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Suspension wise for light track use, which is what I do as cost effectively as I can and as a beginner. Hotchkis Front Sway bars, keep the rear oem. SPL

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Suspension wise for light track use, which is what I do as cost effectively as I can and as a beginner.
Hotchkis Front Sway bars, keep the rear oem.
SPL bars.
KV3 or a low mileage Nismo suspension.
Good summer tires, I have RE-11s but there are many good ones out there.
I will someday get a Quaife differential. No maintenance and easy daily livability.

Honestly my only track day upgrades were an oil cooler and brake pads and fluid. Best track investment is seat time.
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The more experience you get behind the wheel doing trackdays. Will give you an idea of what you need. That rabbit hole gets pretty deep. Believe me. Start reading.

Track Day Best Practices - MUST READ
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This will give you an idea of what you need.

Track Day Best Practices - MUST READ


I got the fastest time for a 370z @ Gingerman Raceway on the OEM tires and OEM suspension at a local road course.

So you "need" brake fluid and pads.

After that, you need #drivermod
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I got the fastest time for a 370z @ Gingerman Raceway on the OEM tires and OEM suspension at a local road course.

So you "need" brake fluid and pads.

After that, you need #drivermod
Until I get over there ;-)

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