Take a typical, dry (not raining, ground is dry) day. Find a place where water runs across the street perpendicular to your path (ie, straight across the road) leaving a 2-3' wide wet section on the road. This works best on concrete, might work as asphalt as well.
Cross it relatively slowly (10-20 mph) in second gear.
Once clear, feed the car throttle fairly quickly. The engine will begin to rev faster than the car accelerates. As long as you don't get uneven traction in the rear (LSD will help with this), and you don't try to turn or mash the throttle, the VDC will never kick on.
With a little practice, you can probably get 40-60 feet of wheelspin. A water trail after the stream on the road will help with this demonstration.
I've never tried this in the rain - I've only driven in the rain a couple times and wasn't about to try anything - but it should work the same.
...I wonder why my tire wear is so bad.
Kal.
'04 G35 Coupe 6MT, Black/Black, Premium Package, Aero Package w/Spoiler, Infinity Basslink, Clear Bra
it's raining here at rutgers today ... decided to have some fun in a parking lot on my way back from some grocery shopping a few minutes ago ... started doing donuts then quick counter steer and mashing the throttle and BAM! .... head hits the window and I decide to stop and go home. I think I need an Aleve now
Just a question, with the VDC when turning or just goin in a straight line, is it easy to make the back end lossen up or go sideways? Just a thought, i think it should with its power...
Im sorry i mean to say with the VDC OFF. MY fault guys, i apologize i meaant to ask if it is possible to get the back end sideways or loose with the VDC off, and you stomping on the gas.
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Playing with VDC, Part 2
