Sorry if this isnt the right forum to post it on, i am kinda new to the scene, and have a couple questions. firstly, i have a 2008 350z base model, and am a little upset that I cannot toggle traction control on and off, is there anyway i could go to the dealer for them to get that installed in the ecu or anything?

Also, I am looking to get an intake, ,either short ram or cold air, and have heard good things about the stillen cold air, anything i should know about this install, not sure about taking off the lip, never done that in previous cars, just wanna make sure i dont mess anything up.. thanks

 

Why will it not turn ON and OFF. Did you read the owners manual?

 

well i have the base model, and i do not think that there is even a button for me to do it

 

The Base does not have TCS (Traction Control System).

 

right, i said that...i was wondering if the dealer could get that into my ECU, and how much they would charge...

 

You can't turn on/off a feature you don't have.

 

Lmao just made my night

 

And why would you even want it on?? Just work on improving your driving skills and you'll find having it is more of a problem then not

 

Depends on how much you owe on the Z you currently have for a trade in. Seriously tho you should've done your research when buying a Z as there are different models of Z's. I have a base Z but I knew what I was getting into. No CC egh who needs it, no LSD, nothing an aftermarket one won't fix. No brembo's no point if you're getting a BBk.

BTW if you're desperate for the need of a traction control than you're better off trading in your car for the upgraded model cause cost wise it will be more if you try to convert...

 

My thoughts exactly. Most guys complain about always having to turn traction control off...I don't hear a lot complaining that they want to turn it on

 

lol...this entire exchange between posts is a riot!
Thanks for making my day.
On the question about CAI's,did you see the recent video that was posted
on CAI data&testing?
Not surprised on the results.
Basically,CAI's by themselves have little value in regards to "power" gained.
Now what you "think" you have gained or feeling is the major factor.
In just about every owner's review I've read,there is always the comments
on how the car "feels" quicker(wow!).Also,gets better mpg.
In reality,most times you get less mpg(because you tend to cowboy the car/it "sounds"
better).
Power gains are realized from using a recipe of components.Its the balance of all those
that will give you some real HP.Now,unless you go full FI,thats another story.

Save your money,get a Popcharger.

 

+1... Get a Popcharger.

 

jeez, do people not do ANY research before buying a car?

 

He probably only did the safety and reliablity search..

 

OP, when you joined the forum you were sent a link to this thread:

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-n...questions.html

I suggest you read the entire thing since your questions can probably be answered there

 

My dad got me the car as a gift, my hands were tied. He went for the newest model with the lowest miles for the lowest price, and of course he came up with the '08 base.

Simply curious is being bale to install anything to turn off my tcs. If not then say no, if yes than tell me what there is to do lol

 

I read it twice. the question I'm asking was not asked in there

 

1st question would have been answered by looking up your trim level and seeing that you don't have traction control. No button to turn it off would have meant that you don't have it.

2nd question could have been answered by post #9

https://my350z.com/forum/2489732-post9.html

If you're looking for info on how to remove your front bumper to install a CAI we also have a DIY for that:

https://my350z.com/forum/body-interi...val-video.html

If you need anything else I would first suggest doing several advanced "searches by thread" and 9 times out of 10 there is already a thread on the subject.

If you're lost just PM me and I will walk you through it

 

who gives a sh*t if he did research. Pretty sure most people dont find out every detail about the car they get. And yeah just enjoy not having that option lol Im always having to turn it off...

 

How is this thread not locked?