Sam Mcgoo

Well I was a bit bored this morning and remembered that I had a Club MSV voucher to use, so went about looking for a suitable date to book. My local track being Snetterton, I looked there first and saw that they had one on today which annoyed me a bit as it would have been a perfect day for it. Although I'd missed the start I decided to give them a bell and see if there was any chance they would let me attend the afternoon sessions. The guy on the phone said as they weren't that busy he couldn't see it being a problem. So I gave my car a good look over and checked tyres, wheel nuts, fluids etc...and was on my way. I'm so glad I went on the spur of the moment, it was a perfect day- dry, with the sun shining and air still nice and cool. Although a good 45 min drive down, there was no 'decent' petrol stations on the way so arrived at the track with half a tank of petrol - Just enough for a few sessions. I went and signed on and noise tested (94dB @5krpm) and only got charged £35 for the remaining sessions...Bargain! Anyway....the Zed performed brilliantly. I had been there before (last year) but was suffering with VERY high oil temps (138DegC) and had only had the car re-tuned days before so was watching my gauges more than the track and was a bit worried about the car. This time I enjoyed it so much more. After a couple of laps I was satisfied that all was OK - the oil temps didn't go above above 110*C (after fitting a cooler) so I just enjoyed the drive. Other cars there included mx5, caterhams, lotus, clios, BMWs, Scoobys, Cayman S etc... I'm happy to say nothing passed me. Here's a few pics of me on track, and I'll sort out a video tomorrow. Vid to follow.... Edit - Vid Here is a vid of a few laps, not many exotic cars I'm afraid but they were the more interesting laps to watch as there were cars to overtake for the first couple. My most aggressive driving was probably the last lap ( about 5 mins into clip) as there were no cars in the way and I was most confident. Please excuse the couple of missed gear changes The car didn't seem to like going from 2nd to 3rd once it had hit the limiter

What he said.

Again!!!

Good Stuff! Definitely on my list of things to do.

Congrats on the purchase, looks a good'en. (without the gold wheels) Whats the plans then? Still thinking Supercharger?

Nice clean motor and good pics.

Fixed it for ya... No problem, Just remember me when you get rid.

Welcome to the club.

Well this intrigued me a bit so done some digging for ya. ...... Looking at your pics, although very dirty you can make out the burnt titanium colouring...... A bit of digging later .....and........ I'm pretty sure your back box is a rare 'Mines Silence VX Pro Titan' 100% Titainium and circa $3000 to buy!!! Of course I may be wrong, but Id give it a clean and look for some markings somewhere, but its looking good. http://www.ppi-mines.com/350Z.html

Owner probably well chuffed that you stopped to take pictures of it. Lol

Regarding the brakes DBA T3 discs Ferodo DS2500 pads HEL braided lines Motul RBF 600 fluid. I have found this set up more than capable for my 442hp zed for a couple of track days and road use. Pm zmanalex for prices.

Have you tried putting a few turns on the tensioner to stop the squealing?

Very cool, and well done for helping save the planet by recycling! ...............fancy doing me one???

Found it for you mate post 48 http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/49179-little-known-facts-about-the-350z/page__hl__exhaust__st__40

Search for posts 'exhaust' by author Husky I'm pretty sure he cut one up a few years back and took some pics. You could PM him also.

I'm pretty sure if you've got the software, you can tune it. Not sure if you have, but take a look over at my350z.com there is a massive vortech information thread on there. It will take you a day to read it but there won't be a lot you don't know about it afterward.

Ok mate no worry thanks for owning up lol. Did you get rid of ss box ? Na, still got the SSbox, Autosport ECU wiring harnesss for the SS box (no loom cutting), Aux fuel pump etc........ I had kept it in-case I ever split the car and could sell the whole kit as a plug and play.

No problem mate, only teasing. Have a read through the tyre thread for an idea of what's what. Sounds like you have a good budget so get the best you can. For that sort of money I'd go for the Michelin Pilot Super Sport (MPSS) If you go any cheaper, Bridgestone potentza RE050A.

Never heard of 'em. Goodyear pilot sport (SP2 or 3) google it. :lol: Mmm I think you should.

PM Ekona.......I think he was looking for one just like this.

If it was me you were thinking of, I was running the SS box before Uprev but never had the software to tune it.

Never heard of 'em.

How bloody lazy Read the thread! ( post #24 page 2, the page you posted on)

How strange, I have literally just finished watching a youtube video of gunmetal plastidipped wheels and came on here to suggest it !! Might be tempted to do the same myself.