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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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VDC saved my a** today

I was driving 20 under the limit (odd for me) through blowing snow on the 400 today, and my normal lane change almost turned into an 80km/h spin... but VDC stopped the snap-oversteer and kept me out of the ditch.

Keep your VDC on, kiddies... Winter ain't over yet!

I'm off to change my shorts...
 
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 12:46 PM
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I like to live on the edge, summers in the snow VDC off.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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First time I ever turned my VDC off was actually this winter in rain, I hated that every time my tires would spin the car would freak out and start to have a seizure trying to stop them from spinning, I learned I can do much better myself by letting of the gas a little instead of having VDC stomp the brakes.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 4DGS
I like to live on the edge, summers in the snow VDC off.
Blain as a kid, living on the edge

 
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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good one
 
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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^ bahahahhaha.......now we know why he looks so disfigured, jkjk
 
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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first time I turned the VDC off, went hot into a corner in 2 degree temps... threw it into a curb like a dumbass first rwd vehicle, learned my lesson the hard way about my lack of drifting prowess...

5k in repairs later, VCD always stays on.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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VDC didnt save me! see my thread! i wish it did save me but oh well
 
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by InTgr8r
Blain as a kid, living on the edge

Love it.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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^+1

Where the heck did you get that one Ian- an old family album?
 
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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I turn VDC off briefly whenever there's a need for controlled wheelspin on a launch but turn it back on immediately after. These cars are prone to snap oversteer without it. If you habitually switch off the VDC and aren't paying 100% attention...
 
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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The vdc doesn't actually turn off until you disconnect the module. With just the button off the car will still stab at the brakes, making a vague attempt to maintain some aid. If your not well versed with driving like a dickwagon, keep the vdc on when driving conditions are less than favorable.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by InTgr8r
Blain is a kid living on the edge
Fixed.

Zed, I am happy for you and your ass.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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The only time i turn off VDC is when i get stuck in snow. lol
 
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 11:21 PM
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seems like majority of you drive with VDC on...
I personally like driving without it to make my driving more predictable
 
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