The Official 370Z Autocross Thread

[AutoX Z]

Theres alot of references to me in the above posts. My and my co-driver were 4th and 5th last year and I've made it no secret that we underperformed at nationals last year. We gave up maybe a second the first day coning the fast runs and making stupid errors on the others and then completely mis-drove the course the second day. I still think the Z can win and we are going back this year to try and prove it. It's not an overdog by any means but I think it can win, its just never going to be easy in any car against the top drivers in CS right now.

We have played with the idea of 315's but at this point have no plans to run them at any upcoming events. Our biggest concern isn't fitting that size tire inside the fenders, it's actually mounting it on the rim. The 295's are hell to mount as is and we have been warned against trying to go larger by a few different people including Hoosier.

[boardkat]

Originally Posted by AutoX Z

Theres alot of references to me in the above posts. My and my co-driver were 4th and 5th last year and I've made it no secret that we underperformed at nationals last year. We gave up maybe a second the first day coning the fast runs and making stupid errors on the others and then completely mis-drove the course the second day. I still think the Z can win and we are going back this year to try and prove it. It's not an overdog by any means but I think it can win, its just never going to be easy in any car against the top drivers in CS right now.

tell me about it. i've got buetzer and heitkotter to contend with out here if i make the move. well, maybe not brian if he lands that pro driving contract in a few weeks! so much for easy access to free contingency tires though! i am in the same camp as you - i truly believe the car is equipped to win on most courses with excellent driving. it's definitely not an underdog by any measure of the word.

Originally Posted by AutoX Z

We have played with the idea of 315's but at this point have no plans to run them at any upcoming events. Our biggest concern isn't fitting that size tire inside the fenders, it's actually mounting it on the rim. The 295's are hell to mount as is and we have been warned against trying to go larger by a few different people including Hoosier.

interesting. i've had any of a number of experienced/inexperienced mounting guys @ my local america's tire slip the 295's onto my 18x8 rims without any issues over the past few years. maybe there's something different about the 19's? if/when the time comes, i'll let you know how it goes because i definitely want to run 315 square if it's possible.

[cossie1600]

Originally Posted by AutoX Z

Theres alot of references to me in the above posts. My and my co-driver were 4th and 5th last year and I've made it no secret that we underperformed at nationals last year. We gave up maybe a second the first day coning the fast runs and making stupid errors on the others and then completely mis-drove the course the second day. I still think the Z can win and we are going back this year to try and prove it. It's not an overdog by any means but I think it can win, its just never going to be easy in any car against the top drivers in CS right now.

We have played with the idea of 315's but at this point have no plans to run them at any upcoming events. Our biggest concern isn't fitting that size tire inside the fenders, it's actually mounting it on the rim. The 295's are hell to mount as is and we have been warned against trying to go larger by a few different people including Hoosier.

Didn't you run 295/315 last year?

[AutoX Z]

Originally Posted by cossie1600

Didn't you run 295/315 last year?

Nope 295's square. I've thought about running that stagger but the car has no issues putting down power and rotates fine so I don't see a need to upset the balance with more rear grip.

[cossie1600]

Originally Posted by AutoX Z

Nope 295's square. I've thought about running that stagger but the car has no issues putting down power and rotates fine so I don't see a need to upset the balance with more rear grip.

That makes sense. I don't run Hoosiers, but I loved how much better my car drove when I threw the square setup on it. It's amazing what 20mm of tires can do to it