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Old 02-06-2010, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by fastlane45
are you saying holding VDC for 3 seconds will do something different than just turning it off in a g?
Not sure if it works on the G haven't tried it yet but on the CTS it changes the gearing to be even more aggresive while having it in DS mode it will say on the dash its in competitive mode. Basically it had three different set-ups regular driving mode DS mode and Competitive mode.
Old 02-06-2010, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by CAPCO
Not sure if it works on the G haven't tried it yet but on the CTS it changes the gearing to be even more aggresive while having it in DS mode it will say on the dash its in competitive mode. Basically it had three different set-ups regular driving mode DS mode and Competitive mode.
There's only two modes for the G's VDC; Off and On.
Old 02-09-2010, 12:36 AM
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the vdc has def saved me when i start driving like a maniac..in a good maniac kind of way. love my '09 g37S sedan, it's a beast.
Old 02-09-2010, 02:23 AM
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you really only feel the difference if you're driving like you shouldn't be. the VDC can keep the car pretty tame, even with it off you can comfortably drive without too much worry, but open the throttle up don't be surprised if you get a little scared.
Old 02-09-2010, 04:58 PM
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On a side note, i hardly notice a change on to off in my car on dry roads no matter how hard its launched. G37xs AT
If on dirt/snow/rain though, there is a huge difference.
Old 02-09-2010, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Chapinb
On a side note, i hardly notice a change on to off in my car on dry roads no matter how hard its launched. G37xs AT
If on dirt/snow/rain though, there is a huge difference.
Try going sideways in the dry.
Old 02-10-2010, 01:20 AM
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I turned it off the other day (I have the G37S sedan) and floored it but there was not even any wheel-spin or peel out....is there anyway we can get a little bit of noise from the tires when we floor it at stop?
Old 02-10-2010, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by xlacrimx
I turned it off the other day (I have the G37S sedan) and floored it but there was not even any wheel-spin or peel out....is there anyway we can get a little bit of noise from the tires when we floor it at stop?
Put in DS, hold down the brakes, get it to 5-6k and let loose
Old 02-10-2010, 05:39 PM
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i have a G37x how do i get the tires to spin? and vdc on or off?
Old 02-10-2010, 06:41 PM
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Old 02-10-2010, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
Put in DS, hold down the brakes, get it to 5-6k and let loose
Your ECU won't let you rev past 2.5k, the moment it detects that slip it will cut fuel off
Old 02-17-2010, 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
Put in DS, hold down the brakes, get it to 5-6k and let loose
I never really understood what DS was...but if I hold down the break and rev the engine at the same time doesn't that hurt the car?
Old 02-18-2010, 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by xlacrimx
I turned it off the other day (I have the G37S sedan) and floored it but there was not even any wheel-spin or peel out....is there anyway we can get a little bit of noise from the tires when we floor it at stop?
Thats strange. If I turn VDC off I can stomp it from a stop and absolutely melt the tires. I can also catch a second most of the time as well (7AT). Don't do this very often as I prefer not replacing the tires once a year. On the other hand, it is serious fun!
Old 02-18-2010, 05:01 PM
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I've needed to turn it off briefly a few times in the past few weeks as we've been bombarded with snow in the DC area. I got stuck in the snow and needed to turn off the VDC to help get the wheels moving again. When it's on, I think as soon as it feels the wheels spinning it tends to apply some braking to the rear wheels which makes it even harder to get moving again.
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