Who's making the move to STU?

Zewerr · 04-05-2019, 12:55 AM

Hey guys. I finally got my account activated after joining back in January, right after I bought my Z. After doing as well as one can do in an STI at Nationals in STU, last year, I'm convinced 2wd is the way to go for STU in Lincoln, unless it rains. So I bought a 2011 370Z and already started the build. So far, the power mods are complete. STU wheels/tires are installed. Racing seats are in (though not to my liking). I'm just waiting on my suspension to be built and sent, and I'm deciding between Cusco or OSG for a diff (leaning towards OSG).

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Brendan · 04-05-2019, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Zewerr

Hey guys. I finally got my account activated after joining back in January, right after I bought my Z. After doing as well as one can do in an STI at Nationals in STU, last year, I'm convinced 2wd is the way to go for STU in Lincoln, unless it rains. So I bought a 2011 370Z and already started the build. So far, the power mods are complete. STU wheels/tires are installed. Racing seats are in (though not to my liking). I'm just waiting on my suspension to be built and sent, and I'm deciding between Cusco or OSG for a diff (leaning towards OSG).

Welcome cant wait to see what you have to share.

Moving the z43 to STU is making this chassis popular at autocross again.

Brendan · 04-09-2019, 07:45 AM

Here's a link to my video from my first event with the car over the weekend. The car felt really consistent despite not yet having the corner balance done. Ride height went up with fresh tires to just under 27" on each corner. I didn't take data at this event as the course drove more like a road course with way fewer transitions than an average autocross course.

Over the rest of the season I just want to optimize what I have and become accustomed to the much higher limits of the vehicle. square 18x10.5s are scheduled for next season.

///maestro · 04-09-2019, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Brendan

Here's a link to my video from my first event with the car over the weekend. The car felt really consistent despite not yet having the corner balance done. Ride height went up with fresh tires to just under 27" on each corner. I didn't take data at this event as the course drove more like a road course with way fewer transitions than an average autocross course.

Over the rest of the season I just want to optimize what I have and become accustomed to the much higher limits of the vehicle. square 18x10.5s are scheduled for next season.

Gave ya a follow on instagram. Some good driving there man. Have you experienced "ice-mode" yet?

Brendan · 04-09-2019, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ///maestro

Gave ya a follow on instagram. Some good driving there man. Have you experienced "ice-mode" yet?

Not with this set-up. I have in the past when the car was 100% stock. After this event, The car feels like it could take a more aggressive pad, but I need to research what will work best for my application.

Thank you for the follow

gomer_110 · 04-09-2019, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Brendan

Not with this set-up. I have in the past when the car was 100% stock. After this event, The car feels like it could take a more aggressive pad, but I need to research what will work best for my application.

Thank you for the follow

I've got Ferodo DS2500's on mine. They're not overly bitey but still have good stopping power. Also been hearing people running EBC blue stuff pads with good success.

Also when you get bored, slap a set of Hoosiers on and come over and play in BSP. Purple crack is so much more fun than street tires.

Brendan · 04-09-2019, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

I've got Ferodo DS2500's on mine. They're not overly bitey but still have good stopping power. Also been hearing people running EBC blue stuff pads with good success.

Also when you get bored, slap a set of Hoosiers on and come over and play in BSP. Purple crack is so much more fun than street tires.

Thank you for the recommendation on pads. I'll take look at the Ferodo line.
Are you running the same compound front and rear?

gomer_110 · 04-10-2019, 06:15 PM

Yep, they're the same front and rear.

Brendan · 04-10-2019, 07:41 PM

small project to make getting to the dampers on the car easier.

Cut a hole in the rear covers and then used ebay/amazon wheel center caps to make it not look like *** when not in use. In the front I bought some extenders from fortune and tucked them under the strut bar to keep them out the way.

link for people who cant see the photos

gomer_110 · 04-10-2019, 08:50 PM

Maybe it's just me but your pictures aren't working.

Rusty · 04-10-2019, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

Maybe it's just me but your pictures aren't working.

I can see them.

madwi · 04-10-2019, 10:55 PM

Pics are broken for me too.

Rusty · 04-10-2019, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Pics are broken for me too.

You're the IT guru. FIX IT!.

Brendan · 04-11-2019, 08:22 AM

made an album link for those who cant see the photos.

///maestro · 04-11-2019, 12:21 PM

my first event is this weekend. Super excited. Been working on the car since january in a small storage unit. Hoping it performs as well as I think it will. I'll post pics in here after

04-05-2019, 12:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zewerr Base Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 45 Drives: 11 370Z 82/182 STU Rep Power: 8	Hey guys. I finally got my account activated after joining back in January, right after I bought my Z. After doing as well as one can do in an STI at Nationals in STU, last year, I'm convinced 2wd is the way to go for STU in Lincoln, unless it rains. So I bought a 2011 370Z and already started the build. So far, the power mods are complete. STU wheels/tires are installed. Racing seats are in (though not to my liking). I'm just waiting on my suspension to be built and sent, and I'm deciding between Cusco or OSG for a diff (leaning towards OSG). Current form: Rusty, Brendan and Justint5387 like this.

04-09-2019, 07:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 646 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 544	Here's a link to my video from my first event with the car over the weekend. The car felt really consistent despite not yet having the corner balance done. Ride height went up with fresh tires to just under 27" on each corner. I didn't take data at this event as the course drove more like a road course with way fewer transitions than an average autocross course. Over the rest of the season I just want to optimize what I have and become accustomed to the much higher limits of the vehicle. square 18x10.5s are scheduled for next season. Rusty likes this.

04-10-2019, 06:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36942	Yep, they're the same front and rear. 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

04-10-2019, 07:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 646 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 544	small project to make getting to the dampers on the car easier. Cut a hole in the rear covers and then used ebay/amazon wheel center caps to make it not look like *** when not in use. In the front I bought some extenders from fortune and tucked them under the strut bar to keep them out the way. link for people who cant see the photos Last edited by Brendan; 04-11-2019 at 08:21 AM.

04-10-2019, 08:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36942	Maybe it's just me but your pictures aren't working. __________________ '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

04-10-2019, 10:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684430	Pics are broken for me too.

04-11-2019, 08:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 646 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 544	made an album link for those who cant see the photos. osbornsm likes this.

04-11-2019, 12:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
///maestro Track Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 530 Drives: 11' 370z\|09' BMW M3 Rep Power: 13	my first event is this weekend. Super excited. Been working on the car since january in a small storage unit. Hoping it performs as well as I think it will. I'll post pics in here after Rusty and Brendan like this. __________________ Gallo24 swapped 370z Instagram: @z34_motorsport

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