Thank you for being so active in your comment section. Reading through this has been incredibly informative as I am doing this to my own car. So far I’ve been incredibly happy with the outcome.
Awesome idea. And the wheel hop is blown out diff bushings. Go with Z1 bushings and maybe get a diff brace. Trans and motor mounts from them make the Z feel like a solid canyon/drift machine
@@jgm113 yup I did the Z1 subframe collars, diff bushings, Trans Mounts, and motor mounts, and it was an entirely new feeling car. So solid. Only con was more noises from under the car. Tons of benefits for handling and shifting and putting the power down to the ground
@@jonathanonyoutube8086 I did trans and diff bushings so far. Trans wasn't even connected anymore that made a huge difference. I know the collars will too so that's next then saving for the motor mounts.
i got the little 3 switch replacement for my z. i want to try to wire these as a 2 part fun party switches and the extra one for lighting. great tips! thank you!
Nice Video............ The brake throttle cut was annoying especially in a Auto. I had mine programmed out with Ecutek now can hold the rev's at say 2500rpm with foot on brake for better take off.... and Yes great stand still burnouts :)... The Yaw senor is interesting, I have a 2017 370z Nismo and don't seem to have any drifting/sideways issues
Even with VDC turned off the traction / slip system still interferes slightly especially on prolonged slides. Try unplugging the sensor and I bet you’ll notice a huge difference.
Who are you tuned by? I have a 2013 base model tuned by Saul nismo knight I believe thru ecutek and I’m wondering if he disabled it already or if you bought the ecutek connect and disabled it yourself?
I did the pink wire switch. Did not work on my 2017 370z. Stop lamp fuse does not work either. Yaw sensor out does not change a thing on braking and throttle when standing still. If anyone finds a way around the throttle cut when you brake let me know.
I cut the green wire to the yaw sensor than extended the wires to a switch and it works fine turning the yaw on and off but once i start driving the car runs terribly and feels like its getting fuel cut up top i have no idea whats wrong
@@Z34_TR So you had a tune previously done before cutting the yaw sensor wire? I wanna do it now while the car is stock, hopefully I won't have the same issue
@@mrchina2607 I think you should be fine just talk to your tuner I think mine was a freak accident but I also cant use launch control or the backfire tune I had so I need to get that situated
@@TimCowleyDrift either way thanks for the info bro! Can’t wait to test this out! I’ll do some research on the newer model and post back here for other to read if I find anything useful. Otherwise I’d image pulling the brake light fuse would work for stand still burnouts?
@@TimCowleyDrift lol, well I don't have a 370z, but this type of stuff is what youtube is really helpful for! I did just get a 350z for the channel and the vdc and slip lights are on--fuse is intact. But I noticed a toggle switch in the little dash "cubby." It's been on the list to trace the wire and I Haven't flipped the switch yet--car is down for maintenance--but I'm wondering if a similar thing was done now, after seeing your video.
@@TimCowleyDrift right. Seems coincidental to find that little switch in combination. I don’t think I would have considered them both together if I hadn’t seen your video. I’ll check it out tonight.
This is pretty awesome, man. But I think I'd want a safety cover on that switch. My dumb ass would definitely hit it by accident. And where it's located isn't super visible when your hand is on the shifter. 👍
so really all you need for a burnout is to cut the brake wire in the ecu correct? that keeps the brake lights fully functional but disables the throttle power cut correct? thinking about doing this tmr. thank you
I am unsure if this is true but I’ve read it will eventually throw a check engine light for no brake signal if you just cut the wire. But I have also driven with the switch on for months with no issue so try at your own risk
My 370z sport package doesn’t display VDC. It just shows a symbol of a car loosing traction on the dash and in the button to the left of the steering wheel. Will I have to do this if I want to go to a drift event, or with my sport package will clicking the stock traction control button be enough?
I’m just here for the brake boosting 🐌🐌so technically I don’t have to tap into the yaw sensor because I just want to kill power to the brake module right ?
No you just want to open the circuit from the brake pedal signal to the ecu. Not the module under the center console. You can put a switch or risk it and just cut the wire
So basically ur saying Even if I install the yaw sensor, it disables stability and vdc but not throttle cut? Also, when I install this switch with the relay ur showing, do the brake lights still work when u put it in drift mode?
If power is cut to the yaw sensor it won’t work and you can drift as you please. My switch cuts power to it. And the relay for the brake signal will cut the signal to ecu but brake lights still function
Hi Tim! Thanks for the great video, however one question: if I was to snip this "burnout wire" in the glove compartment permanently - what other side-effects may happen? Is it just going to kill the nanny for gas-brake pedal at the same time, or will any other system be affected? I already have a drift switch for killing the yaw sensor and it works fine, so I'd skip adding another switch or pulling the wires to this same switch if possible - I'd just kill the burnout nanny and that's it. Any other side effect if I just snip it? Thanks for the info!
I’ve thought about trying this as well. I read somewhere that prolonged lack of signal will trigger a code but I’ve left it off for hundreds of miles. Go for it
@@TimCowleyDrift That was a quick reply, cheers man. I'll try it out and see what happens. Worst case scenario I'll just splice the wire back together. I'll post an update here once it's all done.
@@ajanianderson3709 Sorry for the late reply - I didn't have the time to do it nor test it out. But in the meantime - I did it. It works like a charm! I actually have separate switches, I already did the drift switch a few years ago, and it works great, disables the yaw sensor no problem - to turn it back on, it needs a car restart as well. Tim's burnout switch works well, I did it on a separate switch - I tried it out, it throws no error codes, and it can be cycled on-off without restarting the car! Works like a charm.
Hey Tim, today i connected the switch that cuts off the YAW sensor, and it turned off only the anti-slip. I also pressed the button for the VDC and turned off, and also pulled out the brake light fuse. Unfortunatly when I tried to do a burnout it still cut off the power to the engine, I don't if there's a different wiring for my model. Do you have any info that could help. And thanks for this amazing video. Note: I have a 2015 370z.
The wire I put the relay on was the brake signal to the ecu. This is solely used to cut throttle when braking as a safety feature. The stop lamps are unaffected so you’re probably looking at the wrong wire.
Coming in a year later, but any reason you didn’t just run a double pole switch instead of a relay?🤔same outcome that I can tell, just seams easier and less confusing for people that don’t understand relays?
Yea that would work. Would involve having to extend some wiring a lot though. Only reason I did what I did was because it was what I had in my garage. But to be fair… if someone struggles with relays they probably shouldn’t be messing with their ECU wiring hahaha.
@@TimCowleyDrift that is a very fair point🤣 I just wasn’t sure if there was something I was missing as to why you went the way you did🤙🏼but makes sense if you had all the bits there
I'm soon gonna be looking to get a z, and dont want any nannies on it. So i should probably get a 2009-2012 and do all this to it? Would hate to get a 2013 or newer and not be able to do a normal burnout lol. Also does cutting the brake signal to the ecu with your relay make the brake lights not work when you brake?
@@TimCowleyDrift ok thank you so much, dont know why car companies try to neuter sports cars by leaving stuff on when we turn it off lol. I'm definitely saving this vid and might come back with questions when i get a z. Have a good day!!!!
Hello Tim, Great video, thanks for it. I have one question. I cut the black wire of yaw sensor (thought it was better to cut the negative cable). Does this make any difference then cutting the green one? I still get the slip light on when I turn the switch
Yea that works too. just if you want to wire the brake signal relay as well it would need to be switched ground. Typically it is better to cut the ground, but in this case it’s just sensor low voltage so really not a problem.
Im planning on doing this. I however have the open diff that comes in the base and touring models. I know replacing an LSD will give me much better performance but If I cut the yaw sensor and make this button will I still be able to somewhat drift? I know with the open diff I am still going to be spinning both wheels at the same time but I should still be able to drift just not great.. Right?
It is extremely important you have both tires spinning at all times when drifting. You can’t do that with an open diff. If you want to get into drifting I would recommend getting the open diff welded so both wheels will always spin together.
@@TimCowleyDrift I am saving up for an LSD swap I was just curious if I could do small parking lot drifts just to get a feel for the car while im waiting to get the LSD because of right now with the engine cutting the tires I cant even do a burnout.
Great video man, really well detailed. Just curious what made you go with a 40 amp relay? and would it be possible to fry the ecu or yaw sensor having this switch? :)
I just so happened to have it laying around totally unnecessary to have that much headroom. Also I can’t imagine you could do any damage your only interrupting signals, not overloading anything.
@@TimCowleyDrift Thanks for replying so fast haha. Great, that's good to know. I know Ztech cs2000 has a module they sell to do this, and he has made it that you splice into the yaw sensor ground wire for grounding the module/relay instead of grounding it to the body, could you do the same for the way you have done it?
just get a tune let’s you have alittle more fun lol im able to swing the car no issue without the car cutting power , i can do burnout and all that no problem. amazing video tho for anyone no intersted in a tune !
I cut the green and ran it to a switch and it worked but when i had it off and was driving the light came on outa no where and hasn't come off since for the slip. Any ideas?
Tuned by Saul nismo knight (2013 base model 370z) he said if the brake sensor nanny wasn’t turned off thru the tune then my ecu doesn’t have it, I assume that means if I don’t have it I could tap into the wire under the glove box
Did you confirm that the brake lights continued to work with the switch turned off? I want to do this on my G37 but have to have brake lights to pass tech
I did this an now my yaw isn’t getting any power...all dash lights on but brake lights still working an car doesn’t want to shut off after running....... is there something else you did that I’m not doing? Disconnect battery cut pink brake wire into relay 12v 40a 87/30 an run from that an Y it off to the yaw pawed an from that into the switch an the other part of the yaw into the switch...fuses are ok nothing is blown an tested the wires before good....now all this!🤔
You might have messed something up. Basically the way I have it the switch only cuts power to the yaw sensor and if the brake signal relay is powered off the yaw sensor power (post switch) it will be closed when the yaw sensor has power (normal operation) but open when the switch cuts power to yaw sensor (drift mode)
@@TimCowleyDrift im french so i dont understood everything so can you tell me the wire from the relay where they go i dont see everything in the vidéo and i want to make sure to not broke anything lol
Hi, first of all thanks for amazing information, it's really awesome. Second I want to do same thing on my 2013 G37S and I have question, do models of 370/g37 that comes with LSD have this yaw sensor? Also read what you said about 2013+ models and I'll check it on my and let you know
I really can’t speak for 13+, but to the best of my knowledge the yaw sensor stuff should be the same. It’s the brake signal that’s different. Some have messaged me to let me know throttle cut is still active and there may be another redundant signal.
A really Is just an electric switch. It could theoretically just be two switches. But with the relay, killing the power to the yaw sensor will also open the circuit for the brake signal to the ecu.
Could just pull the abs fuse 😂 seems like a lot of work to install a switch when you could just pull a fuse and get rid of the the abs which you can’t have if you install a hydro for drifting 🤘🏼 rock on tho brotha
The whole purpose of the relay is to control two separate circuits with one switch. If you just want to cut the brake signal you can just put a switch on that wire
So I just did this on my 2010 and it messed up a whole lot, my speedometer doesn’t work, my power steering doesn’t work, and the fan is running loud, buuut the brake power is cut like it’s suppose to be lol any help?
@@TimCowleyDrift just seen this reply and thought I’d give you an update, I ended up just resetting the ECU and it fixed my issue, everything works as it should
If you’re talking specifically about the yaw sensor you could always just probe it to see which pin is the power in. As for the brake signal though I don’t think it works on the newer version of the 370z
What if you don't want a switch? You just want to cut the wires and be done. Will the brake lights still not function without the switch or will I be fine and just not have traction
The switch has nothing to do with the brake lights. The switch serves two purposes: 1. Cut power to the yaw sensor (fully disables traction control) and 2. Opens circuit from brake switch to ecu (disables throttle cut while braking). I have heard that leaving either of these permanently off will eventually throw a check engine light but cannot confirm. Theoretically you could potentially permanently disable yaw sensor and just leave brake signal wire cut, but like I said you may ultimately get a check engine light after a while.
@@TimCowleyDrift Another question, can I just run the throttle cut wire to a switch? Like I did my yaw. I notice you mentioned you ran a relay, hats confusing me.
The relay basically is a switch controlled by a switch. That way one switch does both. But yes you could extend the wires to ecu and run a switch inline to kill throttle cut
Tim Cowley I rewatched it a few times and I’m thinking it honestly she be identical. Just worried about finding the correct wire on the ecu connector. But I might splice in the relay on the drivers side near the fuse. My car is a ‘10 7at sport sedan so I’m very exited to get this wiring done up.
I was thinking of just getting a bypass fuse switch for the fuse and just do that on the fly I don’t really mind for the lights, I wouldn’t be doing it near people or anything
@@TimCowleyDrift 🤣 inglish is not my first lenguage. So the 2 green wires merge into 1 side wire from the switch and the white wire from the relay connects to the other side wire in the switch? 🙏
The switch cuts power to the yaw sensor green wire. Tie into green wire after switch to power relay to close circuit for brake signal. That way when yaw sensor has power, brake signal relay has power. Flipping them switch kills both
so my traction control button (left of the steering wheel his says VDC) just turns it all off. Can do all the slidy things I want even throttle response is better and I can lock the brakes up without ABS coming on. Is my shit just broke or is my car different in some way? Its a 17 370z base model coupe with the manual trans. I swapped the rear end out for the LSD out of a automatic sport model.
@@TimCowleyDrift thats what I'm saying though mine doesn't I have taken my car to actual drift events and also done continuous rolling burnouts. Thats why I was so confused on why someone would need this. Also I am the first owner so it has not been modified by anyone else.
I would highly recommend unplugging the yaw sensor and drifting it. I would bet you’d feel a NOTICEABLE difference. I highly doubt you’re car is different than every single other 370z
It’s a standard 5 pin relay you can get them at any auto parts store. Just make sure the diagram matches the one I show. A 4 pin would also work you don’t need to use the center pin
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Thank you for being so active in your comment section. Reading through this has been incredibly informative as I am doing this to my own car. So far I’ve been incredibly happy with the outcome.
So great to hear!
Awesome idea. And the wheel hop is blown out diff bushings. Go with Z1 bushings and maybe get a diff brace. Trans and motor mounts from them make the Z feel like a solid canyon/drift machine
this but also subframe collars or bushings
@@jgm113 yup I did the Z1 subframe collars, diff bushings, Trans Mounts, and motor mounts, and it was an entirely new feeling car. So solid.
Only con was more noises from under the car.
Tons of benefits for handling and shifting and putting the power down to the ground
@@jonathanonyoutube8086 I did trans and diff bushings so far. Trans wasn't even connected anymore that made a huge difference. I know the collars will too so that's next then saving for the motor mounts.
@@jgm113 good luck in the build!
just stumbled upon this video and my car is currently on stands for a rebuild so this will be added to the list ! thanks for the vid man!
You deserve millions of subscribers man, from one video I really like you. You're confident, informative and entertaining. Subscribing now.
Thank you so much!
i got the little 3 switch replacement for my z. i want to try to wire these as a 2 part fun party switches and the extra one for lighting. great tips! thank you!
Great idea!
For the relay. On 86 what side of the pink wire did you use for signal. Ecu side or harness side?
Nice video, Im currently doing research on how to make a drift build on my Z so this is full of useful information
If you’re ever in Austin I’ll pay for the beer. Thanks
what gauge wire did you use to extend the yaw sensor wire?
What gauge of wire? Should you use for the yaw switch?
Nice Video............
The brake throttle cut was annoying especially in a Auto. I had mine programmed out with Ecutek now can hold the rev's at say 2500rpm with foot on brake for better take off.... and Yes great stand still burnouts :)... The Yaw senor is interesting, I have a 2017 370z Nismo and don't seem to have any drifting/sideways issues
Even with VDC turned off the traction / slip system still interferes slightly especially on prolonged slides. Try unplugging the sensor and I bet you’ll notice a huge difference.
@@TimCowleyDrift unplug the the wire under the cup holder?
Who are you tuned by? I have a 2013 base model tuned by Saul nismo knight I believe thru ecutek and I’m wondering if he disabled it already or if you bought the ecutek connect and disabled it yourself?
Finally someone made a video on this! Thank you. Will try this soon on my ‘17
I have heard it may not work on 13+ but give it a try and let me know
Did it end up working?
Did it work on your newer model? The yaw worked for me on my ‘19 but haven’t tried the relay yet for brake signal
I did the pink wire switch. Did not work on my 2017 370z. Stop lamp fuse does not work either. Yaw sensor out does not change a thing on braking and throttle when standing still. If anyone finds a way around the throttle cut when you brake let me know.
The yaw sensor doesn’t do anything for throttle cut.
I cut the green wire to the yaw sensor than extended the wires to a switch and it works fine turning the yaw on and off but once i start driving the car runs terribly and feels like its getting fuel cut up top i have no idea whats wrong
Does it do that both on and off? Have you figured it out?
@@mrchina2607 yup I figured it out I got a can bus miscommunication and had to reflash my tune car runs fine now
@@Z34_TR So you had a tune previously done before cutting the yaw sensor wire? I wanna do it now while the car is stock, hopefully I won't have the same issue
@@mrchina2607 I think you should be fine just talk to your tuner I think mine was a freak accident but I also cant use launch control or the backfire tune I had so I need to get that situated
Still trying to find info if the brake light signal will work on 13+ I’ve got a 19 370z about to go get the stuff to do this. Thanks for the video
It worked on the 2019 :) but haven’t tried the relay to the brake signal yet I will give it a try and let you guys know if it works on newer models
Everything I’ve read online says the brake signal to the ecu is redundant on 13+ so opening that circuit won’t do anything
I have no way of testing that though. If you’d like to try and let me know once and for all that would be cool.
@@TimCowleyDrift either way thanks for the info bro! Can’t wait to test this out! I’ll do some research on the newer model and post back here for other to read if I find anything useful. Otherwise I’d image pulling the brake light fuse would work for stand still burnouts?
I believe so. I had to get creative because the track I drove at required brake lights
I've done exactly the same, but left foot braking still doesn't work. Do I need tuning or should I disable the ABS? Mine is 2013 model
This is huge. I wish I was more patient when it comes to wiring and tracing and diagrams lol. We need videos like this!
Lots and lots of research led to this but now you don’t have to do it hahaha
@@TimCowleyDrift lol, well I don't have a 370z, but this type of stuff is what youtube is really helpful for! I did just get a 350z for the channel and the vdc and slip lights are on--fuse is intact. But I noticed a toggle switch in the little dash "cubby." It's been on the list to trace the wire and I Haven't flipped the switch yet--car is down for maintenance--but I'm wondering if a similar thing was done now, after seeing your video.
I wouldn’t doubt it if both those lights are on
@@TimCowleyDrift right. Seems coincidental to find that little switch in combination. I don’t think I would have considered them both together if I hadn’t seen your video. I’ll check it out tonight.
Good luck
Thanks man... i did the same on my Z. Cheerz to you!
Glad I could help!!
I’m seeing in the comments it may not work on at 17’ any updates? Wanted to try it today on my 17’
Me too, have you tried anything yet?
So the taillights will stay on even when doing a burnout after activating the switch?
This is pretty awesome, man. But I think I'd want a safety cover on that switch. My dumb ass would definitely hit it by accident. And where it's located isn't super visible when your hand is on the shifter. 👍
It’s not a big deal if you accidentally hit it.
so really all you need for a burnout is to cut the brake wire in the ecu correct? that keeps the brake lights fully functional but disables the throttle power cut correct? thinking about doing this tmr. thank you
I am unsure if this is true but I’ve read it will eventually throw a check engine light for no brake signal if you just cut the wire. But I have also driven with the switch on for months with no issue so try at your own risk
Could you create a diagram of the connection to the relay and the ecu?
I just did this on my ‘17 and now my service engine soon light is on and it doesn’t affect vdc at all. Any input
My 370z sport package doesn’t display VDC. It just shows a symbol of a car loosing traction on the dash and in the button to the left of the steering wheel. Will I have to do this if I want to go to a drift event, or with my sport package will clicking the stock traction control button be enough?
You’ll still have to do this. VDC is the same for the sport models
I’m just here for the brake boosting 🐌🐌so technically I don’t have to tap into the yaw sensor because I just want to kill power to the brake module right ?
No you just want to open the circuit from the brake pedal signal to the ecu. Not the module under the center console. You can put a switch or risk it and just cut the wire
Awesomevideo!!!!. Can i just cut the wire and i can do brake burn. And brake lights still work m
Yes
@Tim Cowley perfect! I thought if I were to cut that wire and leave it that way my brake lights wouldn't work til I hooked it up again
Nope that wire is only ecu signal for throttle cut (safety mechanism if pedal fails open) not for the brake lights.
@@TimCowleyDrift thank youuuu!
I'm curious will this work on my 2006 m45 and also can I just run another switch
So basically ur saying Even if I install the yaw sensor, it disables stability and vdc but not throttle cut? Also, when I install this switch with the relay ur showing, do the brake lights still work when u put it in drift mode?
If power is cut to the yaw sensor it won’t work and you can drift as you please. My switch cuts power to it. And the relay for the brake signal will cut the signal to ecu but brake lights still function
Hi Tim! Thanks for the great video, however one question: if I was to snip this "burnout wire" in the glove compartment permanently - what other side-effects may happen? Is it just going to kill the nanny for gas-brake pedal at the same time, or will any other system be affected? I already have a drift switch for killing the yaw sensor and it works fine, so I'd skip adding another switch or pulling the wires to this same switch if possible - I'd just kill the burnout nanny and that's it. Any other side effect if I just snip it? Thanks for the info!
I’ve thought about trying this as well. I read somewhere that prolonged lack of signal will trigger a code but I’ve left it off for hundreds of miles. Go for it
@@TimCowleyDrift That was a quick reply, cheers man. I'll try it out and see what happens. Worst case scenario I'll just splice the wire back together. I'll post an update here once it's all done.
Good luck!
@@filip000 how did it go ?
@@ajanianderson3709 Sorry for the late reply - I didn't have the time to do it nor test it out. But in the meantime - I did it. It works like a charm! I actually have separate switches, I already did the drift switch a few years ago, and it works great, disables the yaw sensor no problem - to turn it back on, it needs a car restart as well. Tim's burnout switch works well, I did it on a separate switch - I tried it out, it throws no error codes, and it can be cycled on-off without restarting the car! Works like a charm.
So to my understanding a base 370z model needs welded diff and a sport trim can deactivate traction?
No just welded diff. This was not a sport trim
Thanks alot for this video.i need your help on disconnect ASE(Active sound Enhancement) for 2018 370z
I don’t have that on my car so I really can’t help too much with that unfortunately
@@TimCowleyDrift thanks bro
Hey Tim, today i connected the switch that cuts off the YAW sensor, and it turned off only the anti-slip. I also pressed the button for the VDC and turned off, and also pulled out the brake light fuse. Unfortunatly when I tried to do a burnout it still cut off the power to the engine, I don't if there's a different wiring for my model. Do you have any info that could help. And thanks for this amazing video.
Note: I have a 2015 370z.
I unfortunately only know about the pre 2013 models I’ve read the later models have a more redundant brake signal
@@TimCowleyDriftthat’s unfortunate 😔, thank you for the informative videos you make it’s always fun to watch them and they help me a lot❤
But you can do a burnout right? Just not a brake stand right?
@@chrisreinke5960the problem I have is whenever I press the brake and gas at the same time the power to the engine is cut off
Will the break lights still work if drift mode is turned on?
So that wire in my manual is the stop lamp switch, would I want to cut that one or the one beside it to the left whis is the ascd brake switch?
The wire I put the relay on was the brake signal to the ecu. This is solely used to cut throttle when braking as a safety feature. The stop lamps are unaffected so you’re probably looking at the wrong wire.
Coming in a year later, but any reason you didn’t just run a double pole switch instead of a relay?🤔same outcome that I can tell, just seams easier and less confusing for people that don’t understand relays?
Yea that would work. Would involve having to extend some wiring a lot though. Only reason I did what I did was because it was what I had in my garage. But to be fair… if someone struggles with relays they probably shouldn’t be messing with their ECU wiring hahaha.
@@TimCowleyDrift that is a very fair point🤣
I just wasn’t sure if there was something I was missing as to why you went the way you did🤙🏼but makes sense if you had all the bits there
If you only do the switch and connect it to the YAW sensor, not to the ecu are you still able to do burnouts?
No, disabling the yaw sensor only helps while drifting. Cutting the brake signal to the ecu is what enables standing burnouts.
Do I have to use a 40 amp relay or would a 30 be fine?
I doubt that circuit has more than even 10amp rating. 30 would be perfectly fine.
@@TimCowleyDrift You are the man! Thanks for the super fast reply lololol Hope all is well!
You got it. Thanks!
I'm soon gonna be looking to get a z, and dont want any nannies on it. So i should probably get a 2009-2012 and do all this to it? Would hate to get a 2013 or newer and not be able to do a normal burnout lol. Also does cutting the brake signal to the ecu with your relay make the brake lights not work when you brake?
Probably not a bad idea to go earlier model. And the brake lights will still work
@@TimCowleyDrift ok so i can flip the switch like you got and have no vsc, tc, or throttle shutdown when braking and still have working brake lights?
Exactly. Sometimes I leave it on for days hahaha
@@TimCowleyDrift ok thank you so much, dont know why car companies try to neuter sports cars by leaving stuff on when we turn it off lol. I'm definitely saving this vid and might come back with questions when i get a z. Have a good day!!!!
Top notch instructional video, brotha
Thank you!
Will this work on my manual g37 coupe ?
Amazing video man, and insanely detailed. Could you also just use any kind of 4 pin relay instead of 5 pin?
Thank you! Yea a 4 pin would work too
How do I kill the power to my brake lights? Is that the pink wire you referenced? Or is there another wire specific to just the brake lights?
This will leave the brake lights fully functional
What did you make the drift button with? It fits so perfect
Drilled a hole in the blank for the sport package rev matching button. Used a standard toggle switch. Had to clearance a bit on the backside
@@TimCowleyDrift you’re so clutch bro you don’t even know 🤝
Hello Tim, Great video, thanks for it. I have one question. I cut the black wire of yaw sensor (thought it was better to cut the negative cable). Does this make any difference then cutting the green one? I still get the slip light on when I turn the switch
Yea that works too. just if you want to wire the brake signal relay as well it would need to be switched ground. Typically it is better to cut the ground, but in this case it’s just sensor low voltage so really not a problem.
Im planning on doing this. I however have the open diff that comes in the base and touring models. I know replacing an LSD will give me much better performance but If I cut the yaw sensor and make this button will I still be able to somewhat drift? I know with the open diff I am still going to be spinning both wheels at the same time but I should still be able to drift just not great.. Right?
It is extremely important you have both tires spinning at all times when drifting. You can’t do that with an open diff. If you want to get into drifting I would recommend getting the open diff welded so both wheels will always spin together.
@@TimCowleyDrift I am saving up for an LSD swap I was just curious if I could do small parking lot drifts just to get a feel for the car while im waiting to get the LSD because of right now with the engine cutting the tires I cant even do a burnout.
Yea the feel you’ll get will be completely wrong
@@TimCowleyDrift So I shouldn't even do it and just wait for the lsd
Weld it
On the relay. Is it a 10amp, 20 , or 30?
It’s just a signal wire I doubt it even needs close to 10 amp
Great video man, really well detailed. Just curious what made you go with a 40 amp relay? and would it be possible to fry the ecu or yaw sensor having this switch? :)
I just so happened to have it laying around totally unnecessary to have that much headroom. Also I can’t imagine you could do any damage your only interrupting signals, not overloading anything.
@@TimCowleyDrift Thanks for replying so fast haha. Great, that's good to know.
I know Ztech cs2000 has a module they sell to do this, and he has made it that you splice into the yaw sensor ground wire for grounding the module/relay instead of grounding it to the body, could you do the same for the way you have done it?
Also, do u know if this would work for a g37 coupe and maybe what years it would work anymore?
It should be the same yes
Do the brake lights still work even when you have the power cut?
what switch is that that went into the second hazard area
just get a tune let’s you have alittle more fun lol im able to swing the car no issue without the car cutting power , i can do burnout and all that no problem. amazing video tho for anyone no intersted in a tune !
Good tunes are expensive. Definitely in the plans though
I cut the green and ran it to a switch and it worked but when i had it off and was driving the light came on outa no where and hasn't come off since for the slip. Any ideas?
Wire probably came loose
Still needs a switch for the vtech to kick in on the ls
Same for a G35 sedan 6 speed with manual HR?
No idea I don’t have one
Tuned by Saul nismo knight (2013 base model 370z) he said if the brake sensor nanny wasn’t turned off thru the tune then my ecu doesn’t have it, I assume that means if I don’t have it I could tap into the wire under the glove box
Did you confirm that the brake lights continued to work with the switch turned off? I want to do this on my G37 but have to have brake lights to pass tech
Brake lights are completely unaffected regardless of switch position
@@TimCowleyDrift awesome, that’s exactly what I need! Ran all last season without being able to do a burnout because of it
Glad I could help 🤘
Hey Tim, does the break wire interact with the lights? or is that only if the fuse is pulled?
Great video BTW
This will keep the brake lights fully functional
Would that weir b the same on a g37 sedan
No snarky comment. Here for the engagement
Gonna try to do this in the summer respects for the vid. If ur ever in Toronto I’ll roll u a J on me
I did this an now my yaw isn’t getting any power...all dash lights on but brake lights still working an car doesn’t want to shut off after running....... is there something else you did that I’m not doing? Disconnect battery cut pink brake wire into relay 12v 40a 87/30 an run from that an Y it off to the yaw pawed an from that into the switch an the other part of the yaw into the switch...fuses are ok nothing is blown an tested the wires before good....now all this!🤔
You might have messed something up. Basically the way I have it the switch only cuts power to the yaw sensor and if the brake signal relay is powered off the yaw sensor power (post switch) it will be closed when the yaw sensor has power (normal operation) but open when the switch cuts power to yaw sensor (drift mode)
Hey sorry, would this work in a 350z?
I don’t know the setup on a 350z unfortunately
Can anyone link me to where I can buy the relay this guy used?
Any standard 4 or 5 pin automotive relay off Amazon should work. Get one with a harness it’s much more convenient
Thanks a lot man i want to know if its working for vq35hr auto do you know?
I only know about the 370z sorry
@@TimCowleyDrift ok thanks
@@TimCowleyDrift im french so i dont understood everything so can you tell me the wire from the relay where they go i dont see everything in the vidéo and i want to make sure to not broke anything lol
I don’t know how it works for a 350z
@@TimCowleyDrift i have the same wire as you on my g35 i just want to know where you plug the black one and the white one
Hi, first of all thanks for amazing information, it's really awesome. Second I want to do same thing on my 2013 G37S and I have question, do models of 370/g37 that comes with LSD have this yaw sensor? Also read what you said about 2013+ models and I'll check it on my and let you know
I really can’t speak for 13+, but to the best of my knowledge the yaw sensor stuff should be the same. It’s the brake signal that’s different. Some have messaged me to let me know throttle cut is still active and there may be another redundant signal.
Why do you add the relay with the brake switch?
A really Is just an electric switch. It could theoretically just be two switches. But with the relay, killing the power to the yaw sensor will also open the circuit for the brake signal to the ecu.
You think this would work with a 14 370z? Great video either way👍
I have heard the brake signal cut may not work on 13+ but try it and let me know
Did it work? I have a 2014 370Z as well.
Could just pull the abs fuse 😂 seems like a lot of work to install a switch when you could just pull a fuse and get rid of the the abs which you can’t have if you install a hydro for drifting 🤘🏼 rock on tho brotha
Abs fuse doesn’t disable taw sensor or throttle cut. And a dual caliper hydro wouldn’t care about abs either.
My Z has no YAW Sensor, so how would I wire up the on/off toggle to the rely ? 🤔
The whole purpose of the relay is to control two separate circuits with one switch. If you just want to cut the brake signal you can just put a switch on that wire
@TimCowleyDrift Only really? So just 2 wires going to the toggle switch and to the ECU cut cable?? Sounds simple (: thanks for the response 👍 👏
Yea cut the wire going to ecu and one wire to each end from switch
I dont know what wire it is on a 350z though
@TimCowleyDrift Pin 101 on DE engine and Pin 122 on HR / VHR (370z) engine 😉 Thanks Again !!
So I just did this on my 2010 and it messed up a whole lot, my speedometer doesn’t work, my power steering doesn’t work, and the fan is running loud, buuut the brake power is cut like it’s suppose to be lol any help?
Check the ecu connector make sure you only tapped the one signal wire for brakes
@@TimCowleyDrift just seen this reply and thought I’d give you an update, I ended up just resetting the ECU and it fixed my issue, everything works as it should
@@tjXDXDXD excellent! Glad it worked
Will the yaw sensor switch work on a 17 370?
I think so
Will that work with the G37s Sedan
Should
Could i just cut the pink wire? will any codes show up or anything
Yea it’ll throw a code for no brake signal after so many miles
Does this work on open diff or Vlsd?
This has nothing to do with the diff
Help I did this and I still can’t burnout or drift we’ll help?
I’m guessing you did something wrong
Different colors for my 2020 Z, no clue were you found the diagrams. But if you can find it out, ill post a vid with the new color scheme.
I just looked up the factory service manual for my car and found the wiring diagram
If you’re talking specifically about the yaw sensor you could always just probe it to see which pin is the power in. As for the brake signal though I don’t think it works on the newer version of the 370z
@@TimCowleyDrift yaw is in the same spot and same color.
@@trevorbailey9032 I have a 2016 did u ever figure anything out on the brake/gas wire? (Which one to cut)
What if you don't want a switch? You just want to cut the wires and be done. Will the brake lights still not function without the switch or will I be fine and just not have traction
The switch has nothing to do with the brake lights. The switch serves two purposes: 1. Cut power to the yaw sensor (fully disables traction control) and 2. Opens circuit from brake switch to ecu (disables throttle cut while braking). I have heard that leaving either of these permanently off will eventually throw a check engine light but cannot confirm. Theoretically you could potentially permanently disable yaw sensor and just leave brake signal wire cut, but like I said you may ultimately get a check engine light after a while.
@@TimCowleyDrift ok thank you
I don’t have z yet but thank u for this video
is a relay required?
To do both with one switch yes. Since one os switched on and the other is switched off
@@TimCowleyDrift what if I just wanted a toggle switch to the burnout pin?
You could do that
@@TimCowleyDrift is a relay required? I was thinking to cut the burnout pin then connect each end to a single toggle on/off
If you’re only doing one function or the other not both you don’t need a relay
Anyone know what codes it throws and if it’s allgood to drive with codes and engine light on? Or do I have to clear them first?
No codes
Your a wizard haha I love it!
does your brake lights go out when engaged?
Nope fullly functional
@@TimCowleyDrift Another question, can I just run the throttle cut wire to a switch? Like I did my yaw. I notice you mentioned you ran a relay, hats confusing me.
The relay basically is a switch controlled by a switch. That way one switch does both. But yes you could extend the wires to ecu and run a switch inline to kill throttle cut
@@TimCowleyDrift thanks taught myself about relays and am doing same.
@@eXBall211 I had the same question, seems like a good idea but I don’t have a relay and would rather just wire it to its own seperate switch
Could you link the switch?
I just had it it laying around you could use several different styles of switch
Aye what pioneer screen is that
Older app radio
@@TimCowleyDrift oh my bad I meant what head unit is that
Yea it’s an older pioneer app radio
@@Jose-jd5et App radio is the name of the model, silly I know
I think they changed the name to something else
Any idea how this would apply to a g37
Should be the same
Tim Cowley I rewatched it a few times and I’m thinking it honestly she be identical. Just worried about finding the correct wire on the ecu connector. But I might splice in the relay on the drivers side near the fuse. My car is a ‘10 7at sport sedan so I’m very exited to get this wiring done up.
Ive done this to my g37 and it allows me to drift but not standstill burnouts for some reason.
What year is it
@@TimCowleyDrift 2013. Ive come to the conclusion that a uprev tune to disable is most convenient. Do you happen to have a Instagram?
I was thinking of just getting a bypass fuse switch for the fuse and just do that on the fly I don’t really mind for the lights, I wouldn’t be doing it near people or anything
Should work
I have watch this video 20 times I always get lost in minute 10:35
21st time is the charm 😂😂
@@TimCowleyDrift 🤣 inglish is not my first lenguage.
So the 2 green wires merge into 1 side wire from the switch and the white wire from the relay connects to the other side wire in the switch? 🙏
The switch cuts power to the yaw sensor green wire. Tie into green wire after switch to power relay to close circuit for brake signal. That way when yaw sensor has power, brake signal relay has power. Flipping them switch kills both
@@TimCowleyDrift I did it today 😀 work amazing
@@inasimulationwelive love to hear it man! Enjoy!
Whats the relay for ?
Opens the brake signal circuit when the yaw sensor loses power. Disables both systems with one switch
This guy's a real MacGyver
😂
in comparison to your 2010 manual z and my 2015 manual 370z, will this process be identical? (wiring colours, relay, etc)
I’ve read the brake/throttle cut part doesn’t work on 13+. But disabling the yaw sensor should still work.
so my traction control button (left of the steering wheel his says VDC) just turns it all off. Can do all the slidy things I want even throttle response is better and I can lock the brakes up without ABS coming on. Is my shit just broke or is my car different in some way? Its a 17 370z base model coupe with the manual trans. I swapped the rear end out for the LSD out of a automatic sport model.
The vdc button does not fully disable the system it will still prevent you from holding sustained drifts by pulling power
@@TimCowleyDrift thats what I'm saying though mine doesn't I have taken my car to actual drift events and also done continuous rolling burnouts. Thats why I was so confused on why someone would need this. Also I am the first owner so it has not been modified by anyone else.
I would highly recommend unplugging the yaw sensor and drifting it. I would bet you’d feel a NOTICEABLE difference. I highly doubt you’re car is different than every single other 370z
Will this work for an automatic 2011?
I don’t know unfortunately
Anyone know what size gauge the wire is?
18-22 it’s very small you wouldn’t need anything bigger than 18
What year is your 370?
2010
Thanks sorry you know so many notifications the comments get lost so sorry for the second one and thanks for answering again I appreciate that
Thank u my man.
this guys a g
could you link the relay? hopefully the same one you used
It’s a standard 5 pin relay you can get them at any auto parts store. Just make sure the diagram matches the one I show. A 4 pin would also work you don’t need to use the center pin
Nilight 50003R Automotive Set 5-Pin 30/40A 12V SPDT with Interlocking Relay Socket and Wiring Harness-5 Pack，2 Years Warranty www.amazon.com/dp/B0748F1JK4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_P9.hFbAHA61P5
Something like this that comes with wires is a lot easier too.
👏🏻🍻👍🏼
What year is your car
2010
Bout to try on my 16
I have read on some later years that may not be the only brake signal to the ecu. But it’s worth a shot
Tim Cowley still digging
Green wires there right in the center easy access I was surprised I got a momentary switch on accident so I’m waiting
So if i only eliminate the yaw box sensor i still can't do donuts and make it slide?
And does the abs still work after cutting the wire?