So I have a few questions. If you cannot help plealse don’t start flaming here. So I was driving FWD cars all my life and my new 07 350Z with TC is very different in driving dynamics to me. Can you please list the things that I should not do in this car? Mainly I want to know what actions can cause me to loose control over the vehicle.

 

TCS off and get happy with the gas pedal when raining. Car has a tend. to get tail happy if you push it, which is fun.

 

Well, If you decide to think that you are Japanese, and you can drift, this will happen. Take it easy, and try to get professional training. The z is an amazing car but it has its limits. Never underestimate its power.

 

don't give it to much gas in the corners.. :P

 

after you spend some time behind the wheel of your new Z (congrats by the way), i would go to an empty parking lot when it rains, turn the TCS off and just mess around a little. you really begin to feel how your car behaves when it's pushed in certain ways. i can't tell you how many times my Z would be gone due to fishtailing in snow/rain if i didn't know the basics to drifting.

 

Practice will make you a better driver not us telling you what to do and what not to do

 

You can say that again.

 

The big thing with a rear wheel drive car is to be smooooooth in getting power to the rear wheels; particularly in rain and coming out of corners. If you give it to much gas to fast the rear end will break loose on you.

Going to an empty parking lot is not a bad idea and practicing in wet weather.

Also, in downshifting you mean to be sure you don't engine break to fast and brake the back in loose.

In brief, no sudden movements when applying gas or downshifting.

 

most of you guys drive with vdc on?? cause i think it makes the car feel different with it on and i hate it when its on...

 

Congratulations on your new ride. Common sense tells you that instead of puling the car with the front tires (FWD), you are now pushing it (RWD). You will notice a complete difference in turns whether they are 20 or 70 MPH. Generally the 350Z goes where the front tires are pointed.

Sign-up for HPDE.
Join your local autocross club.

 

trade for different tires asap

 

+1, easiest way to learn the limits ...just make sure there's no poles or curbs around

or ditches.

 

Just dont' gas it too hard when turning in ithe rain. In dry weather, it'll only spin out if you're pushing it way too hard, or if you hit a mid turn bump. Stock- its setup for understeering

 

Don't shift in corners. If you miss a gate you may oversteer and lose control, or any number of other bad things.

In general, be careful to use good shifting technique, don't miss shifts. That's all I can really add.

 

feel it out you big baby...how old are you anyway?

 

you know, you would think with the 16 yo or 20 yo or whatever age he was wrecking his Z and all the other people on here who slide off of off ramps and such that you would not be a dick and help someone out. Chances are hes young enough that he doesn't know too many condescending jerks like you.

As far as advice; know that you don't have to drive it hard to appreciate it. In the wet take it EASY its not worth risking you life or your investment for 10 seconds of fun. Its a great idea to take it to a parking lot (I would suggest one under construction with no lamps or parking humps). Drive to survive on the road, push it on the track. oh, and don't be a dick to dubzz when he needs your advice in the future

 

nice 1st post

 

To correct a skid TURN WHEEL IN THE DIRECTION OF THE SKID. If your rear end starts sliding to the right, turn the wheel to the right. If your rear end starts sliding to the left, turn your wheel to the left. Do not apply brakes while in a skid. When your wheels are locked, your car is a toboggan.

 

there isn't much that most people can tell you that will help you but i'd say you just need to get a feel for the car over time. take it easy and don't push it too hard to you get the feel for it. i'd suggest that if you'd like to find the limit of the car to find a very open parking lot turn off tc and see what happens.

 

In the rain, drive with both hands. Don't drive with one hand on the top of the wheel, and one hand on the stick like most people I see on the road.

When you lose traction, hold tight, let off the gas and counter steer a little bit. The key is to not over do your counter steer.