Disabling or Modifying Systems safely!!

[Steeler]

First off always be safe on public roads.

THIS THREAD IS DIRECTED STRICTLY AT OFF ROAD MODIFICATIONS OR ADJUSTMENTS.

So other than the obvious and well known "tricks" to making our cars feel more connected what other systems can be turned off or adjusted.

1. CDV Delete........proven to be effective
2. Sprint booster.........snake oil??
3. DTC/DSC Off..........we all know what this does

Any other tricks to bring back the feeling of the 60's & 70's cars when you actually felt connected to your car.

This is subjective of course.

[pokeybritches]

The Sprint Booster just makes the throttle more sensitive, giving the impression of more power. Some have this mod and like it, but it doesn't appeal to me so I haven't tried it.

Another is the convertible top module... the name is escaping me now. It allows the top to be opened or closed with a single press of the button and without having to hold it down. It allows you to raise and lower the top at low speeds instead of only at a full stop. And lastly, three clicks of the unlock button on the key fob will lower the top.

Edit: Ooops, I'm a little OT here. I missed the last line about making the car feel more connected. Sorry!

[Steeler]

Thanks Josh.

My top is manual...........less weight means race car

[SCHMOUPE]

what about that restricting elbow in front of the air box? I popped mine off when installing CAI

Also removed the headlight washer assemblies all together.

[Finnegan]

Clutch stop mod, shorter engagement. As long as not too extreme (synchro wear).

Alignment. If your running stock there's room to sharpen responsiveness.

Autosolutions SSK (if you can find one), transmission mounts. Shifter feel and engagement.

Exhaust. Good one without drone. Sound gives a great connection and visceral experience.

Tires. Good rubber = better responsiveness and more feel.

BBK or Racingbrake or Rallyroad brake kit. Addresses, at expense, non linear braking feel.

Those won't give a 60s or 70s feel (go drive an old car and see what I mean, in many ways our car is sharper) yet the computer systems do take something away. Some of the above will increase connectivity. The drive by wire means some loss of feel (I prefer my 95 E36 wire throttle) that can't be worked around. That, and the non-linear braking really are impossible (or expensive in the case of brakes) to remedy.

Last but not least go drive a more modern 5 series. No turbo. Or an Altima (talk about numb and disconnected). Then compare to the Z. Bet that changes the comparison point

[Steeler]

Thanks Finn,

Clutch stop and bigger brakes are something to look to.

Turning off the computer aids is more what I was looking to do, safely of course.

[WestCDA]

Turning off DTC (dynamic traction control) and DSC (dynamic stability control) are done using the DTC button on the console - there is no secret to it. The purpose and functions of both, and how to enable/disable them, are described in the owners manual.

[Nate4641]

Do you have navigation? There is a way to unlock perspective mode so it's not just top down view.

[pokeybritches]

DTC can be reprogrammed, though no one has tried this that I know of. I'm not sure about other computer aids.

- Vibra Technics motor mounts. Eliminates some slop in the drivetrain without significantly impacting NVH.

- Single mass flywheel. While polarizing, this eliminates the slop in the dual mass flywheel and self adjusting clutch (which I believe our cars have, but I could be wrong). Shifts became crisp and intuitive once I made the switch, even with the CDV still installed.

[Steeler]

Originally Posted by WestCDA

Turning off DTC (dynamic traction control) and DSC (dynamic stability control) are done using the DTC button on the console - there is no secret to it. The purpose and functions of both, and how to enable/disable them, are described in the owners manual.

Yea got all that its in my OP

[Steeler]

Originally Posted by pokeybritches

DTC can be reprogrammed, though no one has tried this that I know of. I'm not sure about other computer aids.

- Vibra Technics motor mounts. Eliminates some slop in the drivetrain without significantly impacting NVH.

- Single mass flywheel. While polarizing, this eliminates the slop in the dual mass flywheel and self adjusting clutch (which I believe our cars have, but I could be wrong). Shifts became crisp and intuitive once I made the switch, even with the CDV still installed.

Yep, clutch and LW flywheel is on the list for off season.
Did the Megan Racing motor and trans mounts and noticed big difference.

[WestCDA]

Originally Posted by dbarton62

Yea got all that its in my OP

Sorry - misread that as you were inquiring what they did. I'm going to have to slow down when I'm reading ...

[Steeler]

Originally Posted by WestCDA

Sorry - misread that as you were inquiring what they did. I'm going to have to slow down when I'm reading ...

No worries bro!
Fingers moving faster than brain, happens all the time with me