Nuno Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I tried doing 0-60 a few times as quick as I could but the fastest I could do it was 6.8secs, just using 1st & 2nd gear, but I'm sure its supposed to be around 5.9secs. What times do you guys manage to get 0-60. One of the problems I did have was that between gear changes the rear of the car was kinda like 'fishtailing' pretty fast, like a tankslapper on a motorcycle...anyone know why? This did contribute to the slow time. I have a standard roadster. I'm thinking it maybe to do with 3mm tread on the rear tyres Another quick question, my handbrake needs tightening, tried to drift but using the handbrake made no difference what so ever. Also the car rolls back when it's up so I need to park in gear. Is it a simple job to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zStephen Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Why are you trying to drift with the handbrake? Thats crazy. Is your traction control off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I can honestly say that I have never felt the need to try & see how fast it does 0-60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 there's is a DIY adjust your handbrake in the Guides subforum Of course your attempts of drifting were on private land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurrish Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 You should hook up a NOS system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 LOL ok here's a question on the subject... Is there a stopwatch on the info dial? I usually have it set to miles remaining or speed, but i'm sure when i was flicking through i saw a stop watch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 What timing equipment you using? What kind of starts are you trying? What surface you performing these 'tests' on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 You'll never replicate the 0-60 manufacturer times on a road car unless you drain it of almost every fluid it's got and are prepared to destroy the clutch and driveshafts. Unless of course it's a new fangled thing like the 997 Gen2 tubby with launch control you can actually use and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Ok, heres another question... if you were to use a speed limiter defeater, how fast could the Z (as stock) go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuno Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 I was just doing this as a one time thing as I just wondered how fast my car really is. I've never drifted before, and would normally never attempt to do so but I am changing my tyres next week so thought why not give it a go once, on private roads of course wouldn't want to get into trouble doing so. But has anyone normally had the same problem when the rear end wobbles a lot between gear changes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I was pulling away from a round about onto a dual carriage way and going from first to 2nd hard caused the rears to spin up and I had a bit of a tank slapper moment lol just made me grin a little haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 tank slapper ... on a car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 yeah well you know back end going loose and waving from left to right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomfry Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 You should hook up a NOS system Hahahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Fish tailing Check your camber, tyre pressure, timing instrument, what size tyres? A (Fropm phone) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I tried doing 0-60 a few times as quick as I could but the fastest I could do it was 6.8secs, just using 1st & 2nd gear, but I'm sure its supposed to be around 5.9secs. What times do you guys manage to get 0-60. One of the problems I did have was that between gear changes the rear of the car was kinda like 'fishtailing' pretty fast, like a tankslapper on a motorcycle...anyone know why? This did contribute to the slow time. I have a standard roadster. I'm thinking it maybe to do with 3mm tread on the rear tyres Another quick question, my handbrake needs tightening, tried to drift but using the handbrake made no difference what so ever. Also the car rolls back when it's up so I need to park in gear. Is it a simple job to do? I am so not buying your car second hand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I tried doing 0-60 a few times as quick as I could but the fastest I could do it was 6.8secs, just using 1st & 2nd gear, but I'm sure its supposed to be around 5.9secs. What times do you guys manage to get 0-60. One of the problems I did have was that between gear changes the rear of the car was kinda like 'fishtailing' pretty fast, like a tankslapper on a motorcycle...anyone know why? This did contribute to the slow time. I have a standard roadster. I'm thinking it maybe to do with 3mm tread on the rear tyres Another quick question, my handbrake needs tightening, tried to drift but using the handbrake made no difference what so ever. Also the car rolls back when it's up so I need to park in gear. Is it a simple job to do? I am so not buying your car second hand! Just what I was thinking!! Oh and 0-60 times are done without using the clutch.... just slam it from 1st to 2nd... Only ever tried it in a rental and never in a car I owned! Op, its prob your tyres (or wheels if your aftermarket!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 you'll probably find its a mix of your tyres and driving style, sounds like your being to violent and and heavy with you gear change and throttle control, the key with the zed is smooth. as for drifting with the handbrake, sounds like you watched Tokyo drift last week. you've got a v6 RWD car with a shed load of torque, and if your tyres aren't very grippy at the moment, then power oversteer should be a piece of pi$$. need to have the traction control off as well. my recommendation, if you want to practice this technique and your private road isn't long enough. that you go and do an activities day. usually run on an airfield, costs about £40. loads of space and nothing to hit, and you can find out what your cars actually capable of. not only that but if you ask nicely the instructor will come out with you and give you some instruction as well. usually do something like a high speed bend challenge, then onto several different sprint courses, and sometimes finish off with a giant course layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuRS Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 In cold weather it's normal for traction to break on full throttle gear changes, does it 2nd - 3rd sometimes too. Clutchless changes shouldn't do any harm if you shut the throttle, it causes the same action as depressing the clutch (this is logic from my time spent on bikes - can't see why this wouldn't apply on a car). On a bike i rarely use my clutch on upshifts, don't try it going down the box though. Oh, and drifting with your hand brake?? Do you mean hand brake turns by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 this post reeks of a troll tbh if not then god help you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunmetalzgt Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 you'll probably find its a mix of your tyres and driving style, sounds like your being to violent and and heavy with you gear change and throttle control, the key with the zed is smooth. as for drifting with the handbrake, sounds like you watched Tokyo drift last week. you've got a v6 RWD car with a shed load of torque, and if your tyres aren't very grippy at the moment, then power oversteer should be a piece of pi$$. need to have the traction control off as well. my recommendation, if you want to practice this technique and your private road isn't long enough. that you go and do an activities day. usually run on an airfield, costs about £40. loads of space and nothing to hit, and you can find out what your cars actually capable of. not only that but if you ask nicely the instructor will come out with you and give you some instruction as well. usually do something like a high speed bend challenge, then onto several different sprint courses, and sometimes finish off with a giant course layout. do they have a wet section so you dont fook your tyres when playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 depends if its raining that day to be honest it hardly does anything to the tyres, i inflated mine up to about 40-45 psi, can't remember now and they did fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I can normally smell a troll a mile away... and i dont think Nuno is one. Give the guy a break... When i first got my zed i had some issues on upshifts from 2nd to 3rd causing fishtails... it turned out to be tyres and the cold weather. Also, as others have said, you dont need to use your handbrake for drifting... drop into 1st, turn the wheel and floor it lifting the clutch quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Would have thought that the 350Z being a GT car, its more about in gear acceleration rather than 0-60. Oh! and using the handbrake to initiate drift is an excepted novice technique with lower powered cars in Japan . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 One thing I have found is that my car is getting harder and harder to get into second... and i've only had it 5 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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