don't understand why only 5 moded Z's in the 12's ???

andre12031948

I'm thinking of getting a 370Z, & I'm looking at the track times. I don't understand why there are only 5 MODED 370z's on the list that were able to break 13 seconds.
Please don't tell me they are being road raced. Two are my friends Ray & Jason, one is from Canada plus 2 more. I know I'll get slammed for this post, but I still want to know why cars with 332hp & 350hp + Mods can't break 13 seconds? One day I was at Atco & there were 7 (2009 to 2011)street driven Mustangs that ran from 10.10 to 12.70 second 1/4 miles. It was a very busy Sunday. There were O 350z/370z there. I wanted company/support! Asked one of the track guys why no Z's. His answer, we get one or two sometimes, but they are slow. I'm bored, & I know I'm asking for trouble So going in that direction, & not sticking to the subject, is something I'm sure I'll get...... Some drag racing at Cecil MD today. Will check 350z site for results.

KaienZ34

Not everyone posts their time slips. I have the heaviest model (touring with sport 7AT) with intake, CBE, 20's with tiny tires. Shifting at 6900 instead of 7500 i ran 13.0 all four passes i made that day.

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KaienZ34

Most guys like me that go to the track do it for fun, not bragging rights.

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b1adesofcha0s

Not many people like to drag race their Z's I guess.....The only reason I do it so much is because it's a lot cheaper than going on a road course. I'm probably gonna slow it down for drag racing next year and focus more on autocross.

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andre12031948

A Moderator from the 350z just came back from Cecil Drag strip. Took his old 2003 Z with 110k on it, & made 3 runs in the 12.9's. He's posting/videos & sounds happy as chit. Drag racing is fun.....

KaienZ34

OK and your telling us this why??? I'm glad he had a good time it is fun that's why i've been going to the track for over 15yrs now. Like i said for fun not to brag, i love the Z but it is by no means anywhere near the fastest street car i've ever owned. That's not why i got it, i bought it in early 09 because i had been wanting a 350 and found out the next Z was about to come out.

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Super Moderator II

I can already tell this thread has the potential for a flame war, so let me remind everyone that this is in the tech area, so keep your posts civil and on topic.

andre12031948

I will be civil too many civics at the track..
99% of my car use is easy cruising with the music on. I don't get on my car. I don't get baited into highway chases either. I don't do road racing because of expense, roll cage & far distance of road tracks. I do however enjoy taking my car to the limit on the twisting country roads in my home area. I do like drag racing very much. A 3.5 or a 3.7 4 everhead cam, 4 valve per cylinder alum. engine in a 3,200 lb. car is an ideal set up for competition & fun. If you're young, or young at heart, & you don't enjoy racing, winning, driving well/the best you can, that is just not in my understanding of life/living. I still believe to each his own, or something like that So Z owners should do what makes them happy. I don't understand moding a car, spending thousands for power/speed & not using it in some way. I don't get that, but that's my problem.
I realize now that without Jason running a Z & his low time that I might not be able to challenge, maybe owning a 370z is not for me. In bracket racing I would be with people with all different brands/types of cars, that enjoy racing/competing. So that's what I'll probably do & won't be annoying the people here. In today's world, it's not important whether we win or lose; after all we are ALL winners Oh, I heard that Z owners will now be getting throphies for showing up Is a little humor still O.K.?

cossie1600

To keep it technical, the Z pulls a max. of about .35G in a straight line at its peak in 1st gear, less than .3G in 4th gear accelerating. Meanwhile, the car can hit around 1G braking and cornering. I am sure some will argue that you are not getting the most out of your vehicle. Whatever rocks your boat man.

Bracket racing. Just take a slow car with a CVT, you will do well. Whoopi

03threefiftyz

My tired old DE still has some legs left I suppose. Not bad for a dedicated autocross car. It was the first time it had been fired up since the last event of the year. Still on 850/700 springs, custom koni's, and worst alignment in the history of drag racing. It was the first time I went down the strip in 2ish years. I will probably re-align the rear when I run about this time next year. It's a full prep (minus aero and E85) BSP autocross car. With an E85 tune, more aggressive plenum porting, and re-align....I think it can go 12.60-12.70 range next December. We'll see.

andre12031948

Hi Mike,
Wish I could have been there So many racers, such good time had. Find another 10 h.p. Congratulation!
As you can see, I haven't changed I'm done here anyway. I must say , the moderators are fair & stick to business just like you.
Later

andre12031948

We're not that fragile. No humor.

Super Moderator II

This is a tech section, if you want humor, I can recommend the lounge area.

red6spd

As must guys said drag racing its not that popular in the Z community. My car I'm sure is capable of a sub 13 second run but the best I could pull off was a 13.9. Mind u it was. 100+ degrees and it was my first time down the quarter ever I just didn't find much fun in it. Would rather take her on a twisty road like she was made for.

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Z eliminator

I run mine for the sport of it and to have fun. It ran 13.201 bone stock. ( from the dealers lot).
It now screams down the track @ 12.42 @ 114.37 , 7 AT.
J naut goes 12.24 @ 114.4 same mods as mine but he is a 6 MT
My car runs 12.51 to 12.59 on a bad day.
The 1/8 , mile times are quick 8.01 @ 89.8.
There is more in the car but its going to be SC over the winter.
with a few more mods.
11.??
You will have to come up to toronto motor sports park in canada to see the z cars run.
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