Hit a curb....
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I did exactly the same thing in a corvette about 10 years ago. I turned off the traction control, and then I accelerated hard through 2nd gear. The rear end felt like it was on ice. The car almost did a 360, and it wouldn't recover. I slid right into the curb. I ended up with the same damage as you. I had to have the car towed to the dealership. I didn't claim insurance, and the repair was around $1500. New rim and suspension parts. My pride was rather damaged too. I don't think I'll ever disable the traction control again.
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From: Toronto, Canada
Sorry to hear that.
I guess having a X makes that much difference.....I have taken VDC off in a parking lot when I first got my car, just to see how this thing handled and I cannot do what you did. My brother in law has an 05 sedan sport model and I watch him loose the back end quickly. He can do donuts and he envies that I cannot...I'll stick with my X, more control.
But everyone should practice extreme driving in an empty lot so they know how their individual cars handle.
I guess having a X makes that much difference.....I have taken VDC off in a parking lot when I first got my car, just to see how this thing handled and I cannot do what you did. My brother in law has an 05 sedan sport model and I watch him loose the back end quickly. He can do donuts and he envies that I cannot...I'll stick with my X, more control.
But everyone should practice extreme driving in an empty lot so they know how their individual cars handle.
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From: Eden Prairie, MN
So should be picking up an 08 G35 anywhere within the next three weeks and basically the conclusion is. Unless your in a very open area leave the almighty and mystical VDC button alone. Got it.
When I first got my car, I wasn't used to that much power and accelerated too hard on the freeway and it was raining and a similar thing happened to me with my VDC ON but luckily I let off the gas and was able to regain control. Now I'm very hesitant to accelerate hard in the rain around other cars (or curbs).
First day I bought my car. First stop light from the dealer. Turned off VDC, I was doing a left turn, I gunned the crap out of it. Made a 270 degree turn. I learned my lesson not to gun it on turns. I was used to a Altima 2.5s 175hp.
lol, I have a similar story, was driving a AWD suv the whole time, and never ever got it to slide first time in the G in the rain I gave it some gas while making a slight left turn and it slid out a bit, but VDC kicked in and got me in line. I freaked out a bit since it was unexpected but then after that I understood how crappy my tires were in the wet. Much better then learning on the highway or something :O. Everyone kept telling me I was a RWD noob and thats how it is. But with my new tires all my wet traction issues are gone.
