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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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Default just purchased a Z; How do you turn tcs off?

I did a search first and didn't find an answer. I have a touring Z and I know where the VDC on/off switch is but next to that there is a false switch which I'm assuming where the TCS on/off buttom would be. So I guess the touring just doesn't let you turn the TCS on and off? Can you get one installed at the dealer? Thanks in advance for replies.
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 08:33 AM
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The VDC on/off switch also cancels TCS. Its all or nothing brother...

But be careful yeah?
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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thanks thats exactly what I wanted to know...I'll be carefull too blah blah
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Touring 350 Z
thanks thats exactly what I wanted to know...I'll be carefull too blah blah
we'll see who's blah blah'ing if you don't take his advice seriously and wrap around a pole then come here and post about it.
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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Do you have an owners manual? Get one free at Courtesy Nissan.
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 01:56 PM
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i believe its vdc in the touring and GT models while TCS in the enthusiast model. and nothing in basic.
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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Like others said, just push the button. I personally drive with the VDC/TCS on 99% of the time and I just turn it off if I want to spin around a turn every once in a while.
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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Kid comes in for advice and gives us attitude. Go away punk
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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I'm confused - where did he display a bad attitude?
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by phenforum
I'm confused - where did he display a bad attitude?
His "Join Date" indicates he is a new member... Wish we could be kind to new members and help them on their initial posts.

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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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welcome
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Touring 350 Z
I'll be carefull too blah blah

nice attitude..you're going to get far around here
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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hey i been here for a year but im still a nooob :|lol
Old Aug 15, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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i hope he does wrap his z around a pole
Old Aug 15, 2007 | 08:37 AM
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Better yet I hope he gets a pole wrapped around his buttcheeks coz he put down his drink at a club and woke up the next morning with a condom in his ***, wondering WTF happend.
Old Aug 15, 2007 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by streetxdreamer
i hope he does wrap his z around a pole
Is that a typo? Do you really wish harm upon another human being?
Old Aug 15, 2007 | 09:00 AM
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some of you n00bs that think it is eCool to flame someone else, i think you should read this before wishing harm on others:

https://my350z.com/forum/announcements/197112-disrespectful-members-will-get-banned.html
Old Aug 15, 2007 | 09:08 AM
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^^^^^ Agreed. A bunch of you are being dicks for no reason at all.
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