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Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-12-2015, 10:23 PM
Replies: 201
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Posted By MIKE_STR
I'm sure it could be a tire/grip issue. However,...

I'm sure it could be a tire/grip issue. However, the cars dont seem to have this problem in stock trim.

The abs works fine most of the time. Just every once in awhile... randomly, they'd lock....
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-12-2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
Hey, so... I don't have enough time at the moment...

Hey, so... I don't have enough time at the moment to read through your build.

However, I'll share what Ive learned...

You might want softer than 12k rear. The last setup I tried was 14k...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 10-05-2014, 07:20 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
Maybe just sell your stocker and buy mine.. I'd...

Maybe just sell your stocker and buy mine.. I'd cut you a hell of a deal. ;)
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 10-05-2014, 07:56 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
Very cool. Wish I would have known someone was...

Very cool. Wish I would have known someone was looking to build one... As mine is now for sale mostly prepped. (Baby on the way...)

Anyway, race today... But I've learned a lot this year and can...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 06-05-2014, 06:30 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
Good to know. Hopefully, the car will just be...

Good to know. Hopefully, the car will just be moved to STU for next season and I can invest in some 285/35's.

Btw Jeff, do you ever run into ABS lock up with your Z? What pads are you using?
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-23-2014, 04:47 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
I liked the RS3's just fine. Great tire that...

I liked the RS3's just fine. Great tire that handles heat well.

I don't like the new price gouging of the RS3's... up $200 a set...

I remember the good ole days when RS3's were $500 a set.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-17-2014, 09:51 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
Ok, so I swapped out my 18k front springs for 14k...

Ok, so I swapped out my 18k front springs for 14k and my 14k rear springs for 12k.

Re-installed my whiteline sway bar in the rear. Moved whiteline front bar to full stiff.

Now... I need to...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 04-27-2014, 09:35 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
Hahah! I had a good time today. Drove a...

Hahah!

I had a good time today. Drove a friends MX5 that is very mildly prepped for STR. It was so easy to drive compared to my car... Driving my 370z on 255 tires is like controlling chaos. ...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 04-23-2014, 05:56 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
Woah. Do you mean 19x9 and 19x10? If you got...

Woah. Do you mean 19x9 and 19x10? If you got 17's to fit.. What ones are those?
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 04-23-2014, 05:21 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
Oh, it does. 9" wide maximum with 255' tires max....

Oh, it does. 9" wide maximum with 255' tires max.

I'm just messing around in the hopes that the car gets moved to STU (where it should have been all along).
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 04-23-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
For the record, I know just about nothing and...

For the record, I know just about nothing and everything I say should be taken with a grain of salt. I'm also not a "badass". I just got humbled so bad in El Toro... Went home with my tail between...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 04-21-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
Look, it's a factual statement. Maybe you...

Look, it's a factual statement. Maybe you haven't encountered the right course on the right surface. I have no idea. Bottom line, your car is not generating the same g force in certain elements...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 04-20-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
No offense.. but you just aren't generating...

No offense.. but you just aren't generating enough G force, driving hard enough, or trail braking into large sweepers while AutoXing. I never ran into it until I tweaked my suspension and added some...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 04-20-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
[QUOTE=03threefiftyz;2787260]I'm on...

[QUOTE=03threefiftyz;2787260]I'm on 3....sometimes 2 wheels occasionally. That said, I am running the car much lower and with more spring this year, so it should not happen as much as in the past.
...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 04-18-2014, 10:48 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
Yeah. I have a friend that will check my pressure...

Yeah. I have a friend that will check my pressure while I'm in line. Front pressure builds so much faster than back.. but that's where all the weight is.

The car seemed to do the best with 37...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 04-18-2014, 10:45 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
Mike you going to run next weekends HPDE at...

Mike you going to run next weekends HPDE at Miller?[/QUOTE]

I'm planning on it. Just tooling around for now. I still have a lot of work to do to the car. I'm going to post some pics soon of the...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 04-18-2014, 10:43 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
LOL! Yes. Windows movie maker... I'm cheap.

LOL! Yes. Windows movie maker... I'm cheap.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 04-17-2014, 10:43 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
Ok... a lot going on since race season hit again...

Ok... a lot going on since race season hit again in Utah.

New Parts:

GTM 8 quart capacity oil pan...
...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 02-26-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
Maybe a pound. It's right in the center... Not a...

Maybe a pound. It's right in the center... Not a big deal. Got it from Z1 Motorsports.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 02-24-2014, 07:53 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
There are actually tons of options. What offset...

There are actually tons of options. What offset do you desire? I've done tons if research. I'm using tsW nurburgring wheels that weigh 18lbs a price. +35 with a 25mm spacer in the rear. Really...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 02-24-2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
I haven't had the slip problem yet... They're on...

I haven't had the slip problem yet... They're on there bloody tight though. I'll probably work towards welding a bracket on them at some point because knowing my luck... They'll slip in Lincoln.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 02-21-2014, 10:37 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
Installing the rotors, new brake pads, and maf...

Installing the rotors, new brake pads, and maf tubes next Thursday. Also, making some alignment changes for this year. First event is March 15th. Can't wait.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 11-30-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
Couldn't help myself. Z1Motorsports.com had a...

Couldn't help myself. Z1Motorsports.com had a crazy Black Friday Sale... Ordered their Sport Rotors that save 10lbs a rotor (front), the post MAF silicone hoses, K&N Drop-in filters, some random...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 11-11-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
Thanks for the feedback. I too never ran into...

Thanks for the feedback. I too never ran into the fuel starve issue before this last event. However, I finally had an alignment that allowed me to build the grip that the car had been missing...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 11-08-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,986
Posted By MIKE_STR
Um... How? Please share what you've pulled/...

Um... How? Please share what you've pulled/ replaced to get there. I've done the math with what I can do legally... I won't get under 3080 with everything done. I was going to get under 3000 until...
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