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Can TC/ESP be turned off completely?


SamN

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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?

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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.

 

 

 

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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]

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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

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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

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