Nissan 370Z Forum - What did you do with your Z today

What do you want to achieve with your mods at ZDAYZ?
If you need show points, the cross-drilled rotors are great for that. If you're going to be competing in some driving events, the swaybars and oil cooler are the way to go.

Fire	09-26-2011 08:42 AM

Lake I would call Nissan, let them know and ask for another dealer. I would also contact the dealership you where at and ask for the owner or senior manager to call you. It is possible that things are going on at the dealship that they don't know about. I would still not do buisness with them.
:shakes head:

Red__Zed

09-26-2011 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1329355)

Quick question guys. Im gonna start a few projects to get ready for ZDAYZ. Good excuse for more mods right? I have 3 things in mind but only have the cash to commit to two before she goes away for the winter. Choice numero uno, front & rear sways. Numero dos, cross drilled rotors w/ upgraded pads & brake lines. Numero tres, oil cooler. I fig I should def do the oil cooler although Id RATHER get choice 1 &2. Thoughts?? Also thoughts/opinions on oil catch cans. Worth it?

Sway bars for sure. Oil cooler is not needed for the dragon.

Fire	09-26-2011 08:47 AM

Alchemy my recomendations would be based on your car. What is your car? sport/touring, base, sport? If you have the sport/touring I would do the cooler and sways. If you have base brakes I would go with the brake upgrade. All three mods would help. Good luck :ughdance:

Mt Tam I am

09-26-2011 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by EazyD (Post 1329196)

My first autocross event was today. SO FUN.

http://www.the370z.com/members/eazyd...autox-370z.jpg

It was the SCCA Attack of the Cones Event #8 at the Devens Airfield in Mass. I was listed as first place in Novice class and then for whatever reason they later disqualified that fastest lap. I still don't know why. For an hour or two I was thinking I would walk home a hero with a trophy. :shakes head: Still had fun though :) Oil temps were fine, stayed in the top of second gear the whole lap.

EDIT: Yes, that's a the370z.com decal on my quarter window - and yes I wore my the370z.com t-shirt today :tup:

Good job. I am sorry they disqualified your fast lap. You did well regardless. I may steal your numbering idea someday.

Red__Zed

09-26-2011 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am (Post 1329564)

Good job. I am sorry they disqualified your fast lap. You did well regardless. I may steal your numbering idea someday.

It is a solid choice:tup:

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e3...1/9ab44c5d.jpg

Mt Tam I am

09-26-2011 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz (Post 1329346)

More pics of girl who is walking by :tup:

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Originally Posted by pedelg24 (Post 1329348)

I was thinking the same thing. :icon18:

I went back to make sure nobody else had this idea before I stated same. Good thoughts.

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Originally Posted by Fire (Post 1329531)

The brakes are on my target list too. Oil cooler is perfect for the man who stays in second gear around the course. It is my first mod and highly recommended. Sways are inexpensive for the gain. I love the rock solid feeling.

I want to find an auto cross event around here. I am sure they exist.

Good on you for going "D".

Fire	09-26-2011 09:35 AM

Mt I'm sure they do. Just do an online search of SCCA.

Alchemy

09-26-2011 09:40 AM

Thanks for the input everyone:tup:
Luna, my car def isnt winning any shows, esp w the rock chips on my nose. Its a performer not a beauty queen:tup:

Red, I figured the oil cooler wasnt necessary for the Dragon, its just something I feel I should do :icon17:

Im very interested in sways cause itll finish up my suspension work. Anybody here running sways? If so which ones and impressions?? Im kinda leaning toward Whitelines.

Red__Zed

09-26-2011 09:45 AM

Eibach and stillen are tops for street use.

My personal take on the cooler is wait as long as you can, so if something goes wrong, there's less for Nissan to point at.

kenchan

09-26-2011 09:59 AM

major rain this am... not that im Z-ing around during the week. :D

need a new umbrella too. im tired of buying these cheazo $20 umbrellas and breaking every frikken year. mine broke this am... ordering up a Tumi one today and hope to keep it a few years use. need to wash the G again sometime this week...

onzedge

09-26-2011 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1329640)

I run the Hotchkis with the rears on the medium setting. They made the biggest single difference of my modifications.

Alchemy

09-26-2011 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1329708)

I run the Hotchkis with the rears on the medium setting. They made the biggest single difference of my modifications.

Yeah I hear sways make a huge difference. Most say the Hotchkis are more for track use. I guess you beg to differ? How many settings are on the front of those??

Red__Zed

09-26-2011 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1329915)

Yeah I hear sways make a huge difference. Most say the Hotchkis are more for track use. I guess you beg to differ? How many settings are on the front of those??

The problem with the hotchkis is the front is way too stiff relative to the rear. You dial in ever more understeer than the car has from the factory...

To compensate, most guys wind up running 3* or so of camber up front, which you won't want to do on a street car.

Alchemy

09-26-2011 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1329649)

Eibach and stillen are tops for street use.

My personal take on the cooler is wait as long as you can, so if something goes wrong, there's less for Nissan to point at.

My 3 yr 30,000 miles is just about up. Plus w all my current mods I dont think Im exactally under warranty anymore.

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