If you have 600 Dollars and 1500 Dollars for next upgrade what would you do?

Germanguy · 05-19-2012, 10:02 AM

Hi,

Im tracking my 370Z sport package 7AT and like to improve the Z further for lap times and durable driving (its also a good weather daily). It stops and drives good till my upgrades but I do want go further.

Mods:

Oilcooler
Brakes: Ferodo DS2500 pads, Goodridge lines, stillen cooling kit, ATE DOT5 fluid
Suspension: Eibach springs and 20 (per side) spacers all around
Wheels:235 all around R888 semislick with 350z Rays
Exhaust: Aftermarket/custom Y-Pipe, mid-pipe and Muffler, K&N Drop ins
Diff-fluid changed

Id say for 600 $: Sway-bars or a ECU flash
and for 1500 $: KW3

What would you recommend?

Thank you!

2011 Nismo#91 · 05-19-2012, 10:59 AM

Lsd

ValidusVentus · 05-19-2012, 03:09 PM

I could be having a brain fart here but doesnt the use of DOT-5 brake fluid screw with the operation of the ABS?

ResIpsa · 05-19-2012, 06:07 PM

Your car is set up well for track days. Maybe add brake ducts. Use all that $ for track days, replacement pads and rotors, and race tires.

Seat time will make you faster.

DCNISMO · 05-19-2012, 06:58 PM

I hope he meant DOT 5.1. Dot 5 will screw up your seals. It's silicon.

kenchan · 05-19-2012, 07:06 PM

op - you mean if we had say..2100 Dollars?

Germanguy · 05-20-2012, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCNISMO

I hope he meant DOT 5.1. Dot 5 will screw up your seals. It's silicon.

Ye, I meant 5.1. Its ATE brake fluid. Excellent choice.

Germanguy · 05-20-2012, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

op - you mean if we had say..2100 Dollars?

what would you buy for 2100 bucks

?

Dwnshift · 05-20-2012, 09:22 AM

IMO.....
Oil cooler
Brake ducts
Spare set of proper track disks and pads
Replace brake fluid
Cheap track wheels and dedicate track tires
Harness bar and proper belt system

Next on the wish list after that:
Front sway bar.... Largest you can find
Purchase a rear end from a manual Z at a salvage yard (maybe $500) and install a LSD
into that case... This would give you a better f/d ratio as well.
After enjoying this... Then start upgrading the rest of the suspension.
Dwnshift

Mt Tam I am · 05-20-2012, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Germanguy

Hi,

Im tracking my 370Z sport package 7AT and like to improve the Z further for lap times and durable driving (its also a good weather daily). It stops and drives good till my upgrades but I do want go further.

Mods:

Oilcooler
Brakes: Ferodo DS2500 pads, Goodridge lines, stillen cooling kit, ATE DOT5 fluid
Suspension: Eibach springs and 20 (per side) spacers all around
Wheels:235 all around R888 semislick with 350z Rays
Exhaust: Aftermarket/custom Y-Pipe, mid-pipe and Muffler, K&N Drop ins
Diff-fluid changed

Id say for 600 $: Sway-bars or a ECU flash
and for 1500 $: KW3

What would you recommend?

Thank you!

Sway bars (thickest possible) and coil overs sound like the next step.

That Stillen cooling kit is for the brakes correct?

Germanguy · 05-20-2012, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Sway bars (thickest possible) and coil overs sound like the next step.

That Stillen cooling kit is for the brakes correct?

Yes. Gonna install it soon. Its already on the way to me.

STILLEN brake cooling kit

Germanguy · 05-20-2012, 12:31 PM

What do you guys mean with "brake ducts"? Is it the cooling system for the brakes like the guys from stillen offers?

kenchan · 05-20-2012, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Germanguy

what would you buy for 2100 bucks

?

Michelin pilot supersports and spacers. Keep the rest for ur future exhaust.

Dwnshift · 05-20-2012, 01:53 PM

Yes on the brake ducts....

seymore4 · 05-20-2012, 02:57 PM

Osiris ecu tune for the 600, proper LSD or coilovers for the 1500

05-19-2012, 10:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Germanguy Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 67 Drives: 07 350z Rep Power: 15	If you have 600 Dollars and 1500 Dollars for next upgrade what would you do? Hi, Im tracking my 370Z sport package 7AT and like to improve the Z further for lap times and durable driving (its also a good weather daily). It stops and drives good till my upgrades but I do want go further. Mods: Oilcooler Brakes: Ferodo DS2500 pads, Goodridge lines, stillen cooling kit, ATE DOT5 fluid Suspension: Eibach springs and 20 (per side) spacers all around Wheels:235 all around R888 semislick with 350z Rays Exhaust: Aftermarket/custom Y-Pipe, mid-pipe and Muffler, K&N Drop ins Diff-fluid changed Id say for 600 $: Sway-bars or a ECU flash and for 1500 $: KW3 What would you recommend? Thank you!

05-19-2012, 03:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
ValidusVentus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 400 Drives: #18 Z34 Rep Power: 23	I could be having a brain fart here but doesnt the use of DOT-5 brake fluid screw with the operation of the ABS? __________________ Mods: Dedicated caged track car, lots of things. \|\|\| Valkyrie Autosport \|\|\|

05-19-2012, 06:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 338	Your car is set up well for track days. Maybe add brake ducts. Use all that $ for track days, replacement pads and rotors, and race tires. Seat time will make you faster. __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

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Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	IMO..... Oil cooler Brake ducts Spare set of proper track disks and pads Replace brake fluid Cheap track wheels and dedicate track tires Harness bar and proper belt system Next on the wish list after that: Front sway bar.... Largest you can find Purchase a rear end from a manual Z at a salvage yard (maybe $500) and install a LSD into that case... This would give you a better f/d ratio as well. After enjoying this... Then start upgrading the rest of the suspension. Dwnshift

05-20-2012, 12:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
Germanguy Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 67 Drives: 07 350z Rep Power: 15	What do you guys mean with "brake ducts"? Is it the cooling system for the brakes like the guys from stillen offers?

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Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	Yes on the brake ducts....

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seymore4 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West coast Age: 41 Posts: 560 Drives: 2010 nismo Rep Power: 6727	Osiris ecu tune for the 600, proper LSD or coilovers for the 1500