sombody wanna give it a try? disable VDIM
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sombody wanna give it a try? disable VDIM
disclaimer: i am NOT liable for any information posted or whatever happens to your car. i just saw this stuff and think it would be interesting to see if it applies on the 3gs as well, especially when the VDIM is more sensitive on the 3gs.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...25#post1588625
if you try, maybe you can post the results. but please, drive careful!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...25#post1588625
if you try, maybe you can post the results. but please, drive careful!
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I tried it. It works just like on the IS. The traction control/VDIM light comes on as well as a message in the center display that reads "Check VSA" and a yellow warning light in the shape of an exclamation point within a circle.
I can't wait to find an empty parking lot to have some fun in!
I can't wait to find an empty parking lot to have some fun in!
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Originally Posted by jwaters
I tried it. It works just like on the IS. The traction control/VDIM light comes on as well as a message in the center display that reads "Check VSA" and a yellow warning light in the shape of an exclamation point within a circle.
I can't wait to find an empty parking lot to have some fun in!
I can't wait to find an empty parking lot to have some fun in!
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It's more like how to disable VSC not VDIM. VDIM is not defeatable as of yet.
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Originally Posted by jwaters
Please explain to me how VDIM is still working when the traction control and VSC are disabled.
Someone already posted it works on IS, atlhough car becomes tail happy, but what do you expect... At least, owners will be able to see how much better their new tires are from the stock :-).
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Originally Posted by rominl
they are totally different systems
Either way, I have already tried it on my GS430. I had no problems getting the wheels to spin or break loose. While I didn't push it to the limit (I wasn't driving on a track or anything), it sure seems to be disabled to me. The difference is pretty drastic in aggressive driving.
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Originally Posted by jwaters
Doesn't VDIM work by controlling the TRAC, VSC, ABS & VGRS together? With VSC and TRAC disabled how can it still intervene when the wheels start to lose traction? My belief is that it cannot. Maybe VDIM itself isn't 100% off since it could technically still be making some sort of adjustments to the steering ratio or the ABS, but thats about it.
Either way, I have already tried it on my GS430. I had no problems getting the wheels to spin or break loose. While I didn't push it to the limit (I wasn't driving on a track or anything), it sure seems to be disabled to me. The difference is pretty drastic in aggressive driving.
Either way, I have already tried it on my GS430. I had no problems getting the wheels to spin or break loose. While I didn't push it to the limit (I wasn't driving on a track or anything), it sure seems to be disabled to me. The difference is pretty drastic in aggressive driving.
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Originally Posted by spwolf
so it works... it disables VDIM.... How does it feel?
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I gave it a try too. There's still not enough power to spin the wheels from a dead stop. You can, however, spin the wheels while cornering. I don't think it is any more responsive, it just gives that impression because the VIDM system doesn't take over like it does at the slightest sign of anything out of the ordinary.
I might go to a deserted parking lot and play a bit too. But VIDM is a good thing for normal driving. It's not the times when you expect VIDM to help that it's a great thing... it's the times when you least expect it that it's worth its weight in gold.
I might go to a deserted parking lot and play a bit too. But VIDM is a good thing for normal driving. It's not the times when you expect VIDM to help that it's a great thing... it's the times when you least expect it that it's worth its weight in gold.
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Originally Posted by DrComputer
I gave it a try too. There's still not enough power to spin the wheels from a dead stop. You can, however, spin the wheels while cornering. I don't think it is any more responsive, it just gives that impression because the VIDM system doesn't take over like it does at the slightest sign of anything out of the ordinary.
I might go to a deserted parking lot and play a bit too. But VIDM is a good thing for normal driving. It's not the times when you expect VIDM to help that it's a great thing... it's the times when you least expect it that it's worth its weight in gold.
I might go to a deserted parking lot and play a bit too. But VIDM is a good thing for normal driving. It's not the times when you expect VIDM to help that it's a great thing... it's the times when you least expect it that it's worth its weight in gold.
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Originally Posted by rominl
that's weird. i could spin the wheels from dead stop with everything on? they kick in afterwards, but i was able to spin wheels