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Off when you track the car or are prepared to adjust to what the car does. If you want to really learn what the car does with it off, I would drive it on the track with an instructor or a wide open road or parking lot. As far as the rain goes, its ALWAYS on. Never try to out drive what the car can do. Just when you think you know how to drive, this car can bite you in the *** !

Base Brakes and Suspensions SUCKS period. Tires are yokohama so complains.

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Originally Posted by OnefitZ (Post 1943179)

This is what happens when you drive with VDC off..

That was my car. :bowrofl:

I keep VDC off nearly all the time. I don't like how the car delivers the power with VDC on. I can also drive with VDC off/on during the rain or snow, it doesn't bother me either way.

Someone menttioned breaking the tires loose in third... How the hell does that happen? WOT w/ turbo and a 90 degree corner?

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 1943047)

That is pretty much me exactly. I remember to hit the VDC button the first time it holds me back, many times it's too intrusive for me.

I have noticed the same thing about the car being more spirited with it off, to the point where I've been thinking about rewiring the VDC to be in the "normally off" condition. :tup:

If you learn how, would you please let me know how you did it please.

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Originally Posted by agrotech (Post 1943226)

I totally agree with this statement! However, I leave it on when i hit the twisties regardless of weather conditions.

On for the twisties? Interesting. It is exiting a corner when I'd most want it off anyway.

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne (Post 1943351)

VDC off now most of the time. Except when its raining, then its on for sure.

I used to be one who left it on and was scared from hearing the stories, I remember turning it off first time and gunning it in 1st on a turn, lol....wooooooooooo...almost lost it...

But now, its off all the time, I only fish tail or slide when I am 'trying' so I have obviously learned how the car behaves much better. Knowing how to take a corner helps too lol

Those stories had me thinking I'd crash for sure. When I did turn it off, I found out the 370Z is a car, not a ticking time bomb.

To those who told stories such as this I offer you advice that is just as good. Do not use a public restroom or you will become diseased. :p

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Originally Posted by gbrettin (Post 1943507)

I can break the tires loose in third. Straight line, heavy foot on the big pedal to the right, cold, worn tires. Easy peasy. I will attempt to conduct this test later this month after I get my new Michelin PSS's.

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Originally Posted by king12sky (Post 1943439)

Base Brakes and Suspensions SUCKS period. Tires are yokohama so complains.

Base Brakes are ok. The pads and fluid need an upgrade, but they more than suffice for street driving and most track purposes.

Base suspension sucks? I disagree.

The tires (whether the Yokies or the Potenzas) aren't terrible.

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 1942882)

I pick and choose when I disable VDC. Rain, it is always on. Nice day, warm tires, nobody around... VDC off.

same here. Off at the track or alone. Always on in bad weather. :tup:

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 1943515)

I have a set of upgraded Firestone tires, forgot the series. My car grips and goes for the most part.

Unless I'm driving on the highway, I keep the VDC off. It's WAY too obtrusive.

I really, really, really, really wish there was a way to turn off the traction control and leave on the stability control (like you can on the Corvette).

Every time I take a corner even remotely fast with the VDC on, it cuts power just as I'm about to get "on it". That sucks, big time. It doesn't allow even a little bit of slip or wheel spin. :shakes head:

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am (Post 1943511)

On for the twisties? Interesting. It is exiting a corner when I'd most want it off anyway.

This. ^^^

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Originally Posted by Streetlife (Post 1942853)

I leave mine on, never touched the button to turn it off, no need to risk it, and the VDC has been non intrusive (i'm not a track guy, but do enjoy spirited driving).:happydance:

Echo that, here. Just enjoy peacefully and safely cruising in my beautiful car.

My dad used to have a 280z. So he loves to drive my car.
First time he hopped it, he asked " where's the button to turn the traction control off. "

I only really turn it off when my driving is 'spirited'. Otherwise I just leave it on, cause I dont pay it any mind.

Just turned off VDC on the drive home....man its FUN! :tup::driving:

I almost drive exclusively with it off now (in nice socal weather) unless its raining or something. The problem is it kicks in a bit too much with hankook tires. I didn't start doing this until after I drove on the track and had a lot better of the limit of my car.