The Official 370Z Autocross Thread

[carlitos_370z]

Originally Posted by 6MT-Z34

damn ...guess i will have to run like an old man then since i have a shockwave exhaust that screams at high rmps

but do you think i should be ok with the patches i have on my tires for events like this?

if the person who install your patches do a good job I think you are ok Go and have fun my friend!

[6MT-Z34]

Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

if the person who install your patches do a good job I think you are ok Go and have fun my friend!

I had a tire shop do it...this was late last year so i think i should be good ...what are the speeds/gears you guys usually run while doing autox?

[FPenvy]

Originally Posted by 6MT-Z34

damn ...guess i will have to run like an old man then since i have a shockwave exhaust that screams at high rmps

but do you think i should be ok with the patches i have on my tires for events like this?

i'm a newb like you since I never have ran one either (probably never will based on some comments said to me by aforementioned cool autox people I came across) but if the patches were done right I don't think it would be a major problem. I mean patches are put in and driven on while being deemed a safe repair method. but under high tire temps and stress I am not sure nor an expert on that.

[6MT-Z34]

Originally Posted by FPenvy

i'm a newb like you since I never have ran one either (probably never will based on some comments said to me by aforementioned cool autox people I came across) but if the patches were done right I don't think it would be a major problem. I mean patches are put in and driven on while being deemed a safe repair method. but under high tire temps and stress I am not sure nor an expert on that.

Thanks bro!...it'll be cool if you would live closer, we could go together (no homo) and run lol

[PharmDZ]

You'll typically get into 2nd gear and just hang there. Come out and race on Sunday!! It's gonna be a good time man.

[FPenvy]

Originally Posted by PharmDZ

You'll typically get into 2nd gear and just hang there. Come out and race on Sunday!! It's gonna be a good time man.

oh god 2nd the whole time? yea I wont be allowed to run then lol

my exhaust is very very mean at high rpms.

[03threefiftyz]

Originally Posted by FPenvy

oh god 2nd the whole time? yea I wont be allowed to run then lol

my exhaust is very very mean at high rpms.

Quit worrying about your damn exhaust and run the freaking the car.

[FPenvy]

Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz

Quit worrying about your damn exhaust and run the freaking the car.

I plan on running if they let me run lol

i'll go kiss up a small bit if they are really crossed with me about the sound but I am not swapping out my exhaust just for a small couple hour event. not worth my time.

so if they allow it i'm running. if not then fuck em

[carlitos_370z]

Now who can give me a hand with choosing the correct tires for the 18"wheels hahaha!! the wheels are going to be 18x9.5+12 & 18x10.5+15 Thanks!

[stuy486]

Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

Now who can give me a hand with choosing the correct tires for the 18"wheels hahaha!! the wheels are going to be 18x9.5+12 & 18x10.5+15 Thanks!

4x 275/35R18 Bridgestone RE71R

[carlitos_370z]

Thanks!

[stuy486]

Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

Thanks!

Alternatively, if you want a little more life out of your tires and don't mind not having the absolute fastest tire, I'd go with Hankook RS3 V2s, same size (or maybe 285s on the rears)

[carlitos_370z]

Originally Posted by stuy486

Alternatively, if you want a little more life out of your tires and don't mind not having the absolute fastest tire, I'd go with Hankook RS3 V2s, same size (or maybe 285s on the rears)

Thanks for the recommendation dude!

[carlitos_370z]

Originally Posted by stuy486

Alternatively, if you want a little more life out of your tires and don't mind not having the absolute fastest tire, I'd go with Hankook RS3 V2s, same size (or maybe 285s on the rears)

I buy the Kumho KU-39 in 255/40/18 & 285/35/18... now just waiting for the damn wheels to install everything

[cjwsrt6]

So what's everyone running alignment wise? I just added a little camber in the rear to -2 and fronts at -1. Toe I kept close to zero -.15.. anyone have any better recommendations?