I was in control as well. It just felt like this was the corner to step in.

 

I think VDC is overrated. I too have felt weirdness going into a wide sweeping curve from a long straightaway. You build speed on the straight, then brake in anticipation of the curve, then accelerate through the curve. But for some reason, VDC sees that you're braking and turning and tries to compensate, sending you straight off the damn road! I'd rather control the car myself, thank you!

 

Thank you! I would rather buy the car WITHOUT VDC, but Canada allows no such thing.

 

I refer to your "brake lockup" description and your "attitude" change (first scared, and then not scared) that Dave caught (his post pointing this out is about halfway up on page 2 on this thread). Whenever you change your account, your credibility drops.

Two major distractions (very pretty gf and a car-sick dog (projectile vomiting all over your Z's interior) that may affect your reporting accuracy. I mean... Who could possibly remember precise details when driving under these circumstances?

I'm surprised you were able to keep the car on the road at all.

--Spike

 

I never changed though. I said when I got back in I was scared shiatless. I couldn't trust the car, plus I had no idea what happened. I wasn't scared when it happened. And the brake lockup... with todays ABS vehicles it was as locked up as it could get.


Fishtailing at 80mph on a tight sweeper keeps my attention on the car

 

My tail comes out in a predictable fashion. Base model FTW.

Glad you're still with us Tubbs.

 

that sucks, i have a base and of late the back end has been coming around when ive been braking during corner entrance. once i was doin 30, completely locked and tried to come around, i let off and straightened it. second was a sweeper, i was doin 65-70, they locked a lil bit, kinda slid through the corner (it was banked). lil nerve racking, but thats what i get for burning up my rears

 

Hey, thanks. It would suck to be killed by a "safety" feature.

 

Can we get some testimony from the car sick dog for further credibility please?

 

I can't wait till you get into a situation where you're about to crash your car and VDC saves your ***. VDC is the reason I can make it through rough Chicago winters. I believe VDC is useless in dry weather (unless you're doing 80 on twisty roads), you really start to appreciate it in wet weather.

 

Hey, you may be on to something there.

The "new" VDC - Variable Direction Control. It randomly applies a brake to change direction while unexpectedly altering throttle position so you have no chance to compensate.

 

lol wow that was excellent

 

Think about this scenario... It's a beautiful and sunny day. You plan a short road trip driving a stretch of highway you know well, and can really "drive-it." Your gf agrees to ride along, but wants to take her new puppy. "Sure" you say. A buddy calls and asks if he can follow along behind you on his motorcycle (maybe take some action shots of the Z). "Sure" you say.

The drive is great, and your Z has never looked better. You're hitting turns, down-shifting (sometimes slight braking before the turn) and accelerating perfectly out. All is well.

But then, your gf complains you are driving too fast and she thinks the dog is looking sick. You ignore that and keep driving even faster. It is still looking great, but then the dog gets sick... really sick... and throws up. The smell of bile mixed with semi-digested dog food is awful. And, your gf is really pissed. "No wonder the dog got sick... the way you are driving!" She says. Then she yells at you: "SLOW DOWN!"

And... about this time, you hit a tight turn, and your car "goes crazy." You immediately do corrective manuevers, and save yourself, the car, your gf, and her dog. Your gf is pissed, and your buddy riding behind you on his motorcycle pulls up and gives you the "horse-laugh." Not a good afternoon by any means. You blame this on an electronic component in your car meant to prevent rotation.

My story is just that, a story, and probaby does not accurately describe what happened here. Only Tubbs knows the real story.

--Spike

 

my car came with 275 30 19 and 245 35 19. this has caused the vdc problem exactly as tubbs described. i can't wait to get some new rear tires in the 35 profile. so what size are your shoes?

 

Hey tubbs, what's the size of your tires??

read this:

https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-tires/203755-will-these-tires-work-with-my-vdc-enabled-car-read-here.html

 

Nope, not distracted at all. The dog was drugged up, and the girl knows not to talk when I'm driving. Good story though.

 

I'm actually running 245/40/18's all around. Perhaps it believed I was slipping from that, but the square setup hasn't caused probs before. And i've driven it hard before this.

People can say all the great things about VDC they want, but from past experience, if the car starts to go out of control, you either continue pushing gas and drive though it or let up easy on the gas. Smooth operations regardless... no throwing the car off balance. VDC operates by hittting the brakes and cutting the gas. Not cool, and I will no longer be driving with it on.

 

Eh, stop being so overconfident. I can bet my G it that VDC is not to blame.

If anything, it was the road and/or driver that caused the situation.

If you're so confident it was a VDC flaw, take it to the dealer.

Nothing personal, but I wouldn't use VDC as a scapegoat.

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I wish I could take you up on that bet. I am completely confident in my driving. Nothing wrong with that. And I could tell you every detail you wanted to know from when it happened. Focus was 100 percent on driving.

Unfortunately VDC was probably working as intended. "OH NOES!!! THE BACK IS STARTING TO SLIDE! BETTER SLAM ON THE BRAKES!!"