Autocrossing the 370Z?

dustyroads · 02-11-2009, 02:06 AM

Actually, I think a lot of people think the 370z might be an excellent autocross car, depending on where they put it. If it goes into B stock it could be the best car to have. B stock is getting a major overhaul and could be combined with C stock. This means the current contenders are MS-R equipped miatas, RX8s and 350zs. The 350z would be the underdog, but the 370 has more horses is lighter and probabley handles better. I think most feel it will go into AS and compete against S2000s and C5 Vettes. It might be good enough to dominate that class too. We'll just have to wait and see I guess. I think the SCCA is going to class the car sometime this month though. Anyone know for sure when they will make a decision?

NIZMOZ · 02-11-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dustyroads

Actually, I think a lot of people think the 370z might be an excellent autocross car, depending on where they put it. If it goes into B stock it could be the best car to have. B stock is getting a major overhaul and could be combined with C stock. This means the current contenders are MS-R equipped miatas, RX8s and 350zs. The 350z would be the underdog, but the 370 has more horses is lighter and probabley handles better. I think most feel it will go into AS and compete against S2000s and C5 Vettes. It might be good enough to dominate that class too. We'll just have to wait and see I guess. I think the SCCA is going to class the car sometime this month though. Anyone know for sure when they will make a decision?

Negative.

NIZMOZ · 02-11-2009, 08:46 AM

1991 300ZX TT

http://www.edmunds.com/used/1991/nis...584/specs.html

Exterior
Length: 169.5 in. Width: 70.5 in.
Height: 49.4 in. Wheel Base: 96.5 in.
Curb Weight: 3474 lbs.

1996 300zx TT

http://www.edmunds.com/used/1996/nis...259/specs.html

Exterior
Length: 169.5 in. Width: 70.5 in.
Height: 48.4 in. Wheel Base: 96.5 in.
Curb Weight: 3502 lbs.

2003 350Z

2003 Nissan 350Z specs, auto safety at Edmunds

Exterior
Length: 169.6 in. Width: 71.5 in.
Height: 51.9 in. Wheel Base: 104.3 in.
Curb Weight: 3188 lbs.

2008 350Z

2008 Nissan 350Z specs, auto safety at Edmunds

Exterior
Length: 169.8 in. Width: 71.5 in.
Height: 52.1 in. Wheel Base: 104.3 in.
Curb Weight: 3320 lbs - Actual weight is 3200-3300~ lb from people weighing their cars. Heaviest is the NISMO and Roadster. NISMO weighs 3324 on a scale.

2009 370z

Exterior
Length: 167.2 in. Width: 72.8 in.
Height: 51.8 in. Wheel Base: 100.4 in.
Curb Weight: 3232 lbs. - Actual Weight per C&D that weighed the car 3350 lb

Kirkster · 02-12-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dustyroads

Actually, I think a lot of people think the 370z might be an excellent autocross car, depending on where they put it. If it goes into B stock it could be the best car to have. B stock is getting a major overhaul and could be combined with C stock. This means the current contenders are MS-R equipped miatas, RX8s and 350zs. The 350z would be the underdog, but the 370 has more horses is lighter and probabley handles better. I think most feel it will go into AS and compete against S2000s and C5 Vettes. It might be good enough to dominate that class too. We'll just have to wait and see I guess. I think the SCCA is going to class the car sometime this month though. Anyone know for sure when they will make a decision?

Yes it is all determined by where they class it.

I was just wondering if anyone had run one yet. My 03 Track ate front tires like they were going out of style.

I will still get a 370 but I doubt I will autocross it competitively if it still eats front tires. I was hoping that the improved suspension would solve a bit of the tire issues.

The RX-8 people keep saying that the 08 and older models "could be competitive". My opinion is they were saying that because they did not want BS to be a spec class and have their cars moved to another class where they would have competition.

02-11-2009, 08:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 491	1991 300ZX TT http://www.edmunds.com/used/1991/nis...584/specs.html Exterior Length: 169.5 in. Width: 70.5 in. Height: 49.4 in. Wheel Base: 96.5 in. Curb Weight: 3474 lbs. 1996 300zx TT http://www.edmunds.com/used/1996/nis...259/specs.html Exterior Length: 169.5 in. Width: 70.5 in. Height: 48.4 in. Wheel Base: 96.5 in. Curb Weight: 3502 lbs. 2003 350Z 2003 Nissan 350Z specs, auto safety at Edmunds Exterior Length: 169.6 in. Width: 71.5 in. Height: 51.9 in. Wheel Base: 104.3 in. Curb Weight: 3188 lbs. 2008 350Z 2008 Nissan 350Z specs, auto safety at Edmunds Exterior Length: 169.8 in. Width: 71.5 in. Height: 52.1 in. Wheel Base: 104.3 in. Curb Weight: 3320 lbs - Actual weight is 3200-3300~ lb from people weighing their cars. Heaviest is the NISMO and Roadster. NISMO weighs 3324 on a scale. 2009 370z Exterior Length: 167.2 in. Width: 72.8 in. Height: 51.8 in. Wheel Base: 100.4 in. Curb Weight: 3232 lbs. - Actual Weight per C&D that weighed the car 3350 lb __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

02-11-2009, 02:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
dustyroads Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 6 Drives: 95 R-package miata Rep Power: 17	Actually, I think a lot of people think the 370z might be an excellent autocross car, depending on where they put it. If it goes into B stock it could be the best car to have. B stock is getting a major overhaul and could be combined with C stock. This means the current contenders are MS-R equipped miatas, RX8s and 350zs. The 350z would be the underdog, but the 370 has more horses is lighter and probabley handles better. I think most feel it will go into AS and compete against S2000s and C5 Vettes. It might be good enough to dominate that class too. We'll just have to wait and see I guess. I think the SCCA is going to class the car sometime this month though. Anyone know for sure when they will make a decision?