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Do you turn TCS/VDC off???

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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Azzerare
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.
Yaw sensor disco , mine is on a switch. I still usually drive with it on for the street.
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Azzerare
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.
Here's the DIY guide on Disabling VDC: https://my350z.com/forum/engine-driv...bling-vdc.html

I used to have mine on a switch but since I mostly use my Z for drifting now I decided to remove the switch and cap off the wires. ABS delete will be happening in the near future.
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by sportbiketed
Here's the DIY guide on Disabling VDC: https://my350z.com/forum/engine-driv...bling-vdc.html

I used to have mine on a switch but since I mostly use my Z for drifting now I decided to remove the switch and cap off the wires. ABS delete will be happening in the near future.
PERFECT! that link is very helpful! thanks for posting it
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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Traction control is all cut out. But car only drives on Sundays or events. Wouldn't recommend doing this to a dd.
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 07:07 AM
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Ive got a touring and I turn mine off in an empty parking lot when it rains
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by kingdom
Ive got a touring and I turn mine off in an empty parking lot when it rains
SICK!!! you should post videos of it!















































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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 08:45 AM
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^ on Thanksgiving Day LoL
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Dugan round 2?
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by JCat
^ on Thanksgiving Day LoL
Please dont tell me you are referring to that video of the corvette's on Thanksgiving day.LOL
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 12:47 PM
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No he's referring to a member who wrecked his z on thanksgiving day and made a thread about it.
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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since i feel like Toretto everywhere i totally unpluged my VDC and shut it down completely.
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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hmm...

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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 05:35 AM
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Lol. Read your original post. Don't sweat it, we all get that way at times.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 06:51 AM
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VDC saved my @ss once during a time attack event, when my rear left shock lost all its oil and the car was very unpredictable. Car slightly swung itself towards the wall midway during a fast right hander and VDC managed to catch it. I switched it on because the car was behaving funny and I'm glad i did.

Otherwise, VDC is off all the way (during track/autox events)

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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Have owned my Z for about 4 months, yet to turn it off. There is a noticeable difference I am assuming. Just how squirmy is it? I guess I'll find out (sensibly of course)
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 04:00 AM
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anyone who doesn't have it off is uncivilized....
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 04:02 AM
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Only damn thing VDC does is cut power when wheels slip a smidge....other then that its pretty much worthless to me. if you cant handle taking a turn and spinning them a little bit then your not living it up driving a 350 z capable of amazing driving.
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 07:02 AM
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As soon as she lights my left hand is reaching for th ebutton. I have 20" wheels and I know the first corner will reap the dreaded lack of power if I don't disable.
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 07:21 AM
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it should be on at all times for your saftEy, and taken off WHEN NEEDED!!!
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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Interesting
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