Sad first trip to the track
 

Like the title says, I didn't have a good first trip to the track with my 2012 Nismo.

My best time was 14.56 @99.9 with a dismal 60 foot of 2.58. Launched at 2,500 RPM.

Blew the tires off on the 2nd run. Launched at 6,000 RPM :icon14:

I made a better 60 foot of 2.28 on the 3rd run but let off the clutch to fast and grinded second gear.:driving: resulting in a 14.63 @97.1. Launched at 3,500 RPM

Running cat back GReady exhaust, K&N intake, aftermarket flywheel (not sure brand or type) and Ohtsu 285/35Z R19 FP8000 on the stock Rays.

Track temp was 90 degrees with 70% humidity, at sea level. (No problem raceway in South Louisiana)

Even with a bad 60 foot I would have though I could get under a 14 second 1/4 mile. What are everyone's thoughts?

Practice, practice, practice...

Yeah basically seat time and tires

Are you lowered at all?

No, factory suspension and ride height.

On a side note, what do you think of the Greddy exhaust?

You're tires probably aren't doing you favors either. It's an older tire designed from the last decade as a Falken fk452. When I say last decade, I'm talking about 2007ish.

It is really fricken loud at 70-80 MPH!!! I cant wait to get this turbo set up done so it will be quieter :yum:

Roger that, I will burn those tire to ground in a drift session after I finish up with my turbo install. Then I will buy some up to date tires!

I bought a set of 18” wheels and a pair of MT ET Street in 285/18.

Really helps to sort out the starting line technique.

Seems our V6 is really picky about staging rpm, and shift timing.

A sad day is one where you cant drive the car back

no doubt!

Just wondering if your 6spd or auto and hows the wheel hop on the track?

Ive got a 7AT.

Wheel hop was problem, until I installed whiteline poly rear diff bushings, and replaced that leaking rear crossmember fluid filled mess.

I altered the pinion angle slightly also, when I replaced the bushings.

sometimes it's a happy sad...….. now I can buy more parts for the Z and wife can't try to say I don't need it some how. I mean the Z is broke you gotta fix it. You know make it better and stronger :icon17: makes me slightly less bummed I broke her.

That's also how I feel about camera equipment.