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Boy of boy - College Station must still be boring and lacking insight Senior Aggie.
Nice lecture on driving skills and Nissan marketing. You miss many points and provide incorrect information, but that's OK.
1- Nissan offered the right combo in 04. VDC plus the air bag package. It's not that hard to figure out that many if not a majority of those who want an air bag package (e.g. families) are more interested in making the Titan safe ON ROAD vs. OFF ROAD. Combining the air bag package with off road on 4X$s is stupid. Not to mention the fact that you also must get nav,sunroof etc. too.
2- You say that VDC and YAW control are not the same. Well you are wrong. Look at the Continental Teeves web site where they describe their EDC systems which is EXACTLY the system Nissan markets under the name VDC. It says:
Electronic Stability Control - ESC
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is a stability enhancement system designed to electronically detect and assist drivers in critical driving situations and under adverse conditions...automatically.
See Demonstration
ESC Yield Sign
During Understeer:
In an understeer situation, the front end of the car tends to slide out. ESC automatically applies the inside, rear brake to help you acheive your desired turn. It may also reduce the engine's power.
During Oversteer:
In an oversteer situation, the rear end of the car tends to slide out or "fishtail". ESC automatically applies the outside, front brake to help you correct "fishtailing".
ESP Oversteer Understeer
Advantages of ESC:
* ESC constantly compares the driver's intended course with the vehicle's actual course and compensates for any differences.
* ESC responds to help you drive safely whenever it senses impending wheel lock-up, wheel spin or loss of vehicle control.
* It helps improve traction, maneuverability and stability in all weather conditions.
ESC Assists During All Driving Situations:
* Braking
* Accelerating
* Cornering
Putting Technologies Together to Help You Control Your Vehicle:
* ABS Anti-lock Brake System
* TCS Traction Control System
* AYC Yaw Control Stability System
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