how does the RWD perform on wet ground and snow?

has anyone driven their RWD to the limit?

 

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FWIW, I remember driving behind a 2k6 G35 RWD last year in the snow (I was in my FWD Acura TL) and it appeared that he had the OEM tires on, -- person had a helluva time moving in about 6 inches of snow, slush --

I bet with snow tires things are much better.

 

it performs well...

It performs like a RWD, if you give it too much power the back will easily step out even on a dry road. If you leave VDC on it cuts power and does a good job of keeping you straight. If you're driving enthusiastically it can be intrusive. It does everything you'd expect

I'm not sure what kind of response you're expecting? It's nothing earth-shattering

 

just buy the damn g37 already!

 

i was under the impression that different automakers tweaked their vdc differently.

some of them program their vdc to be bad azz

I saw a bmw video a long time ago with them slippin n sliding, and the car remained composed.

 

Let's get one thing straight, the second generation VDC doesn't cut power, it simple pulses the brake on the wheel that is spinning faster. This will slow the spin of that wheel and keep the car on the road. I've tested the VCD to it's max on the track under dry conditions, and IMO it's very unobtrusive and an excellent design. I don't recommend turning it off in any wet driving conditions, unless you have controlled environment and a lot of room.

 

i'm more concerned about rainy day stab/traction and overall control.

do you feel safe?

 

In the rain I feel safe as long as VDC is on. Traction is very dependent on the type of tire your running. I would recommend an All Season tire if your concerned with traction in the wet.

 

Unless you're being dumb you aren't going to have a problem.
With VDC on, in the snow, if you mash the pedal while going around a turn you will spin out. If you mash it from a stop in the snow and start spinning right away it'll kick in and you can pretty much drive around with the pedal to the ground and it'll keep it under control. I had 0 problems last year driving it through a pretty bad Chicago winter, OEM tires too.

 

you sure it doesn't cut power at all? If I accelerate hard coming out of a turn it feels much more like a loss of power vs a small dab of brake to pull you back in line

In daily driving you'll be fine in rain or any bad conditions with VDC on. On a track it's very obtrusive, that's why I feel like it is - on the street you'll rarely get to the point it needs to kick in.

 

Loving the imput as well as I am a new G owner and have yet to go through a winter with it. Got to say I am a bit worried as it is my first RWD in these new england winters. I do however have a set of snows as I am sure I will need.

 

Maybe it's different on the '08 but on the '07 it just pulses the brake. Popcorn, Do you actually see the RPM's drop?

 

VDC is traction control that senses vehicle direction and uses brake, throttle and engine management to help maintain stability.

Direction: uses brakes to slow down wheels to reduce spin and help control vehicle direction.

Skidding: yaw and steering wheel sensors use brakes to slow down spinning wheels and re-direct power to the wheel(s) with the best traction to re-gain control. Engine power use engine output to slow spinning by reducing spark to cylinders to cut back power and help re-gain control.

Edit. Sorry, I just noticed this is not a VDC thread.
OP - I don't think RWD guys or even us AWD guys are going to attempt pushing this car to the 'limits' in the snow even with snow tires. I have read a few post here on driver (in the Canada section, we get plenty of snow) where the RWD guys say their car is fine in the snow, with snow tires, as long as they drive sensibly. My car with snow tires is a beast in the snow and on wet pavement takes off like it is glued to the road.

 

Greekboy-- Don't worry about the snow in your S. If you want dedicated snow tires there are now Blizzaks for our vehicle. I live south of you in Brooklyn and in winter I run Goodyear F1 all season tires. Been fine for 2 years. Just don't drive insanely in the snow and you'll be fine/