The Official 370Z Autocross Thread

03threefiftyz · 05-08-2014, 08:59 PM

Sixpax, you'll be fine, just ask someone to ride along and take advantage of the novice walk, etc. Honestly, I don't even usually walk the course except for national events. Occasionally I do a walk or partial walk at Fedex. I wouldn't at all recommend that for a newbie. I treat locals as an exercise in looking ahead, which you are forced to do if you haven't seen it before.

sixpax · 05-09-2014, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz

Sixpax, you'll be fine, just ask someone to ride along and take advantage of the novice walk, etc. Honestly, I don't even usually walk the course except for national events. Occasionally I do a walk or partial walk at Fedex. I wouldn't at all recommend that for a newbie. I treat locals as an exercise in looking ahead, which you are forced to do if you haven't seen it before.

Thank you sir !

Are you going to be at Event#1 at FedEx ? ... I think it is June 8th ...

redline10000 · 05-09-2014, 02:44 PM

Could you guys give me some feedback on my driving? See the vid below. This was my event last weekend on Dunlop z2's, a broken exhaust and blown rear diff bushing. I came in 9th losing to a few BRZ's and an EvoX.

Despite it being wet out I think I could have done better but would like to hear some feedback on what I could be doing wrong.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwSS7B9BvJ4

Masterbeatty · 05-12-2014, 08:05 AM

[QUOTE=redline10000;2812622]This was my event last weekend on Dunlop z2's, a broken exhaust and blown rear diff bushing.QUOTE]

Ha.. im in the same boat. I blew my diff bushing last weekend at thompson. must of been the wicked good weather we have been having.

redline10000 · 05-12-2014, 10:45 AM

[QUOTE=Masterbeatty;2815215]

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Originally Posted by redline10000

This was my event last weekend on Dunlop z2's, a broken exhaust and blown rear diff bushing.QUOTE]

Ha.. im in the same boat. I blew my diff bushing last weekend at thompson. must of been the wicked good weather we have been having.

What you gonna replace yours with? Whiteline bushing?

cossie1600 · 05-12-2014, 11:32 AM

How do you know you blew your diff bushing? Does it clunk?

Masterbeatty · 05-12-2014, 12:57 PM

I am not sure, i have been looking at whiteline but i saw energy has them too for alittle cheaper.

It doesnt clunk at all normal driving, but when i launch it wheel hops like that sh!ts going out of style. I also had this horrible smell i couldnt figure out where it was. then i saw drips on my muffler pipe. then when i jacked up the car i saw it dripping from the rear bushing. Its black and fuggin nasty.

redline10000 · 05-12-2014, 01:14 PM

You referring to this one? Energy Suspension Differential Bushing Set

Masterbeatty · 05-12-2014, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by redline10000

You referring to this one? Energy Suspension Differential Bushing Set

Yessir! I will probably buy them this week and install them the weekend of the 24th as I have another event this Sunday at Thompson. I won't launch the car though and no drifting on the end of the day fun runs.

redline10000 · 05-13-2014, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

Yessir! I will probably buy them this week and install them the weekend of the 24th as I have another event this Sunday at Thompson. I won't launch the car though and no drifting on the end of the day fun runs.

LMK how you like them. For the price Ill go with them over the whiteline bushings. But I do have an appointment with the dealership. They said I am still under warranty

Masterbeatty · 05-13-2014, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by redline10000

LMK how you like them. For the price Ill go with them over the whiteline bushings. But I do have an appointment with the dealership. They said I am still under warranty

I would go too but I don't want this to happen again so I'm just doing the upgrade.

cjwsrt6 · 05-14-2014, 11:24 AM

What tires and sizes is everyone running, im intrested in a 370z for either CS or BS with the nismo, i'd like to know if anyone has ran a 295/35/18 on all 4 corners on stock suspension or at least a 285, im assuming that an 18" would fit over the brakes since ive seen a few guys running them.. anybody running wide rivals in stock class yet?

gomer_110 · 05-14-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cjwsrt6

What tires and sizes is everyone running, im intrested in a 370z for either CS or BS with the nismo, i'd like to know if anyone has ran a 295/35/18 on all 4 corners on stock suspension or at least a 285, im assuming that an 18" would fit over the brakes since ive seen a few guys running them.. anybody running wide rivals in stock class yet?

295/40-18 square at stock ride height no problems. Only thing I've noticed is a slight rub on the fender liner under hard cornering.

cjwsrt6 · 05-15-2014, 08:31 AM

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295/40-18 square at stock ride height no problems. Only thing I've noticed is a slight rub on the fender liner under hard cornering.

That's a good size tire, only issue nobody makes them anymore I'm thinking running the rival or the new kumho whenever it's released.
Anyone on here running a nismo at a national level? If so how do you well do you compete with the s2000?

nismosis · 05-15-2014, 09:02 AM

295/35/18 Rivals Square. No issues.

05-09-2014, 02:44 PM	#498 (permalink)
redline10000 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: boston Posts: 265 Drives: 2011 370z sport Rep Power: 12	Could you guys give me some feedback on my driving? See the vid below. This was my event last weekend on Dunlop z2's, a broken exhaust and blown rear diff bushing. I came in 9th losing to a few BRZ's and an EvoX. Despite it being wet out I think I could have done better but would like to hear some feedback on what I could be doing wrong. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwSS7B9BvJ4 __________________ AAM Axleback + AAM Midpipe \| K&N Drop in filters \| Eibach Front Sway bar \|Whiteline diff bushing\| Dunlop ZII

05-12-2014, 08:05 AM	#499 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122866	[QUOTE=redline10000;2812622]This was my event last weekend on Dunlop z2's, a broken exhaust and blown rear diff bushing.QUOTE] Ha.. im in the same boat. I blew my diff bushing last weekend at thompson. must of been the wicked good weather we have been having. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

05-12-2014, 12:57 PM	#502 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122866	I am not sure, i have been looking at whiteline but i saw energy has them too for alittle cheaper. It doesnt clunk at all normal driving, but when i launch it wheel hops like that sh!ts going out of style. I also had this horrible smell i couldnt figure out where it was. then i saw drips on my muffler pipe. then when i jacked up the car i saw it dripping from the rear bushing. Its black and fuggin nasty. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

05-12-2014, 01:14 PM	#503 (permalink)
redline10000 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: boston Posts: 265 Drives: 2011 370z sport Rep Power: 12	You referring to this one? Energy Suspension Differential Bushing Set __________________ AAM Axleback + AAM Midpipe \| K&N Drop in filters \| Eibach Front Sway bar \|Whiteline diff bushing\| Dunlop ZII

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05-08-2014, 08:59 PM	#496 (permalink)
03threefiftyz Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 536 Drives: 03 350z 6mt Rep Power: 16	Sixpax, you'll be fine, just ask someone to ride along and take advantage of the novice walk, etc. Honestly, I don't even usually walk the course except for national events. Occasionally I do a walk or partial walk at Fedex. I wouldn't at all recommend that for a newbie. I treat locals as an exercise in looking ahead, which you are forced to do if you haven't seen it before.

05-12-2014, 11:32 AM	#501 (permalink)
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cjwsrt6 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 452 Drives: 2005 crossfire Srt6 Rep Power: 11	What tires and sizes is everyone running, im intrested in a 370z for either CS or BS with the nismo, i'd like to know if anyone has ran a 295/35/18 on all 4 corners on stock suspension or at least a 285, im assuming that an 18" would fit over the brakes since ive seen a few guys running them.. anybody running wide rivals in stock class yet?