track set up?

526545215 · 11-02-2015, 12:20 AM

i know there are a lot of track experts . i hope u guys can help me to figure out something. i have a 2015 nismo. i am planing to build it for track usage. All i want is the best performance in the track. Basically this car is stock weight but i might change the stock exhaust to a tomei single ti exhaust to take some weight out of the car. My questions are what kind of coilover( spring rate) , sway-bar and tire set up should i use ? Answers would be really appreciate.

2011 Nismo#91 · 11-02-2015, 08:54 AM

I am no expert but generally the consensus is the stiffest sway bar you can get upfront. stock or none in the back. Many use Hotchkis or Whiteline. There are many options for tires but square setup is best, 18" will save you money and give more options for tires. AAM short tails and mid pipe will offer the best performance and weight. From stock you must add an oil cooler and upgraded brake pads and fluid. There are many choices on pads, search, I use XP10 front XP8 rear with RBF600. The stock nismo suspension isn't bad but the consensus is KW v3.
Other people can give you better advice in the track section and with more info on your experience level and budget. There are very useful stickies there too.

JARblue · 11-02-2015, 09:17 AM

It sounds like you have a lot of reading to do. The link below is an excellent place to start

Track Day Best Practices - MUST READ

osbornsm · 11-02-2015, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

It sounds like you have a lot of reading to do. The link below is an excellent place to start

Track Day Best Practices - MUST READ

Rusty · 11-02-2015, 03:48 PM

Hey Mods! Please merge this thread with his other thread in the track section.

Read T · 11-02-2015, 05:34 PM

Best mod hands down is seat time.

Assuming you already have good seat time, time to upgrade the brakes and safety systems.

This is a fast car. If you are serious about it being a track car you will want good belts, a HANS, and good safety gear. Cages are always nice.

NORAIN · 11-03-2015, 05:30 AM

with Read, seat time and safety. And as 2011 Nismo #91 said, brake upgrade and oil cooler too. Then do some suspension changes...
The Z has plenty of power as it is, there's no HP gain needed for the twisty track.

11-02-2015, 12:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
526545215 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: toronto Posts: 7 Drives: 15 Nissan 370 NISMO Rep Power: 9	track set up? i know there are a lot of track experts . i hope u guys can help me to figure out something. i have a 2015 nismo. i am planing to build it for track usage. All i want is the best performance in the track. Basically this car is stock weight but i might change the stock exhaust to a tomei single ti exhaust to take some weight out of the car. My questions are what kind of coilover( spring rate) , sway-bar and tire set up should i use ? Answers would be really appreciate.

11-02-2015, 09:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	It sounds like you have a lot of reading to do. The link below is an excellent place to start Track Day Best Practices - MUST READ 2011 Nismo#91, osbornsm and Rusty like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,868 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Hey Mods! Please merge this thread with his other thread in the track section. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

11-02-2015, 05:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	Best mod hands down is seat time. Assuming you already have good seat time, time to upgrade the brakes and safety systems. This is a fast car. If you are serious about it being a track car you will want good belts, a HANS, and good safety gear. Cages are always nice. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

11-03-2015, 05:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
NORAIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wilmington, NC Age: 56 Posts: 323 Drives: 2011 370Z 6M SP Rep Power: 11	with Read, seat time and safety. And as 2011 Nismo #91 said, brake upgrade and oil cooler too. Then do some suspension changes... The Z has plenty of power as it is, there's no HP gain needed for the twisty track. 2011 Nismo#91 likes this. __________________ Swift Springs\|265-305 RE-11\|Forgestar F14\|F.I. TDX S.S. 12" Res."Milled Out"\|K&N\|SPL\|Z1(34 row)oil cooler\|Z1 brake upgrade\|Hotchkis Zspeed\|Team Voodoo\|HPDEjunkie.com

11-02-2015, 08:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,381 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 33858	I am no expert but generally the consensus is the stiffest sway bar you can get upfront. stock or none in the back. Many use Hotchkis or Whiteline. There are many options for tires but square setup is best, 18" will save you money and give more options for tires. AAM short tails and mid pipe will offer the best performance and weight. From stock you must add an oil cooler and upgraded brake pads and fluid. There are many choices on pads, search, I use XP10 front XP8 rear with RBF600. The stock nismo suspension isn't bad but the consensus is KW v3. Other people can give you better advice in the track section and with more info on your experience level and budget. There are very useful stickies there too.

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