Vehicle Dynamic Control?
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Vehicle Dynamic Control?
I am researching different 350's and trying to determine which model is best for me.
I cannot find much info on VDC and am wondering how helpful it is in slippery/gravely conditions.
It this feature helpful? From what I have read, it justs maintains the spin rate of the rear tires so they do not exceed the speed of the front, right?
Likes/dis-likes or additional info??
I cannot find much info on VDC and am wondering how helpful it is in slippery/gravely conditions.
It this feature helpful? From what I have read, it justs maintains the spin rate of the rear tires so they do not exceed the speed of the front, right?
Likes/dis-likes or additional info??
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Every little bit helps when you need it. When you don't you turn it off.
I would personally be more concerned about the other options that come with the Touring+ that you are going to lose with a lower trim.
I would personally be more concerned about the other options that come with the Touring+ that you are going to lose with a lower trim.
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I am researching different 350's and trying to determine which model is best for me.
I cannot find much info on VDC and am wondering how helpful it is in slippery/gravely conditions.
It this feature helpful? From what I have read, it justs maintains the spin rate of the rear tires so they do not exceed the speed of the front, right?
Likes/dis-likes or additional info??
I cannot find much info on VDC and am wondering how helpful it is in slippery/gravely conditions.
It this feature helpful? From what I have read, it justs maintains the spin rate of the rear tires so they do not exceed the speed of the front, right?
Likes/dis-likes or additional info??
The short version -
VDC attempts to keep the car from spinning out. Yes, it is designed to be helpful in wet, slippery conditions.
TCS attempts to keep the rear wheels from spinning, normally under acceleration.
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According to the manual, I think VDC also helps limit the torque of the car so you can not get to max HP. At least mine says to turn it off if you want to achieve max HP. Guess it helps you not mess up your engine as easily. It will actually act as a governor on your RPM. (maybe I read into it too much but it seems as though it works that way.)
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According to the manual, 1) I think VDC also helps limit the torque of the car so you can not get to max HP. At least mine says to turn it off if you want to achieve max HP. Guess it helps you not mess up your engine as easily. 2) It will actually act as a governor on your RPM. (maybe I read into it too much but it seems as though it works that way.)
2) No, it won't.
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I am researching different 350's and trying to determine which model is best for me.
I cannot find much info on VDC and am wondering how helpful it is in slippery/gravely conditions.
It this feature helpful? From what I have read, it justs maintains the spin rate of the rear tires so they do not exceed the speed of the front, right?
Likes/dis-likes or additional info??
I cannot find much info on VDC and am wondering how helpful it is in slippery/gravely conditions.
It this feature helpful? From what I have read, it justs maintains the spin rate of the rear tires so they do not exceed the speed of the front, right?
Likes/dis-likes or additional info??
I do autocross the car (not well). A couple times I have forgotten to turn the VDC off. I did this last weekend on a course that was very wet and slippery. There was one 180 degree apex where the second half of the turn was a LOT more slippery than the first half. I kept having problems as I was coming out of the turn putting too much power on and would lose the back end. When I forgot to turn the VDC off, this wasn't a problem and the VDC was able to hold the power just at the point necessary to keep the back end where it should be. It is really a strange feeling to be racing through autocross elements and pushing the petal down and yet have the car hold just enough power to stay tame. From these experiences, I think the VDC does work well. HOWEVER, it won't save a driver from their own stupidity.
If you get the car, I suggest trying autocross. It is fun and will make you a better and safer driver.
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