First tracking experiences

cv129 · 07-09-2016, 03:06 PM

My 2 cents.

1) that's symptom of clutch fluid boiling. Add insulated clutch lines and swap to high temp fluid. Motul RBF 600, Torque RT700, Castrol SRF, and many other choices.

2) fast intention also makes a 34row kit. Z1 and FI both use the same Setrab core, but I believe FI has the option to add a fabricated block off plate (or just DIY something to cover the oil cooler surface when winter hits, layers of painter's tape or velcro an piece of aluminum onto the oil cooler will work). Yes thermostatic plate, as it limits oil from circulating into the cooler when oil temp is below 180F.

3) That depends on your skill level, or how good you plan to get. I'll defer to the experienced track guys

Guyfromthere · 07-09-2016, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

My 2 cents.

1) that's symptom of clutch fluid boiling. Add insulated clutch lines and swap to high temp fluid. Motul RBF 600, Torque RT700, Castrol SRF, and many other choices.

2) fast intention also makes a 34row kit. Z1 and FI both use the same Setrab core, but I believe FI has the option to add a fabricated block off plate (or just DIY something to cover the oil cooler surface when winter hits, layer of painter's tab or velcro an piece of aluminum into the oil cooler will work). Yes thermostatic plate, as it stops (almost) oil from circulating into the cooler when oil temp is below 180F.

3) That depends on your skill level, or how good you plan to get. I'll defer to the experienced track guys

Wow, thank you for your fast response! I am definately gonna change the fluid to RBF600, since that's what I'm going to change my brake fluid too as well! I think I'm gonna order Z1 SS clutch lines too then

Thank you so much for the response, feels good to know that it's not my CSC failing!

cv129 · 07-09-2016, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Guyfromthere

Wow, thank you for your fast response! I am definately gonna change the fluid to RBF600, since that's what I'm going to change my brake fluid too as well! I think I'm gonna order Z1 SS clutch lines too then

Thank you so much for the response, feels good to know that it's not my CSC failing!

Well please take a precaution. Clutch pedal stick to floor is indeed a symphom of boiling clutch fluid, but that doesn't mean your CSC can't or isn't already failing. I believe the only way to lengthen CSC life is push and release clutch gently, be mindful of how far you push the clutch pedal, and keep the fluid clean/fresh.

Guyfromthere · 07-09-2016, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Well please take a precaution. Clutch pedal stick to floor is indeed a symphom of boiling clutch fluid, but that doesn't mean your CSC can't or isn't already failing. I believe the only way to lengthen CSC life is push and release clutch gently, be mindful of how far you push the clutch pedal, and keep the fluid clean/fresh.

If it starts doing this on my daily drive time, I will most definitely order Z1 CSC elimination kit, but since it happened only when my temps were around 130C (~265f) I'll invest that money into the oil cooler

Thanks for the advice!

Rusty · 07-10-2016, 08:51 PM

I have the Z1 34 row cooler with the thermostatic plate. In the winter time. I put duct tape across the oil cooler.

You need to insulate the clutch line down by the exhaust pipe. Change your clutch fluid. Use Motul 600 or better.

Stainless brake lines will help. When you do that. Change your brake fluid too. Motul 600 or better.

Stillen bars are ok for street and beginner track rat. Once you start getting faster. You'll need a stiffer bar in the front. Most of us use the Hotchkis front bar.

When you start doing all of this. You are going down a rabbit hole with no bottom. Have fun and be safe.

cv129 · 07-11-2016, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Eagle

2. you could get something like the AEM 72 row cooler, get two 25 row coolers and add fans.

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Originally Posted by beauz

We are a twisted bunch of humans us track folk.

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Originally Posted by Rusty

When you start doing all of this. You are going down a rabbit hole with no bottom.

I think Rusty and Beauz very accurately describes Eagle's oil cooler suggestion haha. Dual 25 row with a fan, I think that otta do

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cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,262 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	My 2 cents. 1) that's symptom of clutch fluid boiling. Add insulated clutch lines and swap to high temp fluid. Motul RBF 600, Torque RT700, Castrol SRF, and many other choices. 2) fast intention also makes a 34row kit. Z1 and FI both use the same Setrab core, but I believe FI has the option to add a fabricated block off plate (or just DIY something to cover the oil cooler surface when winter hits, layers of painter's tape or velcro an piece of aluminum onto the oil cooler will work). Yes thermostatic plate, as it limits oil from circulating into the cooler when oil temp is below 180F. 3) That depends on your skill level, or how good you plan to get. I'll defer to the experienced track guys BGTV8 and Eagle like this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield Last edited by cv129; 07-10-2016 at 08:41 PM.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,379 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	I have the Z1 34 row cooler with the thermostatic plate. In the winter time. I put duct tape across the oil cooler. You need to insulate the clutch line down by the exhaust pipe. Change your clutch fluid. Use Motul 600 or better. Stainless brake lines will help. When you do that. Change your brake fluid too. Motul 600 or better. Stillen bars are ok for street and beginner track rat. Once you start getting faster. You'll need a stiffer bar in the front. Most of us use the Hotchkis front bar. When you start doing all of this. You are going down a rabbit hole with no bottom. Have fun and be safe. BGTV8, Eagle, cv129 and 2 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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