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Originally Posted by Eagle If you're interested in tracking with a dedicated group of Nissan enthusiasts, hope you might consider coming out to a Nissan Challenge event. We are scheduled

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Old 07-25-2020, 02:30 PM   #1 (permalink)
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If you're interested in tracking with a dedicated group of Nissan enthusiasts, hope you might consider coming out to a Nissan Challenge event. We are scheduled to resume our 2020 season in September if COVID conditions permit it.


I hope I was in US, so I can join these events looks fun with other fellow Nissan drivers.
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it's the G-forces that you experience on a track, both in acceleration/deceleration and in turns, that are unlikely to be replicated on the street/canyon.

Also, depending on the track . . . elevation changes.

you should check out sears point/infineon/sonoma raceway, whatever its called now. Multiple, blind turns at the beginning of the track as you climb uphill.

First time was mindblowing, trusting the instructor that you can in fact hit the apex when you can't see whats coming up next
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it's the G-forces that you experience on a track, both in acceleration/deceleration and in turns, that are unlikely to be replicated on the street/canyon.

Also, depending on the track . . . elevation changes.

you should check out sears point/infineon/sonoma raceway, whatever its called now. Multiple, blind turns at the beginning of the track as you climb uphill.

First time was mindblowing, trusting the instructor that you can in fact hit the apex when you can't see whats coming up next
thats exactly what it is, the g force...its insane how it throws you around the car... thats why i ordered all those parts as soon as i got home (oh and ordered bride vios 3's)

the instructors really get in your head....i'm like i dont think i got this and they're like no you got this!
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I didn’t see sebring
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I didn’t see sebring
It's all Cali tracks.
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I didn’t see sebring
Would love for us to expand eastward and start running Nissan challenge at all the big tracks. Phoenix Intl Raceway, Circuit of the Americas, Lime Rock, Road America, Road Atlanta, Watkins Glen, VIR and of course Sebring. Maybe some day
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that doesn't sound right

thats for engine crap when you have to remove a buncha of difficult to reach bolts

sway bars aren't that involved
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that doesn't sound right

thats for engine crap when you have to remove a buncha of difficult to reach bolts

sway bars aren't that involved
That’s the same thing I thought....ima just email Seb at specialty
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Sway bars should not take you longer than 2 hours if you're decently able to work on cars. The fronts are exposed by simply removing the front plastic aero pan, and the rears you need to remove the rearmost portion of the exhaust (possibly also mid pipe - I can't remember). It sucks to do without a lift, but it's entirely possible. I did mine in about that time a few years ago.
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I put a g37x rear sway on. Testing coming next week to see if I like it at the track.
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I drive a 350z, but I think that I'm kind of experiencing the same thing. I've tried disconnecting the rear sway bar and didn't really care for it. Trying to think of a way to give the OEM bar less stiffness.
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New track junkie here. I've read the brief notes on checks/inspections post track-day on the Track Day Best Practices thread. But I'm just curious what other kinds of checks/maintenance you guys like to do post track-day to make sure everything is still in working order. Mods include oil cooler, SS brake lines, XP10/8, coilovers/arms.

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New track junkie here. I've read the brief notes on checks/inspections post track-day on the Track Day Best Practices thread. But I'm just curious what other kinds of checks/maintenance you guys like to do post track-day to make sure everything is still in working order. Mods include oil cooler, SS brake lines, XP10/8, coilovers/arms.

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After a trackday. I inspect all fluids, brake pads and rotors. Eyeball the tires really good. Look for any damages. I have bent my Zspeed undertray a few times from hitting curbs. Depending on mileage. I may change some fluids if they start looking different. Change the pads if they are worn down to about 30% left.
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New track junkie here. I've read the brief notes on checks/inspections post track-day on the Track Day Best Practices thread. But I'm just curious what other kinds of checks/maintenance you guys like to do post track-day to make sure everything is still in working order. Mods include oil cooler, SS brake lines, XP10/8, coilovers/arms.

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I paint-pen most of my major components and check them out after every event. That way you know exactly what’s loosening up on you. I run primarily at Sebring, which is a very rough track, so nuts/bolts loosening up is a reality. Given some recent slippage and very low torque specs on my calipers, I actually check those paint-pens mid-day during each event. May be overkill, but makes me feel better.
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