Originally Posted by Sagemark

I installed a KPtechnologies controller to automatically set my VDC to the previous state (i.e. "Off", normally.) I still found that whenever I pushed it hard through corners, even with VDC "Off", it steps in, tapping the brakes and reducing throttle and generally spoiling my fun. I searched various forums and the web many times looking for a solution but NOooo, all I found was a lot of banter, no solid answers. Well, NO MORE!! HA!! I found a post that indicated that by unplugging the harness from the "G-sensor" the VDC could be entirely disabled without disabling the ABS or brake lights! I tried it and it WORKS! The SLIP light remains on though. I plan to identify the power lead to the sensor and install a switch on it. The service manual has instructions for removing the G-Sensor in the BRC section. Just be aware that the harness plug can be frustrating. I broke off the locking clips before I figured it out. Unbolt the sensor, then with the harness plugged fully in, pull out the locking clips on the sides of the harness plug before pulling the plug out. Time will tell if I really want the VDC fully off permanently. I suspect that I will indeed want to put in an on/off switch, even if just so when I take the car in for service, or let someone else drive the car I can return it to "Normal".

Here's the link to the post I found:

http://www.southfloridaracing.com/fo...ad.php?t=34456

Originally Posted by JBLoudG20

I have read conflicting data: can the VDC be turned off for the entire drive (until shutting the car off), or does it come back on after 30 seconds?

I don't have my 35 yet, but I'm buying an 04 coupe.

Originally Posted by Mike@RiversideInfiniti

Come down to Riverside and I'll show you what it can do.

VDC does not just KILL power; it is capable of partial throttle, functioning as an electronic LSD, and functioning like AYC/SH-AWD, albeit with braking instead of power transfer.

Those of you who think you are faster with VDC off are probably fooling yourselves. Yes, there are SOME situations, where no VDC would have been better, but in the vast majority of situations, VDC will save your ***.


I get tons and tons of customers who think they can drive. I feel confident during the test drive that I won't die, because the VDC is there. THey'll blast through corners at full throttle, thinking they're God, while I'm sitting next to them just watching the SLIP light blinking the whole time, automatically slowing the car down in turns to keep them in control.

Then they tell me afterwards "wow... the rear end never swung out on me... this car is so easy to control... my (insert non-VSA/VDC/DSC/etc car here) would never have been able to do that"

Leave it on unless you're in a controlled environment. There is a reason many OTHER systems out there are not fully defeatable.