mpaul0055 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Hi All Just picked myself up an 08 plate 350z. Im mainly going to be using this as a fun car/track car as the TTS just doesnt suite the track, or fun! lol Cant wait to start tinkering and really getting to grips with the car.. Look forward to chatting to you all Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Welcome again! Whereabouts are you? ...there are a few of us who track here Check out the trackdays section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mpaul0055 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Cheers folks.. Im up in Southport, which is on the Northwest coast. So Oulton Park is the nearest full track, although i believe Aintree is a hidden gem. Any tips for getting the Zed ready for the track? Heres a pic of the TTS. As much as love the feeling of New, and allll that leather.. Its just not that fun to drive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 There are some very good posts on here about track use. Zmanalex is the man to ask for definitive answers on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Welcome I'm moving to a house just down the road from Outon Park so will hopefully be doing a few track days down there myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcotix Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steady Zeddy Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 .........Any tips for getting the Zed ready for the track?... Welcome along. The Zeds are fun to track out of the box but what I found works best for a track set-up is (in no particular order) - Coilovers (I run Teins), uprated ARBs (I use Nismo), Diff (I've a Kaaz), trackday tyres on lightweight rims (I like the R888s), brakes (standard brembos are ok but the addition of something like Performance friction discs and uprated pads are most useful). If you're still feeling flush and you're looking for more power theres always FI be it a turbo or Supercharger (I run a Vortech SC at 420bhp) - theres plenty of build threads on here which will give you some ideas. My own personal opinion is that if you are running a stock block then SC is the way to go and if your block is built then a turbo is your only man. Obvious additions to the FI build would be an oil/PS cooler and perhaps a diff oil cooler as well - things will get hot on track. Last and not least loose as much weight as you can (from the car and I suppose the driver too). Loose the junk in your trunk - spare wheel, tools etc. The standard seats are very heavy ( I'd like to loose mine at some stage for a more supportive & lighter seat) and if you were really intent on being a track day warrior then you could loose some of the multiple airbags, air con, ICE etc and fit a roll cage - cut off switch and add a fire extinguisher. I think thats enough of a shopping list to be getting on with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Welcome to the mad house,people on here know how to spend your money for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Welcome. It must be lovely to be in a position to have a dedicated track car. I wish I had the cash/room for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Welcome to the forum Mark. Make sure when you're at the track to take along someone to take pics of the Z in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andlid Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Cheers folks.. Im up in Southport, which is on the Northwest coast. So Oulton Park is the nearest full track, although i believe Aintree is a hidden gem. Any tips for getting the Zed ready for the track? Heres a pic of the TTS. As much as love the feeling of New, and allll that leather.. Its just not that fun to drive... How deep are your pockets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpaul0055 Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 .........Any tips for getting the Zed ready for the track?... Welcome along. The Zeds are fun to track out of the box but what I found works best for a track set-up is (in no particular order) - Coilovers (I run Teins), uprated ARBs (I use Nismo), Diff (I've a Kaaz), trackday tyres on lightweight rims (I like the R888s), brakes (standard brembos are ok but the addition of something like Performance friction discs and uprated pads are most useful). If you're still feeling flush and you're looking for more power theres always FI be it a turbo or Supercharger (I run a Vortech SC at 420bhp) - theres plenty of build threads on here which will give you some ideas. My own personal opinion is that if you are running a stock block then SC is the way to go and if your block is built then a turbo is your only man. Obvious additions to the FI build would be an oil/PS cooler and perhaps a diff oil cooler as well - things will get hot on track. Last and not least loose as much weight as you can (from the car and I suppose the driver too). Loose the junk in your trunk - spare wheel, tools etc. The standard seats are very heavy ( I'd like to loose mine at some stage for a more supportive & lighter seat) and if you were really intent on being a track day warrior then you could loose some of the multiple airbags, air con, ICE etc and fit a roll cage - cut off switch and add a fire extinguisher. I think thats enough of a shopping list to be getting on with. Yikes!!! Alll that got me very excited, if not slightly scared for my ever decreasing bank balance!! Ill be leaving the car pretty much standard to be honest. As much as i would love to really pull it to pieces and make it a full track toy, I just cant afford too really. Ill be sure to put a post up before my first trip down to oulton. Cheers for the advise folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 then get a nice set of pads and are you only using it on track maybe weld the diff? Get a set of slicks from Zman for your 18s would be a good investment too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpaul0055 Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 then get a nice set of pads and are you only using it on track maybe weld the diff? Get a set of slicks from Zman for your 18s would be a good investment too. Cheers Matey... Unfortunately my pockets really arent that deep, so apart from a few little things the Z will stay standard this year.. Slicks and Pads are a definate though.. Are there any specific track days you guys go to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Uprated Pads and fluid are a must as are tyres you are happy with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSensible Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Why not sell the TTS and put the proceeds with your Zed money towards buying a GTR? Mega fun on track and road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
was8v Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 ....... i believe Aintree is a hidden gem..... Looks like the only do 2 trackdays a year at Aintree - I never knew this but will keep an eye out now! Do you know of any others coming up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Eddy Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Welcome to the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steady Zeddy Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 ......only using it on track maybe weld the diff? ........ Grand for getting the tail out (and no doubt it'll be fun as long as it holds up) but in the main you'll stuff up your handling - hard to beat a good diff for distributing the grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Hi & to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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