Kurtd4

i feel dumb for asking and I'm sure the information is already on this site somewhere, but I just picked up a 2004 model and there's no button to turn off the traction control system. There was nothing in the owners manual either.

Any tips on how to do this? Is there a fuse or something?

Dsmashin

U are either blind or u have a base model. Look just above the fuel door release botton and you should see 2 buttons. If both are blank then u definitly have a base in which there is no traction control to cut off

Kurtd4

well of course there's no button, that's why I was asking. I wish there was, it'd be easy that way haha. It's an Enthusiast model, not the Base.

zete350

iTrader: (9)

If there's no button...you have a base model.

Kurtd4

well I'll have to check it out then, I just got it and on the insurance it says Enthusiast but I'd trust you guys more.

Any recommendations for a programmer? I was thinking the Apexi, but let me know your thoughts and whether it's even worth getting one.

Spork

iTrader: (6)

THe button should be one of the two slots above the gas tank lid release button.

If you don't have this... your car is a base.

Dsmashin

Well.....if you have an enthusiast try turning the cruise control on next time you get on the freeway. Let me know how that works out. Also I hope you didnt buy the z thinking it was an enthusiast model......cause if you did u got ripped off

zand02max

iTrader: (22)

Then you must have cruise buttons on the steering wheel?

I bet you have a Base young Noob!

Kurtd4

well as dumb as it may sound I wasn't aware that the VDC and TCS were basically the same thing, and I do have the VDC button. so i guess that takes care of that problem.

Before you start making fun of me, remember that I'm just asking questions people. If I sound like I'm new to this it's because I am. I've raced motorcycles for the past 6 years & make my living by building them and managing a motorcycle race team. We don't have all these fancy buttons haha

zand02max

iTrader: (22)

VDC has TCS in it, same button!

zete350

iTrader: (9)

If the place you bought your car from advertised and listed the car as an enthusiast on the paperwork, and it is indeed a base model, you have grounds for a refund. If you were tricked into buying a different model than what you were looking for, I say get your money back and start shopping again. Unless you got some kick *** deal.

davidv

iTrader: (2)

Maybe you got cheated or the previous owner removed the button.

My350P

iTrader: (6)

On an alternate note, if it is listed as an enthusiast but you have a model with VDC, then it is actually a track/performance/touring/whatever. [All more expensive than an enthusiast]

BRONZEE

Welcome to the forum. Hope you enjoy your change to 4 wheels.

RMichael

I laughed but it was still harsh.

The Brickyard Rat

iTrader: (1)

VDC includes TCS. If you have VDC your model is above the Enthusiast.

Check here to get clues on which model you have:

https://my350z.com/forum/buying-leas...0z-models.html

GT-RDreamz

Dealer's can make mistakes like that. Mine was listed as an enthusiast, but it's touring.

The Brickyard Rat

iTrader: (1)

Geberally, car dealers know diddly squat about what they are selling let alone figure out model differences with a car line, the Z, where they all look alike.

Kurtd4

thanks for the link Brickyard, and it looks like I have the Touring due to the point that I have VDC and heated seats.