4 best ways to improve traction with boosted Z

G37Sam · 03-17-2014, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Z eliminator

Im going to run the 4.08's in the 1/4 mile with he stage 3 sc. looking at 10psig tire pressure in the 305 35 18 MT drag radials. on the 7 AT.

Are you running stock driveshaft and axles?

phunk · 03-17-2014, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SlowZ

Gotcha. The selection of 16 inch drag wheels to 15s is insane. 16s are almost non existent compared to 15s. I might get a set of base 350 brakes. Would you recommend running those as for a street car? I really wouldn't want to switch brakes every weekend. I just don't have the time and patience lol

On my 350z I had the 14" stoptechs front and rear. when running the small brakes in the rear, on the street, i could not even feel a difference.

but i would recommend going somewhere safe to practice some hard braking and get a feel for the new F/R brake ratio and make sure its stable. With ABS it shouldnt be much an issue but I would still get a feel for it and see whats what before going out racing.

Z eliminator · 03-17-2014, 12:39 PM

on my 350 z 2003 i have 15 inch rims on the base brake package.
not sure of the back spacing.

Z

SlowZ · 03-17-2014, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by phunk

On my 350z I had the 14" stoptechs front and rear. when running the small brakes in the rear, on the street, i could not even feel a difference.

but i would recommend going somewhere safe to practice some hard braking and get a feel for the new F/R brake ratio and make sure its stable. With ABS it shouldnt be much an issue but I would still get a feel for it and see whats what before going out racing.

Yeah true. My ideal setup for the street/strip would be the stock akebono front, and the base 350z rear with whatever pads and rotors I end up choosing? Does that sound like a OK setup to you? Are the 350 base brakes a direct fit for the 370?

phunk · 03-17-2014, 03:36 PM

That is the setup I am running... well except I have stoptech pads and rotors in my akebono.

I hear they are a direct fit... I will find out soon enough! Considering people put the 370 rears on the 350z, it should go both ways.

SlowZ · 03-17-2014, 05:07 PM

Sweet deal man. Great minds think alike lol. I'll add you as a friend and when I'm ready to make the switch I'll send ya a PM and see how they are working for you and if I need to look out for something etc. thanks buddy

phunk · 03-17-2014, 05:28 PM

Weather here in Chicago is clearing up this week finally. They should be on my car within 2 weeks.

luigi90210 · 03-17-2014, 06:24 PM

suspension, diff, and tires are where i would start, a proper suspension and LSD setup will get the power down to the ground, and if you want the stickiest street tire available, i know kuhmo makes a DOT approved semislick thats decently priced

03-17-2014, 12:39 PM	#63 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 19	on my 350 z 2003 i have 15 inch rims on the base brake package. not sure of the back spacing. Z __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

03-17-2014, 03:36 PM	#65 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,668 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	That is the setup I am running... well except I have stoptech pads and rotors in my akebono. I hear they are a direct fit... I will find out soon enough! Considering people put the 370 rears on the 350z, it should go both ways. SlowZ likes this. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

03-17-2014, 05:28 PM	#67 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,668 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	Weather here in Chicago is clearing up this week finally. They should be on my car within 2 weeks. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

03-17-2014, 06:24 PM	#68 (permalink)
luigi90210 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,103 Drives: Classified Rep Power: 15	suspension, diff, and tires are where i would start, a proper suspension and LSD setup will get the power down to the ground, and if you want the stickiest street tire available, i know kuhmo makes a DOT approved semislick thats decently priced __________________ SOLD 370z New Car:classified DD:2011 Mini Cooper S stock

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03-17-2014, 05:07 PM	#66 (permalink)
SlowZ Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: So cal Posts: 371 Drives: Z Rep Power: 11	Sweet deal man. Great minds think alike lol. I'll add you as a friend and when I'm ready to make the switch I'll send ya a PM and see how they are working for you and if I need to look out for something etc. thanks buddy