Waiting to Inhale VQ37VHR tuning /modablity

Cmike2780

Just putting it out there and I'm a total noob when it comes to SCCA classification, but doesn't the driver play a big role. I would think the AWD cars are a bit easier to drive than the Z. I've seen RX-8's run in B-stock for example, which I know personally "feels" far easier to drive in the twisties that the 370z.

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Red__Zed

At the level they are classing them it is not really an issue. The class is usually done based on the performance with the competitive drivers behind the wheels. Guys like grant (shamu) helped keep the nismo classed in B due to a good showing. If it was about noob driving, the s wouldn't run b stock.

Methodical4u

why did you even buy one? lol

Red__Zed

Cuz this info wasn't around when I was shopping.

Besides, I didn't buy the car to compete. My Subaru does a far better job on most courses...the z is just for fun.

Methodical4u

so you are selling it now and going to buy....? Something else?

Red__Zed

Yes. Probably several somethings.

FL 4Motion

[QUOTE=pyrrhus17;1288390]"The is suppose to be a poor mans sports car. A loaded Auto convert runs close to 50K thats not cheap, so could you imagine if they offered a TT or SC version. Anyone who bought this car thinking they where going to be a stop light champ was sadly mistaken and did not do there reasearch before buying. If you wanted to be the fastest guy around in a straight line you shoudl have bought a Vette or the 5.0"

Thats my point the car is not cheap nor is it a sports car , cheap like a 240sx I can go with or 50k and I can go around the track more than twice .I dont care about drag speed. I care about handling and speed and the TT 300z weren't that expensive back in the day (research done ) .the fact that you have to spend 2k to get your car in track shape is ******** ,again (oilcooler , brake venting , radiator, ) .I love the car really , but NISSAN could have at least vented the brakes and given us a oilcooler WTF

RED ZED is a perfect example of the type of Z owner I am talking about ,Nissan is missing something here .Him and evryone like HIM . I am not into driving a moder fricking MG or Triumph Tr6 call myself a sports car and be slower than a toyota corolla . Reasearch done ! This car should be contender and it doesn't feel like it is . P.S. No one tracks there cars because A. it overheats ,Not fun . B they buy a 944 to track which is more fun.[/QUOTE]


/\ our car has already seen track days and will see many many more. Z just needs and oil cooler and brake pads/fluid to track. As you get more serious, you can add in some more things, but this is all the same stuff you'll be adding to just about any car as you start tracking it, (esp for any car in the Z's price range).

Oh, and for an n/a Z, radiator upgrade isn't necessary.

Cmike2780

Is it it safe to assume that there is that much of a difference between a stock Nismo and non-Nismo then... or could guys like Grant push a non-Nismo up to B. How much of a difference are we takling about?

Not trying to start an argument or anything, just curious.

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Red__Zed

Like I said, there were some things that worked out favorably for the nismo as well in terms of the tires they were able to run, etc. His niz had a lot more $$ in it than many Evo's as well.

Hard to say for sure. My guess would be he could probably get close to the nismo level, but he was still a bit off from the Evo's. I don't think it can really be competitive there right now.