Oversteer in right hand turns

DR_ · 04-01-2014, 03:23 PM

Sebring is a very bumpy track and it is easy to unsettle the car there. I wouldn't make any changes until you get more track time. However, if you really want to do something before you go out again, try a larger front swaybar, like the Eibach, which will reduce oversteer.

Chuck33079 · 04-01-2014, 03:25 PM

Another question- what size tires are you running? Not the 245s on the non-sport 18s, right?

JWillis72 · 04-01-2014, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Another question- what size tires are you running? Not the 245s on the non-sport 18s, right?

The are the stock sizes.

Chuck33079 · 04-01-2014, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWillis72

The are the stock sizes.

So 245s in back? That's not enough rubber for stock power, much less 100whp over stock.

JWillis72 · 04-01-2014, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

So 245s in back? That's not enough rubber for stock power, much less 100whp over stock.

Yes 245s, what are you running on the rear?

I had no idea Nissa had an open diff in the touring, thanks for the info! 400 HP and an open diff can't lead to anything good, that will be fixed ASAP.

Shamu · 04-01-2014, 11:19 PM

Did you stay on power when it broke loose or lift? 370z have natural intial wag that catches if you stay on power. If you lift with rear end moving it will swing even harder. Big front bar will help you.

JWillis72 · 04-02-2014, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shamu

Did you stay on power when it broke loose or lift? 370z have natural intial wag that catches if you stay on power. If you lift with rear end moving it will swing even harder. Big front bar will help you.

Truthfully I think I lifted for a split second before getting back on it to recover it. I'm new at this and the supercharger has made it a handful for my skill level but it just didn't feel right. Sway bars are in it's near future because while it doesn't feel bad in the car the photos show a lot of body roll, any recommendations for the rear bar?

Chuck33079 · 04-01-2014, 05:45 PM

Sport wheels come with 275s, Nismos with 285s. You need more rubber.

JWillis72 · 04-01-2014, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Sport wheels come with 275s, Nismos with 285s. You need more rubber.

They are both on 19s right? My rears are about done so I will look into getting more. Thanks again Chuck and everyone else who offered advise!

Chuck33079 · 04-01-2014, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWillis72

They are both on 19s right? My rears are about done so I will look into getting more. Thanks again Chuck and everyone else who offered advise!

You've got 18s. Sports have a 19x10 rear, Nismos 19x10.5. If you're buying new wheels, a 19 is an annoying size. You don't have as many options. A set of 18x10 all around would do you just fine with appropriate tires.

JWillis72 · 04-01-2014, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

You've got 18s. Sports have a 19x10 rear, Nismos 19x10.5. If you're buying new wheels, a 19 is an annoying size. You don't have as many options. A set of 18x10 all around would do you just fine with appropriate tires.

Great, I hope you don't mind me telling the wife you told me to do it! I live by it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission but she doesn't find it funny!

Team_STILLEN · 04-01-2014, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Sport wheels come with 275s, Nismos with 285s. You need more rubber.

Agree'd. More rubber will help out without installing a LSD. I think the best idea would be to pick up a good aftermarket LSD or swap in a Stock one if possible (used to do that on E36's back in the day).

JWillis72 · 04-01-2014, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Team_STILLEN

Agree'd. More rubber will help out without installing a LSD. I think the best idea would be to pick up a good aftermarket LSD or swap in a Stock one if possible (used to do that on E36's back in the day).

Thanks Mark! After speaking to you Saturday everything went perfect the rest of the weekend, thanks again!

Chuck33079 · 04-02-2014, 06:57 AM

Shamu has a lot more experience than I do, but I'd personally approach it in the order of: 1. tires, 2. diff and then any suspension changes. What feels best on an open diff and 245s in back may not be the same thing as what feels best with a real diff and appropriately sized rubber and you only want to buy parts once.

JWillis72 · 04-02-2014, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Shamu has a lot more experience than I do, but I'd personally approach it in the order of: 1. tires, 2. diff and then any suspension changes. What feels best on an open diff and 245s in back may not be the same thing as what feels best with a real diff and appropriately sized rubber and you only want to buy parts once.

I'm ordering a diff, sway bars and brake ducts today and will look at wheels when I have a chance.

04-01-2014, 03:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Another question- what size tires are you running? Not the 245s on the non-sport 18s, right? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

04-01-2014, 11:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 19	Did you stay on power when it broke loose or lift? 370z have natural intial wag that catches if you stay on power. If you lift with rear end moving it will swing even harder. Big front bar will help you. __________________ Grant Last edited by Shamu; 04-01-2014 at 11:21 PM.

04-01-2014, 05:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Sport wheels come with 275s, Nismos with 285s. You need more rubber. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

04-02-2014, 06:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Shamu has a lot more experience than I do, but I'd personally approach it in the order of: 1. tires, 2. diff and then any suspension changes. What feels best on an open diff and 245s in back may not be the same thing as what feels best with a real diff and appropriately sized rubber and you only want to buy parts once. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

04-01-2014, 03:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 16	Sebring is a very bumpy track and it is easy to unsettle the car there. I wouldn't make any changes until you get more track time. However, if you really want to do something before you go out again, try a larger front swaybar, like the Eibach, which will reduce oversteer.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Turns	YangCheolIn	Northern California Region	24	02-20-2014 03:52 PM
Oversteer!	Garrett63	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	3	02-28-2013 05:50 PM
Oversteer in 2010, 370Z, Roadster	roopjt	Wheels & Tires	5	09-13-2012 02:20 PM
DVC really turns off??	bigrob126	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	24	05-01-2011 10:20 AM
Tire Dragging on Sharp Turns U-Turns	VancouverZ34	Wheels & Tires	4	04-09-2010 10:48 PM