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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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Anyone else spinning their tires on the pebbles left on the road? Even just a little extra gas in a turn with pebbles is making my VDC engage. I do have the W-rated Potenza's though.



Hopefully we'll have some heavy rain and it will clear up.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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I'm waiting for three weeks of monsoons before either the Z or the bike leave the garage. We've got grit all over.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 01:16 AM
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The sand is VERY annoying indeed
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:58 AM
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not driving the z ... avoids this problem very well
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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The sand is VERY annoying indeed
Not nearlly as annoying as that stupid TCS....if only I could permanently disable it.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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Not nearlly as annoying as that stupid TCS....if only I could permanently disable it.
You don't have a button left of your steering wheel?
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mostlypeaceful
You don't have a button left of your steering wheel?
Yes I do...I'm just not in the habit of pushing it every time I start the car. Why cant I just turn it off and have it stay off like the A.C. does? And give me the option of turning it on if I want to use it.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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Yes I do...I'm just not in the habit of pushing it every time I start the car. Why cant I just turn it off and have it stay off like the A.C. does? And give me the option of turning it on if I want to use it.
And then you could loan it to me the rest of the time. We could just SHARE your TCS / VDC. No?
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by blastoff99
And then you could loan it to me the rest of the time. We could just SHARE your TCS / VDC. No?
If I could remove it....you can have it.
The TCS has messed me up more times than it's helped me. I find it very annoying for the most part.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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KPTechnologies makes a module that basically gives the VDC memory. If you turn it off, it will stay off even if you shut the car off. Not sure how TCS works, so maybe they have something for that?
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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That would be nice if they did....I could go for that.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 08:57 AM
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i spin my tires on normal dry pavement...sand is nothing to me...
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The KPtechnologies module works with the TCS the same way it works for VDC. It's only $39.99 and it's simple to install. It's really a must have for anyone who doesn't normally drive with TCS/VDC on.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by KPierson
The KPtechnologies module works with the TCS the same way it works for VDC. It's only $39.99 and it's simple to install. It's really a must have for anyone who doesn't normally drive with TCS/VDC on.

Sweet !!
Sold Product...I will get my order in tonight !!

Question about the Window Roll Up Module...
...Pressing the LOCK button twice rolls the windows up...Do the windows have a roll down function also?
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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If you hold the "unlock" button down on your OEM keyfob they will go down - it's a stock feature on all Zs.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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Well smack my *** and call me Shirley!!....Learn something new every day.
Thanks for that info.

I am interested in some of your other modules...in due time...for now though, I'm starting with the TCS mod.

Thanks KP !!

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Order Completed...
PayPal to the rescue.
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