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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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So yea this has now happened a few times. If I start to accelerate in 3/4 and really get on it(gradually of course), around 4-5k rpms, my SLIP flashes on and off a few times and the car starts acting as if im hitting redline, jerking around. The tires are not spinning as im hitting the gas down (not slamming it but defiantly going to the floor with it)but im already cruising at 40-60 mph.

I have googled and searched here and most of the issues that are posted are about tires actually spinning, again mine are not. Its very strange as its not every time, more selective then none.

Car bio, its a stock 07 350z..simple enough
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 02:38 PM
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Anything described in this post sound familar?

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....1&postcount=45

What are you front / rear tire sizes?

PS - glad to see you decided to stick around.
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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Yea I seen that too and mine are
225/40 18 fronts
245/40 18 rears
Guy out the on about 2k miles ago so broke in. Also never done it on a turn it's just going straight and out of no where it starts acting like that and light flashes.

Also thanks, had a bit of a bad week then, gotta act 5 every now and then lol
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 05:11 AM
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Could it have anything to do with your brakes? Low pads or fluid? My SLIP light pops on when the fluid is low, but also the VDC off comes on as well so idk.
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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Thanks for the tip. Hope thats all it will be. After work will take a look at the pads and fluids.
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 01:46 PM
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Low fluid or worn pads typically cause the Brake light or all (Brake, Slip, VDC) to come on, not just the Slip.

Intermittent Slip at speed could be anything from the computer to the wheel speed sensors.

Does it only do it when accelerating, never while cruising?

Anything else happening when this occurs, like hitting bumps? Do any suspension or brake work before it started?
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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Happens when I accelerate drastically, usually if im getting on the freeway or something like that. Ill punch it right as im getting on and hits around 4-5k rpms and start flashing the SLIP and power is getting cut which is making the car jerk around. Not happened yet while cruising though or bumps, hills.
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