Skidpan

BluZ · 11-01-2009, 01:20 AM

I joined some 300ZX brethren yesterday at the Mt Cotton skidpan (Brisbane)and had a great day. Of course, it took ages to get the 370 clean again.
Some interesting observations. First is that with the VDC engaged, its literally impossible to get out of shape. It didn't matter how slippery the skidpan was, I could not get the 370 sideways. The other thing is that even with it switched off, it's still active to some degree. I still had to work hard at times to get oversteer and understeer was always managed. Previously, I could come into a corner and the understeer would just take me straight ahead. In the 370, I could feel the traction control working on the front wheels and the Z always came round the corner.
Anyway, here's a quick video:

schrute · 11-01-2009, 04:59 AM

Cool vid. Looks like fun!

gromano · 11-01-2009, 07:59 PM

That looks like awesome fun!!
Where is that in Brisbane I want to take my own Monterey Blue there!! ;-)
ps Nice colour choice hahah

BluZ · 11-02-2009, 06:25 AM

Blue is the new black.

It's at the Mt Cotton driver training centre. They only do group bookings so you have to either organise a day yourself, or get invited to one someone else is organising. This day was run by the local 300zx club.

gromano · 11-03-2009, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluZ

Blue is the new black.

It's at the Mt Cotton driver training centre. They only do group bookings so you have to either organise a day yourself, or get invited to one someone else is organising. This day was run by the local 300zx club.

True!
How much did it cost? Im sure i could get a couple of my friends together... most have Evo's though :P
Be sure to invite me next time the Z's get together hey!! :P hahaha or do u wanna be the only blue

(I do too) hahah

GTRFAN · 11-03-2009, 04:02 AM

Nice control!

BluZ · 11-04-2009, 02:23 AM

Keep an eye on the 300zx forum - The Australian 300zx Owners Association - Powered by vBulletin. They organise one from time to time. Feel free to join and say hello. There's also Welcome to aus350Z.com that includes a 370 forum, but it's a bit quite at the moment.

The cost is about $120 each for 4 hours. With 12 people you get 4 - 6 runs, depending on the length of each run.

BluZ · 11-04-2009, 02:24 AM

Thanks, but that doesn't show all the ones I spun out on.

alexpila · 11-23-2009, 05:33 AM

i took my car out on the skid pan this weekend and like BluZ i couldnt get the Z sideways at first i kept spinning out or the car would jst over-steer but i soon got the hang of it and was doing quite well have this car does not want to drift! also i have the 7AT so that was also a problem... I managed to stall the engine a couple of times wen spinning out and coming to a stop.. Could this have caused any damage to the car?????

11-01-2009, 01:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
BluZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Queensland Posts: 43 Drives: 09 370Z, Blue, 6M Rep Power: 16	Skidpan I joined some 300ZX brethren yesterday at the Mt Cotton skidpan (Brisbane)and had a great day. Of course, it took ages to get the 370 clean again. Some interesting observations. First is that with the VDC engaged, its literally impossible to get out of shape. It didn't matter how slippery the skidpan was, I could not get the 370 sideways. The other thing is that even with it switched off, it's still active to some degree. I still had to work hard at times to get oversteer and understeer was always managed. Previously, I could come into a corner and the understeer would just take me straight ahead. In the 370, I could feel the traction control working on the front wheels and the Z always came round the corner. Anyway, here's a quick video: Last edited by BluZ; 11-01-2009 at 01:30 AM.

11-01-2009, 04:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 17	Cool vid. Looks like fun! __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

11-03-2009, 04:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
GTRFAN Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 586 Drives: 370z Titanium 6MT Rep Power: 17	Nice control! __________________ My Zed

11-23-2009, 05:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
alexpila Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370z AT Touring Rep Power: 16	i took my car out on the skid pan this weekend and like BluZ i couldnt get the Z sideways at first i kept spinning out or the car would jst over-steer but i soon got the hang of it and was doing quite well have this car does not want to drift! also i have the 7AT so that was also a problem... I managed to stall the engine a couple of times wen spinning out and coming to a stop.. Could this have caused any damage to the car????? __________________ 09 7AT Touring 370z, Pearl White, Evo-R Carbon Fang Cover, Carbon Top Cover, HKS Centre Pipe, Illuminated Kickplates, Custom Sprayed stock RAYS

11-01-2009, 07:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
gromano Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane (South) Posts: 308 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z- Blue Rep Power: 16	That looks like awesome fun!! Where is that in Brisbane I want to take my own Monterey Blue there!! ;-) ps Nice colour choice hahah

11-02-2009, 06:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
BluZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Queensland Posts: 43 Drives: 09 370Z, Blue, 6M Rep Power: 16	Blue is the new black. It's at the Mt Cotton driver training centre. They only do group bookings so you have to either organise a day yourself, or get invited to one someone else is organising. This day was run by the local 300zx club.

11-04-2009, 02:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
BluZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Queensland Posts: 43 Drives: 09 370Z, Blue, 6M Rep Power: 16	Keep an eye on the 300zx forum - The Australian 300zx Owners Association - Powered by vBulletin. They organise one from time to time. Feel free to join and say hello. There's also Welcome to aus350Z.com that includes a 370 forum, but it's a bit quite at the moment. The cost is about $120 each for 4 hours. With 12 people you get 4 - 6 runs, depending on the length of each run.

11-04-2009, 02:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
BluZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Queensland Posts: 43 Drives: 09 370Z, Blue, 6M Rep Power: 16	Thanks, but that doesn't show all the ones I spun out on.