The Official 370Z Autocross Thread

Ruff · 07-29-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by controller

How are you getting your tires to the track? I seriously doubt 4 wheels/tires will fit in the cabin of a 370, and there are no trailer hitch options yet.

I don't have a 370z yet, but I want to race in BS and drive to the track without having to rely on someone to carry my tires.

If I can get (4) 285/30/18 to the track in my 350z, you'll surely be able to get 4 there in a 370z...

Boardkat, hurry up and get that 370 so we can retire the 350.

AutoX Z · 07-29-2009, 09:56 PM

I think the 370Z has a very good chance of being an overdog compared to the RX-8 on most courses. Thats not to say it needs to get bumped to AS. I think its about time for the RX-8's reign to end and for BS to get a bit faster, especially when compared to CS.

As for the competitiveness in AS it probably doesn't have a great chance however I will offer this data point. At the last event I was at AS consisted of an S2000 CR with hoosiers. I can't comment on the quality of the driver but I beat him on street tires.

boardkat · 07-30-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AutoX Z

I can't comment on the quality of the driver but I beat him on street tires.

good job but... i think you know the quality of that driver based on this statement

ChrisSlicks · 07-31-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by AutoX Z

I think the 370Z has a very good chance of being an overdog compared to the RX-8 on most courses. Thats not to say it needs to get bumped to AS. I think its about time for the RX-8's reign to end and for BS to get a bit faster, especially when compared to CS.

As for the competitiveness in AS it probably doesn't have a great chance however I will offer this data point. At the last event I was at AS consisted of an S2000 CR with hoosiers. I can't comment on the quality of the driver but I beat him on street tires.

Yes, my comment about AS was also based on beating about half of the AS field running on Hoosiers (including a good driver and friend of mine in a C4). If I was on Hoosiers I would have easily won BS and came pretty close to matching the top AS driver who is no slouch.

Now I have to decide whether I want to go to the regionals, where the competition will really step up. I'm on the fence because I'm not sure if I want to show up on street tires and get embarrassed.

ResIpsa · 07-31-2009, 12:17 PM

I'll be at the Capital Driving Club autox tomorrow at Prince Georges Stadium in Maryland.

Anyone else running?

IMWEZL · 07-31-2009, 06:37 PM

How are you guys running numbers? I felt like an idiot when I tried to put my magnets on the door. I stood there for about a second wondering why they wouldn't stick and then I remembered...D'oh!

ChrisSlicks · 07-31-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by IMWEZL

How are you guys running numbers? I felt like an idiot when I tried to put my magnets on the door. I stood there for about a second wondering why they wouldn't stick and then I remembered...D'oh!

Yeah the magnetic doesn't work too well, LOL. The fenders and rear are steel but they are tool rounded for magnets to work.
I'm using reusable vinyl numbers. I get them from iZoom graphics, they have great turn around.

www.izoomgraphics.com

AutoX Z · 07-31-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by IMWEZL

How are you guys running numbers? I felt like an idiot when I tried to put my magnets on the door. I stood there for about a second wondering why they wouldn't stick and then I remembered...D'oh!

I have old magnets from my old and they worked on the rear fender. However they were hard to see and are not technically legal to be placed there so I need to pick up some vinyls too.

IMWEZL · 08-16-2009, 08:08 PM

Took 2nd place in BS today against two 911 drivers and a 350Z. 1st place was an RX-8 running Hoosier A6s. He had almost 2 seconds on me. I'm still working the driver mod but confidence and skills are building up.

AutoX Z · 08-16-2009, 10:28 PM

Good stuff. Hoosiers, if they're new are probably good for about 1-2 seconds so you really aren't that far behind the front runner there. Keep it up, there's definitely no replacement for good quality seat time in any type of motorsports.

On another topic, anyone had any luck finding a good lightweight alternative to the stock wheel? I was thinking the Nismo wheels might be a good option but I haven't found any official weight, or cost, on those.

boardkat · 08-17-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AutoX Z

On another topic, anyone had any luck finding a good lightweight alternative to the stock wheel? I was thinking the Nismo wheels might be a good option but I haven't found any official weight, or cost, on those.

i've looked into this as well. nismo wheel was the only stock-legal wheel i could find. Scott@FontanaNissan can't get 'em right now, since they're on backorder. i've seen 'em go as cheap as 2k on ebay, though. and if you're local to matteson, il - there's a pick-up only, no-reserve auction that ends in a little over 2 days:
19" 370Z Genuine Nismo Forged alloy wheels:eBay Motors (item 270440985956 end time Aug-20-09 08:14:40 PDT)

and another with a buy-it-now of $2300:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...Q5fAccessories

at this point, you're probably better off buying a set of sport pkg wheels for half that price.

JSBZ · 08-29-2009, 07:04 PM

I just finished running my first ever autocross here is CO. I was able to improve 2 seconds per run so things were heading in the right direction. The car is more than I can handle at this point so I will be working on my driving skills.
People were very excited to see a 370Z at the event. I just wish I could have done it justice.
FYI, I ran the indexed AT-street tires class.

IMWEZL · 08-30-2009, 12:28 AM

I thought this was a cool picture with the 350Z in the background.

JSBZ · 08-30-2009, 07:50 AM

Nice! I was originally sign up for BS but changed to AT since all the 350Z's were running in that class.

[QUOTE=IMWEZL;177407]I thought this was a cool picture with the 350Z in the background.

Spec Jay · 08-30-2009, 12:02 PM

there was a at class? :3

shows how long ive been away from autox

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IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 18	Took 2nd place in BS today against two 911 drivers and a 350Z. 1st place was an RX-8 running Hoosier A6s. He had almost 2 seconds on me. I'm still working the driver mod but confidence and skills are building up. tims370z likes this.

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07-29-2009, 09:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
AutoX Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 314 Drives: 370Z Base, Sport Rep Power: 16	I think the 370Z has a very good chance of being an overdog compared to the RX-8 on most courses. Thats not to say it needs to get bumped to AS. I think its about time for the RX-8's reign to end and for BS to get a bit faster, especially when compared to CS. As for the competitiveness in AS it probably doesn't have a great chance however I will offer this data point. At the last event I was at AS consisted of an S2000 CR with hoosiers. I can't comment on the quality of the driver but I beat him on street tires.

07-31-2009, 06:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 18	How are you guys running numbers? I felt like an idiot when I tried to put my magnets on the door. I stood there for about a second wondering why they wouldn't stick and then I remembered...D'oh!

08-16-2009, 10:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
AutoX Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 314 Drives: 370Z Base, Sport Rep Power: 16	Good stuff. Hoosiers, if they're new are probably good for about 1-2 seconds so you really aren't that far behind the front runner there. Keep it up, there's definitely no replacement for good quality seat time in any type of motorsports. On another topic, anyone had any luck finding a good lightweight alternative to the stock wheel? I was thinking the Nismo wheels might be a good option but I haven't found any official weight, or cost, on those.

08-29-2009, 07:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
JSBZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 56 Drives: 09 370Z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 16	I just finished running my first ever autocross here is CO. I was able to improve 2 seconds per run so things were heading in the right direction. The car is more than I can handle at this point so I will be working on my driving skills. People were very excited to see a 370Z at the event. I just wish I could have done it justice. FYI, I ran the indexed AT-street tires class.

08-30-2009, 12:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 18	I thought this was a cool picture with the 350Z in the background.

08-30-2009, 07:50 AM	#14 (permalink)
JSBZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 56 Drives: 09 370Z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 16	Nice! I was originally sign up for BS but changed to AT since all the 350Z's were running in that class. [QUOTE=IMWEZL;177407]I thought this was a cool picture with the 350Z in the background.