Probly hittin the track friday, what can i expect?

Mythic · 09-07-2010, 07:05 AM

Im thinking low 13's for sure, im gonna try and lauch it without the traction on and see how well she does. My main concern is how durable these clutches are...

Matt · 09-07-2010, 07:49 AM

Completely stock?

Expect mid 13s and hot oil.

JK, good luck!!

fullmonty · 09-07-2010, 07:50 AM

Assuming you're stock your clutch should be fine

tranceformer · 09-07-2010, 07:53 AM

Launching can be tricky, especially with the 6-speed manual.

I usually launch at about 4000 rpm and let out the clutch pretty hard, but every track is different. You've got a nismo so the spring rates are a bit stiffer so weight-transfer out of the hole might be a bit harder.

The clutches on these cars seem pretty durable, I've got about 60 passes on mine so far. So far so good, knock on wood.

and good luck!

ChrisSlicks · 09-07-2010, 07:55 AM

It's all about the driver. If you are inexperienced expect to be a little disappointed with mid to high 13's. Talk to some of the other drag racers on the forum about some technique of how to launch without smoking the tires or bogging the engine.

Mythic · 09-07-2010, 08:42 AM

Thanks guys, I've raced everything I've ever owned at the track, an I won the N/A class in Holt Fl with my SRT-10, i think I'm a decent driver, never had problems getting out of the hole, and 3rd is pretty easy to hit in this car. Well just see, the track is new and hooks very well, I was cutting 1.9 60' times on wore out street tires with my truck, I'm hoping for at least a 13.3...Oh and the car is 100% stock

tranceformer · 09-07-2010, 09:34 AM

Hopefully it's cooler in GA than it is in FL.

Dustin@Z1 · 09-07-2010, 10:19 AM

Bring it to Z Nationals later this month (Tifton is only about 2 Hours from the shop). We will be making a run to Steel, Alabama to Alabama International Drag Strip for a 1/4 mile track session on Sunday.

No better way to answer that question than by lining up against another 370z!

Mythic · 09-07-2010, 12:16 PM

It'll be at night so i hope its a lil cooler...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustin@Z1

Bring it to Z Nationals later this month (Tifton is only about 2 Hours from the shop). We will be making a run to Steel, Alabama to Alabama International Drag Strip for a 1/4 mile track session on Sunday.

No better way to answer that question than by lining up against another 370z!

So you guys will be in Steel Al this coming sunday racing some Z's? Id love to do that, lemme see what i can work out. Got any more info on it? What time is everyone starting?

klubbheads · 09-07-2010, 02:52 PM

Good luck.

The rear spring rates are just too high for the nismo to be anything close to a drag racer. If you can pull off a sub 2.1 60ft time, i would consider that a miracle.

tranceformer · 09-07-2010, 03:47 PM

How much stiffer are the nismo spring rates than stock?

Zat_Zuma · 09-07-2010, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranceformer

How much stiffer are the nismo spring rates than stock?

Much stiffer and unforgiving in rear weight transfer.

So far the best I've done is 2.4 60' time and a 0.270 reaction time. Too much wheel spin at launch

klubbheads · 09-07-2010, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranceformer

How much stiffer are the nismo spring rates than stock?

~450lb/inch - regular
~510lb/inch - nismo

did 3 runs few months ago and having over 100 runs of experience with my G35, it did not turn out good at all. I think that is the reason nismo posts the same 1/4 mile numbers on magazines and reviews as the regular ones is because there is no way to get a decent 60ft time....

Mythic · 09-08-2010, 06:41 AM

Hmm, red-light racing my buddies 10 I can get a hard jump on him, well see how it turns out if I make it down there.

klubbheads · 09-13-2010, 04:13 PM

interested in the results from friday....

09-07-2010, 07:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mythic Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Live Oak Fl Posts: 223 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 15	Probly hittin the track friday, what can i expect? Im thinking low 13's for sure, im gonna try and lauch it without the traction on and see how well she does. My main concern is how durable these clutches are... __________________ *2010 Nismo 370z* - Magnetic Black, again *2009 Nismo* 370Z** SOLD

09-07-2010, 07:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	Completely stock? Expect mid 13s and hot oil. JK, good luck!! __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

09-07-2010, 07:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	Assuming you're stock your clutch should be fine __________________

09-07-2010, 07:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 268	Launching can be tricky, especially with the 6-speed manual. I usually launch at about 4000 rpm and let out the clutch pretty hard, but every track is different. You've got a nismo so the spring rates are a bit stiffer so weight-transfer out of the hole might be a bit harder. The clutches on these cars seem pretty durable, I've got about 60 passes on mine so far. So far so good, knock on wood. and good luck! __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

09-07-2010, 07:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	It's all about the driver. If you are inexperienced expect to be a little disappointed with mid to high 13's. Talk to some of the other drag racers on the forum about some technique of how to launch without smoking the tires or bogging the engine. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

09-07-2010, 08:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mythic Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Live Oak Fl Posts: 223 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 15	Thanks guys, I've raced everything I've ever owned at the track, an I won the N/A class in Holt Fl with my SRT-10, i think I'm a decent driver, never had problems getting out of the hole, and 3rd is pretty easy to hit in this car. Well just see, the track is new and hooks very well, I was cutting 1.9 60' times on wore out street tires with my truck, I'm hoping for at least a 13.3...Oh and the car is 100% stock __________________ *2010 Nismo 370z* - Magnetic Black, again *2009 Nismo* 370Z** SOLD

09-07-2010, 09:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 268	Hopefully it's cooler in GA than it is in FL. __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

09-07-2010, 10:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dustin@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NLA Posts: 1,313 Drives: NLA Rep Power: 18	Bring it to Z Nationals later this month (Tifton is only about 2 Hours from the shop). We will be making a run to Steel, Alabama to Alabama International Drag Strip for a 1/4 mile track session on Sunday. No better way to answer that question than by lining up against another 370z!

09-07-2010, 02:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
klubbheads Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 221 Drives: Very slow Nismo 370 Rep Power: 16	Good luck. The rear spring rates are just too high for the nismo to be anything close to a drag racer. If you can pull off a sub 2.1 60ft time, i would consider that a miracle. __________________ g35driver OG.

09-07-2010, 03:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 268	How much stiffer are the nismo spring rates than stock? __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

09-08-2010, 06:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
Mythic Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Live Oak Fl Posts: 223 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 15	Hmm, red-light racing my buddies 10 I can get a hard jump on him, well see how it turns out if I make it down there. __________________ *2010 Nismo 370z* - Magnetic Black, again *2009 Nismo* 370Z** SOLD

09-13-2010, 04:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
klubbheads Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 221 Drives: Very slow Nismo 370 Rep Power: 16	interested in the results from friday.... __________________ g35driver OG.

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