Who's making the move to STU?

Zewerr · 05-16-2019, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by wrxrcr

I just installed a wavetrac lsd in mine, I was a victim of overcooking the vlsd too many times. I have my ride height set at 26.75" floor to fender arch. Running square 285s re71s on 19x10.5 konigs, I had to roll front fenders for clearance/rubbing issues and I run a 15mm spacer in the rear.
What camber to you guys recommend, currently at about 3.3 degrees front and 2 degrees rear?

What offset are the wheels? I'm running Konig Dekagrams of that size and tire combination which are +23 and no spacers currently on stock suspension and alignment and I have very minimal rubbing. That might change once I get the coilovers installed. I was planning on running similar camber that you have.

Brendan · 05-16-2019, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrxrcr

I just installed a wavetrac lsd in mine, I was a victim of overcooking the vlsd too many times. I have my ride height set at 26.75" floor to fender arch. Running square 285s re71s on 19x10.5 konigs, I had to roll front fenders for clearance/rubbing issues and I run a 15mm spacer in the rear.
What camber to you guys recommend, currently at about 3.3 degrees front and 2 degrees rear?

You need to get a pyrometer and measure the temperature across the tread as the correct amount of camber will depend on numerous factors. If you continuously see higher temperature on the outside of the tire, you probably need more camber. I would start at -3.0 and go from there.

Using a pyrometer - 949 Racing

wrxrcr · 05-17-2019, 11:53 AM

Same wheels, it's the height that is causing the rubbing. 1.25" lower than oem.

Brendan · 05-18-2019, 09:41 PM

Anyone have experience with lightweight batteries? I am looking at the 17lb braille from tire rack.

gomer_110 · 05-18-2019, 10:04 PM

I'm running the Odyssey PC680 in mine. It's only been in for a couple months now but no problems so far. According to Odyssey's website it weighs in at 15.4 lbs. Only thing special I've been doing is to hook it to a tender between events since my car rarely leaves the garage except for events.

Zewerr · 05-18-2019, 11:44 PM

I've got the big 880 CCA Antigravity battery. It weighs 5.75 lbs. So far, not one complaint.

I finally got my diff done. I ended up going with a Tomei because......well, it's cheaper. It's still not fully broken in, but I did get some fun runs in with it, today, during our novice school, today, and oh my god, what a freakin' difference! I'm going to try to get all my suspension done throughout next week to have the car basically done for the following weekend.

Zewerr · 05-20-2019, 12:24 AM

Video from today. Still on stock suspension, but now with the diff. The car is still not competitive, but the new diff is a major improvement. I'm going to try my hardest to get the suspension done before next weekend's events.

Brendan · 05-20-2019, 08:08 AM

Nice work! What suspension were you thinking about getting?

Zewerr · 05-20-2019, 09:43 AM

I have some BC Racing ER series double adjustables with 18k front, 14k rear Swift springs and SPC upper control arms ready to be installed.

Zewerr · 05-27-2019, 12:16 AM

Alright, the suspension is in, and alignment has been completed. My car is basically 98% finished. I ended up quickly setting the ride height and alignment and went racing the next day (today). We had a double header in which we ran two events in one day, running the course one way in the morning, then backwards in the afternoon. I ended up second overall PAX, .346 behind BSP National Champion, Ron Bauer, in his BSP ND Miata in the morning, and second again in the afternoon behind Ron, again, this time .638 back. Tire temps show I have a bit too much negative camber in the front (-3.7, -3.9), so I'm going to have to dial it back a bit, and I also want to lower the rear a little more to transfer more weight towards the back. The car still can use a corner balance to top things off. Overall, though, the car is amazing, and fun as ****! I'm excited to get it this fast this quickly and can't wait to run it in Packwood!

Brendan · 05-28-2019, 05:02 PM

Not the best showing at spring nats but we learned a lot as far where we want to take the car. Unfortunately my car was totaled out in a hail storm so that knowledge as well as my suspension and diff will need to go into a clean replacement.

_BES0957 by brendan sobers, on Flickr

_BES0970 by brendan sobers, on Flickr

gomer_110 · 05-28-2019, 05:28 PM

Sorry to about the car. Did it happen in Lincoln or on the home?

Rusty · 05-28-2019, 05:36 PM

Find the guy with the ball peen hammer. And hammer him.

What's your plans for another one?

Brendan · 05-28-2019, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110

Sorry to about the car. Did it happen in Lincoln or on the home?

On the way home close to the Colorado border.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Find the guy with the ball peen hammer. And hammer him.

What's your plans for another one?

I want what I had really. Solid red, 2014 or newer, base sport with low miles. I thought about a 15+ nismo, but they seem to be holding value too well.

gomer_110 · 05-28-2019, 07:16 PM

My vote is buy the totaled car back and build an FP car out of it.

05-18-2019, 10:04 PM	#155 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36940	I'm running the Odyssey PC680 in mine. It's only been in for a couple months now but no problems so far. According to Odyssey's website it weighs in at 15.4 lbs. Only thing special I've been doing is to hook it to a tender between events since my car rarely leaves the garage except for events. Brendan likes this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

05-18-2019, 11:44 PM	#156 (permalink)
Zewerr Base Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 45 Drives: 11 370Z 82/182 STU Rep Power: 6	I've got the big 880 CCA Antigravity battery. It weighs 5.75 lbs. So far, not one complaint. I finally got my diff done. I ended up going with a Tomei because......well, it's cheaper. It's still not fully broken in, but I did get some fun runs in with it, today, during our novice school, today, and oh my god, what a freakin' difference! I'm going to try to get all my suspension done throughout next week to have the car basically done for the following weekend. Rusty, Hotrodz and Brendan like this.

05-20-2019, 12:24 AM	#157 (permalink)
Zewerr Base Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 45 Drives: 11 370Z 82/182 STU Rep Power: 6	Video from today. Still on stock suspension, but now with the diff. The car is still not competitive, but the new diff is a major improvement. I'm going to try my hardest to get the suspension done before next weekend's events. Rusty, Hotrodz and Brendan like this. Last edited by Zewerr; 05-20-2019 at 01:09 AM.

05-20-2019, 09:43 AM	#159 (permalink)
Zewerr Base Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 45 Drives: 11 370Z 82/182 STU Rep Power: 6	I have some BC Racing ER series double adjustables with 18k front, 14k rear Swift springs and SPC upper control arms ready to be installed. Brendan likes this.

05-27-2019, 12:16 AM	#160 (permalink)
Zewerr Base Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 45 Drives: 11 370Z 82/182 STU Rep Power: 6	Alright, the suspension is in, and alignment has been completed. My car is basically 98% finished. I ended up quickly setting the ride height and alignment and went racing the next day (today). We had a double header in which we ran two events in one day, running the course one way in the morning, then backwards in the afternoon. I ended up second overall PAX, .346 behind BSP National Champion, Ron Bauer, in his BSP ND Miata in the morning, and second again in the afternoon behind Ron, again, this time .638 back. Tire temps show I have a bit too much negative camber in the front (-3.7, -3.9), so I'm going to have to dial it back a bit, and I also want to lower the rear a little more to transfer more weight towards the back. The car still can use a corner balance to top things off. Overall, though, the car is amazing, and fun as ****! I'm excited to get it this fast this quickly and can't wait to run it in Packwood! Rusty, Hotrodz and Brendan like this.

05-17-2019, 11:53 AM	#153 (permalink)
wrxrcr Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: columbus Posts: 74 Drives: 12 370z,09 Wrx Rep Power: 11	Same wheels, it's the height that is causing the rubbing. 1.25" lower than oem.

05-18-2019, 09:41 PM	#154 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 626 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 541	Anyone have experience with lightweight batteries? I am looking at the 17lb braille from tire rack.

05-20-2019, 08:08 AM	#158 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 626 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 541	Nice work! What suspension were you thinking about getting?

05-28-2019, 05:02 PM	#161 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 626 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 541	Not the best showing at spring nats but we learned a lot as far where we want to take the car. Unfortunately my car was totaled out in a hail storm so that knowledge as well as my suspension and diff will need to go into a clean replacement. _BES0957 by brendan sobers, on Flickr _BES0970 by brendan sobers, on Flickr

05-28-2019, 05:28 PM	#162 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36940	Sorry to about the car. Did it happen in Lincoln or on the home? Hotrodz likes this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

05-28-2019, 05:36 PM	#163 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,863 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Find the guy with the ball peen hammer. And hammer him. What's your plans for another one? __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

05-28-2019, 07:16 PM	#165 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36940	My vote is buy the totaled car back and build an FP car out of it. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

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