The Official 370Z Autocross Thread

IMWEZL · 08-02-2009, 08:51 PM

^

Hahaha I figured the spam or whatever was going to get deleted.

IMWEZL · 08-04-2009, 02:09 AM

Has anyone else noticed that with the synch-rev on the car momentarily continues to apply the throttle even after you let off and hit the brakes?

I ended up just turning it off, it's not like I'm downshifting anyways on the course. With the system turned off the car behaved as expected or until I got to happy with the throttle and steering.

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

AutoX Z · 08-30-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec Jay

there was a at class? :3

shows how long ive been away from autox

Must be a local region thing, I've never heard of it.

JSBZ · 08-30-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AutoX Z

Must be a local region thing, I've never heard of it.

Local to the Rocky Mountain region: Rocky Mountain Solo Series Rules Page

ilive2win · 08-31-2009, 12:13 AM

soooo, i have had the 370z for almost 2 weeks now and today was the first day i got to auto x with her. i have auto x'ed before with my rx8 and my evo x, but i was just so nervous because i had to learn a new car and the track was a 70-80 sec track, depending on driver, which is a good size track. i was running in BS againt 5 other cars today, (2 s2000's, 1 350z, and 2 rx-8's) which are all good drivers. so i had my hands full today. the 370z ran very well and really impressed me as well as some of the other drivers. first run i ran stock tire pressure, which was 36psi (i know its kinda high) but i need a place to start correcting where needed be. at the end of the run my tire pressure was up to 40 psi all around. the front was planted but the rear kept kicking out, so i went back to 36psi in the front and 31psi in the rear, and still the z was tail happy, not as much, but still very tail happy. i left it alone for the other 2 runs just to see what would happen. i ended up in 2nd place running a 75.3 behind one of the s2000's which got a 74.9 with better tires. (i forgot what he was running) overall i was really happy with the new z, but i need to plant that back end to be a little quicker. here are some pix...

the results are not posted yet, of course, but when they are posted ill post them on here

Spec Jay · 08-31-2009, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IMWEZL

Has anyone else noticed that with the synch-rev on the car momentarily continues to apply the throttle even after you let off and hit the brakes?

I ended up just turning it off, it's not like I'm downshifting anyways on the course. With the system turned off the car behaved as expected or until I got to happy with the throttle and steering.

good run

PENOR X10shun spotted at 1:19!
hhaha

IMWEZL · 08-31-2009, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spec Jay

good run

PENOR X10shun spotted at 1:19!
hhaha

Haha yeah Jason is still killing it with the ZO6. He does have some funny jokes throughout the day.

Spec Jay · 08-31-2009, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IMWEZL

Haha yeah Jason is still killing it with the ZO6. He does have some funny jokes throughout the day.

i remember when they printed the results in the newspaper they didnt edit his race name haha

08-02-2009, 08:51 PM	#31 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 17	^ Hahaha I figured the spam or whatever was going to get deleted. Last edited by IMWEZL; 08-04-2009 at 01:22 AM.

08-16-2009, 08:08 PM	#33 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 17	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.

08-30-2009, 12:02 PM	#39 (permalink)
Spec Jay A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bummerton Posts: 1,510 Drives: MtB 09 370z Rep Power: 19	there was a at class? :3 shows how long ive been away from autox __________________ 09 Monterey Blue Global Time Attack Street Class Build Build Thread:Saber! Instagram:@SpecJay

08-31-2009, 12:13 AM	#42 (permalink)
ilive2win Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 872 Drives: 11WWX Rep Power: 17	soooo, i have had the 370z for almost 2 weeks now and today was the first day i got to auto x with her. i have auto x'ed before with my rx8 and my evo x, but i was just so nervous because i had to learn a new car and the track was a 70-80 sec track, depending on driver, which is a good size track. i was running in BS againt 5 other cars today, (2 s2000's, 1 350z, and 2 rx-8's) which are all good drivers. so i had my hands full today. the 370z ran very well and really impressed me as well as some of the other drivers. first run i ran stock tire pressure, which was 36psi (i know its kinda high) but i need a place to start correcting where needed be. at the end of the run my tire pressure was up to 40 psi all around. the front was planted but the rear kept kicking out, so i went back to 36psi in the front and 31psi in the rear, and still the z was tail happy, not as much, but still very tail happy. i left it alone for the other 2 runs just to see what would happen. i ended up in 2nd place running a 75.3 behind one of the s2000's which got a 74.9 with better tires. (i forgot what he was running) overall i was really happy with the new z, but i need to plant that back end to be a little quicker. here are some pix... the results are not posted yet, of course, but when they are posted ill post them on here Last edited by ilive2win; 08-31-2009 at 12:22 AM.

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08-04-2009, 02:09 AM	#32 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 17	Has anyone else noticed that with the synch-rev on the car momentarily continues to apply the throttle even after you let off and hit the brakes? I ended up just turning it off, it's not like I'm downshifting anyways on the course. With the system turned off the car behaved as expected or until I got to happy with the throttle and steering.

08-16-2009, 10:28 PM	#34 (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	#36 (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	#37 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 17	I thought this was a cool picture with the 350Z in the background.

08-30-2009, 07:50 AM	#38 (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.