D.R0905

I have an 05 z base model. Since I purchased the zi had noticed there above the fuel button and the hood release, there's a hole, as if something is suppose to go there. Wasn't worried about it till I went to a drift event two Saturdays ago. I was talking to another z owner and he made a comment about a button that would make power go to both wheels instead of one wheel. Question is, do ghee base models z have them, should I be looking for one if so? His was a GT btw. Leave your answers, please and thank you!

terrasmak

iTrader: (8)

That's where the TCS or VDC button is on the cars that have it. Nothing to do with what the dude was saying

D.R0905

So no need to worry about it, just let it be?

jg021v

Vehicle Dynamics Control
VDC enhanced vehicle stability and improved performance in emergency avoidance maneuvers regardless of the road surface or weather conditions. Working with the antilock and traction-control systems, VDC could reduce engine torque or apply individual brakes as necessary to stabilize the car under severe cornering situations.
For example, if the car were understeering in a turn, VDC could reduce throttle and apply the brake to an outside rear wheel to bring it back to the driver's intended path. Or if the car were oversteering, VDC could brake an inside front wheel to correct the potential fishtail and bring the car back into line.
This feature helped make the 350Z more of an all-occasion, all-weather car. With such a technological backstop, the driver could relax and enjoy the performance of the car a bit more.
Nissan engineers tuned the VDC system to provide necessary intervention, as when a tired or stressed driver finds himself on an icy road, but not to interfere with sports-driving fun on a dry road.

dkmura

iTrader: (64)

You cannot just add TCS (traction control) or VDC to a base model Z. You have an open diff and could upgrade to a LSD if improved traction is what you want.

gabez33

iTrader: (7)

the short answer is you got a BASE model, and therefore where that hole is, on NON BASE model would have traction control or VDC button there

Phenom

iTrader: (4)

lol