14.1@103mph...why?

joestew1985 · 03-31-2010, 11:30 PM

I am new to the thread, just bought a 370 about a month ago. The car has 1000 miles on it and I decided to head to the track to see what I can run. I have had previous track experience. I used to have Ford Probe GT and a 07 Eclipse GT that I have taken to the track. The 370z is bone stock and I was hoping to run mid 13's. I could not get a decent launch the whole nighy and the best time I ran was 14.1@103mph, yes 103mph! Has anyone else not been able to break 13's?? Any tips on launching techniques? Thanks in advance.

m4a1mustang · 03-31-2010, 11:38 PM

What were your 60' times?

Vegasboricua · 03-31-2010, 11:42 PM

subscribed!

m4a1mustang · 03-31-2010, 11:44 PM

Also... 6MT or 7AT? I'm guessing 6MT...

Trips · 04-01-2010, 12:04 AM

There are so many variables were do you start?

azn370z · 04-01-2010, 12:09 AM

From the several post I've seen many manual owners do poorly in the 1/4 mile. On the other hand automatic owners seem to hover around 13.3 sec.

Vegasboricua · 04-01-2010, 12:12 AM

people just dont know how to drive stick well these days. We're last of a dieing breed lol

joestew1985 · 04-01-2010, 12:24 AM

My 60 ft times were around 2.4 most of the time. I have been driving stick all my life, I guess I just have to get used to the car a little more.

Trips · 04-01-2010, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joestew1985

My 60 ft times were around 2.4 most of the time. I have been driving stick all my life, I guess I just have to get used to the car a little more.

Bingo! That's it. Just begin with small changes so you can monitor the improvements like launching rpm, tire pressure, shifting in the ideal rpm's and keep track of the weather conditions. all this plays a factor

joestew1985 · 04-01-2010, 12:43 AM

I was launching at 3k rpms, just feathering it, and I was shifting at the redline. The weather was pretty hot, about 80-85 degrees. I didnt check my tire pressure.

Red370 · 04-01-2010, 01:33 AM

Was the track prepped well? did you use the water pit? how much tire spin before you hooked up? what model do you have? base or SP? what were your oil temps?

m4a1mustang · 04-01-2010, 07:12 AM

Yeah, looks like you. Need to practice more with thiscar. You should be cutting 2.0 60' times if the track is prppped ok. This is a hard car to launch. 2.4 60's are definitely what's killing you.

370Zsteve · 04-01-2010, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joestew1985

I am new to the thread, just bought a 370 about a month ago. The car has 1000 miles on it and I decided to head to the track to see what I can run. I have had previous track experience. I used to have Ford Probe GT and a 07 Eclipse GT that I have taken to the track. The 370z is bone stock and I was hoping to run mid 13's. I could not get a decent launch the whole nighy and the best time I ran was 14.1@103mph, yes 103mph! Has anyone else not been able to break 13's?? Any tips on launching techniques? Thanks in advance.

Nice break-in technique! Your car is never going to be fast. NEVER.

LMAO! 13s? You'll be lucky to beat a Prius!

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Mize · 04-01-2010, 09:23 AM

Mean guy!
Have to admit it's that "reduced engine performance" line that keeps me under 4k for now...

Red370 · 04-01-2010, 09:27 AM

I prefer the abuse break in method. This guy says i'll make more power in the long run.. I think this has been posted before. I think the whole under 4k for 1k is BS.

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03-31-2010, 11:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
joestew1985 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 31 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	14.1@103mph...why? I am new to the thread, just bought a 370 about a month ago. The car has 1000 miles on it and I decided to head to the track to see what I can run. I have had previous track experience. I used to have Ford Probe GT and a 07 Eclipse GT that I have taken to the track. The 370z is bone stock and I was hoping to run mid 13's. I could not get a decent launch the whole nighy and the best time I ran was 14.1@103mph, yes 103mph! Has anyone else not been able to break 13's?? Any tips on launching techniques? Thanks in advance.

03-31-2010, 11:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
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03-31-2010, 11:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
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03-31-2010, 11:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Also... 6MT or 7AT? I'm guessing 6MT... __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-01-2010, 12:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	There are so many variables were do you start? __________________

04-01-2010, 12:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	From the several post I've seen many manual owners do poorly in the 1/4 mile. On the other hand automatic owners seem to hover around 13.3 sec. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

04-01-2010, 12:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Vegasboricua Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Las Vegas Age: 36 Posts: 697 Drives: 10 370Z PW M6 BASE Rep Power: 597	people just dont know how to drive stick well these days. We're last of a dieing breed lol __________________ // K&N Drop Ins // Illuminated Kick Plates // 35% Tints // [ Facebook \| Twitter ]

04-01-2010, 12:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
joestew1985 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 31 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	My 60 ft times were around 2.4 most of the time. I have been driving stick all my life, I guess I just have to get used to the car a little more.

04-01-2010, 12:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
joestew1985 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 31 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	I was launching at 3k rpms, just feathering it, and I was shifting at the redline. The weather was pretty hot, about 80-85 degrees. I didnt check my tire pressure.

04-01-2010, 01:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	Was the track prepped well? did you use the water pit? how much tire spin before you hooked up? what model do you have? base or SP? what were your oil temps? __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

04-01-2010, 07:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Yeah, looks like you. Need to practice more with thiscar. You should be cutting 2.0 60' times if the track is prppped ok. This is a hard car to launch. 2.4 60's are definitely what's killing you. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-01-2010, 09:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
Mize Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 144 Drives: '10 370zr rg tsn m6 Rep Power: 15	Mean guy! Have to admit it's that "reduced engine performance" line that keeps me under 4k for now...

04-01-2010, 09:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	I prefer the abuse break in method. This guy says i'll make more power in the long run.. I think this has been posted before. I think the whole under 4k for 1k is BS. Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs