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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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I actually have the power cut to the VDC thanks to a hand made switch that I installed in my coin drawer.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 08:56 AM
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the Z is my daily driver, so for daily driving, it's best to keep TCS on. when I want to fool around though... ;-)
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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always off, unless its raining.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by xlucidx
i have to drive with TCS off because my front tires are a 40 profile
my rear tires are a 35 profile, which causes the car to "lean" more toward the rear shifting weight over the rear tires better
it also detects it as slip if i leave TCS on because of the smaller profile and more rotations

so i guess you could say i "lean back" :P
Wait so your rear tires are shorter than your front tires?
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Ianmtx
Wait so your rear tires are shorter than your front tires?
My fronts are higher profile than the rears. But I have 17"s front, 18"s rear.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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ALWAYS off; TCS screws with my turbos and everything apparently. Doesn't let me pull much harder than stock form (an exaggeration, but you get the point).

However if it rains I'll always leave it on.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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I see basically 3 different opinions regarding tcs/vdc...

1. Always or mostly on (sounds smart to me).
2. Always off (cept in rain) because real men don't use traction control. (Why turn it on in the rain then, if such a good a driver. Why not also get rid of the seat belts, ABS, airbags, etc.?).
3. Always off (cept in rain, etc.) because it is negatively affected by vehicle mods. Understandable.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by HDPD350Z
I see basically 3 different opinions regarding tcs/vdc...

1. Always or mostly on (sounds smart to me).
2. Always off (cept in rain) because real men don't use traction control. (Why turn it on in the rain then, if such a good a driver. Why not also get rid of the seat belts, ABS, airbags, etc.?).
3. Always off (cept in rain, etc.) because it is negatively affected by vehicle mods. Understandable.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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usually off except in the rain. I have to say I've been leaving it on more recently lately but that's because it's ALWAYS FREAKING RAINING.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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VDC off
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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i have a 10 min commute to work monday-friday so i just leave it on, no point in turning it off for a 10 min traffic ride. I do turn it on if i need to go through the gears quick (switching lanes, merging onto highway or just ****s and giggles).
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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Pretty much the only time I turn traction control off in my ZO6 is when at the track. Otherwise, I leave it on. I'm able to enter freeways, change lanes, etc. just fine with it on.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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i always leave mine on all the time unless im doing some spirited driving then i click the button
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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on until i wanna go crazy
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 10:43 PM
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I always leave mine off like most people say...engine on, VDC off
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by VQZ33_Jake
always off, unless its raining.
Same here.

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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 01:55 PM
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always off, unless I run into rain.

-road-gods never get caught by rain......
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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OFF - Most of the time
ON - Heavy rain, snow, sleepy...
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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off all the time no matter what...
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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OFF-I like to kick the *** end out and chirp the tires thru the gears.
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