Trading in my Datsun for 350Z to Track

toplessdottie · 05-21-2012, 08:20 PM

So I have decided to sell my Datsun roadster to make room for a 350z to turn into a track car.

I will be taking my first classes in July, and would like to learn in a 350, and keep the 370 at home. Does anyone have a 1-10 list of do's and don'ts when selecting a car with the intention of morphing into a total track car?

EX. Pick up a "track" version and use the brembos, or grab a Base and start from scratch.

Thanks for any help you mighty racers!

This is where I will be training, and will be my home track. motorsportranch.com

Shamu · 05-21-2012, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toplessdottie

So I have decided to sell my Datsun roadster to make room for a 350z to turn into a track car.

I will be taking my first classes in July, and would like to learn in a 350, and keep the 370 at home. Does anyone have a 1-10 list of do's and don'ts when selecting a car with the intention of morphing into a total track car?

EX. Pick up a "track" version and use the brembos, or grab a Base and start from scratch.

Thanks for any help you mighty racers!

This is where I will be training, and will be my home track. motorsportranch.com

Buy someone else's race car! Saves a ton of money and headaches

Dwnshift · 05-21-2012, 09:41 PM

I know the perfect 350z for u.... drop me a pm. Its already race car and taken care of.

red6spd · 05-21-2012, 09:42 PM

I would stay away from the DE engine... Just saying.

takjak2 · 05-22-2012, 09:57 AM

I'd suggest looking to the NASA Spec-Z rules before you go mod-crazy, and keep yourself eligible for that class as you look to the future.

corbin09 · 05-22-2012, 11:25 AM

You have a 370z too! I would start getting seat time in the 370, wait until someone comes out with a class for us and use the money from the Datsun on a daily. But 350z's are a lot cheaper to fix. Give the 370 2 more years and all of the prices will drop.

laze1 · 05-22-2012, 06:52 PM

Buy a Track Model, and build to Spec Z rules...

Autocross/Road - MY350Z.COM Forums

laze1 · 05-22-2012, 06:53 PM

Ummm...why?

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Originally Posted by red6spd

I would stay away from the DE engine... Just saying.

05-21-2012, 08:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
toplessdottie Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 143 Drives: An Evil Monkey Rep Power: 14	Trading in my Datsun for 350Z to Track So I have decided to sell my Datsun roadster to make room for a 350z to turn into a track car. I will be taking my first classes in July, and would like to learn in a 350, and keep the 370 at home. Does anyone have a 1-10 list of do's and don'ts when selecting a car with the intention of morphing into a total track car? EX. Pick up a "track" version and use the brembos, or grab a Base and start from scratch. Thanks for any help you mighty racers! This is where I will be training, and will be my home track. motorsportranch.com __________________ Chris '70 Datsun 2000 Roadster '09 370z- Invidia, Stillen G3, ZEnclosure

05-21-2012, 09:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	I would stay away from the DE engine... Just saying. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

05-22-2012, 09:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
takjak2 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 1,922 Drives: Legit Racecar 370Z Rep Power: 142	I'd suggest looking to the NASA Spec-Z rules before you go mod-crazy, and keep yourself eligible for that class as you look to the future. __________________ Mods \| Stuff \| Things \| Seat Time \| Nismo facebook.com/TeamSparrowSpeed

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