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sig11 03-11-2013 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ResIpsa (Post 2204450)
If I was in your position (not already owning a 370Z) I would seriously consider getting a 350Z. The 370Z has not depreciated enough to make it an economical track car.

Also, the introduction of NASA Spec Z with its support from Nissan Motorsports makes competition parts readily available.

I have given many point byes to well sorted Spec 350Z’s with good drivers.

I remember seeing a NASA Spec 350Z in Sports Car for $15,000.00 and it had everything including a Piper cage (think $5,000.00 or more for the install).
That's what I did! I'm building a SpecZ car now and I'm down to just safety equipment and a little bit of an adjustment to the frame (they didn't pull the frame forks enough to get the core support on properly) and my projected cost is just over $20,000 from wreck to race.

I'd be really surprised to see a $15,000 SpecZ since the suspension kit is $4,500 and differentials are likely over $1000. It's probably a good buy! :P

ResIpsa 03-11-2013 11:29 AM
It is in the classified section of this months Sports Car Magazine.

Zoomzoom22 03-18-2013 03:41 PM
We just built one and it has been a nightmare thus far and not one I recommend. The advice here is already good advice ;)

Joehand1 03-18-2013 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by chknhawk (Post 2202409)
Brake ducts more important than CAI airflow? Can the ducts be routed to both brakes and CAI? My CAI sit right in front of the tires encaged in plastic (but I have removed the side brackets and bumper cutouts so that air can get in there). I am guessing that as long as I am running on the track and the CAI are in front of the car then they should get enough airflow.

P/S cooler just a hot swap item? Can I just get a bigger cooler and plug it in? (increasing the fluid I assume as well)

Oil cooler - 19row? 24row? what size is needed vs. what size everyone else wants to get. I am guessing 24 row minimum is optimum but will a 19 do it on the track?
These are ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL!! I tracked my stock Sport 370 at NOLA yestersay, brakes got hot, went dead on right hand turn with quarter tank of gas and had to be towed to the infield, and limiter came on when the oil got hot....in short the entire day sucked, I am selling this thing for a Boss 302.

Mike 03-18-2013 09:21 PM
all of that is fixable for under 2000. will you lose more than that geting a boss?

chknhawk 03-19-2013 09:41 AM
Yeah.. MHO the hell with mustangs. Hate em.

Thanks everyone for the insight. Still learning and growing. I am not trying to make to perfect track car by any means but I am just trying to get into the hobby with the hopes that I can take my car to the track, whoop some *** and take some names and test my abilities, not crash, bring her home and drive her to work the next day. When I hit the lottery or get my shot at GT Academy then maybe we can talk about dedicated race car.

RCL 03-19-2013 05:42 PM
Mike why did you mention that the car hates right turns?

GaleForce 03-19-2013 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by RCL (Post 2222053)
Mike why did you mention that the car hates right turns?
Fuel starve issue.

SPOHN 03-19-2013 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by RCL (Post 2222053)
Mike why did you mention that the car hates right turns?
It's because of the fuel starvation that our cars have. When you get low on fuel even half a tank or just a little bit more than half a tank on right hand turns our cars can't pick up fuel. And the car starts to struggle sometimes causing it shut off Especially the lower you get in fuel. There is a fix for this. Mike myself and several others on this form have this fuel fix. Search the forum for fuel starvation fix. Be prepared to spend about 1K though. This is a must if you track a lot. But if you don't just make sure you keep your tank full.

Mike 03-19-2013 07:26 PM
the easiest fix is to fill up every session.

cossie1600 03-19-2013 09:11 PM
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...VrV0SAdmE-jdQM

BigT 03-19-2013 11:15 PM
Wow, I wanted to keep my Z as a weekend trackday car, as well as drive it on the street, but you guys are starting to make me wonder....

Rusty 03-20-2013 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by BigT (Post 2222687)
Wow, I wanted to keep my Z as a weekend trackday car, as well as drive it on the street, but you guys are starting to make me wonder....
If you are just starting out. Change the brake and clutch fluid. Change your brake pads too. Add an oil cooler. Basically keep it stock. Change things when your skills improve, or you run into problems. ;)

sig11 03-20-2013 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by cossie1600 (Post 2222433)
Better off with: http://i.ebayimg.com/t/4-Pk-Blue-VP-...VIg~~60_58.JPG

if you don't want to spill.

cossie1600 03-20-2013 10:34 AM
Baller!


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