Making a Nismo a Track Beast

ImportConvert · 01-04-2012, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

The car is not as precise in handling as the Z thanks to the soft suspension and the massive torque off the corner. It actually feels more like the 350 than the 370 in terms of its rawness. Personally, the amount of power freaked me out because I realize the faster you go, the harder you are going to fly off the track if you ever run into that situation....

Say...what? "soft suspension"? I own a Z06, and have been in/taken the 370Z w/sport on several test drives and have a friend with one. His 5-series BMW w/ Sport (or whatever BMW's suspension is called) corners flatter in his opinion/experience. I think the 370Z rides WAY softer than my Z06.

Sharif@Forged · 01-04-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by cdoxp800

Very well said

I had me some angry witches Z Nationals. I had Never driven a track before. The instructor was fantastic. I learned so much. My only upgrades on my Z was Rotora 6/4 BBK, Swift Springs and Sway bars.
I am planing more trick time this year. I watched Sharif flying around the Track. The Man can drive... I am sure I will see you again this year Sharif.

Definately. Since the weather is usually cold and miserable, I typically use Jan and Feb to recharge my brain, and my bank account..haha. Then back at it in March. See you out there soon.

SPOHN · 01-04-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

Definately. Since the weather is usually cold and miserable, I typically use Jan and Feb to recharge my brain, and my bank account..haha. Then back at it in March. See you out there soon.

March 12 Road Atlanta Chin

sig11 · 01-04-2012, 05:02 PM

I'm thinking about doing Skip Barber 1/28-1/30 at Road Atlanta. How miserable will that be? :P

SPOHN · 01-04-2012, 05:15 PM

I just signed up for ZNationals and this year there doing there track day at Barber. Aim for that.If your anybody that's the one to hit.

Mike · 01-04-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I just signed up for ZNationals and this year there doing there track day at Barber. Aim for that.If your anybody that's the one to hit.

I can't believe you registered before I did! Thought I was going to be the first non Z1 person to do it

SPOHN · 01-04-2012, 09:17 PM

As soon as it was posted on FB it emailed me and I was on it. Now I have to go to work tomorrow get some days off.

cdoxp800 · 01-04-2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I just signed up for ZNationals and this year there doing there track day at Barber. Aim for that.If your anybody that's the one to hit.

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Originally Posted by Mike

I can't believe you registered before I did! Thought I was going to be the first non Z1 person to do it

I registered today to. LOL

Mike · 01-04-2012, 09:41 PM

saw you on there too! Can't wait

cossie1600 · 01-04-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Say...what? "soft suspension"? I own a Z06, and have been in/taken the 370Z w/sport on several test drives and have a friend with one. His 5-series BMW w/ Sport (or whatever BMW's suspension is called) corners flatter in his opinion/experience. I think the 370Z rides WAY softer than my Z06.

I had a z51 c6, the suspension is soft on it.....

Shot at 2011-08-22

Scraping from too much under cornering and braking

Viksz33 · 01-04-2012, 11:26 PM

As everyone has said buy good brake lines, fluid, and pads. As well as a oil cooler. But the best mod for performance you can get besides the driver mod is an LSD and good tires along with plenty of track time.

Shamu · 01-05-2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

I can't believe you registered before I did! Thought I was going to be the first non Z1 person to do it

Where do you register?

ImportConvert · 01-05-2012, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

I had a z51 c6, the suspension is soft on it.....

Shot at 2011-08-22

Scraping from too much under cornering and braking

Weird. None of the Z06's or ZR1's or Grand Sports at spring mountain did that while I was there, even on a hot lap with an instructor (not the demo lap, private lap, only car on the track), but maybe they had all been ground down by previous laps?

Still, I don't think the suspension is anywhere near as soft as the 370Z, just a lot more force on it from the more powerful car/harder braking/etc. and the lower ride height all playing more role than suspension.

SPOHN · 01-05-2012, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Shamu

Where do you register?

Z Nationals Event Website

Skeeterbop · 01-07-2012, 12:51 PM

Still patiently waiting for some pics of the NISMO and C6

01-04-2012, 05:15 PM	#65 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I just signed up for ZNationals and this year there doing there track day at Barber. Aim for that.If your anybody that's the one to hit. __________________

01-04-2012, 09:17 PM	#67 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	As soon as it was posted on FB it emailed me and I was on it. Now I have to go to work tomorrow get some days off. __________________

01-04-2012, 09:41 PM	#69 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	saw you on there too! Can't wait __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

01-07-2012, 12:51 PM	#75 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	Still patiently waiting for some pics of the NISMO and C6 __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

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Viksz33 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 11 Drives: 07 350z Rep Power: 13	As everyone has said buy good brake lines, fluid, and pads. As well as a oil cooler. But the best mod for performance you can get besides the driver mod is an LSD and good tires along with plenty of track time.