Tracking the NISMO

Nism0370 · 04-26-2011, 06:40 PM

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!

Mike · 04-26-2011, 07:34 PM

1. shouldn't be
2. yes.

3. change your pads and brake fluid and get an oil cooler, they are all a must.

spearfish25 · 04-26-2011, 08:07 PM

And that's a wrap!

m4a1mustang · 04-26-2011, 08:08 PM

Have fun!

Shamu · 04-27-2011, 10:56 AM

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?

DJ-of-E · 04-27-2011, 01:36 PM

Question, brake lines...are they stainless steel lines or rubber ones on a stock 370z?

flashburn · 04-27-2011, 02:31 PM

Rubber. Upgrade them and the clutch line to SS.

Nism0370 · 04-28-2011, 07:27 AM

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.

sig11 · 04-28-2011, 05:52 PM

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.

Shamu · 04-28-2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sig11

I will go out on a limb and say that I highly doubt you'll experience ice mode.

Id put money of fact he will if he comes close to pushing the car to it's limits.

ChrisSlicks · 04-28-2011, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nism0370

2) Are 15mm H&R wheel spacers on all corners track friendly?

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.

Nism0370 · 04-28-2011, 09:56 PM

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?

Mike · 04-29-2011, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

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.

something had to be not right with that installation. When properly installed, there would be no force on the centering rings as everything is bolted flush together and there should be no side load on the centering rings. Possibly the ring was too deep and prevented full contact between the wheel and spacer, or something like that? I know when I used type 2 20mm rings on the rear, the original studs were contacting the back of my wheels preventing proper fitment.

flashburn · 04-29-2011, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

something had to be not right with that installation. When properly installed, there would be no force on the centering rings as everything is bolted flush together and there should be no side load on the centering rings. Possibly the ring was too deep and prevented full contact between the wheel and spacer, or something like that? I know when I used type 2 20mm rings on the rear, the original studs were contacting the back of my wheels preventing proper fitment.

Mine broke off on my front wheels after like 6 months of normal driving (no autox or tracking). Another user bought a set from someone else where the same thing happened. These were the DRS stud replacement type from H&R.

ChrisSlicks · 04-29-2011, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

something had to be not right with that installation. When properly installed, there would be no force on the centering rings as everything is bolted flush together and there should be no side load on the centering rings. Possibly the ring was too deep and prevented full contact between the wheel and spacer, or something like that? I know when I used type 2 20mm rings on the rear, the original studs were contacting the back of my wheels preventing proper fitment.

I think it is because the stock wheel lugs aren't truly lug centric, so some of the load gets transferred to the centering ring instead. I don't think it would happen with after-market wheels.

04-26-2011, 06:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nism0370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: DE Posts: 99 Drives: 09 GTR/11 Nismo Rep Power: 15	Tracking the NISMO 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! __________________ 2011 Nismo-Swift springs, Stillen G3, F.I. LTH and CBE, SS lines, Motul 600, Carbotech pads, Setrab 25R oil cooler, Uprev Tune 323 whp 2009 GT-R Gun Metal Grey-AAM GT650-R 540awhp

04-26-2011, 07:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	1. shouldn't be 2. yes. 3. change your pads and brake fluid and get an oil cooler, they are all a must. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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04-27-2011, 10:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 20	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? __________________ Grant

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DJ-of-E Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Garden Grove, CA Posts: 676 Drives: 00 Toyota Celica 040 Rep Power: 16	Question, brake lines...are they stainless steel lines or rubber ones on a stock 370z?

04-27-2011, 02:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Rubber. Upgrade them and the clutch line to SS. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

04-28-2011, 07:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
Nism0370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: DE Posts: 99 Drives: 09 GTR/11 Nismo Rep Power: 15	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. __________________ 2011 Nismo-Swift springs, Stillen G3, F.I. LTH and CBE, SS lines, Motul 600, Carbotech pads, Setrab 25R oil cooler, Uprev Tune 323 whp 2009 GT-R Gun Metal Grey-AAM GT650-R 540awhp

04-28-2011, 05:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 18	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.

04-28-2011, 09:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
Nism0370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: DE Posts: 99 Drives: 09 GTR/11 Nismo Rep Power: 15	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? __________________ 2011 Nismo-Swift springs, Stillen G3, F.I. LTH and CBE, SS lines, Motul 600, Carbotech pads, Setrab 25R oil cooler, Uprev Tune 323 whp 2009 GT-R Gun Metal Grey-AAM GT650-R 540awhp

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