First track experience today ! Some good, some really bad

travisjb · 03-20-2009, 12:06 AM

look fwd to hearing what you find... in my limited time on track with this car, haven't had fading probs yet, but might be a good idea... also i honestly haven't had the car in my own garage enough since i bought it to study what's there already... i'm guessing you looked and there is no existing direct path for airflow

btw, i'm toying with the idea of a mod to the 'fanged' area to make it look more like the lower grill on the cts-v pictured below... anyone seen any photochops of this ? input on whether it'd look good or lame ? would only do it if it helped with airflow too... just an idea at this stage

RCZ · 03-20-2009, 04:48 PM

we are going to need a new bumper for that I think. I wish the front end didnt end so abruptly..

alan93rsa · 03-21-2009, 10:41 AM

RCZ

How about posting some good detailed photos of what is behind the bumper. I'd like to have a better idea of what I need to put together before I order the parts to fab a cooler.

Thanks

RCZ · 03-22-2009, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan93rsa

RCZ

How about posting some good detailed photos of what is behind the bumper. I'd like to have a better idea of what I need to put together before I order the parts to fab a cooler.

Thanks

I will try and find a measuring tape and include it for reference in all my pictures

alan93rsa · 03-22-2009, 11:04 AM

That would be very helpful.
Thanks

Musashi · 03-27-2009, 07:51 PM

I experienced the same exact problem with oil temps at the track today as well. I'm a member of a local track and I usually take a different car but I wanted to try out the Z.

I had driven to philly one time before this and got stuck in traffic, noticed extreme oil temps. It's alarming especially when the ambient temperature is under 60 degrees and under normal driving conditions. Nissan Should make this right. In all of the sports cars I have owned an own I have NEVER had a problem with extreme oil temps.

I think it's inexcusable though that Nissan let the car go out with this sort of problem, for a 2 mile road course I could barely get 6 laps in before I ran into power reductions and oil temps pushing up to 300!!! I called the dealer to complain about it. Don't know how much everyone follows other cars but this happened with the BMW 335 when it came out and they did put oil coolers on the customers cars.

Also I can't hear the engine over the wind noise and frequently had to look at the tach to know where I was. Obviously will be putting on an exhaust and a real cold air intake, bc the engine compartment is way too hot.

The positive is the car handles pretty damn well for the money, just needs a few mods but I think owners need to bring it to the dealers and nissans attention about rising oil temps under NORMAL conditions!

Just my thoughts sorry for any grammar errors or my rant. Also disappointed bc my in car camera's angle sucked so no good footage for you guys

but I just got the new motorsports one I'll mount for next time, and I promise some cool clips.....

Josh@STILLEN · 03-27-2009, 08:22 PM

The STILLEN Oil Cooler Kit is finished, waiting for the brackets to come back from plating. It will launch next week, and features a SETRAB cooler, full bolt-on kit.

I'll get details and pricing out as soon as I can next week. This should take care of these problems..

RCZ · 03-28-2009, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

The STILLEN Oil Cooler Kit is finished, waiting for the brackets to come back from plating. It will launch next week, and features a SETRAB cooler, full bolt-on kit.

I'll get details and pricing out as soon as I can next week. This should take care of these problems..

I certainly hope so Josh

alan93rsa · 03-28-2009, 01:50 PM

It would be nice to have a sticky in this section for oil coolers. At least 3 vendors have announced kits. For those that track or intend to track their cars this is important information.

RCZ · 03-28-2009, 08:58 PM

Hey Sorry Alan, but I didn't get a chance to get those tape measure pictures for you....sorry bud.

alan93rsa · 03-29-2009, 12:32 PM

Not a problem. The photos are very helpful.

Thanks

M.Bonanni · 03-30-2009, 10:52 AM

For what its worth, I just track tested the Mishimoto Oil Cooler kit and it worked well! Oil temps never went past 260 and I was ringing the car out as hard as I could.

travisjb · 03-30-2009, 12:39 PM

Mike, that's great news, thanks for updating ! Please share more details on how much time on track per session, how many sessions, etc... thanks again

M.Bonanni · 03-30-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

Mike, that's great news, thanks for updating ! Please share more details on how much time on track per session, how many sessions, etc... thanks again

I did two 20 minute sessions, and two "time attack" sessions, which consisted of a brisk warm-up lap, and 3 hard laps each.

In the second 20 minute session I pushed the car as hard as I could for as long as I could specifically to test the oil cooler. It got to 260 degrees about half way through then didn't budge for the other half. Then also, on the cool down laps it would get back down to about 220-230 fairly quickly.

SoCal 370Z · 03-30-2009, 12:45 PM

Has anyone installed and tested the Central 20 oil cooler?

03-21-2009, 10:41 AM	#108 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	RCZ How about posting some good detailed photos of what is behind the bumper. I'd like to have a better idea of what I need to put together before I order the parts to fab a cooler. Thanks __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

03-22-2009, 11:04 AM	#110 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	That would be very helpful. Thanks __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

03-28-2009, 01:50 PM	#114 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	It would be nice to have a sticky in this section for oil coolers. At least 3 vendors have announced kits. For those that track or intend to track their cars this is important information. __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

03-29-2009, 12:32 PM	#116 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	Not a problem. The photos are very helpful. Thanks __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

03-30-2009, 10:52 AM	#117 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	For what its worth, I just track tested the Mishimoto Oil Cooler kit and it worked well! Oil temps never went past 260 and I was ringing the car out as hard as I could. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

03-20-2009, 04:48 PM	#107 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	we are going to need a new bumper for that I think. I wish the front end didnt end so abruptly..

03-27-2009, 07:51 PM	#111 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	I experienced the same exact problem with oil temps at the track today as well. I'm a member of a local track and I usually take a different car but I wanted to try out the Z. I had driven to philly one time before this and got stuck in traffic, noticed extreme oil temps. It's alarming especially when the ambient temperature is under 60 degrees and under normal driving conditions. Nissan Should make this right. In all of the sports cars I have owned an own I have NEVER had a problem with extreme oil temps. I think it's inexcusable though that Nissan let the car go out with this sort of problem, for a 2 mile road course I could barely get 6 laps in before I ran into power reductions and oil temps pushing up to 300!!! I called the dealer to complain about it. Don't know how much everyone follows other cars but this happened with the BMW 335 when it came out and they did put oil coolers on the customers cars. Also I can't hear the engine over the wind noise and frequently had to look at the tach to know where I was. Obviously will be putting on an exhaust and a real cold air intake, bc the engine compartment is way too hot. The positive is the car handles pretty damn well for the money, just needs a few mods but I think owners need to bring it to the dealers and nissans attention about rising oil temps under NORMAL conditions! Just my thoughts sorry for any grammar errors or my rant. Also disappointed bc my in car camera's angle sucked so no good footage for you guys but I just got the new motorsports one I'll mount for next time, and I promise some cool clips.....

03-27-2009, 08:22 PM	#112 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 533	The STILLEN Oil Cooler Kit is finished, waiting for the brackets to come back from plating. It will launch next week, and features a SETRAB cooler, full bolt-on kit. I'll get details and pricing out as soon as I can next week. This should take care of these problems..

03-28-2009, 08:58 PM	#115 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Hey Sorry Alan, but I didn't get a chance to get those tape measure pictures for you....sorry bud.

03-30-2009, 12:39 PM	#118 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Mike, that's great news, thanks for updating ! Please share more details on how much time on track per session, how many sessions, etc... thanks again

03-30-2009, 12:45 PM	#120 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Has anyone installed and tested the Central 20 oil cooler? __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

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