Making a Nismo a Track Beast

ImportConvert · 01-03-2012, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

The car is not as precise in handling as the Z thanks to the soft suspension and the massive torque off the corner. It actually feels more like the 350 than the 370 in terms of its rawness. Personally, the amount of power freaked me out because I realize the faster you go, the harder you are going to fly off the track if you ever run into that situation....

Say...what? "soft suspension"? I own a Z06, and have been in/taken the 370Z w/sport on several test drives and have a friend with one. His 5-series BMW w/ Sport (or whatever BMW's suspension is called) corners flatter in his opinion/experience. I think the 370Z rides WAY softer than my Z06.

ImportConvert · 01-03-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I've heard other people say similar things about the vettes. I guess that after doing track days and watching the vettes smoke me on the Road America straights, I find myself very curious about ownership. I was actually strongly considering swapping the Z for a used 2006 Z06 that a guy in my building owns. I suppose the grass always seems greener, but having a faster car doesn't mean it's more fun to drive. (e.g. a Miata)

I love my Z06, but I'm trading it for a 370Z. You have some truth in that paragraph.

Skeeterbop · 12-16-2011, 10:05 PM

Would this count as a track beast? It was racing at the Continental Tires World Challenge Series race @ Road Atlanta as part of the support series races during the Petit Le Mans weekend. It finished 6th in class, despite not being fully prepped to the limits of the rules. It was prepped for a lower specification in a different series. From what I can remember it had the obvious brakes/oil cooler/ exhaust upgrades. It also had a custom setup for the fuel pump to avoid starvation. I was honestly surprised at how close to stock it was. I would stick to the previous guys posts and upgrade the brakes, add an oil cooler and spend the rest on track time with a good instructor.

sfearl1 · 12-17-2011, 07:55 AM

Let's see pics of the Z and Z06...

sfearl1 · 01-03-2012, 07:15 PM

^^ love that advice! "squealing like angry witches", classic!

cdoxp800 · 01-03-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Pads + lines + fluid + oil cooler.

Buy a helmet. Sign up for some HPDEs.

Go slowly. Listen to your instructor. LEARN.

Once you get a good feel for the car and become more confident in your abilities you can start evaluating what you would like to do with the car to make it better.

Very well said

I had me some angry witches Z Nationals. I had Never driven a track before. The instructor was fantastic. I learned so much. My only upgrades on my Z was Rotora 6/4 BBK, Swift Springs and Sway bars.
I am planing more trick time this year. I watched Sharif flying around the Track. The Man can drive... I am sure I will see you again this year Sharif.

Sharif@Forged · 01-04-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by cdoxp800

Very well said

I had me some angry witches Z Nationals. I had Never driven a track before. The instructor was fantastic. I learned so much. My only upgrades on my Z was Rotora 6/4 BBK, Swift Springs and Sway bars.
I am planing more trick time this year. I watched Sharif flying around the Track. The Man can drive... I am sure I will see you again this year Sharif.

Definately. Since the weather is usually cold and miserable, I typically use Jan and Feb to recharge my brain, and my bank account..haha. Then back at it in March. See you out there soon.

SPOHN · 01-04-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

Definately. Since the weather is usually cold and miserable, I typically use Jan and Feb to recharge my brain, and my bank account..haha. Then back at it in March. See you out there soon.

March 12 Road Atlanta Chin

sig11 · 01-04-2012, 04:02 PM

I'm thinking about doing Skip Barber 1/28-1/30 at Road Atlanta. How miserable will that be? :P

SPOHN · 01-04-2012, 04:15 PM

I just signed up for ZNationals and this year there doing there track day at Barber. Aim for that.If your anybody that's the one to hit.

Mike · 01-04-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I just signed up for ZNationals and this year there doing there track day at Barber. Aim for that.If your anybody that's the one to hit.

I can't believe you registered before I did! Thought I was going to be the first non Z1 person to do it

cdoxp800 · 01-04-2012, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I just signed up for ZNationals and this year there doing there track day at Barber. Aim for that.If your anybody that's the one to hit.

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Originally Posted by Mike

I can't believe you registered before I did! Thought I was going to be the first non Z1 person to do it

I registered today to. LOL

Shamu · 01-04-2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

I can't believe you registered before I did! Thought I was going to be the first non Z1 person to do it

Where do you register?

SPOHN · 01-05-2012, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Shamu

Where do you register?

Z Nationals Event Website

SPOHN · 01-04-2012, 08:17 PM

As soon as it was posted on FB it emailed me and I was on it. Now I have to go to work tomorrow get some days off.

12-16-2011, 10:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 18	Would this count as a track beast? It was racing at the Continental Tires World Challenge Series race @ Road Atlanta as part of the support series races during the Petit Le Mans weekend. It finished 6th in class, despite not being fully prepped to the limits of the rules. It was prepped for a lower specification in a different series. From what I can remember it had the obvious brakes/oil cooler/ exhaust upgrades. It also had a custom setup for the fuel pump to avoid starvation. I was honestly surprised at how close to stock it was. I would stick to the previous guys posts and upgrade the brakes, add an oil cooler and spend the rest on track time with a good instructor. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

01-04-2012, 04:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	I just signed up for ZNationals and this year there doing there track day at Barber. Aim for that.If your anybody that's the one to hit. __________________

01-04-2012, 08:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	As soon as it was posted on FB it emailed me and I was on it. Now I have to go to work tomorrow get some days off. __________________

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sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 20	I'm thinking about doing Skip Barber 1/28-1/30 at Road Atlanta. How miserable will that be? :P