TT or NA?

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

LMAO, my car has been fully registered and insured since I bought it! I live in the great state of AZ we don't like like government rules. That said you ain't wrong LMAO!!!

The fact is most twin turbo kits result in the loss of the OEM front crash bar so either way you may have to deal with the consequences if you rear end someone or hit something because you loss control of your vehicle.

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

I’m in FL, pretty much anything goes here as well, but just cause you can do something, doesn’t mean you should.

Back in the 60’s and early 70’s, formula one wrecks were almost always guaranteed death for the drivers. The teams/engineers put their heads together and thought well, if we make the cars stronger and more rigid, then that’ll keep the driver in a safe space since the current cars were essentially crushing like a cheap tin can and killing the driver.

So they developed cromoly tube chassis race cars that were super tough. Then something unexpected happened. The cars were getting into horrible wrecks and the vehicles were taking far less damage but the drivers were still dying. Even wrecks that didn’t look too terrible we’re resulting in serious injuries.

They found out that the energy from the crashes was being transferred to the weakest part of the vehicle, the driver. The cars were too strong and stiff. They realized they needed sacrificial energy absorbing crumple zones to help diffuse the impact energy and then a strong tub around the driver to prevent crush injuries.

I personally would say if a crash bar up front needs to go to fit the IC, then on a street car, just let the IC act as the crash bar if you must or mod the factory one to still fit, better than nothing and for a street car, better than a super rigid set up like yours.

I’m only being a “safety nazi” bc the OP isn’t too experienced or knowledgeable and there could be other people reading this in that same boat who may not understand why we’re/I’m harping on this. You’ve been around the block a few times, you understand the trade offs your making for better on track safety vs on street safety.

Originally Posted by MR.NYC.370Z

Man, I would first start by asking myself some very real questions and being honest with your answers. From what you've stated you don't sound prepared to take on the financial aspect of a turbo situation. You also said that reason you got your Z was because you did not want to be like everyone else yet you're considering the option of getting a corvette? No offense meant but you sound rather confused. Owning a Z to me is more than just having a car. It's a lifestyle. You become part of a very unique extended family. We are a very diverse group of people but there is almost an unexplainable common core that unites us all. So yea, if all you want is a fast car then sell the Z and go get a corvette. However, if your objective is to be a part of something bigger, priceless, and lasting, then keep what you have and optimize it by learning from the veterans right here on this forum. I know that's what I've been doing.

Originally Posted by markesc

Heh - the #1 location people are moving to AZ from is.... CA

and they LOVE Gov't. They cannot get enough Gov't. I did 1.5 years in AZ,
then picked a different state.

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

You left room for another Californian?

Originally Posted by redondoaveb

And here I was packing all my stuff so I could move in with you

Originally Posted by MR.NYC.370Z

Man, I would first start by asking myself some very real questions and being honest with your answers. From what you've stated you don't sound prepared to take on the financial aspect of a turbo situation. You also said that reason you got your Z was because you did not want to be like everyone else yet you're considering the option of getting a corvette? No offense meant but you sound rather confused. Owning a Z to me is more than just having a car. It's a lifestyle. You become part of a very unique extended family. We are a very diverse group of people but there is almost an unexplainable common core that unites us all. So yea, if all you want is a fast car then sell the Z and go get a corvette. However, if your objective is to be a part of something bigger, priceless, and lasting, then keep what you have and optimize it by learning from the veterans right here on this forum. I know that's what I've been doing.

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Your not wrong! After being TT I did no crash bar and then got a Fast Intentions crash bar. The Z is a dedicated track car now and crash bar is a little over kill I admit but it also the mounting platform for the splitter and splitter rods.

My car meets and mostly exceeds all safety requirements for NASA and SCCA. I originally posted the crash bar for comic relief. That said it has been a good discussion.

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

You know I got a room with your name on it!

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

As someone I consider a “forum friend” (hope to meet in real life someday, so get your azz to a Daytona or Sebring hpde already), I kinda figured you posted your crash bar pic for



But any excuse to engage in a bit of a technical discussion is always fun and good for the ‘ol noggin.



I always try to come at topics from the most dumbed down and simple perspective since I’m not very smart, I also try to remember there’s alot of less experienced folks that read this stuff, like the OP, and it’s important to provide both sides of the argument so to speak so they get more educated.

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

You know I got a room with your name on it!

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