First Track Day in the Z! (Very long post, pic heavy)

Rusty · 06-01-2018, 12:08 AM

Another addiction. Head first into the rabbit hole.

Shoeshear · 06-01-2018, 04:07 PM

I actually had another question for you guys (instead of opening a new thread).

On track, I felt that under braking coming into a corner, even with the tiniest bit of steering angle, the rear end would start to squirm and wander a bit, especially when coming into the corkscrew over the crest.

Is this a result of just soft(ish) stock suspension or driver error? Thanks in advance!

Rusty · 06-01-2018, 04:27 PM

It's a combination of stuff. Your rear is lifting. Because of weight transfer. Stiffer springs, more compression damping in the front. More rebound damping in the rear. This is a couple of ways of tackling the issue. And you can change your braking too. Don't stomp on the brake pedal. Easy on.

Shoeshear · 06-01-2018, 04:34 PM

Yeah, I started letting off a bit as I crested and got back on and it seemed to settle the rear a bit. I think my braking application was pretty solid, smooth, and progressive (I tried emulating braking on my motorcycle which doesn't have ABS), but I'll definitely try to smooth it out further. Just seemed to rotate and wiggle a bit more under braking than I expected. Thank you for the input! I'll also definitely look into some coilovers eventually (when the wallet allows). Gotta get the CSC and stuff sorted out first.

Rusty · 06-01-2018, 07:01 PM

Jumping on the brakes too quick or letting off too quick will upset the car. You have to learn what the car likes and dislikes. Smooth is fast.

Hotrodz · 06-01-2018, 07:31 PM

I would get a Hotchkis front sway bar next when you get the funds. It will help out with under steer during corning.

Rusty is right slow is fast and smooth is fast. Once you get the smooth thing down you can move forward with how to apply the brake quickly, evenly and smoothly. My experience far with handling the Z is equivalent to a high end call girl. You can treat me roughly but remember I am a lady!

Rusty · 06-01-2018, 07:58 PM

Yeah, too rough and she will smash you in the face with a round house.

Rusty · 06-01-2018, 08:03 PM

Like the slow wabbit said. Get a Hotchkis front bar.

Spooler · 06-01-2018, 08:04 PM

You two guys sound like you have experience with that. LOL I, however, am normally the one getting paid.

Rusty · 06-01-2018, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

You two guys sound like you have experience with that. LOL I, however, am normally the one getting paid.

What do you know about milking ducks.

Hotrodz · 06-01-2018, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

What do you know about milking ducks.

LMAO...That is some funny chit right there!

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Rusty · 06-01-2018, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

LMAO...That is some funny chit right there!

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I was asking a serious question.

Spooler · 06-01-2018, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I was asking a serious question.

Serious my big old Duck!!!

Rusty · 06-01-2018, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Serious my big old Duck!!!

You must like Chinese food.

Shoeshear · 06-02-2018, 12:00 AM

Thanks for the info guys! Another part added to the laundry list...

06-01-2018, 12:08 AM	#16 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,439 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Another addiction. Head first into the rabbit hole. Shoeshear likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html Last edited by Rusty; 06-01-2018 at 06:58 PM.

06-01-2018, 04:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,439 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	It's a combination of stuff. Your rear is lifting. Because of weight transfer. Stiffer springs, more compression damping in the front. More rebound damping in the rear. This is a couple of ways of tackling the issue. And you can change your braking too. Don't stomp on the brake pedal. Easy on. Hotrodz and Shoeshear like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

06-01-2018, 07:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,439 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Jumping on the brakes too quick or letting off too quick will upset the car. You have to learn what the car likes and dislikes. Smooth is fast. Hotrodz likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

06-01-2018, 07:31 PM	#21 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	I would get a Hotchkis front sway bar next when you get the funds. It will help out with under steer during corning. Rusty is right slow is fast and smooth is fast. Once you get the smooth thing down you can move forward with how to apply the brake quickly, evenly and smoothly. My experience far with handling the Z is equivalent to a high end call girl. You can treat me roughly but remember I am a lady! Rusty likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

06-01-2018, 07:58 PM	#22 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,439 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Yeah, too rough and she will smash you in the face with a round house. Hotrodz likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

06-01-2018, 04:07 PM	#17 (permalink)
Shoeshear Base Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 127 Drives: '15 370z Sport MT Rep Power: 3363	I actually had another question for you guys (instead of opening a new thread). On track, I felt that under braking coming into a corner, even with the tiniest bit of steering angle, the rear end would start to squirm and wander a bit, especially when coming into the corkscrew over the crest. Is this a result of just soft(ish) stock suspension or driver error? Thanks in advance!

06-01-2018, 04:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
Shoeshear Base Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 127 Drives: '15 370z Sport MT Rep Power: 3363	Yeah, I started letting off a bit as I crested and got back on and it seemed to settle the rear a bit. I think my braking application was pretty solid, smooth, and progressive (I tried emulating braking on my motorcycle which doesn't have ABS), but I'll definitely try to smooth it out further. Just seemed to rotate and wiggle a bit more under braking than I expected. Thank you for the input! I'll also definitely look into some coilovers eventually (when the wallet allows). Gotta get the CSC and stuff sorted out first.

06-01-2018, 08:03 PM	#23 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,439 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Like the slow wabbit said. Get a Hotchkis front bar. Hotrodz likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

06-01-2018, 08:04 PM	#24 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,060 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684393	You two guys sound like you have experience with that. LOL I, however, am normally the one getting paid. Rusty and Hotrodz like this.

06-02-2018, 12:00 AM	#30 (permalink)
Shoeshear Base Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 127 Drives: '15 370z Sport MT Rep Power: 3363	Thanks for the info guys! Another part added to the laundry list... Rusty, Hotrodz and Spooler like this.

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