Can't drift my Z

18whisky · 03-22-2011, 06:32 AM

well guys i have a problem. The other night I was trying to drift and I fail my diferential for some reason didnt lock, and VDC was off. Is there anything I can do to lock the diferential in my 370z touring? or my Z is not made for drifting, only the sport P can?

brian0128 · 03-22-2011, 06:50 AM

I'm curious how you were trying to drift the car. What exactly was limiting you from putting the car into a slide and keeping it there? I'm not a drifter myself, but I don't think anyone would be able to help unless they know what technique you are trying to use and what is happening when you are doing it.

m4a1mustang · 03-22-2011, 07:00 AM

The non-sport package cars use an open differential, so you're not going to get any lock.

Hope you were on a closed course.

ChrisSlicks · 03-22-2011, 07:10 AM

With enough room on the track you should be able to start the drift no problem, however without a limited slip differential your going to have difficulty keeping it there. Aftermarket is the way to go.

B.A.Q · 04-13-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

With enough room on the track you should be able to start the drift no problem, however without a limited slip differential your going to have difficulty keeping it there. Aftermarket is the way to go.

^ agree

I have the base model to and I have that problem. I can't drift my car without some speed

and just to let you know the after market LSD will drop the warranty on the drive-train

Mt Tam I am · 03-22-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The non-sport package cars use an open differential, so you're not going to get any lock.

Hope you were on a closed course.

Great answer. +1.

cossie1600 · 03-22-2011, 08:39 AM

ABLS will kick in at some point anyway, pointless

Cmike2780 · 03-22-2011, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

abls will kick in at some point anyway, pointless

abls?

ChrisSlicks · 03-22-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

abls?

Active Brake Limited Slip. It sends a brake pulse to the spinning rear wheel, a poor man's LSD. It can be disabled by disconnecting the Bosch module under the center console next to the e-brake.

TypeOne · 03-22-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Active Brake Limited Slip. It sends a brake pulse to the spinning rear wheel, a poor man's LSD. It can be disabled by disconnecting the Bosch module under the center console next to the e-brake.

Can you elaborate on this?

Does this throw warning lights?

I've noticed when I'm at the track, on a good launch with VDC off, the traction light will still come on and cut my power.

Will unplugging that solve that issue?

ChrisSlicks · 03-22-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

Can you elaborate on this?

Does this throw warning lights?

I've noticed when I'm at the track, on a good launch with VDC off, the traction light will still come on and cut my power.

Will unplugging that solve that issue?

The slip light will flash yes. It can happen even in a straight line, particularly in the base, or in either the sport or the base if you lift a wheel a bit in a corner.

Unplugging the module will eliminate the intervention and allow the base owners to do a full one-wheel peel

Cmike2780 · 03-22-2011, 09:10 AM

I can feel my insurance go up as we speak. I really hope this wasn't on a public road. I don't think there are any cars designed specifically to drift. In fact, I'm pretty sure engineers designed the car to be fast around corners.

Anyway, mustang is right, the touring w/o sport, doesn't have a LSD. Even if you had the sports package though, you should probably upgrade the LSD if you plan on doing any serious drifting. There are a few threads on that upgrade if you do a search.

cossie1600 · 03-22-2011, 09:40 AM

The stagger tires/ABLS/suspension all made the 370 less slide friendly than the 350. If you have to ask how to do it, chances are that you can't do it

Isamu · 03-22-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

The stagger tires/ABLS/suspension all made the 370 less slide friendly than the 350. If you have to ask how to do it, chances are that you can't do it

anyone can learn brah

Xander117 · 03-22-2011, 09:51 AM

"All right, look, man, there's lots of ways you can do this, all right?

Hand brakingis the easiest, so the first thing I want you to do,is rip that e-brake.All right,after you rip the e-brake,then I want you to power over."

03-22-2011, 06:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
18whisky Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 9 Drives: 370Z Peal white Rep Power: 15	Can't drift my Z well guys i have a problem. The other night I was trying to drift and I fail my diferential for some reason didnt lock, and VDC was off. Is there anything I can do to lock the diferential in my 370z touring? or my Z is not made for drifting, only the sport P can?

03-22-2011, 07:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	The non-sport package cars use an open differential, so you're not going to get any lock. Hope you were on a closed course. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	With enough room on the track you should be able to start the drift no problem, however without a limited slip differential your going to have difficulty keeping it there. Aftermarket is the way to go. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

03-22-2011, 09:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	I can feel my insurance go up as we speak. I really hope this wasn't on a public road. I don't think there are any cars designed specifically to drift. In fact, I'm pretty sure engineers designed the car to be fast around corners. Anyway, mustang is right, the touring w/o sport, doesn't have a LSD. Even if you had the sports package though, you should probably upgrade the LSD if you plan on doing any serious drifting. There are a few threads on that upgrade if you do a search. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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03-22-2011, 06:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
brian0128 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crofton, MD Posts: 249 Drives: 09 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 15	I'm curious how you were trying to drift the car. What exactly was limiting you from putting the car into a slide and keeping it there? I'm not a drifter myself, but I don't think anyone would be able to help unless they know what technique you are trying to use and what is happening when you are doing it.

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	ABLS will kick in at some point anyway, pointless

03-22-2011, 09:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	The stagger tires/ABLS/suspension all made the 370 less slide friendly than the 350. If you have to ask how to do it, chances are that you can't do it

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Xander117 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 446 Drives: 370, z71, R6 Rep Power: 15	"All right, look, man, there's lots of ways you can do this, all right? Hand brakingis the easiest, so the first thing I want you to do,is rip that e-brake.All right,after you rip the e-brake,then I want you to power over."