The Official 370Z Autocross Thread

PharmDZ · 10-04-2016, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

For those of you that are trying to get the 370Z moved from STR to STU and haven't heard about the new push to open up boost limits in the ST classes, you might want to start writing your letters opposing it now.

Long story short, since it's not possible to verify the boosted cars aren't altering their boost control via ecu tuning there is a big push to allow open boost for the turbo cars in the ST classes. If this goes through you'll end up with STU being spec boost buggies which obviously would hurt the 370Z if it ever gets moved there.

Yikes... this comes with me just finally getting my email that they're considering the letter I submitted (I'm sure along with others letters as well). I'm crossing my fingers to be able to throw a set of 285 RE71R's on next season and go to town with a nearly fully built STU car, but this would definitely cause problems nationally. Thanks for the heads up Gomer. Still crossing my fingers for STU as of now...

Brendan · 10-04-2016, 11:40 PM

If somebody drafts the letter I'll send one in. I just hope they make one change at a time: let the z in, see how it does, if it's dominant then let the awd guys have boost next season.

gomer_110 · 10-05-2016, 06:59 AM

I sent a letter in a couple weeks ago although it was hastily written so I wouldn't recommend anyone copy it. The short version of it was that if the boosted ST cars want to adjust boost tables then they need to go run in SP.

Honestly, as there is no good way to enforce the current "no adjusting boost" rule in ST the SEB will most likely act on that quickly.

Brendan · 10-07-2016, 08:29 PM

Season closing event is tomorrow. It will be my second full season in the Z. I was really happy with the way the car drove but I know I need to make some improvements. For me I would like to try square 285 RE71 and a smaller front sway bar in the off-season. Once things get going I plan to buy some dampers, maybe midway through the season just for budget reasons.

What else is everyone planning on doing as things slow down?

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cjwsrt6 · 10-07-2016, 08:44 PM

Smaller front bar?
We run all year here so I just plan on putting these new tires to work

Brendan · 10-08-2016, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cjwsrt6

Smaller front bar?
We run all year here so I just plan on putting these new tires to work

Smaller than what I have now which is the hotchkiss. One of our lots has a bit lower traction than the other so I wanna see how a smaller bar works out. I will probable do the tires first and go from there.

We have a winter series here that is a less competitive than summer. It's a good time to test things out.

xxAGAVExx · 10-08-2016, 12:45 PM

Well we don't have a winter in Florida, so there is no slowing down, my local club just started it's 2016-2017 season. There was another 370z out there today, he got me by 0.3s but we both beat the viper that was out there

My new oil cooler worked great, and the new tires felt great too, I'm pretty happy with my setup right now, at least until my skills improve

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xxAGAVExx · 10-11-2016, 06:59 PM

A few pics

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Brendan · 11-26-2016, 08:21 PM

From the email I received we may have a ruling on the 370z to stu proposal. Really excited to see how it goes.

gomer_110 · 11-29-2016, 06:58 AM

And the 370z gets left in STR.

It would be curious to know what their logic is on why the 370z in STU would bad for the category. Anyone know someone on the STAC?

zpower86 · 11-29-2016, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

And the 370z gets left in STR.

It would be curious to know what their logic is on why the 370z in STU would bad for the category. Anyone know someone on the STAC?

Is this posted somewhere? This is highly disappointing.

Brendan · 11-29-2016, 07:59 AM

The scca hates money.

PharmDZ · 11-29-2016, 08:00 AM

Wtf! But how??? That's such BS... looks like my competitive autocross days are numbered lol I was really hoping to pick up some 285 RE71Rs this year and compete in STU

Brendan · 11-29-2016, 08:04 AM

Well the silver lining is next season just got a whole lot cheaper for me lol.

gomer_110 · 11-29-2016, 08:20 AM

December Fastrack

10-04-2016, 11:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 646 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 544	If somebody drafts the letter I'll send one in. I just hope they make one change at a time: let the z in, see how it does, if it's dominant then let the awd guys have boost next season. Last edited by Brendan; 10-05-2016 at 07:48 AM.

10-05-2016, 06:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36942	I sent a letter in a couple weeks ago although it was hastily written so I wouldn't recommend anyone copy it. The short version of it was that if the boosted ST cars want to adjust boost tables then they need to go run in SP. Honestly, as there is no good way to enforce the current "no adjusting boost" rule in ST the SEB will most likely act on that quickly. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

10-08-2016, 12:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
xxAGAVExx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,037 Drives: 09 370Z BLK M6 Rep Power: 53926	The Official 370Z Autocross Thread Well we don't have a winter in Florida, so there is no slowing down, my local club just started it's 2016-2017 season. There was another 370z out there today, he got me by 0.3s but we both beat the viper that was out there My new oil cooler worked great, and the new tires felt great too, I'm pretty happy with my setup right now, at least until my skills improve Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ l 09/6MT l BP Twin Turbo Kit l E-85 w/Fuel Return l FI 18" Res CF CBE l Powertrix Ultra-Lite Coilovers l Wavetrac LSD \| Lots of SPL and Carbon Fiber \| Last edited by xxAGAVExx; 10-08-2016 at 12:47 PM.

10-11-2016, 06:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
xxAGAVExx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,037 Drives: 09 370Z BLK M6 Rep Power: 53926	A few pics Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ l 09/6MT l BP Twin Turbo Kit l E-85 w/Fuel Return l FI 18" Res CF CBE l Powertrix Ultra-Lite Coilovers l Wavetrac LSD \| Lots of SPL and Carbon Fiber \|

11-29-2016, 06:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36942	And the 370z gets left in STR. It would be curious to know what their logic is on why the 370z in STU would bad for the category. Anyone know someone on the STAC? __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

10-07-2016, 08:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 646 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 544	Season closing event is tomorrow. It will be my second full season in the Z. I was really happy with the way the car drove but I know I need to make some improvements. For me I would like to try square 285 RE71 and a smaller front sway bar in the off-season. Once things get going I plan to buy some dampers, maybe midway through the season just for budget reasons. What else is everyone planning on doing as things slow down? AutoX_5798 by lthnmsrtkn, on Flickr

10-07-2016, 08:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
cjwsrt6 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 452 Drives: 2005 crossfire Srt6 Rep Power: 13	Smaller front bar? We run all year here so I just plan on putting these new tires to work

11-26-2016, 08:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 646 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 544	From the email I received we may have a ruling on the 370z to stu proposal. Really excited to see how it goes.

11-29-2016, 07:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 646 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 544	The scca hates money.

11-29-2016, 08:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
PharmDZ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 997 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 15	Wtf! But how??? That's such BS... looks like my competitive autocross days are numbered lol I was really hoping to pick up some 285 RE71Rs this year and compete in STU

11-29-2016, 08:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 646 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 544	Well the silver lining is next season just got a whole lot cheaper for me lol.

11-29-2016, 08:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36942	December Fastrack __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

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