Denver Thread

SurfDog · 09-03-2013, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jskracht

Thanks guys! Makes sense now.

Shadezz isn't a new radiator more expensive than an aftermarket oil cooler?

I know some guys put in new radiators to lose weight up front where it counts (we are nose heavy and our stock radiator is very heavy apparently). people also swap out for lighter batteries. (moving them back adds cable weight and is a wash on weight.)

But you are right a new radiator will not help oil temps at all, just water temps which I do not believe to be problematic in the 370. We all need oil coolers to avoid 'limp mode" for serious driving. (especially up here in the thin air which provides less convective cooling)

p.s. I hope I don't come off sounding like I think I know anything about our cars or racing, I'm just a forum troll when I get bored.

Shadezz · 09-03-2013, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jskracht

I can't do this friday...

but I'm sure I'll be able to go out to the track with you guys sometime here! Especially since it seems I have an oil cooler?....

At least that looks like the one Surfdog showed me on his Z.

But according to what I can see on the forums thats a Power Steering Cooler?

Yeah...that's not an oil cooler my friend. This Friday will overall make my decision on going oil cooler or new larger radiator....even though I need booth people say just the larger radiator makes a world of difference, but so does the oil coolers. My 12 has the half *** oil cooler which is really no cooler. My temps have never gotten over 240.....but I'll see at the track this Friday.

SurfDog · 09-02-2013, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadezz

Okay...I think I'm in for Friday dude!!! I also love forza via Xbox....really I cant wait for the New Forza 5 coming to Xbox 1 very soon!!!

Awesome Luke! I *might* throw my Z up on a trailer in case its undrivable (due to shredded tires) on the way home!

My trailer (my buddy says I can borrow it) has plenty of room for your spares and gas can too, if you want to roll out together, or if your car goes lame we can pull yours up on to haul home instead! I don't think we can fit two cars...

lets put together a gear list and track day plan Here:
Surfdog track plan Friday sep 6 2013

Shadezz · 09-02-2013, 08:16 PM

Yeah Buddy!! I think we all should join the Z Car Club of Colorado!!!

SurfDog · 09-03-2013, 10:47 AM

pps. My favorite mods to date are (in order):

#1 Tune (it is absolutely necessary if you have breathing mods or they cause you to run lean, and you dont get maximum hp gains for all your trouble putting them in)

#2 Radar detector (is that a mod? I dunno) Saved us some hassles in blackhawk I'd say...

#3 or 4 (these two are close) Clutch! (I hated the feel of the old one)

#4 or 3 Berk exhaust/HFC's (am I faster? who knows but I picked up 30 hp on the dyno... And the sweet music, ooh the sweet sweet music!)

#5 Limited slip diff!!!! (Now I can drift like a pro and with confidence. our stock sport VLSD is terrible, or at least very weak.)

Ive done a bunch of other things like dynamat and tint and lightweight flywheel and aftermarket CMC. all that is fine (and somewhat recommended) but did not really change my driving experience much.

Notice the Oil cooler never made my (must do) list. I really don't think you need one unless you start hitting limp mode. sure the oil gets hot, but until you approach 260, who cares? I'm not really a racer and could always back off a bit if I get hot. on the other hand its a pretty easy DIY mod, and not very expensive, so... I think I just did mine to finish off what Nissan started for could be a pretty cool track car.

another mod I'm considering for the same reason (i.e. finishing what Nissan started) is the fuel system mod that prevents fuel starvation in sustained right hand turns. (again probably only really needed for the track, and a more elegant, less expensive, and visually OEM fix to the problem then a true racing fuel cell) I have yet to flame out in a right hand turn and I spin some of them pretty aggressively. (I do admit to glancing at my fuel gauge before I start a tight right hander and wondering "hmmm I wonder if this will be the one?")

SurfDog · 09-03-2013, 08:25 PM

Jskracht inspired me!
ImageUploadedByTapatalk 21378257893.906080.jpg
ImageUploadedByTapatalk 21378257912.510761.jpg
More PLASTIDIP!!!

I know the lighting is terrible... You can check it in person Friday!!!!!

SurfDog · 09-03-2013, 10:32 PM

Its a little less pronounced against my silver vs your white, but I like it... just wish I would have done a better job spraying, there is a light spot! grrr! now I have to remask to touch it up!

SurfDog · 09-04-2013, 10:07 AM

ImageUploadedByTapatalk 21378307213.853916.jpg
Here is a better pic!

Shadezz · 09-05-2013, 01:46 AM

Total is 4 Cars for Fridays Track Day.

1. SurfDog (Full Day)
2. Shadezz + 2 Corvettes!! (Half Day Morning)
& I'll stay and take pics & videos second half of the day!!
3. Chuy (after lunch half day)

SurfDog · 09-07-2013, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadezz

I know Surfdog had his installed at Mac Autosports...I'm sure he'll chime in!!

He has a thread with pics of him getting it installed!!!

Surfdog's 09 journal

We spoke via pm. Let me know how your buy at Z1 and MAC Install go!

SurfDog · 09-07-2013, 03:54 PM

Im holding my breath for Shadezz to post our pix! Next time we will bring better cameras and mounts!

Shadezz · 09-07-2013, 04:14 PM

Here ya go!! Enjoy and I think the video speaks for itself!! Do it again anytime Surfdog!!!

SurfDog · 09-07-2013, 09:12 PM

p.s. Before our track day, my clutch was a little tricky/rough going into 5th gear (I understand this is common on 6MT boxes)

After our day of tyranny abuse (I hammered the box with several rough shifts) the synchro mesh into 5th is shot. It now grinds into 5 no matter how carefully I shift it. (again a common failure mode on the 6MT reported in numerous threads)

The good news is I only have 42k miles on my Z so the dealer is swapping a new gearbox under warranty. I cant wait to drive the new box

pps. Shadezz is helping me powder-coat my wheels while the z is up on the dealer lift. (Thanks again Shadezz) The car is going to come down off the lift wearing a new tranny and new powder-coated rims. All in all I'd say the track beating has done my ride a world of good.

Shadezz · 09-12-2013, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SurfDog

p.s. Before our track day, my clutch was a little tricky/rough going into 5th gear (I understand this is common on 6MT boxes)

After our day of tyranny abuse (I hammered the box with several rough shifts) the synchro mesh into 5th is shot. It now grinds into 5 no matter how carefully I shift it. (again a common failure mode on the 6MT reported in numerous threads)

The good news is I only have 42k miles on my Z so the dealer is swapping a new gearbox under warranty. I cant wait to drive the new box

pps. Shadezz is helping me powder-coat my wheels while the z is up on the dealer lift. (Thanks again Shadezz) The car is going to come down off the lift wearing a new tranny and new powder-coated rims. All in all I'd say the track beating has done my ride a world of good.

Your wheels are getting done as this post goes up...

SurfDog · 09-13-2013, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadezz

Your wheels are getting done as this post goes up...

In related news, Shadezz and I are doing a brake/wheel day in the next week or so.

were putting on:
1. ss brake lines (both of us)
2. spacers (I'm doing 15mm front 20mm rear)
3. (I'll be swapping out some front brake pads)
4. Shadezz is thinking of doing rotors (Z1 slotted, floating?)

Anyhoo If anybody in the Denver Z crew wants in, I say we make a day of it!
(At the least bring in some Motol RBF 600 and we can bleed in some high temp fluid to get your ride track ready!)

We can set a date and location here in the thread if there is any interest.
(SS brake upgrades are available online through Z1 motorsports for about $125.00 + a few bucks for dot4 fluid)

09-02-2013, 08:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shadezz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado Age: 44 Posts: 896 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Yeah Buddy!! I think we all should join the Z Car Club of Colorado!!! __________________ 2012 370Z BLACK EDITION/ FLT BLK Rays / 5% 3M Tint / DW's / Z1 SS & 2 Piece Rotors Nismo S-Tune OEM / Beluga CBE & Y-PIPE / DDX370 / GTR Start .4 Fluid / NST Blue Kit

09-03-2013, 10:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 57 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15750	pps. My favorite mods to date are (in order): #1 Tune (it is absolutely necessary if you have breathing mods or they cause you to run lean, and you dont get maximum hp gains for all your trouble putting them in) #2 Radar detector (is that a mod? I dunno) Saved us some hassles in blackhawk I'd say... #3 or 4 (these two are close) Clutch! (I hated the feel of the old one) #4 or 3 Berk exhaust/HFC's (am I faster? who knows but I picked up 30 hp on the dyno... And the sweet music, ooh the sweet sweet music!) #5 Limited slip diff!!!! (Now I can drift like a pro and with confidence. our stock sport VLSD is terrible, or at least very weak.) Ive done a bunch of other things like dynamat and tint and lightweight flywheel and aftermarket CMC. all that is fine (and somewhat recommended) but did not really change my driving experience much. Notice the Oil cooler never made my (must do) list. I really don't think you need one unless you start hitting limp mode. sure the oil gets hot, but until you approach 260, who cares? I'm not really a racer and could always back off a bit if I get hot. on the other hand its a pretty easy DIY mod, and not very expensive, so... I think I just did mine to finish off what Nissan started for could be a pretty cool track car. another mod I'm considering for the same reason (i.e. finishing what Nissan started) is the fuel system mod that prevents fuel starvation in sustained right hand turns. (again probably only really needed for the track, and a more elegant, less expensive, and visually OEM fix to the problem then a true racing fuel cell) I have yet to flame out in a right hand turn and I spin some of them pretty aggressively. (I do admit to glancing at my fuel gauge before I start a tight right hander and wondering "hmmm I wonder if this will be the one?") jskracht likes this. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix Last edited by SurfDog; 09-03-2013 at 10:55 AM.

09-03-2013, 08:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 57 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15750	Jskracht inspired me! ImageUploadedByTapatalk 21378257893.906080.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk 21378257912.510761.jpg More PLASTIDIP!!! I know the lighting is terrible... You can check it in person Friday!!!!! Shadezz likes this. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

09-03-2013, 10:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 57 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15750	Its a little less pronounced against my silver vs your white, but I like it... just wish I would have done a better job spraying, there is a light spot! grrr! now I have to remask to touch it up! __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

09-04-2013, 10:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 57 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15750	ImageUploadedByTapatalk 21378307213.853916.jpg Here is a better pic! __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

09-05-2013, 01:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
Shadezz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado Age: 44 Posts: 896 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Total is 4 Cars for Fridays Track Day. 1. SurfDog (Full Day) 2. Shadezz + 2 Corvettes!! (Half Day Morning) & I'll stay and take pics & videos second half of the day!! 3. Chuy (after lunch half day) __________________ 2012 370Z BLACK EDITION/ FLT BLK Rays / 5% 3M Tint / DW's / Z1 SS & 2 Piece Rotors Nismo S-Tune OEM / Beluga CBE & Y-PIPE / DDX370 / GTR Start .4 Fluid / NST Blue Kit

09-07-2013, 03:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 57 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15750	Im holding my breath for Shadezz to post our pix! Next time we will bring better cameras and mounts! __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix Last edited by SurfDog; 09-07-2013 at 09:02 PM.

09-07-2013, 04:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
Shadezz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado Age: 44 Posts: 896 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Here ya go!! Enjoy and I think the video speaks for itself!! Do it again anytime Surfdog!!! __________________ 2012 370Z BLACK EDITION/ FLT BLK Rays / 5% 3M Tint / DW's / Z1 SS & 2 Piece Rotors Nismo S-Tune OEM / Beluga CBE & Y-PIPE / DDX370 / GTR Start .4 Fluid / NST Blue Kit

09-07-2013, 09:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 57 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15750	p.s. Before our track day, my clutch was a little tricky/rough going into 5th gear (I understand this is common on 6MT boxes) After our day of tyranny abuse (I hammered the box with several rough shifts) the synchro mesh into 5th is shot. It now grinds into 5 no matter how carefully I shift it. (again a common failure mode on the 6MT reported in numerous threads) The good news is I only have 42k miles on my Z so the dealer is swapping a new gearbox under warranty. I cant wait to drive the new box pps. Shadezz is helping me powder-coat my wheels while the z is up on the dealer lift. (Thanks again Shadezz) The car is going to come down off the lift wearing a new tranny and new powder-coated rims. All in all I'd say the track beating has done my ride a world of good. Shadezz likes this. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

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