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Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-22-2015, 04:45 AM
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Posted By cruzthepug
Did Evo School yesterday, first time out with the...

Did Evo School yesterday, first time out with the Hawk pads. Didn't get ice mode while on course but did get it a couple of times at the finish.


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Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-17-2015, 06:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,547
Posted By cruzthepug
From the Dixie Tour event this past weekend ...

From the Dixie Tour event this past weekend

Street Tires
Hankook 67 Trophy 23
Dunlop 52 Trophy 17
BFG 22 Trophy 3
Bridgestone 19 Trophy 11
Toyo 7 trophy 2
All the rest less then 5 each
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 03-17-2015, 06:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,428
Posted By cruzthepug
I guess all it needed was a little driving time.

I guess all it needed was a little driving time.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 03-15-2015, 11:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,428
Posted By cruzthepug
Hawk HP+ pads

I installed a set of Hawk HP+ pads (for autocross season) this morning, went through the bed in procedure and let them cool. At rolling speed I can hear the pads dragging just slightly, not a solid...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-15-2015, 06:30 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,064
Posted By cruzthepug
I'm planning on installing and bedding the Hawk...

I'm planning on installing and bedding the Hawk pads today, to switch back to OEM pads do they need any bedding, or just install and go?
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-09-2015, 08:44 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,064
Posted By cruzthepug
Just the intake takes you out of BS Sent...

Just the intake takes you out of BS


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Forum: The Lounge (Off Topic) 03-09-2015, 06:23 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 43,715
Posted By cruzthepug
Woot - Escort Passport 9500ix $299

Woot has the Escort 9500ix for $299, great deal for a great detector

Escort 9500ix (http://electronics.woot.com/offers/escort-passport-9500ix-radar-laser-detector-1?ref=cnt_dly_tl)
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 03-08-2015, 07:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,808
Posted By cruzthepug
My OEM rotors rust. If it rains or the humidity...

My OEM rotors rust. If it rains or the humidity is really high and I don't drive the Z for a day or 2, they rust. After a short drive, no more rust.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-06-2015, 02:14 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,064
Posted By cruzthepug
Also, it's not up to the tech person to put your...

Also, it's not up to the tech person to put your car in a class. You can ask the tech or registration for advice on what class you should run, but it's up to the driver to class their own car.

Our...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-06-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,064
Posted By cruzthepug
Who's ready for AutoX season??

The 3 classes that the 370z falls under are:

B Street
STR (max 255 wide tire)
ASP...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-06-2015, 06:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,167
Posted By cruzthepug
I talked to the guys at Z1 and ended up getting a...

I talked to the guys at Z1 and ended up getting a set of Hawk HP+, FedEx shows them out for delivery today.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-06-2015, 06:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,547
Posted By cruzthepug
I have the same setup, Eibach front sway, stiff...

I have the same setup, Eibach front sway, stiff setting, Koni's. I used RE-11's last year as well and really liked them, but opted for the RS-3's this year, 285/35/18 all around. With 2 test and...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-06-2015, 06:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,797
Posted By cruzthepug
Temps in the mid 40's. Hankook RS3's, 285 all...

Temps in the mid 40's. Hankook RS3's, 285 all around, pressures 43 front, 33 back.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-06-2015, 06:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,797
Posted By cruzthepug
[QUOTE=AK370Z;3129839]unfortunately this doesn't...

[QUOTE=AK370Z;3129839]unfortunately this doesn't work for the Z (at least was in my case). I tried it and it was terrible. Though some told me not to but I still did it as it's how the "RWD" setup...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-05-2015, 04:43 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,064
Posted By cruzthepug
More great info, except, you would be in ASP, not...

More great info, except, you would be in ASP, not BSP


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Forum: Brakes & Suspension 03-05-2015, 10:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,312
Posted By cruzthepug
Just a little DIY, the Koni adjustment tool...

Just a little DIY, the Koni adjustment tool sucks. It cut the middle section out of the tool and epoxied it into a driver bit. I then set my shocks to full soft and marked the bit and the wheel well....
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 03-05-2015, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,312
Posted By cruzthepug
Hard to say, the Eibach front sway was one of the...

Hard to say, the Eibach front sway was one of the first mods I made when I got my car a year ago. The sway really flattened out any roll during turns and it would probably take a lot of stiffness in...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-05-2015, 08:42 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,064
Posted By cruzthepug
I had a $100 Z1 gift certificate I won at one of...

I had a $100 Z1 gift certificate I won at one of the local Nissan meets last year, so get them basically half price. Wanted to try something other than my OEM's.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-05-2015, 08:40 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,064
Posted By cruzthepug
Just sign up and go :driving: Most all the...

Just sign up and go :driving:

Most all the local SCCA chapters have a good novice program. They will give advice on getting your car through tech inspection, and stuff like tire air pressures to...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-05-2015, 08:04 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,064
Posted By cruzthepug
Ordered a set of Hawk Performance HP+ pads from...

Ordered a set of Hawk Performance HP+ pads from Z1. My plan is to swap pads between events but I might daily them if I have events back to back weekends.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 03-05-2015, 07:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,312
Posted By cruzthepug
Not sure if the "numbers" are the same front to...

Not sure if the "numbers" are the same front to back, but yes, the Koni's feel like they match the OEM front to back. I ran mine full soft until Autocross started, now I have them set about 70% stiff...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 03-04-2015, 12:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,312
Posted By cruzthepug
That's about right. Close to the same as OEM...

That's about right. Close to the same as OEM maybe just a bit firmer at the softest setting


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Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-04-2015, 06:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,634
Posted By cruzthepug
Not to steal the thread, but for a daily driver,...

Not to steal the thread, but for a daily driver, how do y'all feel about changing to track/autocross pads when you change to track/autocross wheels? And then changing back for daily driving?
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-03-2015, 07:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,797
Posted By cruzthepug
Only allowed one sway bar change in street, so...

Only allowed one sway bar change in street, so OEM rear.


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Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-02-2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,797
Posted By cruzthepug
Have to careful with springs, can't change ride...

Have to careful with springs, can't change ride height and stay in BS


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