Unstable during braking carbotech xp10/xp8

fryzia23 · 10-15-2017, 08:44 PM

Did my first track day last weekend on a proper race pads. I went with recommended xp10 fronts and xp8 at the rear for track days. Also have front z1 2 piece slotted rotors and stoptech sport rotors at the rear also slotted. Ever since changed to this setup, the car is very unstable during hard braking. I could feel it the first time I tried them during bedding on the street. It almost feels like the rear wants to step out in either direction. The bite is superb but I had to back off during braking because I totally lost confidence that I can keep it under control. For non track days I use nismo pads all around and do not get that sensation under hard braking whatsoever. The car stays and behaves as it should. I tried to search but could not find anyone else with similar issue. Is it possible that the brake bias is too much up front due mixed pads? My next step is to try same compound all around instead going step lower in the rear. Just not sure whether to go with xp10 or xp8. Any feedback is very welcome.
My current setup:
Front brakes air cooling ducts
Stock nismo shocks with swift springs
Front and rear whiteline swaybars
2.5 neg camber with zero toe up front, 1.5 neg camber with slight toe in at the rear
hankook rs3 275/305
os giken rear diff

Rusty · 10-16-2017, 08:11 AM

You could try running XP8's all the way around. And adding a little toe in, in the front. How much toe in do have in the rear?

B&W_Evader · 10-16-2017, 08:46 AM

2nd the motion...going with xp8 all around.

Hotrodz · 10-16-2017, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You could try running XP8's all the way around. And adding a little toe in, in the front. How much toe in do have in the rear?

I have, a similar set up with no issues during braking. I am running -2.6 front and -2.0 rear with a touch of toe on for both.

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2011 Nismo#91 · 10-16-2017, 12:23 PM

I have the same "unstable" feeling, moving a little side to side on the hardest braking points. I think it's more to do with the very good pad+stock suspension with a side of abs kicking in. XP8s and XP10s all around didn't change it for me, still on the stock nismo suspension and springs.

MaysEffect · 10-16-2017, 12:40 PM

Add more weight in the trunk. Keep spare tire and full tank of gas.

fryzia23 · 10-16-2017, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

You could try running XP8's all the way around. And adding a little toe in, in the front. How much toe in do have in the rear?

Not sure how much toe in at the rear but as far I can remember it wasn't much. It's been awhile since I did an alignment so I will do one this Saturday and see if anything changed. Still running stock toe bolts so maybe something moved. I will start with that before anything else.

fryzia23 · 10-16-2017, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I have, a similar set up with no issues during braking. I am running -2.6 front and -2.0 rear with a touch of toe on for both.

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Maybe little more camber in the rear would help. I get to do my own alignments so I could play with it with no extra cost. Also been thinking that possible extra brake bite causes more aggressive weight transfer towards the front which stock suspension can't handle. I see you upgraded to coilovers which I am sure could be a factor for more stable braking. I'm planning track day in two weeks so would love to figure this out before I get back on the track.

fryzia23 · 10-16-2017, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

I have the same "unstable" feeling, moving a little side to side on the hardest braking points. I think it's more to do with the very good pad+stock suspension with a side of abs kicking in. XP8s and XP10s all around didn't change it for me, still on the stock nismo suspension and springs.

It could be a contributing factor you spun out during the rain at the thunderbolt. I could definitely feel it more loose during wet sessions. Very scary and no fun. What pads are you running now?

fryzia23 · 10-16-2017, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MaysEffect

Add more weight in the trunk. Keep spare tire and full tank of gas.

Did my fuel starvation fix so I can run less fuel!

echoshotz · 10-16-2017, 05:39 PM

Definitely think its an extreme weight transfer issue. I have the same carbotech set up, and since raising the front a bit to help with nose dive the issue is less apparent. Unrelated to this particular issue, I'm increasing my spring rates soon to a stiffer set up and think it should help by resisting nose dive as well.

2011 Nismo#91 · 10-16-2017, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fryzia23

It could be a contributing factor you spun out during the rain at the thunderbolt. I could definitely feel it more loose during wet sessions. Very scary and no fun. What pads are you running now?

That was just plain old going to fast, ran out of talent. Getting XP10/8 combo and trying out FrozenRotors blanks. Used up my current XP10/10 and Z1 slotted rotors last weekend.

fryzia23 · 10-16-2017, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by echoshotz

Definitely think its an extreme weight transfer issue. I have the same carbotech set up, and since raising the front a bit to help with nose dive the issue is less apparent. Unrelated to this particular issue, I'm increasing my spring rates soon to a stiffer set up and think it should help by resisting nose dive as well.

I think that is the issue as well. It seems like I am not the only one so it makes me slightly less irritated. Just need to figure it out the proper setup. It seems like it's a nismo thing!

echoshotz · 10-16-2017, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaysEffect

Add more weight in the trunk. Keep spare tire and full tank of gas.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

I have the same "unstable" feeling, moving a little side to side on the hardest braking points. I think it's more to do with the very good pad+stock suspension with a side of abs kicking in. XP8s and XP10s all around didn't change it for me, still on the stock nismo suspension and springs.

If i recall correctly Zs have more weight up front than rear, so hard braking, especially with good pads, will do that. I now (after tracking) see why I was recommended 16/9 spring rates for the car back when I ordered my suspension.

fryzia23 · 10-16-2017, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

That was just plain old going to fast, ran out of talent. Getting XP10/8 combo and trying out FrozenRotors blanks. Used up my current XP10/10 and Z1 slotted rotors last weekend.

Nonetheless conditions were horrible. Are you still planning for another track day this season? Im going most likely the 29th at thunderbolt. Let me know if you're interested. I'll send you the link.

10-15-2017, 08:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
fryzia23 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 447 Drives: 2011 MB 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 475	Unstable during braking carbotech xp10/xp8 Did my first track day last weekend on a proper race pads. I went with recommended xp10 fronts and xp8 at the rear for track days. Also have front z1 2 piece slotted rotors and stoptech sport rotors at the rear also slotted. Ever since changed to this setup, the car is very unstable during hard braking. I could feel it the first time I tried them during bedding on the street. It almost feels like the rear wants to step out in either direction. The bite is superb but I had to back off during braking because I totally lost confidence that I can keep it under control. For non track days I use nismo pads all around and do not get that sensation under hard braking whatsoever. The car stays and behaves as it should. I tried to search but could not find anyone else with similar issue. Is it possible that the brake bias is too much up front due mixed pads? My next step is to try same compound all around instead going step lower in the rear. Just not sure whether to go with xp10 or xp8. Any feedback is very welcome. My current setup: Front brakes air cooling ducts Stock nismo shocks with swift springs Front and rear whiteline swaybars 2.5 neg camber with zero toe up front, 1.5 neg camber with slight toe in at the rear hankook rs3 275/305 os giken rear diff

10-16-2017, 08:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,859 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	You could try running XP8's all the way around. And adding a little toe in, in the front. How much toe in do have in the rear? B&W_Evader and Hotrodz like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

10-16-2017, 08:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 386	2nd the motion...going with xp8 all around. __________________ \|RIP\|6spd-sport\|OSG-LSD\|XP8\|RBF600\|Eibach Sways\|RE-71R\|FI-34Row\|Gen3-CAI\|Yaw P.S.\|

10-16-2017, 12:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,381 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 33858	I have the same "unstable" feeling, moving a little side to side on the hardest braking points. I think it's more to do with the very good pad+stock suspension with a side of abs kicking in. XP8s and XP10s all around didn't change it for me, still on the stock nismo suspension and springs. __________________ GTR TT 493Whp/431lbft, Ecutek, Southbend 6puck,Quaife, RPM RollBar 4Point, R888R, JRZ RSPro F(10R/10C) R(10R/6C) 1000f500r inlbs+150inlbs Tender, SPL everywhere.Full Specs

10-16-2017, 05:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
echoshotz Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 218 Drives: 14 Nismo Rep Power: 72	Definitely think its an extreme weight transfer issue. I have the same carbotech set up, and since raising the front a bit to help with nose dive the issue is less apparent. Unrelated to this particular issue, I'm increasing my spring rates soon to a stiffer set up and think it should help by resisting nose dive as well. 2011 Nismo#91 likes this. __________________ 2014 Solid Red Nismo 370z Motordyne\|Synergy Composites\|Stance Suspension\|Recaro\|RJM\|EVOR

10-16-2017, 12:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
MaysEffect Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SoCal Age: 31 Posts: 383 Drives: Infiniti FX35 Rep Power: 35	Add more weight in the trunk. Keep spare tire and full tank of gas.

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