HI yeah i got so many questions to ask, i would like to know if there is an 350z expert close to killeen/fort hood tx......i would like to show them the car that way its easier, i know i can ask on the forum, which i probably will eventually, but just wondering if anyone is around here...thanks guys

 

You may want to try the search function, it may not be the greatest, but it should help you to figure out the Z. (or any problems or symptoms you may be experiencing.)

Cheers,

R350z

 

Just a hint for future reference: This is a general forum. Regional questions are better answered in the appropriate regional forum.

 

okay thanks man sorry for posting in the wrong forum.....thanks for the hint!!!

 

What are you wanting to know?

 

Drive 2 hours to SGP in Houston....you won't be sorry!

 

SGP is 3 hours away from killeen.. If you know a 2 hour route please tell me.. That is speeding too(3hrs)...

 

Lived in Austin for a good 4 years (most of my family lives up there now). Lived in Houston a good 22 years. I have driven back and forth a million times. I JUST drove to Austin 2 days after christmas. From the NW side of Houston all the way to SPICEWOOD....yes spicewood, out by pale face/pace bend park in 2.5 hours on the dot. Doesn't matter if I take I-10/71 or 290 all the way there....I still make the same time....just depends on where I'm trying to go in Austin. When I drive to my buddy's house on Wells Branch/Mopac area, I make it in 2, easy.

Killen....different story....lol

 

What is the problem?

 

just alot of different little things for i guess i'll start with the VDC, do i really need it? I think it has been disconnected, i just purchased a 03 touring model, its been lowered and has rims 19...dont know if i should get it fixed, but i dont know if i would have to get a camber kit or different size rims or get the rear raised back up????? to get the vdc to work right...

 

I like VDC in the rain, especially w/wide tires since they tend to spin rather easily. You might PM. Andy and perf. Nissan for additional info.

 

I turn that ish off as soon as I get into the car. Its worthless unless you dont know how to control your car. Anymore questions?

 

What makes you think VDC has been disconnected? What size tires are you running? Might be something like 245/35/19 front and 275/35/19.

 

well according to the manual dosent a light come on when u turn it off, well nothing happens when u push the vdc button!!! i havent driven the car on a track and really its gonna be my daily driver, but still i dont want to be going thru tires cuz of the set up and i dont want to be losing control when i do decide to runi it hard for no reason....i did run it somewhat hard once but it seem like it didnt have much tracition for some reason....

 

 

+1 If its raining...I leave it on.

As far as the VDC light not coming on....either the light is burned out on the VDC or its not working all together. Do like davidf said or head to the dealer. Never had a problem with my VDC. I have an 03 Touring as well.

 

Are we talking about the traction control?

 

I think you are right. The TCS has a button. I don't remember their being
a button for VDC.

My understanding is that VDC is what kicks out the rear wheels around
the corners to reduce rollover and increase traction along with the TCS.

I think the models that do have VDC it is an automatic thing and can't
be turned on and off. Only the TCS is controllable.

Please tell me if I'm wrong!!

 

You are wrong. Some models have VDC and some have TCS. There is a button to turn it off and yes, there's is an indicator light indicating that is turned off.

 

You are wrong.


Both VDC and TCS have a button to turn the system off. In Touring models, AT has TCS, MT has VDC.

TCS cuts engine output only. VDC does that in addition to applying the brakes individually to keep the car on it's intended path when slipage occurs.

I agree with the above statement that if the "VDC OFF" light does not come on when you hit the button, either the light is out or the button itself is faulty. Have you tried launching the car hard enough to spin the tires? That will tell you immediately whether or not VDC is working. If the system were malfunctioning, both the "VDC OFF" and "SLIP" lights would be on all the time.

Probably a good idea to check it out; VDC does indeed come in handy in foul weather conditions.

As for the tire sizes or lowered suspension having an effect, I doubt that is your case. The people that have that problem experience the VDC coming on and interfering with their driveing when it shouldn't. This is due to improper tire sizes.