S-Mode install on base model Z???

Island_370 · 01-17-2011, 07:51 PM

If you go into the braking zone of a corner and are on the limits of traction, a bad heel/toe mismatch can push you past the limits of traction. The s-mode will ensure that the downshift is as smooth as possible. If you are in the wet or on a slick surface (oil/coolant), then it will take less to push you past the edge.

If you want to leave a safety margin to avoid the impact of a potential bad heel/toe, then you have to brake a bit less. So if the s-mode lets you reduce your safety margin, then you now have a quicker lap.

Again, it all comes down to your driving style. If you try to go 10/10th all the time, then I doubt s-mode will help. If you drive 9/10th and try to knock out consistent laps, I think the s-mode will help.

It sounds like for you, s-mode does not help. For me, it does. So neither of us was wrong. 8-)

SPOHN · 01-17-2011, 07:59 PM

That makes since. It does. But your always going to have ups and downs every lap and ever turn. So in the long run I guess it will even out. Can we agree on that.

red6spd · 01-18-2011, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Good points. I'm sure I wouldn't even know the difference between a floating and fixed caliper!

I couldn't agree more about the LSD.

WHAT?! WHAT DID YOU SAY RED?! COULDN'T HEAR YOU OVER THAT LOUD BUT ALSO INCREDIBLY AWESOME EXHAUST!

LOL

01-17-2011, 07:51 PM	#31 (permalink)
Island_370 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 228 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z SR M6 Rep Power: 16	If you go into the braking zone of a corner and are on the limits of traction, a bad heel/toe mismatch can push you past the limits of traction. The s-mode will ensure that the downshift is as smooth as possible. If you are in the wet or on a slick surface (oil/coolant), then it will take less to push you past the edge. If you want to leave a safety margin to avoid the impact of a potential bad heel/toe, then you have to brake a bit less. So if the s-mode lets you reduce your safety margin, then you now have a quicker lap. Again, it all comes down to your driving style. If you try to go 10/10th all the time, then I doubt s-mode will help. If you drive 9/10th and try to knock out consistent laps, I think the s-mode will help. It sounds like for you, s-mode does not help. For me, it does. So neither of us was wrong. 8-) __________________ Autobahn Country Club (North and South Tracks), Blackhawk Farms, Grattan, Gingerman, Mid-Ohio, Putnam Park, Road America, Sears Point, Thunderhill, VIR and "The Ring"

01-17-2011, 07:59 PM	#32 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	That makes since. It does. But your always going to have ups and downs every lap and ever turn. So in the long run I guess it will even out. Can we agree on that. __________________

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