Whats your method when you downshift

Hotrodz · 02-23-2017, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

I run Nismo wheels, upgraded brake pads, and don't really care about the diff right now. Besides, I have EcuTek's adjustable traction control, so that helps some.

EcuTek traction control can only help you so much with an open diff. A new diff should be one of your next priority mods with the power you now have...that is if you want to get it to the ground in a significant way.

mishuko · 02-23-2017, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Upgraded pads aren't the same thing as bigger rotors and bigger calipers

But it says v tech yoooo

Duc_Z09 · 02-23-2017, 09:35 AM

Actually drilled/slotted rotors, RBF600, steel lines, and upgraded pads are on my wish list. Of course I've already got Nismo wheels and the bigger calipers.

ChopsZ · 02-23-2017, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Upgraded pads aren't the same thing as bigger rotors and bigger calipers

For street use, they're perfectly fine.

ChopsZ · 02-23-2017, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

EcuTek traction control can only help you so much with an open diff. A new diff should be one of your next priority mods with the power you now have...that is if you want to get it to the ground in a significant way.

True, but stock works for now. Again, I don't race. But if I did, even the stock open diff is quite capable of laying down elevens in a straight line.

Duc_Z09 · 02-23-2017, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

For street use, they're perfectly fine.

This is true.

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

True, but stock works for now. Again, I don't race. But if I did, even the stock open diff is quite capable of laying down elevens in a straight line.

There's always something better out there and a lot of people buy stuff they'll never need/use. I'm guilty of it too; I've got full Ohlins on my bike and I've yet to do a single track day.

base < sport < base + upgrades

On a 20 minute commute to work at 60mph none of it means jack.

JC-Nismo · 02-23-2017, 09:58 AM

Rev Match and my Top Speed Exhaust is music to my ears.

Nithmo · 02-23-2017, 01:57 PM

Pfff... I don't even shift. I let the car sit in the garage, collecting dust, until it will be worth $1,000,000,000 one day.

I'm sure it will happen within the next 5 years. It has to. Otherwise my [early] retirement plans will need to be reconsidered.

ChopsZ · 02-23-2017, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

This is true.

There's always something better out there and a lot of people buy stuff they'll never need/use. I'm guilty of it too; I've got full Ohlins on my bike and I've yet to do a single track day.

base < sport < base + upgrades

On a 20 minute commute to work at 60mph none of it means jack.

I don't really "NEED" a Z, but I wanted one, so I got one. Now if I just "needed" simple transportation, I'd be driving around in a Toyota Corolla, practical, room for four, a usable trunk, excellent gas mileage and will literally last forever. Lucky for me, I'm not boring. LOL

ChopsZ · 02-23-2017, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JC-Nismo

Rev Match and my Top Speed Exhaust is music to my ears.

Likewise with my Motordyne/HKS exhaust and right foot.

02-23-2017, 09:35 AM	#48 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	Actually drilled/slotted rotors, RBF600, steel lines, and upgraded pads are on my wish list. Of course I've already got Nismo wheels and the bigger calipers. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

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