View Poll Results: TCS on/off?
Voters: 280. You may not vote on this poll
Do you drive with TCS "ON" or "OFF"
07-10-2007, 05:33 AM
#62
National Z Club
iTrader: (9)
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: H Town
Posts: 1,178
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Off all the time. I tell my car what to do, it doesn't tell me. I guess its good for the un-attentive drivers that don't pay attention to what they are doing with their car.
07-10-2007, 05:56 AM
#63
off all the time via KPTech module.
If you have ever pulled out in traffic with it on and needed to accelerate to avoid getting hit, and you lose power due to tcs or vdc, you will understand why some of us like it off.
I think TCS is more dangerous on. VDC is better in inclement weather, if you have it, but only having TCS it does more harm than good IMO in 99% of situations.
If you have ever pulled out in traffic with it on and needed to accelerate to avoid getting hit, and you lose power due to tcs or vdc, you will understand why some of us like it off.
I think TCS is more dangerous on. VDC is better in inclement weather, if you have it, but only having TCS it does more harm than good IMO in 99% of situations.
07-10-2007, 10:30 AM
#64
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Patchogue, New York
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I drove the car this morning with the TCS off just to see if there was a noticeable difference. I admit that there is a difference, but the difference is, in my opinion, barely perceptible. Again, I'm not an off the line, rev my engine at Mustangs, type of driver, nor do I condone burning rubber just to get attention from onlookers; however, I do like moving in the 130 to 140 area (only on the track), and I like to be able to get to those speeds as quickly as possible.
07-10-2007, 10:34 AM
#65
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: vancouver
Posts: 7,192
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by joe3906
I drove the car this morning with the TCS off just to see if there was a noticeable difference. I admit that there is a difference, but the difference is, in my opinion, barely perceptible. Again, I'm not an off the line, rev my engine at Mustangs, type of driver, nor do I condone burning rubber just to get attention from onlookers; however, I do like moving in the 130 to 140 area (only on the track), and I like to be able to get to those speeds as quickly as possible.
It's hard to judge what a system dealing with slipping tires does when not actually slipping the tires.
07-10-2007, 10:35 AM
#66
350Z-holic
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Interwebz
Posts: 6,912
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
When starting this thread I had no idea how many Z owners on this forum had no idea or what the difference is with TCS. Guess ppl don't do their reseach or just don't know about their car in general.
07-10-2007, 11:45 AM
#67
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Patchogue, New York
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by trodis
When starting this thread I had no idea how many Z owners on this forum had no idea or what the difference is with TCS. Guess ppl don't do their reseach or just don't know about their car in general.
07-10-2007, 12:04 PM
#69
Originally Posted by TheGest
Isnt TCS always ON, you can only turn off VDC
TCS = Traction Control System (stand alone)
VDC = Vehicle Dynamic Control + TCS (combined)
You can turn either system(s) off via its button, but some have agruged and I will agree . . . when you turn VDC off, there are still some signs that the computer will still play nanny in some extreme situations.
I do know that when either your TCS or VDC button is off, TCS is really OFF.
07-10-2007, 01:46 PM
#71
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: AZ
Posts: 926
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by VandyZ
I do know that when either your TCS or VDC button is off, TCS is really OFF.
07-10-2007, 01:47 PM
#72
Registered User
Join Date: May 2005
Location: California
Posts: 1,598
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by VandyZ
is kinda the other way around.
TCS = Traction Control System (stand alone)
VDC = Vehicle Dynamic Control + TCS (combined)
You can turn either system(s) off via its button, but some have agruged and I will agree . . . when you turn VDC off, there are still some signs that the computer will still play nanny in some extreme situations.
I do know that when either your TCS or VDC button is off, TCS is really OFF.
TCS = Traction Control System (stand alone)
VDC = Vehicle Dynamic Control + TCS (combined)
You can turn either system(s) off via its button, but some have agruged and I will agree . . . when you turn VDC off, there are still some signs that the computer will still play nanny in some extreme situations.
I do know that when either your TCS or VDC button is off, TCS is really OFF.
07-10-2007, 01:50 PM
#73
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: The Lou
Posts: 1,529
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Luv Mntrl
All the time. Not prudent to take it off, unless on a track.
+1
too dangerous on 'the street'. I still slide around corners with it on so still fun for me.
07-10-2007, 04:03 PM
#75
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Indian Trail NC
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Zshazz
Well, its kind of like an anti-magnet. If you have it off, the car will be magnetically attracted to poles/concrete barriers/etc in the rain. If you have it on, your car will be less inclined to obey the magnetic force attracting it to its doom.
07-12-2007, 09:17 PM
#77
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Penn Valley,California
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I had this kick in the other day when I dropped down into third gear to pass on a straight country road.I was going about 55 mph,and was ready to upshift at near 70(no where near the rev limit) and the TCS kicked in leaving me and the car sputtering and losing power in the opposing lane.I have had it kick in around corners at moderate speeds where there is a rise just before the turn,I assume as the suspension unloads.I have been running with it off ever day since and find the car to be much more predictable under all conditions.As others have stated,I will engage it when the roads are wet,but otherwise I roll with it off.I don't care to be left hanging with no power while passing again.
07-12-2007, 09:19 PM
#78
Super Moderator
MY350Z.COM
MY350Z.COM
iTrader: (8)
On for commuting , off when playing. Most of the time its on.
07-12-2007, 10:20 PM
#79
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: CANADA
Posts: 2,801
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Flee0588
I prefer it. TCS and VDC are for PUSSIES!!!!! I drive base too and havent had ABS since I put in my diff. So...yeh like I said, driving aids are for pussies/*****es.
Take out your airbags while you're at it!
Last edited by JunkStory; 07-12-2007 at 10:25 PM.
