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Forum: Southern California Region 12-29-2015, 02:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,070
Posted By totopo
Socal is a large place. Do you know where your...

Socal is a large place. Do you know where your job would likely be located? Traffic patterns dictate travel times more than raw distance.

for los angeles:
If you want something close to...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 12-18-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,217
Posted By totopo
Other way around. Skinnier tires have less...

Other way around. Skinnier tires have less traction. Skinny tires in front so that the owners of the car don't oversteer all day and kill themselves. Similar to porsches. Square set up is fine,...
Forum: Other Vehicles 12-15-2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,617
Posted By totopo
pretty sure it's all rumors. That's not an...

pretty sure it's all rumors. That's not an official rendering by any accounts. I don't think there's been any credible word that they are looking at making an s2k successor.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 12-13-2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,564
Posted By totopo
Just go to track days.,the stock suspensions isnt...

Just go to track days.,the stock suspensions isnt terrible. Dont bother with anti roll bars for the track, roll is good for driver feedback. Get anti roll bars if you really want to do a lot of...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 12-11-2015, 03:53 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,993
Posted By totopo
I was running 2:05-6 with passenger on OEM tire...

I was running 2:05-6 with passenger on OEM tire (stock everything) :D, but nowhere close to that record 2:01 posted T_T. Engine is significantly less peppy and just doesn't rev when it gets >260.
...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 12-10-2015, 05:37 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,993
Posted By totopo
On a like ~90 degree day at acs I hit like 230 on...

On a like ~90 degree day at acs I hit like 230 on warm up, 265ish after first full lap (usually best time) then close to 280 after 2 more full laps, where the engine is noticeably slower, then ran a...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 06-07-2015, 03:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,848
Posted By totopo
Other than the well known allignment issues,...

Other than the well known allignment issues, There are a lot of cons for lowering springs. Spring rate, ride height, and damping are all interrelated. To build a proper suspension, you first decide...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 01-07-2015, 09:04 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 16,821
Posted By totopo
Hehe not really. In scca autox, the 370's so...

Hehe not really. In scca autox, the 370's so whooped the Frs/brz's that they qq'd and got the z bumped. There aren't any tracks where the z won't stomp all over them :)
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 01-07-2015, 08:57 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,132
Posted By totopo
Track days.

Track days.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 12-12-2014, 09:49 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,834
Posted By totopo
I agree :). If you go to the track you will see...

I agree :). If you go to the track you will see the mods people do are 180 from what the sema/show people do.

Tires, wheels, cooling, brakes, suspension, weight. :)
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 12-12-2014, 06:07 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,834
Posted By totopo
Bah, how old are you? Young I assume? With $1000...

Bah, how old are you? Young I assume? With $1000 I would do 2 HPDE track days with insurance. Best way to make your car faster is driver skill. I wish I started when I was younger.

You will...
Forum: Other Vehicles 12-10-2014, 07:14 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 10,784
Posted By totopo
Wow, no wonder they keep calling you. They would...

Wow, no wonder they keep calling you. They would make a killing on the interest rates.
Forum: Other Vehicles 12-10-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 10,784
Posted By totopo
The S2k is a great car. I love driving my...

The S2k is a great car. I love driving my brother's. It's more of a "tossable" car like the frs/brz, but with a bit more hp. The engine is definitely pretty anemic though, especially in torque...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 12-04-2014, 04:20 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,335
Posted By totopo
I am curious as to what direction they are going...

I am curious as to what direction they are going to take with the next generation Z.

I am curious to as what powerplant they are going to chose, and what overall design philosophy. I wonder if...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 12-04-2014, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 940
Posted By totopo
I have an android phone, use Harry's. I used to...

I have an android phone, use Harry's. I used to use trackmaster before Harry's came out, and Harry's seems much more reliable and hassle free.

I don't touch my phone when I'm on track, and it...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 11-24-2014, 01:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,452
Posted By totopo
Relative Horsepower Calculator...

Relative Horsepower Calculator (http://www.csgnetwork.com/relhumhpcalc.html)

like 2.2% (7hp)
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 09-13-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,743
Posted By totopo
just skip all the other gears. No need to even...

just skip all the other gears. No need to even heel toe on the street. Just brake, clutch, shifter in neutral, finish braking, turn, shifter to second, slowly clutch out and a little gas as you...
Forum: Canada 08-13-2014, 12:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,256
Posted By totopo
Downforce is super duper awesome. The problem is...

Downforce is super duper awesome. The problem is drag. At some point, the benefit in cornering and braking times because of downforce is negated by the loss of high end acceleration on long...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 07-19-2014, 12:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,064
Posted By totopo
Caroll smith recommends minimum 2.5" to better 3"...

Caroll smith recommends minimum 2.5" to better 3" of front bump travel, and more in the rear. So assuming you get roll angle adjusters and bump steer correction, and make sure nothing else in the...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-24-2014, 08:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,692
Posted By totopo
Wow, the stock miata has adjustable front camber?...

Wow, the stock miata has adjustable front camber? I wouldn't expect it, that's pretty awesome. The z and most cars with double a suspensions don't have adjustable camber because it requires a...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-24-2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 934
Views: 117,276
Posted By totopo
I'm not really a fan of spoilers. The previous...

I'm not really a fan of spoilers. The previous nismo wing is somewhat silly aesthetically and doesn't please all, but spoilers are so terrible in terms of downforce for coefficient of drag. Isn't...
Forum: STILLEN 06-24-2014, 12:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,635
Posted By totopo
Are there any plans to update the brake cooling...

Are there any plans to update the brake cooling kit to work with the factory 2013+ bumper?
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 06-21-2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,057
Posted By totopo
you can't have it that low and perform well in...

you can't have it that low and perform well in corners. decide which one is more important for you. Going that low and actually having any semblance of performance would require a lot of custom...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-26-2014, 11:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,846
Posted By totopo
If you want low dust, go for ceramic pads from...

If you want low dust, go for ceramic pads from whatever your favorite company is. Stoptech, Hawk, akebono all have a set (or 2)
Forum: New Forum Member 05-19-2014, 11:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 841
Posted By totopo
They should be announcing the details of the 2016...

They should be announcing the details of the 2016 z35 this fall. So if you wait, the z should get even cheaper for the last of the 370's, or you can wait for the new 2016 z35.

Try true car. The...
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