Vdc

ronq · 10-18-2010, 08:57 PM

Have a 2009 370Z and need options on how to disable the VDC.
Did a weekend performance training at Willow Springs and way very frustrated that after a few fast laps the rev limiter was going on at 6200, not 7500. The traction control saved me a couple of time. That was good, but having the rev limiter go off, even after I manual turn off VDC was a bummer.
Seems like it to over control by itself.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Ron

esfourteen · 10-18-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ronq

Have a 2009 370Z and need options on how to disable the VDC.
Did a weekend performance training at Willow Springs and way very frustrated that after a few fast laps the rev limiter was going on at 6200, not 7500. The traction control saved me a couple of time. That was good, but having the rev limiter go off, even after I manual turn off VDC was a bummer.
Seems like it to over control by itself.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Ron

That wasn't VDC, you need an oil cooler. Once the oil hits about 260F it limits to 6k RPM, if it hits 280 you go into limp mode with a 3k RPM limit.

ronq · 10-20-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by esfourteen

That wasn't VDC, you need an oil cooler. Once the oil hits about 260F it limits to 6k RPM, if it hits 280 you go into limp mode with a 3k RPM limit.

Great info, but where did this come from. Does Nissan have a spec sheet about the rev limiter. Am considering a Stillen race cooler at only $750 installed.
Ron

ChrisSlicks · 10-20-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ronq

Does Nissan have a spec sheet about the rev limiter.

Yes, it is in the owners manual. This car can not be driven on track without an oil cooler unless you drive like an 80 year old man wearing a hat.

ronq · 10-20-2010, 10:53 AM

Thanks a bunch

ROC1ROB · 10-20-2010, 12:29 PM

Why wearing a hat????

What color?

Great info, thanks from me too.

ChrisSlicks · 10-20-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ROC1ROB

Why wearing a hat????

What color?

Great info, thanks from me too.

The hat is most typically grey plaid. I believe the hat is warn as a signal to other drivers to be wary of slow random maneuvers.

ronq · 10-20-2010, 05:34 PM

Can not find it. What page(s)?

ChrisSlicks · 10-20-2010, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ronq

Can not find it. What page(s)?

Page 2-7 of 2010 manual. Section "Instrument and Controls", sub-section "Triple Meter".

TRIPLE METER
Engine oil temperature gauge
If the engine oil temperature gauge *1
indicates more than 280F (140C) while
driving, reduce the engine speed (RPM)
and drive at a slow speed.
When the engine oil temperature is high,
the engine protection mode, which helps
reduce the chance of engine damage,
could activate and automatically decrease
engine power. Driving while the engine oil
temperature is high may result in engine
damage. If you are an 80 year old man
wearing a grey plaid hat then obviously
this will never happen to you.

shabarivas · 10-20-2010, 06:44 PM

I had a Hyperdrive last month and for 20 mins it was fine - I hit ~260 towards the end but I was lucky it didnt limit me @ 6K. Im going back in a couple of weeks to Sears point for a full day - My cooler just arrived today!!!

ChrisSlicks · 10-20-2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

I had a Hyperdrive last month and for 20 mins it was fine - I hit ~260 towards the end but I was lucky it didnt limit me @ 6K. Im going back in a couple of weeks to Sears point for a full day - My cooler just arrived today!!!

It must of been really cold or you were taking it really easy. On a cooler day I managed about 2-3 laps before hitting 280 and limp mode. Even with a large oil cooler I can break 260 on a warm day at a fast track.

ronq · 10-21-2010, 10:28 AM

Thanks again!

10-18-2010, 08:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
ronq Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 5 Drives: 2009 370Z, Sports PK Rep Power: 15	Vdc Have a 2009 370Z and need options on how to disable the VDC. Did a weekend performance training at Willow Springs and way very frustrated that after a few fast laps the rev limiter was going on at 6200, not 7500. The traction control saved me a couple of time. That was good, but having the rev limiter go off, even after I manual turn off VDC was a bummer. Seems like it to over control by itself. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Ron

10-20-2010, 10:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
ronq Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 5 Drives: 2009 370Z, Sports PK Rep Power: 15	Thanks a bunch

10-20-2010, 12:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
ROC1ROB Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 201 Drives: 09 MT BS Base/Sports Rep Power: 15	Why wearing a hat???? What color? Great info, thanks from me too.

10-20-2010, 05:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
ronq Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 5 Drives: 2009 370Z, Sports PK Rep Power: 15	Can not find it. What page(s)?

10-20-2010, 06:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	I had a Hyperdrive last month and for 20 mins it was fine - I hit ~260 towards the end but I was lucky it didnt limit me @ 6K. Im going back in a couple of weeks to Sears point for a full day - My cooler just arrived today!!!

10-21-2010, 10:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
ronq Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 5 Drives: 2009 370Z, Sports PK Rep Power: 15	Thanks again!