[MAZOC] Official "Off-Topic" Discussion Thread

m4a1mustang · 12-15-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

If you're not running 10s, I'd be shocked.

Unlikely unless he is on slicks. The Zs don't like to launch hard. Haven't see a 370 run 10s yet.

dmhenderson · 12-15-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Unlikely unless he is on slicks. The Zs don't like to launch hard. Haven't see a 370 run 10s yet.

I'm gonna go do a bunch of practice runs on my old tires in the spring before I switch. I'd say high 10's would be a stretch but a possibility but I will need practice.

eastwest2300 · 12-15-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Unlikely unless he is on slicks. The Zs don't like to launch hard. Haven't see a 370 run 10s yet.

no sh1t..

MightyBobo · 12-15-2013, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

I'm gonna go do a bunch of practice runs on my old tires in the spring before I switch. I'd say high 10's would be a stretch but a possibility but I will need practice.

Don't take this the wrong way, but you'll be mid to high 11s until you change tires. And by that, I mean change into anything other than drag radials.

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eastwest2300 · 12-16-2013, 08:34 AM

DM's definitely spent the money for a track car, so hopefully he'll be happy with the results on the track, any other mods on the horizon? Maybe a roll cage?

Red__Zed · 12-16-2013, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

If you're not running 10s, I'd be shocked.

lol

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

awesome, I can't wait to see it running 9s.

We may not see a 370 in the 9s for years. 9 seconds is rarified air coming from an inexpensive street car that doesn't have a huge aftermarket following.

eastwest2300 · 12-16-2013, 09:43 AM

true..

dmhenderson · 12-16-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

DM's definitely spent the money for a track car, so hopefully he'll be happy with the results on the track, any other mods on the horizon? Maybe a roll cage?

I wanted a good balance between street and track and I got what I wanted. I'm happy regardless. I wouldn't invest in something like a roll cage unless I were to decide to turn it into a dedicated track car (strip it down etc).

I don't really have a lot left that I want to do. Maybe an upgraded clutch or radiator. If the car will only run mid 11s with 265/305s than so be it.

b1adesofcha0s · 12-16-2013, 10:24 AM

Just don't get upset and obsessed trying to chase some ridiculous time like I did. Complete waste of time, money, and unnecessary stress.

Red__Zed · 12-16-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Just don't get upset and obsessed trying to chase some ridiculous time like I did. Complete waste of time, money, and unnecessary stress.

yes, you are the person here who spent too much time and money stressing out over hitting an unreasonable time :|

dmhenderson · 12-16-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Just don't get upset and obsessed trying to chase some ridiculous time like I did. Complete waste of time, money, and unnecessary stress.

Nah, I wouldn't. I'm getting out of the car exactly what I wanted to get out of it.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Unlikely unless he is on slicks. The Zs don't like to launch hard. Haven't see a 370 run 10s yet.

Hoping the diff mitigates this problem somewhat.

eastwest2300 · 12-16-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

I wanted a good balance between street and track and I got what I wanted. I'm happy regardless. I wouldn't invest in something like a roll cage unless I were to decide to turn it into a dedicated track car (strip it down etc).

I don't really have a lot left that I want to do. Maybe an upgraded clutch or radiator. If the car will only run mid 11s with 265/305s than so be it.

How much have you spent so far?

dmhenderson · 12-16-2013, 11:01 AM

More than I'd care to admit but not an embarrassing amount. My goal was never to build the world's fastest track car.

eastwest2300 · 12-16-2013, 11:05 AM

At any rate, the car looks good, and you've invested in some serious parts, not the cheap sh1t thats out there, that some people "try" to pull off.

Red__Zed · 12-16-2013, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Hoping the diff mitigates this problem somewhat.

there's a lot more to it than just the differential.

Torsen's are iffy for launching anyways. Will do the job for a the casual running you'll be doing, but I wouldn't make launching a habit with it.

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12-16-2013, 09:43 AM	#4522 (permalink)
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dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	More than I'd care to admit but not an embarrassing amount. My goal was never to build the world's fastest track car. __________________

12-16-2013, 11:05 AM	#4529 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,972 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	At any rate, the car looks good, and you've invested in some serious parts, not the cheap sh1t thats out there, that some people "try" to pull off. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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