370z chassis

oleg · 03-14-2011, 09:14 PM

I wanted to know how long would a modern chassis last before weakening beyond the point where the car could not be raced anymore on the track safely or the performance being effected. I'm planning on keeping my Z for at least 8 years and want to eventually turn it into a strictly track car, but I want to do it around 6 years from now. I know that the old car chassis were made tough, but I'm not so sure about the modern once. Also would putting the chassis braces help preserve the chassis overall?

esfourteen · 03-14-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by oleg

I wanted to know how long would a modern chassis last before weakening beyond the point where the car could not be raced anymore on the track safely or the performance being effected. I'm planning on keeping my Z for at least 8 years and want to eventually turn it into a strictly track car, but I want to do it around 6 years from now. I know that the old car chassis were made tough, but I'm not so sure about the modern once. Also would putting the chassis braces help preserve the chassis overall?

This is the stiffest Z chassis they've made yet, your car will be fine many years from now for track use as is. Too many FTL jumps however, will weaken the structural integrity of the hull.

Guavazo · 03-14-2011, 10:04 PM

yeah then you will need the cylon goo so you can make it all better!

christian370z · 03-14-2011, 10:06 PM

During street driving, you really won't affect the chassis at all on most modern cars. However, it won't really matter because you will be most likely adding a roll cage which would add even more rigidity depending on the type of track work you plan on doing. Bottom line is I would not worry about it and enjoy the car!

03-14-2011, 09:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
oleg Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370z 6mt sp Rep Power: 15	370z chassis I wanted to know how long would a modern chassis last before weakening beyond the point where the car could not be raced anymore on the track safely or the performance being effected. I'm planning on keeping my Z for at least 8 years and want to eventually turn it into a strictly track car, but I want to do it around 6 years from now. I know that the old car chassis were made tough, but I'm not so sure about the modern once. Also would putting the chassis braces help preserve the chassis overall?

03-14-2011, 10:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	During street driving, you really won't affect the chassis at all on most modern cars. However, it won't really matter because you will be most likely adding a roll cage which would add even more rigidity depending on the type of track work you plan on doing. Bottom line is I would not worry about it and enjoy the car! __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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03-14-2011, 10:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Guavazo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ME Posts: 61 Drives: 10 370Z PG+Sport 6MT Rep Power: 15	yeah then you will need the cylon goo so you can make it all better!