[MAZOC] Official "Off-Topic" Discussion Thread

GM_Traitor3.5 · 12-17-2013, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yes. I'm assuming anyone launching on slicks (or even DRs with this car) would be smart enough to have some spares on hand.

I'm guessing mid 11s at best on street tires.

I would think even on good street tires and decent track prep, mid 11's would still be difficult as I'm sure wheelspin is likely going to be an issue.

GM_Traitor3.5 · 12-17-2013, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

have you seen what happens to the stock axles when you launch on slicks?

Yeah something like this...

eastwest2300 · 12-16-2013, 07:34 AM

DM's definitely spent the money for a track car, so hopefully he'll be happy with the results on the track, any other mods on the horizon? Maybe a roll cage?

dmhenderson · 12-16-2013, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

DM's definitely spent the money for a track car, so hopefully he'll be happy with the results on the track, any other mods on the horizon? Maybe a roll cage?

I wanted a good balance between street and track and I got what I wanted. I'm happy regardless. I wouldn't invest in something like a roll cage unless I were to decide to turn it into a dedicated track car (strip it down etc).

I don't really have a lot left that I want to do. Maybe an upgraded clutch or radiator. If the car will only run mid 11s with 265/305s than so be it.

eastwest2300 · 12-16-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

I wanted a good balance between street and track and I got what I wanted. I'm happy regardless. I wouldn't invest in something like a roll cage unless I were to decide to turn it into a dedicated track car (strip it down etc).

I don't really have a lot left that I want to do. Maybe an upgraded clutch or radiator. If the car will only run mid 11s with 265/305s than so be it.

How much have you spent so far?

eastwest2300 · 12-16-2013, 08:43 AM

true..

b1adesofcha0s · 12-16-2013, 09:24 AM

Just don't get upset and obsessed trying to chase some ridiculous time like I did. Complete waste of time, money, and unnecessary stress.

Red__Zed · 12-16-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Just don't get upset and obsessed trying to chase some ridiculous time like I did. Complete waste of time, money, and unnecessary stress.

yes, you are the person here who spent too much time and money stressing out over hitting an unreasonable time :|

b1adesofcha0s · 12-16-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

yes, you are the person here who spent too much time and money stressing out over hitting an unreasonable time :|

I never said I was the only one.....or the one who had it the worst

dmhenderson · 12-16-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Just don't get upset and obsessed trying to chase some ridiculous time like I did. Complete waste of time, money, and unnecessary stress.

Nah, I wouldn't. I'm getting out of the car exactly what I wanted to get out of it.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Unlikely unless he is on slicks. The Zs don't like to launch hard. Haven't see a 370 run 10s yet.

Hoping the diff mitigates this problem somewhat.

dmhenderson · 12-16-2013, 10:01 AM

More than I'd care to admit but not an embarrassing amount. My goal was never to build the world's fastest track car.

eastwest2300 · 12-16-2013, 10:05 AM

At any rate, the car looks good, and you've invested in some serious parts, not the cheap sh1t thats out there, that some people "try" to pull off.

Red__Zed · 12-16-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Hoping the diff mitigates this problem somewhat.

there's a lot more to it than just the differential.

Torsen's are iffy for launching anyways. Will do the job for a the casual running you'll be doing, but I wouldn't make launching a habit with it.

GM_Traitor3.5 · 12-17-2013, 07:28 AM

Also I'm sure the stock rear end even with the Quaife diff will hold up to hard launches on drag radials too well..

MightyBobo · 12-16-2013, 10:29 AM

Detroit locker is what he needed. :-p

12-16-2013, 07:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,035 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684553	DM's definitely spent the money for a track car, so hopefully he'll be happy with the results on the track, any other mods on the horizon? Maybe a roll cage? __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

12-16-2013, 08:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,035 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684553	true.. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

12-16-2013, 09:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 143	Just don't get upset and obsessed trying to chase some ridiculous time like I did. Complete waste of time, money, and unnecessary stress. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

12-16-2013, 10:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 28	More than I'd care to admit but not an embarrassing amount. My goal was never to build the world's fastest track car. __________________

12-16-2013, 10:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,035 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684553	At any rate, the car looks good, and you've invested in some serious parts, not the cheap sh1t thats out there, that some people "try" to pull off. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

12-17-2013, 07:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
GM_Traitor3.5 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,073 Drives: '13 GT/Brembo 6MT Rep Power: 23	Also I'm sure the stock rear end even with the Quaife diff will hold up to hard launches on drag radials too well.. __________________ 2013 5.0 \| Brembo \| Steeda \| Koni \| Borla \| MGW \| TWM \| JLT \| UMI \| Whiteline \| Fays2 \| McLeod \| Redline Goods \| Redline Tuning \|

12-16-2013, 10:29 AM	#15 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 54	Detroit locker is what he needed. :-p __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

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