The Official 370Z Autocross Thread

handyman · 05-03-2011, 07:42 AM

I don't have any experience out of my local clubs, but here the Z seems more than competitive in CS, and I'm not sure I'd write us off for BSP just yet. Shamu is the only person I've heard of trying in a reasonably prepped car, and from what I can gather you guys had little bugs keep you from getting good clean runs in. It may not be "the" car for the class, but I'd bet it could be competitive.

boardkat · 05-03-2011, 05:25 PM

adam is a talentless hack

and yes, britain is getting his car stable. first packwood event in 2 weeks, should be an eye opener for him and everybody else. we're all anxious to see what it'll do!! ditto on the cmod i'm driving - we barely got any heat into the slicks @ the event up there last month. i thought massive V710's were bad getting heat into, slicks are on a whole other level!!

Shamu · 05-03-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by boardkat

adam is a talentless hack

and yes, britain is getting his car stable. first packwood event in 2 weeks, should be an eye opener for him and everybody else. we're all anxious to see what it'll do!! ditto on the cmod i'm driving - we barely got any heat into the slicks @ the event up there last month. i thought massive V710's were bad getting heat into, slicks are on a whole other level!!

Figure I'd raz that Adam guy while a I can since he so graciously indicated he should have helped us California guys get the most out of our Z's in San Diego.

I dont think the subi powered 914 is a Zust Lotus beater yet but it should be entertaining! Love to see that fast XP 914 come together! I wish Zust would go to Packwood. I think Brits 914 is about the fastest thing he will see on the West Coast.

boardkat · 05-03-2011, 06:21 PM

does anybody know if this curt hitch (11493), designed for the '06 350Z, will work on the 370Z as well?

i vaguely recall one of the 370's in lincoln having a hitch through the fog light cover, and never got a chance to ask if it was custom or a direct bolt-on.

cossie1600 · 05-03-2011, 07:28 PM

Mike said his friend has one. I ordered mine Sunday, should be here Friday

boardkat · 05-03-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Mike said his friend has one. I ordered mine Sunday, should be here Friday

well, that was a well timed question then! VERY interested to hear about how your install goes!! please report back, and take pics if it isn't intuitive or if you have to take the fascia off, etc.

Ruff · 05-03-2011, 08:01 PM

to all above

cossie1600 · 05-07-2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by boardkat

well, that was a well timed question then! VERY interested to hear about how your install goes!! please report back, and take pics if it isn't intuitive or if you have to take the fascia off, etc.

I used 11483, it doesnt really fit well without heavy modification. You can use it if you don't mind cutting the rear bumper

boardkat · 05-08-2011, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

I used 11483, it doesnt really fit well without heavy modification. You can use it if you don't mind cutting the rear bumper

uggh, was hoping to escape any bumper modification. any reason you chose 11483 over 11493?

cossie1600 · 05-03-2011, 08:33 PM

Yeah I was a little disappointed with street tires at the track, so I said f it and I am going to use slicks next session

handyman · 05-04-2011, 06:32 PM

1. Why isnt this thread a sticky yet?

B. Please let us know how that hitch works out!

handyman · 05-05-2011, 05:16 PM

I just put 285 RE-11's on all 4 corners. First impression from street driving: definitely a lot more balanced. Throttle induces oversteer more easily (maybe even too easy). Turn in is a bit vague, steering is heavier, and the front end feels more planted (all likely due to the larger front tires). The 285's are bulged just a bit on the front wheels and stretched just a bit on the back wheels, not a bad fitment at all. I'll give more details once I've broken them in and stretched their legs around some cones.

jaxxx · 05-05-2011, 09:00 PM

You ran 285 on all 4 wheels.?

cossie1600 · 05-06-2011, 12:21 AM

yup, they are light years ahead of my old 265/285 setup

285 all around this year
YouTube - 0511 370z autox

265/285 last year
YouTube - Tom driving the 370z

Hitch will be here tomorrow, hope to get my friend to help me install it on Saturday. Anyone have an extra parking space for my trailer in NY?

Belsavis · 05-13-2011, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

yup, they are light years ahead of my old 265/285 setup

285 all around this year
YouTube - 0511 370z autox

Wow, suddenly i feel like i shouldn't complain about a 45s course...

05-03-2011, 05:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
boardkat Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beaverton, OR Age: 47 Posts: 59 Drives: '09 GXP Z0K Coupe Rep Power: 17	adam is a talentless hack and yes, britain is getting his car stable. first packwood event in 2 weeks, should be an eye opener for him and everybody else. we're all anxious to see what it'll do!! ditto on the cmod i'm driving - we barely got any heat into the slicks @ the event up there last month. i thought massive V710's were bad getting heat into, slicks are on a whole other level!! __________________ '09 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe - RIP '82 Reynard FF1600 \|\| CM/70 '86 VW Golf \|\| chumpcar monster

05-03-2011, 06:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
boardkat Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beaverton, OR Age: 47 Posts: 59 Drives: '09 GXP Z0K Coupe Rep Power: 17	does anybody know if this curt hitch (11493), designed for the '06 350Z, will work on the 370Z as well? i vaguely recall one of the 370's in lincoln having a hitch through the fog light cover, and never got a chance to ask if it was custom or a direct bolt-on. __________________ '09 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe - RIP '82 Reynard FF1600 \|\| CM/70 '86 VW Golf \|\| chumpcar monster

05-03-2011, 08:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ruff Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oregon City, OR Age: 42 Posts: 75 Drives: 06 350Z Silver M6 Rep Power: 17	to all above __________________ SCCA Solo STR #193 - MX-5 SCCA Solo BS #42 - Solstice GXP - Sold 2006 Silverstone 350Z -Retired from autox.

05-06-2011, 12:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 32	yup, they are light years ahead of my old 265/285 setup 285 all around this year YouTube - 0511 370z autox 265/285 last year YouTube - Tom driving the 370z Hitch will be here tomorrow, hope to get my friend to help me install it on Saturday. Anyone have an extra parking space for my trailer in NY? Last edited by cossie1600; 05-06-2011 at 12:35 AM.

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05-03-2011, 07:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
handyman Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: WV Posts: 45 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 17	I don't have any experience out of my local clubs, but here the Z seems more than competitive in CS, and I'm not sure I'd write us off for BSP just yet. Shamu is the only person I've heard of trying in a reasonably prepped car, and from what I can gather you guys had little bugs keep you from getting good clean runs in. It may not be "the" car for the class, but I'd bet it could be competitive.

05-03-2011, 07:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 32	Mike said his friend has one. I ordered mine Sunday, should be here Friday

05-03-2011, 08:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 32	Yeah I was a little disappointed with street tires at the track, so I said f it and I am going to use slicks next session

05-04-2011, 06:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
handyman Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: WV Posts: 45 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 17	1. Why isnt this thread a sticky yet? B. Please let us know how that hitch works out!

05-05-2011, 05:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
handyman Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: WV Posts: 45 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 17	I just put 285 RE-11's on all 4 corners. First impression from street driving: definitely a lot more balanced. Throttle induces oversteer more easily (maybe even too easy). Turn in is a bit vague, steering is heavier, and the front end feels more planted (all likely due to the larger front tires). The 285's are bulged just a bit on the front wheels and stretched just a bit on the back wheels, not a bad fitment at all. I'll give more details once I've broken them in and stretched their legs around some cones.

05-05-2011, 09:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
jaxxx Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: usa Posts: 44 Drives: 335i/x5/TL Rep Power: 17	You ran 285 on all 4 wheels.?