Hi all- I plan on using the Nismo as my track fun car. 2 questions: 1) any issues with the FI long tube header (non ceramic coated)/TDX SS catback combo
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04-26-2011, 07:40 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Hi all- I plan on using the Nismo as my track fun car. 2 questions:
1) any issues with the FI long tube header (non ceramic coated)/TDX SS catback combo under track conditions? 2) Are 15mm H&R wheel spacers on all corners track friendly? Thanks for any input!
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1. shouldn't be
2. yes. 3. change your pads and brake fluid and get an oil cooler, they are all a must.
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Have fun!
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My concerns would be focused on a couple other items.
1. Do you have an oil cooler? You will need one. 2. Get a tempreture gun or borrow one and shoot your rear diff immediately after every session. I'm curious to see what kind of temps you get from the diff. I think they run hot and would like to start seeing some data from other cars. 3. Be very careful first time out as abs ice mode with any traffic around you can be a scary expereince. Take is easy and dont get on brakes hard until you know you have room in case dreaded ice mode strikes. 4. What tires are you running?
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Rubber. Upgrade them and the clutch line to SS.
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Thanks guys! I am having a 25 row setrab oil cooler installed next week. Any way to disable ice mode? I'll look into ss lines and what tires would you recommend? I'll check diff temp as well when i go.
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I've been happy with my Z1 SS brake lines. I also ordered a Z1 SS clutch line but it was lost before I got to install it. I can only speak to street tires but I have been happy with both the Yokohama AD08s and Bridgestone RE-11s. The stock tires are not that bad but the RE-11s and AD08s are way way stickier.
I will go out on a limb and say that I highly doubt you'll experience ice mode. |
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Kind of. I used them on the track and for auto-x but the centering ring eventually broke off on the front wheels. They lasted about 6 months or so before that happened.
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04-28-2011, 10:56 PM | #12 (permalink) |
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I'd like to push the car to its limits- I'm used to tracking the GTR. What do you think about lowering on swifts with oem suspension vs coilovers?
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I tracked on hibachis for a year and they were great.
Edit:I'm posting from my iPad and it auto corrected eibach to hibachis. I love rolling on a BBQ grill suspension,,,,,
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04-29-2011, 08:30 AM | #14 (permalink) |
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The hibachi's don't handle great, but they are delicious!..We're on to something here...thanks- I'll have to consider the eibachs as well.
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04-29-2011, 08:40 AM | #15 (permalink) |
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ZCarMan tracks his Z and is running on Swift springs. Not sure if he has been out on track yet since the install but you might want to send him a PM and see what he thinks. I know he really likes them on the street.
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