ran the 1/4

GSS138 · 03-13-2013, 12:02 PM

Noobie here, few questions as this topic intersts me. Maybe should take part of it to another thread, but:

To OP: On a quarter mile run using a 6 spd M, can you give me a low down on where the "correct" shift points are on the different gears. I keep getting answers from shift to second at 3500 RPM, shift at redline for every gear,etc. Maybe it is a completely individual thing and tied to your specific car/style. but I have to believe there is some consensus on the stock gearing of the 370Z that there ideal shift points at certain RPM's. I have only owned this car for 1 week so still sort of learning it and have not been to the track at all.

Also, I never see anyone that seems to use > 275 mm tires on the rear of the Z. I bought mine with 285's on it. The foose wheels that are on it are I think actually for a mustang. Is there much difference?

I too am looking at putting some trackable 18's on my car. I feel the 19" foose's are mainly a show tire. Can someone recommend me a good 18" setup/brand purely for track. I'm pretty decent with tires, but I fail @ wheels.

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GSS138 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 769 Drives: '12 370Z 6M Sport Rep Power: 14	Noobie here, few questions as this topic intersts me. Maybe should take part of it to another thread, but: To OP: On a quarter mile run using a 6 spd M, can you give me a low down on where the "correct" shift points are on the different gears. I keep getting answers from shift to second at 3500 RPM, shift at redline for every gear,etc. Maybe it is a completely individual thing and tied to your specific car/style. but I have to believe there is some consensus on the stock gearing of the 370Z that there ideal shift points at certain RPM's. I have only owned this car for 1 week so still sort of learning it and have not been to the track at all. Also, I never see anyone that seems to use > 275 mm tires on the rear of the Z. I bought mine with 285's on it. The foose wheels that are on it are I think actually for a mustang. Is there much difference? I too am looking at putting some trackable 18's on my car. I feel the 19" foose's are mainly a show tire. Can someone recommend me a good 18" setup/brand purely for track. I'm pretty decent with tires, but I fail @ wheels.