SamN Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Coming from a bit of a drifting background, I tend to drive with traction control turned off. I have noticed a couple of times the light still flashes on the dash and it feels like it's kicking in anyway though?? After come googling I found someone saying that turning off traction control leaves ESP on which will allow the wheels to spin up and doesnt cut power, but ESP brakes the wheels individually to aid with stability. I know on the BMW E46's I've had you press the button one to turn off the basic TC but hold it down for 5 seconds or so to turn ESP off too. Is there a way to do this on the 350Z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Half off press the button Full off pull the fuse People usually back up the fuse advice with a big disclaimer as follows *warning warning alert alert ......this will disable all driver aids* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamN Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 Nice one. Do you know which fuse? I'm more than happy for it to be constantly switched off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Not sure if there is a dedicated fuse for the tc /esp. I believe the best way is to Unplug the yaw sensor (or put a switch on the power line to it) it can be found under the center consol approx where the ash tray is. This will stop the esp/tc but keep abs operational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamN Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 Cheers I'll look into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Great how to guide. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopedmark Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 This must be why So many Zedds are in the scrap heap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyZ Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Sounds far too complicated for my terrible technical abilities So how does she handle with no stability control? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE K Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 So you are out for a blast with all electronic driver aids turned off and it rains heavily. Hopefully before doing a 360 there is time to slow down gradually. Then you limp home being hassled by other cars with 4wd,ESP and TC. In any case carry a spare [pair of trousers] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyZ Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Why, does a zed suddenly turn into a shopping trolley in the wet without driver aids? I doubt it somehow. Back in my day no cars had electronic driver aids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I fitted a switch on pretty much day one with my 350GT, never had any real problems, it can get a little skittish in the wet/greasy conditions and snow is a pain, but the std TRAC/stability control is very nanny and still cuts in when turned off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Easiest way I found was to unplug the 2 plugs on the bottom of the ABS block, turns off the ABS aswell which helps alot when drifting. The zs that heavy it doesn't lock up the wheels very easy so ABS isn't really necessary.ive locked my front wheels up once and it was because my front tyres were down to the metal on the inside so my fault. It makes the car feel soo much better imo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Easiest way I found was to unplug the 2 plugs on the bottom of the ABS block, turns off the ABS aswell which helps alot when drifting. The zs that heavy it doesn't lock up the wheels very easy so ABS isn't really necessary.ive locked my front wheels up once and it was because my front tyres were down to the metal on the inside so my fault. It makes the car feel soo much better imo I drove mine for about 4 years like this, never locked up apart from on track and much easier than messing with the yaw box. If you need to turn it back on just stick the plugs back in again. So you are out for a blast with all electronic driver aids turned off and it rains heavily. Hopefully before doing a 360 there is time to slow down gradually. Then you limp home being hassled by other cars with 4wd,ESP and TC. Yep, because every car without TC just spins immediately when it rains. Ive recently punted the "TVR drivers must be superheroes" line out, but this time Ill just opt for reminding you that racing cars still run in the wet and they dont all spontaneously crash into each other. ABS - good for emergency braking, no doubt TC - only needed if you can modulate your right foot Stability control - as above + cant use a steering wheel correctly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinh55 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 pull the 50amp VDC fuse kills abs tcs and stability control. Nothink worse than being sideways and trying to use your brakes and they do naff all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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