4 best ways to improve traction with boosted Z

DEpointfive0 · 02-19-2014, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Same here....I believe they have actually done it but need to find the thread.

They were looking for a car to test it out on. Not sure if they ACTUALLY did it

theDreamer · 02-19-2014, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

They were looking for a car to test it out on. Not sure if they ACTUALLY did it

Well that sucks...so still sticking with Uprev for now.
Maybe by 2020 ecutek will be a viable option for the 370z.

TopgunZ · 02-19-2014, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Boosted Performance

On my own 350z, I found that some work in the rear will go a long way. I have the Quaife LSD with the 3.5 FD, BC springs/shocks, ADO8 295's and a differential brace that I built myslelf. The diff. brace went a long way because it kept the wheels on the ground, so the LSD can do its job. I built it myself (because I can) and because I did not think that whatever was available on the market was good/strong enough.

430ft/tq at the wheels and there is no traction issues in 2nd gear when it is warm out (summer). A lot of 1st gear sticks as well.

So when can we expect this to be part of the BP line up? ;P Im sure you could push these as well.

faceglide · 02-19-2014, 05:36 PM

Waiting on the camber correction kit Charles! This would be sex.

phunk · 02-19-2014, 06:15 PM

It will happen! Just need some more time! So many projects at once.

Attached is a photo of my new set of wheels/tires for when I dont feel like dealing with any spin. Thats 3 sets of dang wheels for this car now, although only 1 set of fronts lol. I will be putting some skinnies up front soon though, just havent done the work to pick some out and order.

I am going to do a full setup for drag... temporary. Just for a couple local events I will setup the alignment and suspension (and rear brakes) for it.

28x11.5x15 ET Streets

Cell · 02-19-2014, 08:47 PM

Has anyone here done a final drive change? How much does that help?

Also, are there any dynamic adjustable camber arms that would self adjust itself as the car squats? Or this something 20 years from now?

phunk · 02-19-2014, 09:03 PM

Switching to a lower final drive will lower torque driven to the wheels. So it doesn't so much aid traction, but it reduces your need for traction. However, unlike comparable band-aids such as traction control, at least the final drive gear change offers the advantage of taller gearing in exchange.

I have not seen any production cars use dynamic control arms yet, but I wouldnt be surprised if there are high power RWD OEM cars like AMG or something using it, or working on it. The advantages to dynamic alignment are endless, so I doubt it will take 20 years... I would say any day now.

Chris@FsP · 02-19-2014, 10:12 PM

Weld the spider gears?

I kid, I kid.

Someone should come out with a selectable locker

DEpointfive0 · 02-19-2014, 10:32 PM

^ Off topic, but... Man, where did you come from? I guess welcome back? LOL

1_Stealth_Z · 02-19-2014, 11:00 PM

The easiest way to gain traction is to....wait for it.....drum roll....LOWER THE BOOST!!!

Joepro · 02-19-2014, 11:21 PM

Diabel · 02-20-2014, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TopgunZ

So when can we expect this to be part of the BP line up? ;P Im sure you could push these as well.

It is a good idea for the vendors - to put the Traction Kit for 500WHP in the offer. From let say Stage 1 with bushings and gears to Stage 3 with LSD, suspension upgrade, etc. Can't find something like that on the market in some "kit" package.

DEpointfive0 · 02-20-2014, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Diabel

It is a good idea for the vendors - to put the Traction Kit for 500WHP in the offer. From let say Stage 1 with bushings and gears to Stage 3 with LSD, suspension upgrade, etc. Can't find something like that on the market in some "kit" package.

No reason to kit it. There aren't that many parts

And it's moronic to swap gear ratios down when auto guys will just swap with you

///PureSwank · 02-20-2014, 05:36 AM

Mickey Thompsons /skinnies up front big *** burnout. And you saved a couple thousand. Thank me later. You might need a parachute out back.

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R3drckt09 · 03-12-2014, 10:37 AM

So I'm going forced induction and I'm curious if anyone knows for sure, will a 350z AT differential (with VLSD) fit my base MT 370Z? I want the 3.3 gears and also anything but my open diff, and used 350 parts are way cheaper and easier to come by

02-19-2014, 09:03 PM	#37 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,668 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	Switching to a lower final drive will lower torque driven to the wheels. So it doesn't so much aid traction, but it reduces your need for traction. However, unlike comparable band-aids such as traction control, at least the final drive gear change offers the advantage of taller gearing in exchange. I have not seen any production cars use dynamic control arms yet, but I wouldnt be surprised if there are high power RWD OEM cars like AMG or something using it, or working on it. The advantages to dynamic alignment are endless, so I doubt it will take 20 years... I would say any day now. Mkai0 likes this. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

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1_Stealth_Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 117 Drives: 09 PG 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 13	The easiest way to gain traction is to....wait for it.....drum roll....LOWER THE BOOST!!! phunk likes this. __________________ STS Turbo \|Turbo Smart \| Z1 34 row \| StopTech \| Hawk \| Walbro \| Avant Garde M310 \| Z1 Test Pipes \| Swift Spec-R \| Kenwood Excelon \| JL \| VIS \|PLASTI-DIP \| Oracle

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///PureSwank Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 954 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 14	Mickey Thompsons /skinnies up front big *** burnout. And you saved a couple thousand. Thank me later. You might need a parachute out back. Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk __________________

02-19-2014, 05:36 PM	#34 (permalink)
faceglide Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: san jose Posts: 550 Drives: '12 370Z FI TT BkChr Rep Power: 38	Waiting on the camber correction kit Charles! This would be sex.

02-19-2014, 08:47 PM	#36 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 21	Has anyone here done a final drive change? How much does that help? Also, are there any dynamic adjustable camber arms that would self adjust itself as the car squats? Or this something 20 years from now?

02-19-2014, 10:12 PM	#38 (permalink)
Chris@FsP Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 430 Drives: 2008 350Z TT Rep Power: 368	Weld the spider gears? I kid, I kid. Someone should come out with a selectable locker

03-12-2014, 10:37 AM	#45 (permalink)
R3drckt09 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 145 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Base Rep Power: 12	So I'm going forced induction and I'm curious if anyone knows for sure, will a 350z AT differential (with VLSD) fit my base MT 370Z? I want the 3.3 gears and also anything but my open diff, and used 350 parts are way cheaper and easier to come by

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