track car upgrades

racer_X · 03-09-2014, 12:40 AM

I have recently started tracking my 370z. I enjoy the 370z and have learned a lot and I get faster every session. I have thought about some upgrades like a square wheel setup, an LSD, and maybe some coil overs. But my wife and I are started thinking about having kids. I'm afraid a 2 seater might not work for hauling kids around. And I would hate to sell the car shortly after spend the money on upgrading it.

I was thinking I have 3 options:
Keep the Z for track days and daily drive something inexpensive like a focus.
pro: I get to drive a familiar car on track
con: Seeing the Z everyday and not driving it that often would be frustrating

Sell the Z and get a 4 door 335i
pro: Nice car to drive everyday
con: 335i is a little heavier but many have successfully run them on the track.

Sell the Z get something fun like a WRX for daily driving and get an inexpensive miata or BMW e36 or something similar for track days.
pro: Something fun for daily driving
con: the track car will need some initial work and might be unreliable being an older car.

NORAIN · 03-09-2014, 07:51 AM

Option #1

KramChaos · 03-09-2014, 08:45 AM

Option 3. If you are going to be having kids, you want the DD to be the safe and reliable car. Plus if its it going to be a track car only, I would want to have something I don't mind stripping down...I personally would not want to strip a 370 in good condition

Hotrodz · 03-09-2014, 04:18 PM

Option 3 and get a 350z to track...

Mike · 03-09-2014, 09:56 PM

Option 3. Buy a spec miata for z7-9 that's fully sorted and cheaper to run

2011 Nismo#91 · 03-10-2014, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

Option 3. Buy a spec miata for z7-9 that's fully sorted and cheaper to run

I'd go with #3 too, a Miata on the track would be a blast I would think just because its so much lighter then most cars. Also I would think the parts would be alot less then they would be for a BMW or Z. Also I heard that the doors on miata's are excellent.

Zauskycop · 03-10-2014, 12:56 PM

A Miata on the track, other than a lack of horsepower (solved a bit with some money) is a great car, and will really teach you to drive. I agree with everyone above who recommends that. My view may be tainted...

Tracy Ramsey
#45 Spec Miata

Masterbeatty · 03-10-2014, 06:43 PM

Here is a good review of a few bad A$$ miatas.

Shamu · 03-11-2014, 03:38 PM

Option 4 pickup a cheap 350Z start turining it into spec Z. Keep your 370Z as nice street car.

ElVee · 03-11-2014, 04:01 PM

Definitely keep in mind your financial situation. It's really a big deal when you start talking kids. Also, be aware your free time is going to go down as well, which means less time with the Z and less time being able to work on it, move it around in the garage, etc.

The Z is a spendy track car (tires, gas, insurance, etc), albeit certainly fun. But you can have loads of fun cheaper with a used Miata. Even if it ends up being unreliable, it'll still be cheaper overall.

Get your money out of the Z now, if you ever want to.

03-09-2014, 12:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
racer_X Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 1 Drives: My wife crazy Rep Power: 11	track car upgrades I have recently started tracking my 370z. I enjoy the 370z and have learned a lot and I get faster every session. I have thought about some upgrades like a square wheel setup, an LSD, and maybe some coil overs. But my wife and I are started thinking about having kids. I'm afraid a 2 seater might not work for hauling kids around. And I would hate to sell the car shortly after spend the money on upgrading it. I was thinking I have 3 options: Keep the Z for track days and daily drive something inexpensive like a focus. pro: I get to drive a familiar car on track con: Seeing the Z everyday and not driving it that often would be frustrating Sell the Z and get a 4 door 335i pro: Nice car to drive everyday con: 335i is a little heavier but many have successfully run them on the track. Sell the Z get something fun like a WRX for daily driving and get an inexpensive miata or BMW e36 or something similar for track days. pro: Something fun for daily driving con: the track car will need some initial work and might be unreliable being an older car.

03-09-2014, 07:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
NORAIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wilmington, NC Age: 57 Posts: 323 Drives: 2011 370Z 6M SP Rep Power: 12	Option #1 __________________ Swift Springs\|265-305 RE-11\|Forgestar F14\|F.I. TDX S.S. 12" Res."Milled Out"\|K&N\|SPL\|Z1(34 row)oil cooler\|Z1 brake upgrade\|Hotchkis Zspeed\|Team Voodoo\|HPDEjunkie.com

03-09-2014, 04:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Option 3 and get a 350z to track... __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

03-09-2014, 09:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	Option 3. Buy a spec miata for z7-9 that's fully sorted and cheaper to run 2011 Nismo#91 likes this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

03-10-2014, 06:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122867	Here is a good review of a few bad A$$ miatas. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal Last edited by Masterbeatty; 03-10-2014 at 06:46 PM.

03-09-2014, 08:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
KramChaos Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 70 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 297	Option 3. If you are going to be having kids, you want the DD to be the safe and reliable car. Plus if its it going to be a track car only, I would want to have something I don't mind stripping down...I personally would not want to strip a 370 in good condition

03-10-2014, 12:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zauskycop Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hinckley IL Posts: 228 Drives: 2012 370Z, '16 Miata Rep Power: 14	A Miata on the track, other than a lack of horsepower (solved a bit with some money) is a great car, and will really teach you to drive. I agree with everyone above who recommends that. My view may be tainted... Tracy Ramsey #45 Spec Miata

03-11-2014, 03:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 19	Option 4 pickup a cheap 350Z start turining it into spec Z. Keep your 370Z as nice street car. __________________ Grant

03-11-2014, 04:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 16	Definitely keep in mind your financial situation. It's really a big deal when you start talking kids. Also, be aware your free time is going to go down as well, which means less time with the Z and less time being able to work on it, move it around in the garage, etc. The Z is a spendy track car (tires, gas, insurance, etc), albeit certainly fun. But you can have loads of fun cheaper with a used Miata. Even if it ends up being unreliable, it'll still be cheaper overall. Get your money out of the Z now, if you ever want to.

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