The Official 370Z Autocross Thread

Brazilbro · 07-07-2009, 12:24 AM

looks great! i waanta try auto X, im just afraid id get lost in the cones, do u get a few practice runs? do u walk the track first?

AK370Z · 07-07-2009, 12:39 AM

Sweet video. I have def enjoyed it!

Btw, this isn't you, is it? 370z takes 1st place at SC SCCA autocross

AutoX Z · 07-07-2009, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Brazilbro

looks great! i waanta try auto X, im just afraid id get lost in the cones, do u get a few practice runs? do u walk the track first?

Personally I think autox is something that everyone should try atleast once. I understand it's not for everyone but it is a great, safe environment to really learn about your car and your driving abilities.

You do get to walk the course before you run it but you do not technically get practice runs. The hardest thing for new people is always remembering where the course goes. There a many things you can do to try and imprint it in your head better, walk it multiple times, study the course map, get a ride with another driver, but really the most important thing for new people to remember is to take it easy for a few runs and get comfortable on course before going 10/10ths.

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Sweet video. I have def enjoyed it!

Btw, this isn't you, is it? 370z takes 1st place at SC SCCA autocross

And no that is not me, this past weekend was my first time out in the Z, good to see there are a few other people out there autox'ing though.

minnichs · 07-07-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Brazilbro

looks great! i waanta try auto X, im just afraid id get lost in the cones, do u get a few practice runs? do u walk the track first?

I also want to try it. How do you get started? Are there any places in the PA or MD area? Any info. would be helpful.

AutoX Z · 07-07-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by minnichs

I also want to try it. How do you get started? Are there any places in the PA or MD area? Any info. would be helpful.

The best place to start would be by finding your local SCCA region. Here's the link where you can find that information:

SCCA - Sports Car Club of America

There is a good chance there are other car clubs in the area that put on autox events but I can almost guarantee that the SCCA club will be the most organized and safe.

In general events start at 730-800 in the morning and you will need to be there till 4 or 5pm. Entry fees are usually around $30 and you'll get at least runs at most events. Naturally the fewer people there the more run's you'll get. That's the basic information, I'd contact your local region for more questions since they all run slightly different depending on their size and the types of venues they use.

Oh and if anyone in the Houston area wants to give it a try let me know and we can meet up at the next event.

IMWEZL · 07-13-2009, 12:01 PM

I just recently had my first Autocross event with my 370Z. Big difference going from an SM Dodge Neon SRT4 running Hoosiers to a stock 370Z. My times sucked, however that was a driver issues.

I asked a fellow 370Z owner (didn't race/purchased the night prior) who gets FTD more often than not to drive my car. He knocked 3 seconds off my best official run on the first lap. His vids are on my youtube too.

My overall experience was that I could be more aggressive with the car. I did understeer a few times and drifted around a few turns. My best times came with the VDC on. My weakness was the slalom. I never had a good feel as to how big the car was as I entered and exited the slalom.

Here's one of the vids. Not sure why the quality looks crappy I recorded on 1080 HD.

Spec Jay · 07-29-2009, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by IMWEZL

I just recently had my first Autocross event with my 370Z. Big difference going from an SM Dodge Neon SRT4 running Hoosiers to a stock 370Z. My times sucked, however that was a driver issues.

I asked a fellow 370Z owner (didn't race/purchased the night prior) who gets FTD more often than not to drive my car. He knocked 3 seconds off my best official run on the first lap. His vids are on my youtube too.

My overall experience was that I could be more aggressive with the car. I did understeer a few times and drifted around a few turns. My best times came with the VDC on. My weakness was the slalom. I never had a good feel as to how big the car was as I entered and exited the slalom.

i miss autoxing at the stadium. i used to run my spec v there.

IMWEZL · 08-02-2009, 08:51 PM

^

Hahaha I figured the spam or whatever was going to get deleted.

IMWEZL · 08-04-2009, 02:09 AM

Has anyone else noticed that with the synch-rev on the car momentarily continues to apply the throttle even after you let off and hit the brakes?

I ended up just turning it off, it's not like I'm downshifting anyways on the course. With the system turned off the car behaved as expected or until I got to happy with the throttle and steering.

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IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 18	I just recently had my first Autocross event with my 370Z. Big difference going from an SM Dodge Neon SRT4 running Hoosiers to a stock 370Z. My times sucked, however that was a driver issues. I asked a fellow 370Z owner (didn't race/purchased the night prior) who gets FTD more often than not to drive my car. He knocked 3 seconds off my best official run on the first lap. His vids are on my youtube too. My overall experience was that I could be more aggressive with the car. I did understeer a few times and drifted around a few turns. My best times came with the VDC on. My weakness was the slalom. I never had a good feel as to how big the car was as I entered and exited the slalom. Here's one of the vids. Not sure why the quality looks crappy I recorded on 1080 HD. Last edited by IMWEZL; 07-13-2009 at 12:05 PM.

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IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 18	^ Hahaha I figured the spam or whatever was going to get deleted. Last edited by IMWEZL; 08-04-2009 at 01:22 AM.

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Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 849	looks great! i waanta try auto X, im just afraid id get lost in the cones, do u get a few practice runs? do u walk the track first?

08-04-2009, 02:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 18	Has anyone else noticed that with the synch-rev on the car momentarily continues to apply the throttle even after you let off and hit the brakes? I ended up just turning it off, it's not like I'm downshifting anyways on the course. With the system turned off the car behaved as expected or until I got to happy with the throttle and steering.