Slamking18

Hey all,

First of all, I have searched like crazy and could not find the answers I am looking for so I apologize if this is a repost and please refer me to the link if it is.

I have an '08 GS460 and knew about the pedal dance to turn off VDIM and have some fun. I just read in my manual that pressing and holding the TRAC button will turn off the TRAC and VSC until the car is restarted. My question is what is the difference between the two methods? does the pedal dance turn off more safety controls or what? I just want to figure it out cause if I can have the same amount of fun with the TRAC button method, that is much easier.

Thanks in advance

Arantant

I believe the pedal dance was required for 06 models. 07+ you can just hold down the TRAC button. I have an 07, never did try the pedal dance.

Rider

pedal dance turns of VDC on 06 cars, while on 07+ can be turned off by a simple press of a button for 5 secs.

CBRA928

iTrader: (3)

are you sure? i have an 07 and when i turn VSC off. it comes back on when i hit 30MPH... is there a way to turn it off completly?

rominl

iTrader: (4)

pretty sure it's only for 06. 07+, if you press and HOLD (very important) until all lights up, then it's all off

CBRA928

iTrader: (3)

ive tried holding it down, it turns it off but once i start drving and get to 30 MPH it turns back on again

Slamking18

I know the pedal dance still works and these are the differences I have noticed.

When just holding the TRAC button, the traction ctrl light and VSC lights come on the cluster.

When doing the pedal dance, those lights as well as the ((!)) light comes on the cluster as well as the Driver Info screen displays "Check VSC".

Rider

I dont see what gains are achieved more than the ones you get when holding down the button. As a matter of fact, it endangers your life when you turn it off, so dont.

Slamking18

I just tried this and mine stays on even over 30 MPH. I don't think your holding the button down long enough.

Mine and anyone else in my car or around me... Rock on! I'm young and still like having fun... Just looking for information and not a forum "father" thanks though!

Rider

Forum father?? hahaah, Well have fun! just ensure you have spare $$ for tires and differentials in the future

CBRA928

iTrader: (3)

alright, i just tried it again... i held it down longer and it did go off and stayed off

rominl

iTrader: (4)

as if "just" turning off TRAC/VSC (if that's actually different) makes it any better?

when someone wants to turn off these controls, they should know what they are doing anyway. with that in mind, then what's to worry