just enough slip to where it cuts in to intervene it will kill power for what seems like forever. As everyone knows there are times when a little bit of wheelspin or a little bit of a slide isn't a bad thing, but VDC seems to think otherwise.

What would have been nice is a standard setting and then a sport setting like what most cars are using these days.

Mine did not. It cut power by about 10-20% for a quarter second or so. Very nice on a slightly overzealous corner exit.

Streetlife · 03-14-2012, 09:59 AM

VDC is not too intrusive to me either, just another safety net when spirit driving on the public streets.

Red__Zed · 03-14-2012, 10:03 AM

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Mine did not. It cut power by about 10-20% for a quarter second or so. Very nice on a slightly overzealous corner exit.

It all depends on when/where/how you are driving. Most find it to be intrusive when driving hard, or driving rough. It won't be too invasive if you are not at the limit and driving smooth.

m4a1mustang · 03-14-2012, 10:07 AM

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It all depends on when/where/how you are driving. Most find it to be intrusive when driving hard, or driving rough. It won't be too invasive if you are not at the limit and driving smooth.

This. Which means street driving should be unobtrusive for the most part. But there are situations where it becomes a PITA, like Mike mentioned earlier.

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-14-2012, 12:44 PM

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This. Which means street driving should be unobtrusive for the most part. But there are situations where it becomes a PITA, like Mike mentioned earlier.

Year model has to be considered. We know that nissan is forever tweaking there cars in general and not making any announcements. You feel difference when you had time in each car. For example: salesguys that take Z's home feel the difference from year to year. Or like I did going from an 09 to an 11 on the suspension. 11's spring response is more refined in absorption of bumps.
Its possible to VDC has been mildly tweaked enough not to be as intrusive in 11-12???Which are the cars you are familiar with. 09-10 basically went untweaked except for some TSB's, small feature upgrades like brighter nav, screen, backup cam heated mirrors and air filter. 2011 marked subtle tweaks to improve overall ride and drive quality that weren't made known to the gen-pop, like sound deadening added. But most dealers and car reviewers do know of the mild refinements which occured. That's why the 2011 was re-reviewed by a few car mags.

ImportConvert · 03-14-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

It all depends on when/where/how you are driving. Most find it to be intrusive when driving hard, or driving rough. It won't be too invasive if you are not at the limit and driving smooth.

I was driving smooth, not pushing the car. Exiting a banked corner in 3rd gear and rolling onto the throttle while straightening the wheel. I rolled onto it just fast enough to try to move the back end gradually. I felt it more 1-2" or so it felt, and VDC prevented any more. For the street, this is just fine, if not preferable, for me.

Red__Zed · 03-14-2012, 10:24 PM

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Year model has to be considered. We know that nissan is forever tweaking there cars in general and not making any announcements. You feel difference when you had time in each car. For example: salesguys that take Z's home feel the difference from year to year. Or like I did going from an 09 to an 11 on the suspension. 11's spring response is more refined in absorption of bumps.
Its possible to VDC has been mildly tweaked enough not to be as intrusive in 11-12???Which are the cars you are familiar with. 09-10 basically went untweaked except for some TSB's, small feature upgrades like brighter nav, screen, backup cam heated mirrors and air filter. 2011 marked subtle tweaks to improve overall ride and drive quality that weren't made known to the gen-pop, like sound deadening added. But most dealers and car reviewers do know of the mild refinements which occured. That's why the 2011 was re-reviewed by a few car mags.

I heard they also added an adjustable rev limiter to a select number of autos.

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I was driving smooth, not pushing the car. Exiting a banked corner in 3rd gear and rolling onto the throttle while straightening the wheel. I rolled onto it just fast enough to try to move the back end gradually. I felt it more 1-2" or so it felt, and VDC prevented any more. For the street, this is just fine, if not preferable, for me.

I am unsure as to why you quoted my post to say this.

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-15-2012, 12:06 AM

[QUOTE=Red__Zed;1600240]I heard they also added an adjustable rev limiter to a select number of autos.

you are so right loverboi.

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