Track Day Chat

2011 Nismo#91 · 05-21-2019, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ///maestro

To be completely honest, I don't think the OEM hood is that much heavier than my aftermarket CF one. I got into an accident and ended up just buying a new CF vented hood because A. it looks cool, B. had functional vents and C. it's somewhat lighter. I think I paid somewhere around 750 for my hood brand new.

Regarding your cooling issue, what are the symptoms? Do you have an aftermarket radiator or OEM? What are your temps at?

Track Oil Temp Issues, looking for options.

NA, Stock Radiator Water&Waterwetter, 34 Row Setrab, CJM Oil Pan, Mocal Thermostatic Plate, CZ Power Steering Cooler. Air Temp Avg 70F, Peak ECT~240F, Peak Oil~270F stock gauge, takes about 10-12min to get there. I've eliminated everything else that could be causing issues besides airflow. Like you said the CF ones look better IMO but I don't think it will justify the added cost.

AlWakRa · 05-21-2019, 07:32 PM

I envy u all, the season has ended over here

16nz34 · 05-23-2019, 08:39 AM

Been to NHMS, Watkins Glen, Thompson and Lime Rock so far this year with the 2016 Nissan 370Z Base...31K miles and bought it for about $18K on 12/31/2018...have about another $16K into it to get it basic track ready...still needs roll bar, race seats and 6 point harnesses but we are getting there!

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Eagle · 05-30-2019, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ///maestro

I'll start and get the ball rolling.

Anyone going to Gridlife Midwest Festival in Michigan next weekend? I'm extremely excited to get the car out there with some of the best.

I'm hoping to get my oil pan in from CJM before the event. I Picked up some GLoc pads for the event too. I'll have my gopro strapped to record some times. My best at Gingerman raceway was 1:49:xx (first time on the track).

Below are some pics from my previous encounter at Gingerman:

I have a question about your cars classification in gridlife? With those fenders are you considered street, or street - mod?

Elmo370z · 05-30-2019, 02:47 PM

Mmm track days...

Jmatchley86 · 05-30-2019, 08:42 PM

Double header for me next week!! TNiA at Cresson 1.7 ccw and then a weekend with The Drivers Edge on the same track but CW!! Anyone in DFW area going?

RN SHARK · 05-30-2019, 10:22 PM

I just did Hyperfest with NASA at VIR and doing a TNiA at Charlotte roval June 6th, mainly because it is hard to get on that track. Anyone else going?

osbornsm · 05-31-2019, 09:57 AM

My last track day was photographed by a guy who does portrait photography.

1/2 the shots were blurry, the other half unimpressive angles

Meh, just nice to see the burgundy beast movin

Elmo370z · 05-31-2019, 10:51 AM

I’ll be boosted next year, I’m interested in how it will hold up with the custom Ron Davis radiators. Hope I can keep all temps in check. Oem suspension will Be tested.

osbornsm · 05-31-2019, 04:29 PM

///maestro · 06-04-2019, 11:30 AM

Just finished my weekend at Gingerman raceway out here in Michigan. Man, what an event! Probably one of the greatest track events in the US in my opinion. Time attack, drift, car show, vendors, VR Racing, camping, and a music festival all in one event!

I managed to bring my time down 6 seconds from my first hot lap. I'm running some really shitty tires ($400 achilles) to get my feet wet. I'll be upgrading my tires for my next race event. All in all, it was a great experience.

I've got a few vids on my instagram and a ton more coming. I haven't posted any on youtube yet. For those of you that have instagram, check out my vids at @z34_motorsport.

///maestro · 06-04-2019, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Eagle

I have a question about your cars classification in gridlife? With those fenders are you considered street, or street - mod?

just saw this. This would be considered street class. Rules state "needs to be OEM material." My fenders are modified OEM fenders.

///maestro · 06-04-2019, 01:48 PM

also - need some suggestions.

I'm stuck between two sets of tires. NEXEN SUR4G 275/40/18 and Federal RS-RR 265/40/18

both are about the same price. The nexens aren't offered in 275. I'm currently running 275 and contemplating bumping down to 265. I've got a buddy who swears by his nexen tires. Anyone try the Federals?

osbornsm · 06-04-2019, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ///maestro

also - need some suggestions.

I'm stuck between two sets of tires. NEXEN SUR4G 275/40/18 and Federal RS-RR 265/40/18

both are about the same price. The nexens aren't offered in 275. I'm currently running 275 and contemplating bumping down to 265. I've got a buddy who swears by his nexen tires. Anyone try the Federals?

How does one get stuck with two no-name tire brands? Class restriction?

///maestro · 06-04-2019, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

How does one get stuck with two no-name tire brands? Class restriction?

I’d love to hear how those two brands are considered “no-name.”

The only reason I know of those two brands and tire models are through Motorsport & recommendations from fellow track rats. I’m not going to go out and spend $1500 on tires if I’m only doing HPDE events at this time.

05-21-2019, 07:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13450	I envy u all, the season has ended over here Eagle and Hotrodz like this. __________________ 2010 370Z Touring Sport Pearl White 6MT Powered by: Fast Intentions - Motordyne - Stillen - OS Giken - CJ Motorsports - Mishimoto - MCA Suspension - SPL - SuperPRO - RJM - Z1 Motorsport - Zspeed - Volk My Humble Journals

05-23-2019, 08:39 AM	#18 (permalink)
16nz34 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: NH Posts: 9 Drives: 16 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 6	WGI & Thompson Been to NHMS, Watkins Glen, Thompson and Lime Rock so far this year with the 2016 Nissan 370Z Base...31K miles and bought it for about $18K on 12/31/2018...have about another $16K into it to get it basic track ready...still needs roll bar, race seats and 6 point harnesses but we are getting there! [IMG][/IMG] Eagle, Rusty, wideglideleon and 1 others like this.

05-30-2019, 02:47 PM	#20 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,709 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295378	Mmm track days... Eagle, Rusty and Hotrodz like this.

05-30-2019, 08:42 PM	#21 (permalink)
Jmatchley86 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 159 Drives: 2011 370z 6MT Rep Power: 8	Double header for me next week!! TNiA at Cresson 1.7 ccw and then a weekend with The Drivers Edge on the same track but CW!! Anyone in DFW area going? Eagle, Rusty and Hotrodz like this.

05-30-2019, 10:22 PM	#22 (permalink)
RN SHARK Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC Age: 44 Posts: 618 Drives: 09 370Z, 14 SRT GC Rep Power: 35	I just did Hyperfest with NASA at VIR and doing a TNiA at Charlotte roval June 6th, mainly because it is hard to get on that track. Anyone else going? Eagle, ltullos, Rusty and 1 others like this. __________________ ___________ '09 6sp/Z1/PowerTrix/SPL/Swift/SRP/Whiteline/F.I.LTH&CBE/UpRev by Seb/CJM/Stillen/Ings+1/RJM/TrackSpec/Sparco/Motul/Wavetrac/Coolerworx/Verus/CraftSquare '14 SRT Grand Cherokee; '08 TL Type-S

05-31-2019, 09:57 AM	#23 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	My last track day was photographed by a guy who does portrait photography. 1/2 the shots were blurry, the other half unimpressive angles Meh, just nice to see the burgundy beast movin __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

05-31-2019, 10:51 AM	#24 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,709 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295378	I’ll be boosted next year, I’m interested in how it will hold up with the custom Ron Davis radiators. Hope I can keep all temps in check. Oem suspension will Be tested. Rusty and Hotrodz like this.

05-31-2019, 04:29 PM	#25 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	mults and Hotrodz like this. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

06-04-2019, 11:30 AM	#26 (permalink)
///maestro Track Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 530 Drives: 11' 370z\|09' BMW M3 Rep Power: 12	Just finished my weekend at Gingerman raceway out here in Michigan. Man, what an event! Probably one of the greatest track events in the US in my opinion. Time attack, drift, car show, vendors, VR Racing, camping, and a music festival all in one event! I managed to bring my time down 6 seconds from my first hot lap. I'm running some really shitty tires ($400 achilles) to get my feet wet. I'll be upgrading my tires for my next race event. All in all, it was a great experience. I've got a few vids on my instagram and a ton more coming. I haven't posted any on youtube yet. For those of you that have instagram, check out my vids at @z34_motorsport. osbornsm, Rusty, Hotrodz and 1 others like this. __________________ Gallo24 swapped 370z Instagram: @z34_motorsport

06-04-2019, 01:48 PM	#28 (permalink)
///maestro Track Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 530 Drives: 11' 370z\|09' BMW M3 Rep Power: 12	also - need some suggestions. I'm stuck between two sets of tires. NEXEN SUR4G 275/40/18 and Federal RS-RR 265/40/18 both are about the same price. The nexens aren't offered in 275. I'm currently running 275 and contemplating bumping down to 265. I've got a buddy who swears by his nexen tires. Anyone try the Federals? __________________ Gallo24 swapped 370z Instagram: @z34_motorsport

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