AAM Competition/Lou Fusz Nissan: 370Z Twin Turbo Build

370zproject · 02-06-2010, 02:10 PM

>.>

NYBladeZ · 02-06-2010, 03:36 PM

I'd go with RE11's, any update on dyno graphs?

m4a1mustang · 02-06-2010, 03:36 PM

I'm pretty sure they are snowed out of the shop... got about 30" on the ground!

NYBladeZ · 02-06-2010, 04:08 PM

damn, Washington has been getting hit really hard this year

FuszNissan · 02-06-2010, 06:59 PM

Snow

StillenZ · 02-06-2010, 11:38 PM

Lou,
Can you tell me the benefits of the tire setup you are planning on going with? I know absolutely nothing about tires... I kinda know truck tires cause I always buy big badass ones for my trucks lol, but I know nothing when it comes to performance tires.... I know that bigger most likely equals more traction but what else is there? Just doin my part to keep this thing off topic!... Thanks

travisjb · 02-07-2010, 12:02 AM

there is a ton you can read on this and no one is going to be able to give you a few words that just make it all click, unfortunately... suggest reading this because it gets at your question directly... Tire Test: The Quick and the Tread - Comparison Tests here's a good reference for tire codes Car Bibles : The Wheel and Tyre Bible Page 1 of 4

re the question of width, the goal is contact patch... that is going to relate to how inflated the tire is, width, weight of vehicle etc... from there, you need a low treadware rating to increase friction with the road/track surface, and then you need a suspension that keeps the tire planted against the road - read about that here Caster, Camber, Toe and here http://www.carbibles.com/suspension_bible.html

FuszNissan · 02-07-2010, 12:05 AM

Tread Wear
Grip
Performance
Road Noise
Weather Conditions
Comfort
Ride Quality

Just a few to name of the top of my head.

The RE11'S and the NT05's are probably the best high performance street tires out.
I need some wider and grippier tires to hold this power to the road. Hence the new set up.

FuszNissan · 02-07-2010, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

there is a ton you can read on this and no one is going to be able to give you a few words that just make it all click, unfortunately... suggest reading this because it gets at your question directly... Tire Test: The Quick and the Tread - Comparison Tests here's a good reference for tire codes Car Bibles : The Wheel and Tyre Bible Page 1 of 4

re the question of width, the goal is contact patch... that is going to relate to how inflated the tire is, width, weight of vehicle etc... from there, you need a low treadware rating to increase friction with the road/track surface, and then you need a suspension that keeps the tire planted against the road - read about that here Caster, Camber, Toe and here Car Bibles : The Car Suspension Bible page 1 of 2

Travis just took this to the next level. I wasn't going to get this specific...lol

m4a1mustang · 02-07-2010, 12:08 AM

Yeah, you were pretty much like, "well, if I don't have tires I would just be driving on metal rims, and that'd probably be loud.

FuszNissan · 02-07-2010, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yeah, you were pretty much like, "well, if I don't have tires I would just be driving on metal rims, and that'd probably be loud.

m4a1mustang · 02-07-2010, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

FuszNissan · 02-07-2010, 12:14 AM

I am going to smack you when I get to MD.

m4a1mustang · 02-07-2010, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

I am going to smack you when I get to MD.

Right here -->

FuszNissan · 02-07-2010, 12:16 AM

02-06-2010, 03:36 PM	#272 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	I'd go with RE11's, any update on dyno graphs? __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

02-06-2010, 03:36 PM	#273 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I'm pretty sure they are snowed out of the shop... got about 30" on the ground! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-06-2010, 04:08 PM	#274 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	damn, Washington has been getting hit really hard this year __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

02-06-2010, 06:59 PM	#275 (permalink)
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02-06-2010, 11:38 PM	#276 (permalink)
StillenZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 283 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Red M Rep Power: 16	Lou, Can you tell me the benefits of the tire setup you are planning on going with? I know absolutely nothing about tires... I kinda know truck tires cause I always buy big badass ones for my trucks lol, but I know nothing when it comes to performance tires.... I know that bigger most likely equals more traction but what else is there? Just doin my part to keep this thing off topic!... Thanks __________________ Stillen Dual Exhaust / Stillen Gen 3 Intake / Stillen Headers / Eibach Pro-Kit / Euro Fog Lamp / 1000W JL Audio Amp / 2 - 12' JBL P1222's / Pioneer In-dash Nav Last edited by StillenZ; 02-06-2010 at 11:40 PM.

02-06-2010, 02:10 PM	#271 (permalink)
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02-07-2010, 12:02 AM	#277 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	there is a ton you can read on this and no one is going to be able to give you a few words that just make it all click, unfortunately... suggest reading this because it gets at your question directly... Tire Test: The Quick and the Tread - Comparison Tests here's a good reference for tire codes Car Bibles : The Wheel and Tyre Bible Page 1 of 4 re the question of width, the goal is contact patch... that is going to relate to how inflated the tire is, width, weight of vehicle etc... from there, you need a low treadware rating to increase friction with the road/track surface, and then you need a suspension that keeps the tire planted against the road - read about that here Caster, Camber, Toe and here http://www.carbibles.com/suspension_bible.html __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

02-07-2010, 12:05 AM	#278 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Tread Wear Grip Performance Road Noise Weather Conditions Comfort Ride Quality Just a few to name of the top of my head. The RE11'S and the NT05's are probably the best high performance street tires out. I need some wider and grippier tires to hold this power to the road. Hence the new set up. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

02-07-2010, 12:08 AM	#280 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Yeah, you were pretty much like, "well, if I don't have tires I would just be driving on metal rims, and that'd probably be loud. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-07-2010, 12:14 AM	#283 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	I am going to smack you when I get to MD. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

02-07-2010, 12:16 AM	#285 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	__________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

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