fatalus Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Hi guys Last weekend I had the opportunty to track my Z (at last!!) in Mantorp Park , Sweden. Mantorp is a nice big track, they even used to perfrom F1 races some decades ago! I was kinda nervous in the beginning cause I was surrounded by other,mainly track cars and drift cars but as the laps went by I saw that their attitude was really nice and the initial sense of danger soon was replaced by pure excitement My Z is pretty much standard with some little modifications with an Injen air intake, Plenum spacer and HEL brake lines and ATE brake fluid. Bog standard brembo discs and pads after 45.000km. All I can say is that both tyres and brakes held very well in the 15 minute sessions of the track event! Brakes were really hot after every session but very little signs of fade. What amazed me even more was the amount of grip the Z is capable of in the track...I tried some times to floor it in the corner to get some oversteer but the rear tyres were tied to the ground, instead there was little understeer some times. Of course I am not a drift specialist but I thought it would move the tail easier. Overall it was an extremely enjoyfull day and the Z held up really nice against some other much more powerful monsters in there! Only heel-toe braking is not so easy with Z's pedals...( I guess the 380RS gas pedal and different shoes would help immensely). Now I am looking forward to track it again, after I install my Yellowstuff brake pads, it seems the track-bug is well into me this time Next stop Nurburgring on July!! Here are some pics of my proud Z in the track On the pitlane! During the action! And a little video with my Z's pass ( Sorry for the low quality and awkward frame, my girlfriends fault ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Well done - looks like you had some fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Sounds good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatalus Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 Sounds good! I was also amazed how nice the stock exhaust of the Z sounds from the outside! Me being the only person having driven hard the Z, it is the first time I am hearing what spectators hear!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick43 Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Good to hear how well a stock Zed performed on track - as I'll be tracking mine 1st time later this month. Plus stock exhaust sounds great - and even girlfriend couldn't miss cathing the sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwalker56 Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Definitely the best sounding car in the vid! Nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagnobito Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Does it really sound like that? Thats awesome!! Over 4K revs all you hear on the inside is the engine, brilliant. As I was watching the other cars go by I was thinking were is the Z, and heard a car coming thought it isn't the Z and the video is about to run out and it is, shocking!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Sweet mate glad you enjoyed it. I did my first drift day last week and loved it, but im yet to track it... Nice pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Overall it was an extremely enjoyfull day and the Z held up really nice against some other much more powerful monsters in there! Only heel-toe braking is not so easy with Z's pedals...( I guess the 380RS gas pedal and different shoes would help immensely). Now I am looking forward to track it again, after I install my Yellowstuff brake pads, it seems the track-bug is well into me this time Next stop Nurburgring on July!! Very cool pics. Can almost see the smile on your face from here. Track time is fun aye. Definitely get yourself some race booties. They're generally quite a narrow width and sole (especially), so makes it easier for heel-toeing and a non-slip sole. That should help a lot. Also they're a lot more comfortable with the fastening points where they are and special lining, than driving in a normal shoe. Also try some proper driving gloves, improves your grip no end on the wheel, even on our leather wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatalus Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Overall it was an extremely enjoyfull day and the Z held up really nice against some other much more powerful monsters in there! Only heel-toe braking is not so easy with Z's pedals...( I guess the 380RS gas pedal and different shoes would help immensely). Now I am looking forward to track it again, after I install my Yellowstuff brake pads, it seems the track-bug is well into me this time Next stop Nurburgring on July!! Very cool pics. Can almost see the smile on your face from here. Track time is fun aye. Definitely get yourself some race booties. They're generally quite a narrow width and sole (especially), so makes it easier for heel-toeing and a non-slip sole. That should help a lot. Also they're a lot more comfortable with the fastening points where they are and special lining, than driving in a normal shoe. Also try some proper driving gloves, improves your grip no end on the wheel, even on our leather wheels. Racing shoes are next in line to buy! As for gloves , I followed a suggestion of somebody in a forum and bought some nice cheap golf gloves that stick as glue to the steering wheel and gear lever!! Plus they look neat Next week on my way to change brake pads to EBC Yellowstuff pads, preparing for The Ring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Glad you had a good time mate, the Zed is very well behaved on the track. As you found, the Zed is set up to understeer at first on the limit. This is how most cars are these days as its more predicable. Push a little harder (I know its hard at the time, as you seem to be going so quick to start with), and it will eventually lead to oversteer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greekman Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Sounds good! I was also amazed how nice the stock exhaust of the Z sounds from the outside! Me being the only person having driven hard the Z, it is the first time I am hearing what spectators hear!! Took mine to Cadwell park a couple of months ago and a good few people came round to have a look and told me that it sounded really nice apart from being amazingly quick around the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Great photos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Out of curiousity was the track day you attended an open type day, all sorts of cars, or one organised by a club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatalus Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Out of curiousity was the track day you attended an open type day, all sorts of cars, or one organised by a club? It was an event for all sorts of cars, even drift cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Cool fun!!! Always fun to have different varieties of cars to pit yourself against. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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