VDC - Coupe vs Roadster
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VDC - Coupe vs Roadster
I noticed there are several Zsters out there that have owned both the coupe and the Roadster. Can you tell me about the difference in handling difference in the Roadster that doesn't have the VDC? Any idea why they didn't put that on the Roadster? Thanks guys.
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Re: VDC - Coupe vs Roadster
Originally posted by Whataguy5431
I noticed there are several Zsters out there that have owned both the coupe and the Roadster. Can you tell me about the difference in handling difference in the Roadster that doesn't have the VDC? Any idea why they didn't put that on the Roadster? Thanks guys.
I noticed there are several Zsters out there that have owned both the coupe and the Roadster. Can you tell me about the difference in handling difference in the Roadster that doesn't have the VDC? Any idea why they didn't put that on the Roadster? Thanks guys.
unless you drive the car like a ****ing maniac, you won't notice the difference... imho, the roadster is one of the classiest cars ont he road and attracts enough attention as it is... attracting more attention by driving like a clown defeats the purpose of the car, and only paints the rest of us with the wrong brush :-)
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I would have to agree with Vancitydude. The VDC was nice on my old coupe though. There is a bridge right where I turn out of my subdivision. When the road gets cold or is wet with my old coupe everything was fine. When I do it with my roadster the butt end slides around everytime, at any speed. The VDC eliminated this problem. It is a nice feature, I was bummed that the roadster did not come with it. It didn't stop me from buying one.
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I'm totally bummed that my Roadster doesn't have the VDC could have been very useful considering it my everyday car and had to drive it through this terrible weather in the NE. Still love my car though
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In the coupes, the performance model adds VDC and 18" wheels w/TPMS. The difference in cost is $2180. The 18" wheel option is $1200, so the VDC adds $980. I wish it had been an option.
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'04 350ZR SS/BO w/18's, NAV, arrival in 27 days
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I just got my roadster three days ago and had the back end slide out unexpectedly twice now in the rain. It happens, for example, when you make a left hand turn and step on the gas slightly at the end of the arc. VDC should not be an option. My sales guy said it only comes on automatics but I think that's bogus.
I also think the tires are crap. They are slippery and noisy and get worse as they wear. I had Bridgestone PP 03s on my previous car which really stuck to wet pavement and had a plush, quiet ride. I am thinking of doing that sooner than later. Has anyone done this swap on theirs?
I also think the tires are crap. They are slippery and noisy and get worse as they wear. I had Bridgestone PP 03s on my previous car which really stuck to wet pavement and had a plush, quiet ride. I am thinking of doing that sooner than later. Has anyone done this swap on theirs?
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I did a quick search and comparison on tirerack.com. 5 tires came up for the 350ZR. Tthe RE040's finished last in every category. The best wet traction were the pole position S03's. I ran them for a while on my '96 911 C4 Cab. I bought them because of their superior wet handling characteristics, and guess what. I was driving in the rain one day, not even pushing it. I spun out and crashed. I'm getting my 350 ZR in the next 1-2 weeks. What I read about the RE040's scares me. At least they wear out faster than the other tires so I won't have them too long. I see you're in Richmond. I'm an hour south of Richmond, on Lake Gaston. There is a 6 mile stretch of I85 here that's great for top speed runs. Trees in the median & no crossover = no radar Early Sat and Sun mornings it is empty. There is however a state police camero SS in the county that can outrun the Z.
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I did a quick search and comparison on tirerack.com. 5 tires came up for the 350ZR. Tthe RE040's finished last in every category. The best wet traction were the pole position S03's. I ran them for a while on my '96 911 C4 Cab. I bought them because of their superior wet handling characteristics, and guess what. I was driving in the rain one day, not even pushing it. I spun out and crashed. I'm getting my 350 ZR in the next 1-2 weeks. What I read about the RE040's scares me. At least they wear out faster than the other tires so I won't have them too long. I see you're in Richmond. I'm an hour south of Richmond, on Lake Gaston. There is a 6 mile stretch of I85 here that's great for top speed runs. Trees in the median & no crossover = no radar Early Sat and Sun mornings it is empty. There is however a state police camero SS in the county that can outrun the Z.
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'04 350ZR touring, MT w/18's & NAV due in 1-2 weeks
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Rich, I'm just outside of Vancouver BC where it rains a lot. Turns out in Canada we only get four choices. Performance Coupe, Track Model, Touring Coupe and Touring Roadster. If it says Touring there is no VDC. I drive it to work daily so I have to be really careful in the wet. At least it rarely snows here.
I'd like to hear from someone that replaced the RE040 tires and got less road noise as well as better traction.
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I'd like to hear from someone that replaced the RE040 tires and got less road noise as well as better traction.
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gmartan, I thought you were from Richmond, VA. I'm not an hour south of you, but about 50 hours to the East. I was wondering how you were having trouble in the rain recently as it hasn't rained here recently but has snowed. From what I have read, I won't stick with the RE040's. They almost seem dangerous. I think that they'll be safe to break the car in with though as I won't be pushing it as much. Hmm now I can rationalize buying 19" rims and tires.
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