What did you do with your Z today

EazyD · 09-25-2011, 09:36 PM

My first autocross event was today. SO FUN.

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.

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

Fire · 09-25-2011, 10:45 PM

Kewl Easy you probably got the rookie win so we must disqual shaft LOL. Like the painter tape number. Keep it up.
I know Luna but I still think people stress too much, like I said walking has it's own consequences. I had a guy in our car club get hit crossing the street in a cross walk and it almost killed him. He still walks, as good as he can with his wrecked leg.
Anyways I think the event will be kewl next year if they continue to allow the verts.

LakeShow · 09-25-2011, 11:29 PM

I was supposed to take delivery today but the Stealership changed my agreed deal to make me pay more money out my a**. They really ruined my day and seriously pissed me off. I am sitting in the dealership for 5 hours to find they changed the numbers when I stepped in the finance office. Crooks. Good luck for them selling that Z, the last Z they sold took 400 days and that is no lie. I was told by the salesman who was the only person who was cool with me. Anyways this is the car I was SUPPOSED to get. UGHH its so pretty, but I will not give that dealer a penny after that stunt. Maybe it wasn't meant to be, who knows.

Alchemy · 09-25-2011, 11:39 PM

Wow man thats terrible!! Keep searching, you will find your "Elanore"

Waiz · 09-25-2011, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EazyD

My first autocross event was today. SO FUN.

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.

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

More pics of girl who is walking by

pedZ · 09-26-2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

More pics of girl who is walking by

I was thinking the same thing.

DLSTR · 09-26-2011, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EazyD

My first autocross event was today. SO FUN.

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.

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

Congrats! Ive never tried those events. I need to get a the370z.com shirt!

Mt Tam I am · 09-26-2011, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EazyD

My first autocross event was today. SO FUN.

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.

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

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

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

Mt Tam I am · 09-26-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

More pics of girl who is walking by

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Originally Posted by pedelg24

I was thinking the same thing.

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

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

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

Luna, my car def isnt winning any shows, esp w the rock chips on my nose. Its a performer not a beauty queen

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

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.

onzedge · 09-26-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Thanks for the input everyone

Luna, my car def isnt winning any shows, esp w the rock chips on my nose. Its a performer not a beauty queen

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

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.

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

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

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.

09-25-2011, 09:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	My first autocross event was today. SO FUN. 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. 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 __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

09-25-2011, 10:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Kewl Easy you probably got the rookie win so we must disqual shaft LOL. Like the painter tape number. Keep it up. I know Luna but I still think people stress too much, like I said walking has it's own consequences. I had a guy in our car club get hit crossing the street in a cross walk and it almost killed him. He still walks, as good as he can with his wrecked leg. Anyways I think the event will be kewl next year if they continue to allow the verts. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp Last edited by Fire; 09-25-2011 at 10:59 PM.

09-25-2011, 11:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	I was supposed to take delivery today but the Stealership changed my agreed deal to make me pay more money out my a*. They really ruined my day and seriously pissed me off. I am sitting in the dealership for 5 hours to find they changed the numbers when I stepped in the finance office. Crooks. Good luck for them selling that Z, the last Z they sold took 400 days and that is no lie. I was told by the salesman who was the only person who was cool with me. Anyways this is the car I was SUPPOSED to get. UGHH its so pretty, but I will not give that dealer a penny after that stunt. Maybe it wasn't meant to be, who knows. Last edited by LakeShow; 09-25-2011 at 11:39 PM.*

09-25-2011, 11:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3525	Wow man thats terrible!! Keep searching, you will find your "Elanore" __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL Last edited by Alchemy; 09-25-2011 at 11:56 PM.

09-26-2011, 09:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Mt I'm sure they do. Just do an online search of SCCA. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

09-26-2011, 09:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3525	Thanks for the input everyone Luna, my car def isnt winning any shows, esp w the rock chips on my nose. Its a performer not a beauty queen Red, I figured the oil cooler wasnt necessary for the Dragon, its just something I feel I should do 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. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

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