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Sharad909

11-22-2020 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Elmo370z (Post 3971575)

Swifts are great, no complaints with them on the track. I suggest getting more seats time with the oem parts before changing them. You can be surprised on how quick the car can be.

Sadly, I agree with you. I messed up by looking at lowered Zs. They just look good!. Now, because of springs, I'm getting all these arms lol. I mean I eventually needed them so it's okay.

Sharad909

11-22-2020 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ///maestro (Post 3971833)

I've had about 4 track days with the stock rear sway. Car was definitely tail-end happy. Hopefully with a more aggressive alignment and no rear sway, I can keep the rear planted.

On a lighter note, I'm looking to potentially pick up some new Fortune Auto coilovers for next years season. Anyone have recommendations for spring rates? This would be for a track-only car...don't care about daily drivability.

Yeah I was having the same issues. Of course seat time is good for me but I also didnt want to drift.
Also, are you planning on true or OEM rear coils? If so what's your reasoning?

///maestro

11-22-2020 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharad909 (Post 3972687)

Yeah I was having the same issues. Of course seat time is good for me but I also didnt want to drift.
Also, are you planning on true or OEM rear coils? If so what's your reasoning?

Not sure yet to be honest. Have to see what the benefits are, if any. Fortune auto offers both options.

Hotrodz

11-23-2020 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ///maestro (Post 3972688)

Not sure yet to be honest. Have to see what the benefits are, if any. Fortune auto offers both options.

Fortunate Auto can provide you with either setup. If you go with true type make sure you get the correct spring rates. FA tends to over spring the rear springs for true type set up.

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Sharad909

11-23-2020 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ///maestro (Post 3972688)

Not sure yet to be honest. Have to see what the benefits are, if any. Fortune auto offers both options.

They do have a sale for Black Friday :happydance:

Sharad909

11-23-2020 05:06 PM

So a side question: is it even worth it to get a full set of sway bars? Since many tend to go softer in the rear.

Spooler

11-23-2020 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharad909 (Post 3972753)

So a side question: is it even worth it to get a full set of sway bars? Since many tend to go softer in the rear.

No, just get the Hotchkis front bar unless you are running big old 345's on the rear with 12in wheels.

Rusty

11-23-2020 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 3972756)

No, just get the Hotchkis front bar unless you are running big old 345's on the rear with 12in wheels.

:iagree:

:D

Hotrodz

11-23-2020 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ///maestro (Post 3971833)

This is not most people's experience with the Z with a straight OEM setup. The Z tends to push or under steer with staggered wheel setup. It could be your alignment but I am more inclined to think it is your steering input without a video that shows your driving input.

Get a good alignment and let your instructor or someone with lots of experience drive your car and get some feedback from them.

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Sharad909

11-23-2020 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 3972756)

No, just get the Hotchkis front bar unless you are running big old 345's on the rear with 12in wheels.

Haha geez... not any time soon. Thanks :tiphat:

///maestro

11-26-2020 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz (Post 3972773)

Part of the issue is definitely my alignment. Not as aggressive as I want it. I’m bringing my rear sway to my next even and will try a few laps with and without it to see which I like more.

Also - I wanted to see if anyone had any experience with Fortune auto, powertrix, or reinharte on the track?

JARblue

11-26-2020 11:35 AM

I went with the FAs after a lot of research.

Hotrodz

11-26-2020 12:34 PM

I run FAs true type.

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///maestro

11-30-2020 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3973231)

I went with the FAs after a lot of research.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz (Post 3973244)

I run FAs true type.

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I picked up some Fortune Auto's for black friday! :happydance:

Also purchased a detailed motorsport course to dial in the suspension properly. Being a car enthusiast with some mechanical knowledge, I haven't really found a detailed way of learning motorsport best practices including how to properly setup your car...only thing I've done in the past is ask friends or check forums, which is usually subjective.

justin_boy

11-30-2020 03:45 PM

about 7k miles and 1 track day with my brake pads (stock akebonos) am i good for another track day?

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