You have to remember that my car is slower than stock :roflpuke2:

That's all driver error lol

:facepalm:

Congrats on the new time, your car is running strong!

Finally got some runs
 

12.933 was the best I could manage at 107mph however I was getting really good launch traction so I don't think I was building the revs up enough I think I could effectively launch at 2500 which probably wouldn't change the time much but overall pretty decent. Attached is the in-car video. In case anyone is interested, torque application reported the run as 13.2 in the 1/4 with an 1/8 time of 10.1 so the end time was fairly close but it's off a bit from the official time.

I was also shifting at about 6900rpm, old habits from the camaro 5500 redline, I'm getting used to letting the revs get up there but not quite yet. Also I seemed to slip slightly into 2nd but I don't think anything that hurt me. a higher rpm launch and it's about where I was hoping it would be. I was surprised how it's fairly hard to get stopped from about 115 (at least with the touring non-sport brakes, a bit scary).

Nice time Kevin! If you shift closer to redline, you should be able to take a bit more time off your runs. :tup:

Way to go your into the 12's

it looks like the track will be open this weekend up here ,if it does not snow.
I'm going for J nauts time, 12.29's or better.
This track is a little slower than the one i got to but it opens April the 8th.
Will keep you guys posted.

Z

Updated time slip, right side. I still need to work on my 60ft bad. Only my second time to the drag strip, ill be back and ready to improve!

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/o...psee53ccad.jpg

UPDATED! you're all in there like swimwear.

Track night on April 6th (sat after the next)

Appointment to get my quaife LSD + 4.08's installed was made today for mid next week. Next I need to get my CM clutch/fly installed!

DRs will be installed on my 18s next week once I decide on what tire and size I should go with. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Also is it a must to pull the fuse for standing burnout if running DRs?

Yes pull the fuse and do a burnout. You might have to use 2nd gear (rather than 1st gear) when you do the burnout w/ DR's.

got my trap speed up to 109.50 but overall slower time ran nothing but 13.1's all day today with none of my 60ft under 2.0 for some reason today. I think my oil cooler is too damn heavy!! think I'll just look forward to the track days. I think i'd love to have 4.08 gears in the auto but it seems like a difficult job and expensive but I can't help but think now with the LSD that chit would drive like a beast.

Speaking of LSD and 4.08's !! I dropped my Z off at Zsport this morning for install!

Anyone have an opion on my EVO-R high wing, and if it creates enough drag to have any negitive effect on 1/4 mile?

I like the wing, i could guess it steals one tenth off the quarter. I know it makes some drag, but how much would be hard to say without some wind tunnel testing.

I hope you have some sticky tires....

The best day for the track is saturday,
Will be going to Toronto Motor Sports Park.
Temp will be a high of 43 degress with low humidity.
Have been waiting all winter to see how the GTM built 7 AT will run at the strip.
Hoping for low 12.20 to 12.1's
still not to sure about the tune . set the A/F for 12.8 to 12.6 on 94 octane.
Will post times late Saturday night

Z

good luck sir.

i think i'm going as well. local track opening day is saturday. looking to be 55 degrees and sunny should be a good day for it. trying to move up to 4th on the all motor list :tup:

Will have to wait till next weekend
they have closed the track today due to bad weather.

Z

^^^ Damn. You (and me and others!) have been waiting for this opportunity all Winter.

Hopefully next weekend? I wish you success.

Coop

Ventus V12 305's, but I plan on getting DRs for my 18s.

So it seems the shop didn't get my install finished this week due to a blown out side carrier seal?

I supplied the new differential side carrier seal that I purchased directly from Nissan.

Now they are waiting on Nissan to send a new seal. So that means no 1/4 for me this weekend.

Looks to be raining anyways here in Seattle. Seems we are in the same boat Z Elim.

I wonder if this seal blew out so easy what's to think the new one will hold for any given period of time?

Bummer. The 4.08's wait will be worth it. Since you're waiting, might as well order a set of Whiteline diff bushings if you have some extra cash.

And just a warning, 1st and most of 2nd gear will be useless on the street with most tires. I had 285/35/19 RE050A's for a little while, full throttle in 1st forget it. Even at the top of 2nd gear they would lose traction. Maybe in warm summer weather they would have a chance but otherwise forget it. They were a bit worn out, 75% tread but still very disappointing.

But with 285/35/19 RE-11's, now we're talking. They can hold all of first gear, no problem. They spin a little in 1st when they're cold but quickly warm up.

I have a good feeling my rears will need to be replaced if I want traction in 1st.

With my 4runner doing some of the miles, I only have 22k in 3.5 years so far on the Z. So I can get some sticky rubber and keep the miles low.

RE-11's sound about right :icon17: do they make them in a 305-315? My 19s are 11's in the rear, not sure how low I can go with them and keep a comfy sidewall.

Tryin to get some runs in today but this track is so backed up. Hour and a half no run yet.

GL!

Talking to my shop about the dif bushing install. They sounded hesitant at first but I sent an email to the g37 write up.

I'm thinking about placing the order now but it will have but be next or second day air to make a Tuesday install. --------------- Dif bushing order placed, next day air from Fontana.

Blah first run left lane not sticky at all. Opening day here so I guess I shouldn't expect too much. Trying right lane next to see if I hook up better.

I have 305 Re-11's set me back about 430.00 each.

I think I'm gonna invest in some Mickey Thompson et street 2s just gotta pick a size and then get wheels to fit.

Looks like tire rack has the re-11 305/30's for $340 per. The ventus r-s3 305/30 are $447 per, R888's at $409 and my V12's coming in at a hefty $250 per haha.. such a good deal but just not enough stick.

Dang thats a good price.

Can not believe the weather forcast for this week and the weekend up here.
highs of 37 to 40 F. with lows of 25 to 27 F with posible snow, sleet, hail and freezing rain with lots of rain. They have a winter storm warning up for all day thursday
Can not see the drag strip opening this weekend.
The nice cool sunny days to set record times are just slipping away.

if it makes you feel better its been 70s here almost 80 today with some possible rain lol :tiphat:

but sadly it will drop to 50-58 over the weekend then back up after that

80+ F degrees here today and the rest of the week!

you're in FL though that doesnt count lol

Ok guys, finally after 2 years lol.. my Quaife dif is installed + 4.08s and whiteline dif bushing set.

Im just cruising thru my 100mile break in for the gears, but I can tell things are much different haha. No obnoxious noises, however it seems I can hear some new slight vibes at high rpm, but in a good way it seems its hard to explain.

Cruising down the freeway at 60 in 6th gear and still had some pull, 5th gear was around 3k rpms at 60.

So far I like the fact I can row more and not feel like im in **** power band at the bottom of the next gear.

Cant wait for a fatty launch and super dorifto!! open dif this whole time I can honestly say I don't even know my car yet :tup:

DUDE! SWEET!

Another warning: if you have a sport model, be ready for SRM to shut off when you go 110+ mph (on a track of course ;))

what is SRM ?

the weather this weekend is good for the " ducks "
raining and cold all day saturday and no word about the track for sunday .

Z

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