benm10 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) Silverstone GP Edited May 18, 2021 by ben.mahne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack94 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Can't really compare the 2 cars as I've never driven a corsa VXR, but in terms of mods for the Zed some stiffer anti-roll bars would give less body roll so help with cornering. Or if you wanted to try and make a little more power you could do Flyboys airbox mod along with a performance drop in air filter and plenum spacer. Also is your brake fluid standard? Might be a good idea to upgrade that to something that can deal with high temps to prevent it from boiling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) With the loooooong straights of Silverstone, a 350 should be faster imho. Agree with Jack, arb's will make a night and day difference and take the spacers off for the track, they will make zero difference except to add unsprung weight! Edited November 13, 2018 by Jetpilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran O'Quick Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 That's brilliant that you're running the same tyres. Sounds like a great battle. Fwd is usually easier in the wet but Zed should maybe win with it being a big track otherwise. No pressure. Look forward to seeing your report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 1 hour ago, ben.mahne said: Need your advice all... I am doing a track day at Silverstone next week with a mate and would love to hear your opinion on which car will put in a better time (obviously not taking driver ability into consideration). Do you think it will be a different outcome on a wet circuit? We are doing the Grand Prix circuit. Nissan 350Z GT 2005 mods: competition clutch and flywheel Lower/harder springs Wheel spacers MTEC Grooved and vented discs with EBC yellow stuff pads NEW Nankang Sportnex NS-2R Tyres Vauxhall Corsa VXR 2007 mods: stage 1 remap (approx 220bhp) MTEC Grooved and drilled discs with EBC yellow stuff pads NEW Nankang Sportnex NS-2R Tyres Removal of rear seats Are there any reasonable mods below £500 you would recommend on the Z to give any extra advantage over cornering? Look forward to hearing from you. Best 500 quid to make you faster .......tuition 100% 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Butcher Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Think I'd put my money on the Corsa for this one. Those tyres and brake pads will cope far better with the lighter car and the weight saving will be a bigger advantage if its wet. Hanger straight is long but the little Corsa should come out of the Maggots/Becketts complex quite a bit faster so I don't think the Z will be able to rein it back in. Happy to be wrong...............and I hope you guys have a great time finding out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Its not just Hangar though, Luffield to Copse (old start finish straight), Wellington, Club to Village all fast and flowing, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G1en Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Should be a great battle, I think the zed will have the slight edge in the dry but the corsa in the wet. I would spend the £500 on adjustable camber arms and toe bolts and get a full setup done (granted you would have to buy second hand parts) for the budget but you can make the most out of the tyres then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Butcher Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) And the Corsa will get on to all of the straights quite a bit faster than a Z with that spec and there’s just not enough to make up the difference and then pull it all back too Obviously as stated at the start that driver skill will ultimately decide who’s quicker but if both can get the maximum from their cars in question then I’d still pluck for the Corsa over a lap Edited November 13, 2018 by 350Butcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Depends on who has the biggest balls. There’s nothing really in it on paper I’d suggest given the weight difference, so it’ll be very much down to who wants to push the hardest. Remove your wheel spacers if you want to go quicker, as you’ve added weight in the absolute worst place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Actually, I think I can recreate it on Forza I'll give it a go later! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benm10 Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Kieran O'Quick said: That's brilliant that you're running the same tyres. Sounds like a great battle. Fwd is usually easier in the wet but Zed should maybe win with it being a big track otherwise. No pressure. Look forward to seeing your report. I’ll try my best for us and will keep posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benm10 Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 38 minutes ago, RobPhoboS said: Actually, I think I can recreate it on Forza I'll give it a go later! Haha let me know how you get on! I think it’s going to be close 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Right... Bare in mind I'm not great heh but have an alright setup. 23 other cars on track. All assists off (no abs/tc/sc). I did, 1 out lap and 2 flying laps, dry and then wet. I made the cars as close as possible regarding power, tyres etc. And left the suspension default, and only minor adjustment on tyre pressure. VXR: Dry = 2:44.142 Wet = 2:48.138 350z Dry = 2:37.289 Wet = 2:41.429 Quite a difference! A pity more road cars aren't in Project Cars 2 as I'd be able to set the date/weather better too. That was fun, the vxr with everything off does lift off oversteer like mad, and under breaking hah. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 There you go, no pressure then - no reset button either. Ive done Silverstone National circuit in the wet and let by a Fiesta Zetec which was being driver at 10/10. For the conditions, I and everyone else where happy to go round at 7/10. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) Definitely no pressure I did have to use the rewind button once.. Because a fkn Audi rammed me off of the track! Edited November 14, 2018 by RobPhoboS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Whatever the case, you should have a cracking day out op, i wouldnt mind the rain either, a fwd scrabble wagon putting too much power through the front wheels on semi slicks aint going to be a lot of fun, think you would have the edge there too imho. 7 minutes ago, RobPhoboS said: Definitely no pressure I did have to use the rewind button once.. Because a fkn Audi rammed me off of the track! Had to be an Audi driver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran O'Quick Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 How long have you had the Competition Clutch set up? I find it breaks traction on upshifts in the wet if you're not careful.. Worth watching out for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 probably mostly depends on driver and tyres as most people cannot drive a car on the limit of its design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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