View Poll Results: Do you turn your TCS/VDC off?
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Do you turn TCS/VDC off???
#63
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I always turn mine off and that's for one reason, since ive added my wheels, if I go around a big loop to get on the interstate or even curvy roads, my slip light will come on and cut the power. Not sure if it's a speed sensor or the wheels?
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I think the so called "nannies" are a good thing for normal everyday driving, the kind most owners of this car will do. The "nannies" save you from yourself. Most drivers' high regard for their driving skill belie the actual skill they possess. Sometimes the driver trying to "save" it, meets with less than desirable results...
linked from turbotoys post.
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I think the so called "nannies" are a good thing for normal everyday driving, the kind most owners of this car will do. The "nannies" save you from yourself. Most drivers' high regard for their driving skill belie the actual skill they possess. Sometimes the driver trying to "save" it, meets with less than desirable results...
linked from turbotoys post.
linked from turbotoys post.
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Check this out (I have had the KP Technologies VDS mod since 2004:
http://www.kptechnologies.com/produc...san&model=350Z
http://www.kptechnologies.com/produc...san&model=350Z
I do use it in the rain, although I'm rarely if ever on the throttle hard enough to need it in the rain.
Just to clarify, its my understanding that VDC has the ability to cut throttle and apply brakes as needed to maintain traction (Correct?); while, TCS can cut ignition to individual cylinders to more dynamically reduce torque being applied to the wheels without totally cutting throttle.
Am I near correct in this assumption?
I have a Touring model which only included VDC but it behaves completely different than the TCS on board my 08 mustang that the Z replaced.
*For those that don't know and may be interested, the 2000-2005 dodge stratus coupe, chrystler sebring coupe and the mitsubishi eclipse shared a mitsubishi platform.
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Really , i would love to know more about this. When it does cut throttle in the rain, i bet you cant spin out for some odd reason
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Did you buy your Z new or used? I ask because I wonder if it may have already had the module previously discussed installed by the previous owner OR in reference to sportbiketed's post, if the previous owner had it disconnected sometime before you purchased it. Can you turn it on with the switch if you want to?
This is interesting... can this be done on a temporary basis AKA could it be easily reconnected or is it more complicated than unplugging a harness somewhere? If the process can be reversed, I'd sure be interested in doing this with my Z. I don't NEED it in the rain, I just don't feel the need to turn it off. Drove a mustang for 4 years with TCS off from day 1.
The only time I ever turned it back on was in the snow one winter and that was a mistake, turned it right back off!
Sorry for my pretty lame questions- when electrical systems are controlling almost every aspect of what should be a mechanical system, I tend to tread very carefully.
This is interesting... can this be done on a temporary basis AKA could it be easily reconnected or is it more complicated than unplugging a harness somewhere? If the process can be reversed, I'd sure be interested in doing this with my Z. I don't NEED it in the rain, I just don't feel the need to turn it off. Drove a mustang for 4 years with TCS off from day 1.
The only time I ever turned it back on was in the snow one winter and that was a mistake, turned it right back off!
Sorry for my pretty lame questions- when electrical systems are controlling almost every aspect of what should be a mechanical system, I tend to tread very carefully.