My new (used) G!

[weatherfox]

Hey guys, new member here. Just wanted to post how much I love my 2007 G35X. Got a great deal on it, fully loaded (nav + prem) black on black. My wife actually praised the car too, which is rare.
I was just wondering if anyone knows how much of a difference the VDC makes. It seems when its on it lowers the power to the wheels or hesitates when I take off. So now I leave it off unless roads are wet. Is it safe to drive like this? Does it remove power when its on? Thanks!

[370Z/28]

Welcome to NICO! We want pics!

[Mudgen]

IMHO, if you don't overdrive your abilities, it's safe to turn it off. But it can save you from your own foolishness.

I turn it off much of the time because it will dump throttle in some situations where you don't want that.

[tollboothwilley]

I have my VDC off most the time I drive - unless the roads are wet.

I dont like the intrusion that the VDC has some times. I have had it catch during a hard turn and it almost threw me into the oncoming lane.

[weatherfox]

Thanks guys! I had the same problem the other day which is what caused me to post here. I was pulling out of work (a slight incline) and I gave it some gas and my car almost stopped in the middle of two lanes. Now I only put it on if its wet on the roads. I love this car though!

[audtatious]

I usually turn VDC off as well for local driving. I was warned to not do it as the vehicle could get away from me but after playing with it sliding around I am wholly comfortable in it and when it does start to slide it's predictable and controllable....at least in the coupe. I don't play as much in the sedan.

[Mudgen]

^I do the same, just turn it on when the road conditions are slippery or otherwise unpredictable. More than just "warned" not to do it, I've been lambasted as a sociopath on another forum for remarking on this. Folks are more civil on NICO than in a lot of places.

[kmckis1029]

yep VDC off most of the time, i have gotten really used to how my car handles now. id recommend people find a secluded open place and test the limits of their car so they know what it CAN and CAN NOT do.