The Official 370Z Autocross Thread

FPenvy · 02-06-2015, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Don't know about autocross. I track and DD 18 track days and 10,000 miles. Front -2 camber and zero toe. Tires look fine. The rear. -1.75 and a hair in for toe. No toe wear, but the insides took a beating. Going to -1.5 for rear camber.

do you plan on doing multiple days at pitt race complex again this year? also have you ever stopped up when they do the autocross there?

I think I may do something up there this year.

Rusty · 02-06-2015, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

do you plan on doing multiple days at pitt race complex again this year? also have you ever stopped up when they do the autocross there?

I think I may do something up there this year.

Yea, I'm going to try to do as many as I can. Might even check out an autocross too.

Masterbeatty · 02-07-2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by redline10000

-2 or 2.2 is was I was thinking about. How much toe out you got?

I have .05 out total in front, zero toe and - 1.5 camber in the rear.

Tadpole · 02-05-2015, 08:20 PM

I will be attending an autocross meet this month at COTA And of course being a green bean I will just be observing and seeing if this is something I would like to do.

I might be a track whore by the end of this year.

stuy486 · 02-06-2015, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

I will be attending an autocross meet this month at COTA And of course being a green bean I will just be observing and seeing if this is something I would like to do.

I might be a track whore by the end of this year.

No need to sit it out, dive right in!

Tadpole · 02-06-2015, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stuy486

No need to sit it out, dive right in!

I just might but hearing about brake fluid upgrade and a better oil cooler requirement has me a bit skidIsh. My Z is a base so there are probably some things to take under consideration.

stuy486 · 02-06-2015, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

I just might but hearing about brake fluid upgrade and a better oil cooler requirement has me a bit skidIsh. My Z is a base so there are probably some things to take under consideration.

Those concerns are primarily just for tracking conditions. For autocross purposes, the base model is perfectly fine, and you shouldn't have any overheating issues.

I ran my car (no oil cooler, stock brake fluid) all year last year (including a ProSolo event in 105 degree heat) and never had any problems.

Tadpole · 02-06-2015, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by stuy486

Those concerns are primarily just for tracking conditions. For autocross purposes, the base model is perfectly fine, and you shouldn't have any overheating issues.

I ran my car (no oil cooler, stock brake fluid) all year last year (including a ProSolo event in 105 degree heat) and never had any problems.

Thanks for the input. I will probably just jump in there and make myself a fool. Lol. I have had a few track days with sports bikes so I kinda know what to expect but then again do I?

Tadpole · 02-27-2015, 05:48 AM

Well I did jump right in and did an autocross event a few weeks ago and had a great time. I did learn that I do not know how to drive my Z like I thought on the handling aspect. I was 6 seconds behind the best time out there. I learned a lot on my first time driving it. Good news is the number 1 and 2 spots were 370Z's.

FPenvy · 02-27-2015, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

Well I did jump right in and did an autocross event a few weeks ago and had a great time. I did learn that I do not know how to drive my Z like I thought on the handling aspect. I was 6 seconds behind the best time out there. I learned a lot on my first time driving it. Good news is the number 1 and 2 spots were 370Z's.

very nice

I wonder if i'll have to put my regular exhaust back on. I see in the rules there's some rule about 100db max? wtf? lol

03threefiftyz · 02-27-2015, 07:42 AM

100db is only certain sites for locals, but it is strictly enforced for all National events. 100db is louder than you think...

FPenvy · 02-27-2015, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz

100db is only certain sites for locals, but it is strictly enforced for all National events. 100db is louder than you think...

my FI exhaust maxed out the mic on the iphone which is a max of 105db I believe.

actually I've been looking at buying a db meter for $25 on amazon based on curiosity lol

03threefiftyz · 02-27-2015, 08:52 AM

Yeah, except the 100db is at 50'....

FPenvy · 02-27-2015, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz

Yeah, except the 100db is at 50'....

hmmm i'll have to look into this then just in case.

I still think my straight pipes will be over that.

gomer_110 · 02-27-2015, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

hmmm i'll have to look into this then just in case.

I still think my straight pipes will be over that.

fwiw I have FI cbe and lth's and was only around 92db.

Don't forget the decibel scale is not linear but exponential so 100db is stupid loud.

02-05-2015, 08:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
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Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 19	Well I did jump right in and did an autocross event a few weeks ago and had a great time. I did learn that I do not know how to drive my Z like I thought on the handling aspect. I was 6 seconds behind the best time out there. I learned a lot on my first time driving it. Good news is the number 1 and 2 spots were 370Z's. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

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03threefiftyz Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 536 Drives: 03 350z 6mt Rep Power: 18	Yeah, except the 100db is at 50'.... gomer_110 likes this.

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