Ocala, Fl Wannagofast 1/2 mile event, Oct 19th and 20th.

Spooler · 10-21-2019, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

You know if I could I would have been there for sure!!! At times on Chuckwalla Raceway the wind comes up and covers the track with sand or there will be tornado size dust devil that will cover the track with sand and bring the visibility down to almost zero on the bowl which is a high speed banked turn. Yep, the pucker factor goes off the chart as you don't dare hit the brakes as you skate around the track. You did awesome and it seems like you found your limit with the car in the conditions that were dealt to you. Tenth fast overall ain't no joke....congratulations!!!!

Still not happy with it. What I am thinking right now, "Is this something I want to chase?"

Hotrodz · 10-22-2019, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I know the canards add drag. He's fighting front end lift at speed. So it's a trade-off. Lower the front of the car will help.

It is a series of trade offs as you know. Drag is the devil he is dealing with. If he can get the car lower and mitigate some of the big high pressure airflow zones, add aero that will create downforce to increase his mechanical grip front and rear he will pickup a least 10 more miles per hour in the conditions he was running in.

Hotrodz · 10-22-2019, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Still not happy with it. What I am thinking right now, "Is this something I want to chase?"

Haha, welcome to track car hell!!! You got to decide if you want to chase a number or just enjoy going fast and knowing that you have one of the fastest Zs in the Nation...period. You have made your point that your car is faster than all but the fast Zs. Enough said!!! And you can go even faster if you want to play that game. We are all here to help you shake that money tree no matter what you decide. LMAO!!!

jchammond · 10-22-2019, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Still not happy with it. What I am thinking right now, "Is this something I want to chase?"

Lotta mph you’re leaving on the table

Spooler · 10-22-2019, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

Lotta mph you’re leaving on the table

True, just a simple alignment change would net some traction and top speed. How much? I do not know.

jchammond · 10-22-2019, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

True, just a simple alignment change would net some traction and top speed. How much? I do not know.

Roll cage,alignment & play with some aero.
Seeing that you can’t do stationary burnouts prior...line-loc wouldn’t help at these events.
Maybe if your pit crew would have showed up to assist in some adhesive on the mini burnouts

-ZS-Carpenter · 10-22-2019, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

Roll cage,alignment & play with some aero.
Seeing that you can’t do stationary burnouts prior...line-loc wouldn’t help at these events.
Maybe if your pit crew would have showed up to assist in some adhesive on the mini burnouts

Or run at a different event that doesn't have the runway on a beach?

Do they really not have a burnout box?

Whjaxn17 · 10-22-2019, 09:02 AM

Congrats on setting a new standard for the street trim cars. You've got yourself a rocket there, sir.

JARblue · 10-22-2019, 09:12 AM

Congrats Spooler

If you're driving it as a street car, why chase?
If you want to attend more top speed events, then it sounds like you have work to do.

solidus · 10-22-2019, 11:23 AM

Alrighty, let me qualify this upfront by saying all you old bastards my age better not say crap. And you young bastards just be lucky I did'nt edit this biotch with crayons and magic marker. Here's what you've been waiting for.

Derrick, I salute you sir. You put in work. Sorry this is the best I could do for you.

https://youtu.be/fG_F6vtYCdw

cv129 · 10-22-2019, 11:53 AM

Congrats!!!!!

Love how understated and quiet your car is!!!

Spooler · 10-22-2019, 12:41 PM

WOW , it was quite. LOL

Spooler · 10-22-2019, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Congrats Spooler

If you're driving it as a street car, why chase?
If you want to attend more top speed events, then it sounds like you have work to do.

The wife said I better use that helmet I bought more than once. LOL

Spooler · 10-22-2019, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by solidus

Alrighty, let me qualify this upfront by saying all you old bastards my age better not say crap. And you young bastards just be lucky I did'nt edit this biotch with crayons and magic marker. Here's what you've been waiting for.

Derrick, I salute you sir. You put in work. Sorry this is the best I could do for you.

https://youtu.be/fG_F6vtYCdw

Thank your son for me please sir.

Spooler · 10-22-2019, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Congrats Spooler

If you're driving it as a street car, why chase?
If you want to attend more top speed events, then it sounds like you have work to do.

Come to think of it, why should I share any of this at all. I enjoy my car everyday as it is. I am having a blast. Al and I had one hell of a fun day. We could get out there and run the hell out of our cars without the worry of being thrown in the pokey. I was 10th fastest out of 48 cars. I wouldn't call that needing a ton more work.

10-22-2019, 09:02 AM	#143 (permalink)
Whjaxn17 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Alabama Age: 29 Posts: 420 Drives: 17 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 3364	Congrats on setting a new standard for the street trim cars. You've got yourself a rocket there, sir. cv129, Rusty, Hotrodz and 4 others like this. __________________ 377whp/299wtq NA 704whp/519wtq, SOHO stage 2.5 IG: pearlywhite.z

10-22-2019, 09:12 AM	#144 (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	Congrats Spooler If you're driving it as a street car, why chase? If you want to attend more top speed events, then it sounds like you have work to do. FL 4Motion, Rusty, Hotrodz and 4 others like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-22-2019, 11:23 AM	#145 (permalink)
solidus Track Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 694 Drives: 15' Nismo Black 6MT Rep Power: 10080	The goods Alrighty, let me qualify this upfront by saying all you old bastards my age better not say crap. And you young bastards just be lucky I did'nt edit this biotch with crayons and magic marker. Here's what you've been waiting for. Derrick, I salute you sir. You put in work. Sorry this is the best I could do for you. https://youtu.be/fG_F6vtYCdw JARblue, cv129, Rusty and 10 others like this.

10-22-2019, 11:53 AM	#146 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,191 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	Congrats!!!!! Love how understated and quiet your car is!!! Rusty likes this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

10-22-2019, 12:41 PM	#147 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,507 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	WOW , it was quite. LOL Rusty likes this.

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