dave_7 Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 2 hours ago, RobPhoboS said: Great thread dave_7 (I've been too lazy to start my own one, I really should do it at some point) I've not seen any 370z's out on track at all, granted I've only just managed 2 this year in my 350 (as I rebuilt my engine), so it's great to see a Nismo out there too. Unfortunately I went past enjoying it on the road, primarily down to spherical bushings Thanks, much appreciated! I wish I'd started mine sooner to be honest, by the time I got the ball rolling I'd already done a fair bit. Initially I was unsure if people would be interested as like you say a 370z on a track day is pretty rare and a Nismo even rarer - that said I do know I'm not the only one in the UK who has tracked a Nismo but potentially the only one who does regular track days and has b*stardised the car to suit (that I know of anyway). There are a few 370Z gt's I've seen on instagram that get regular UK track action though. Only ever seen one other 370z on a day I've attended... bit of a funny story really. Was some bloke who didn't really know what he was getting himself in to. He came over to me after a couple of sessions complaining of engine issues, turns out he was suffering from fuel starve. When I asked him how much fuel was in it he told me he chucked £20 in it first thing in the morning and thought that would do it 🤣 - I managed to keep a straight face because after all everyone has to start somewhere. My advise was top the tank off and it will be fine but he just went home. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 6 hours ago, dave_7 said: Thanks, much appreciated! I wish I'd started mine sooner to be honest, by the time I got the ball rolling I'd already done a fair bit. Initially I was unsure if people would be interested as like you say a 370z on a track day is pretty rare and a Nismo even rarer - that said I do know I'm not the only one in the UK who has tracked a Nismo but potentially the only one who does regular track days and has b*stardised the car to suit (that I know of anyway). There are a few 370Z gt's I've seen on instagram that get regular UK track action though. Only ever seen one other 370z on a day I've attended... bit of a funny story really. Was some bloke who didn't really know what he was getting himself in to. He came over to me after a couple of sessions complaining of engine issues, turns out he was suffering from fuel starve. When I asked him how much fuel was in it he told me he chucked £20 in it first thing in the morning and thought that would do it 🤣 - I managed to keep a straight face because after all everyone has to start somewhere. My advise was top the tank off and it will be fine but he just went home. Didn't you point him in the direction of the tried and tested solution 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_7 Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 12 hours ago, nissanman312 said: Didn't you point him in the direction of the tried and tested solution Haha... he looked at me like I had two heads when I was telling him about it as it is, not sure he'd have taken it very well if I told him the solution was to open the fuel tank up. To be fair this was before I fitted the extra fuel pump so my solution was to brim the tank every 2 sessions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 10 hours ago, dave_7 said: Haha... he looked at me like I had two heads when I was telling him about it as it is, not sure he'd have taken it very well if I told him the solution was to open the fuel tank up. To be fair this was before I fitted the extra fuel pump so my solution was to brim the tank every 2 sessions. Aghhh fair enough Yeah some people refuse to touch there cars But it isn't stupid if it works 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_7 Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 New wheels are due to arrive today... ready to be wrapped in these - Zestino Gredge 07RS Soft Compound (TW140) Semi Slick Tyre https://www.tegiwaimports.com/zestino-gredge-07rs-soft-compound-tw140-semi-slick-tyre.html 140 treadware so pretty soft so should be nice and sticky! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_7 Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 AEM 0-150psi oil pressure gauge ready to be fitted at some point as well. Just need to decided where and how to mount it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_7 Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 The came before christmas... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Very tasty indeed and gains to be felt in the drive of the car for sure. What size tyres will accompany the new wheels? I've always thought the Z34 has too much body for 18's, so very interested to see how this turns out visually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Schwier Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 What an update! Can't wait to see these on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 @dave_7 are you selling or keeping the stock wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeceybeaney Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Mega! The 370 is a big car with some big arches, can't wait to see how the 18s look! Don't you dare sell the stock wheels either 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_7 Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 On 05/01/2022 at 18:27, davey_83 said: Very tasty indeed and gains to be felt in the drive of the car for sure. What size tyres will accompany the new wheels? I've always thought the Z34 has too much body for 18's, so very interested to see how this turns out visually. 285/35R18 the reason I've chosen to go to an 18" setup is firstly to I can have a true square setup and secondly the range, availability and price of semi slicks in 18" vs 19" is on another level! These wheels will eventually pay for themselves in about 4 sets of tyres time. The square setup gives me much more tyre up front for front end grip & turn in as well as reduced shoulder wear (which is an issue due to the weight of the car) as well as me being able to rotate wheels to maximise tyre life across the whole tyre. So its more of a function over form thing for me but a wheel with a big beefy track tyre looks far meaner! Some people before 20s will rubber bands for tyres, its more about what you cars purpose is. On 06/01/2022 at 00:47, Lewis Schwier said: What an update! Can't wait to see these on! Cheers mate. Can't to see what they look like fitted this weekend! On 06/01/2022 at 09:23, Sim said: @dave_7 are you selling or keeping the stock wheels? Keeping the stock wheels. Later on in the year when I can afford I get some good road tyres fitted to them so I've basically got a wet option. Best of both worlds! On 06/01/2022 at 09:30, reeceybeaney said: Mega! The 370 is a big car with some big arches, can't wait to see how the 18s look! Don't you dare sell the stock wheels either Yeah I can't sell the stock wheels... I'd never get them back! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_7 Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 Tyres got fitted yesterday. As you can see, big beef setup. Should be very purposeful when I get them fitted this weekend! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_7 Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share Posted January 25, 2022 After a quick coat of C5 to try and keep molten brake dust at bay the wheels are on! Really happy with how its turned out... proper beefy track orientated setup. One thing I have decided is that the 2.4 deg of camber I'm running at the front isn't enough - never has been really (still get outside shoulder wear on track) but the kinetix camber arms I'm running now are maxed out so I have ordered some replacement in the form of some hardrace ones - should give me more adjustment than I'll ever need. The kinetix arms have been spot on and will be up for grabs soon once I've swapped them out and cleaned them up. Another thing I'm pondering is a further drop in ride height (it will actually sit a little lower, especially the rear, than the pictures show once the suspension settles - I'd only just dropped it back on the floor at this point). But if I was to do this I'd likely need to swap out my ark grip V2 for something with a little more ground clearance. I absolutely love the Ark so really don't want to but I've got a decision to make and somethings got to give. Any input on this would be helpful as I'm on the fence at the minute. Or if anyone fancies a swap with anther high quality exhaust system let me know what you've got? (No short tails) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 2 hours ago, dave_7 said: But if I was to do this I'd likely need to swap out my ark grip V2 for something with a little more ground clearance. I absolutely love the Ark so really don't want to but I've got a decision to make and somethings got to give. Ummm, we have some TORQEN exhausts arriving tomorrow and more in March, can't remember if they're 350z or 370z, will let you know via PM once we unpacked the pallets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Can't help with exhaust options, but I'd love to purchase the ark grip V2 off you if you do come to sell so with that said, I'd like first refusal please. I do have a set of AAM resonated short tails that if you want, we could work out a cash on top alternative (your way, obviously) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_7 Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 10 hours ago, Olly350z said: Can't help with exhaust options, but I'd love to purchase the ark grip V2 off you if you do come to sell so with that said, I'd like first refusal please. I do have a set of AAM resonated short tails that if you want, we could work out a cash on top alternative (your way, obviously) Ok, great! If I do end up going down that route I'll get in touch. Wouldn't be interested in short tails though I'm afraid but you could always sell them on to someone quiet easily I'd imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) Yeah lows are an issue and I'm really not much lower than stock on the kw . with a few bags and a passenger in Scotland I was kissing the floor a fair bit with the extra silencers I had put in to my invidia near the w brace When I build a motor I'm going to get criag at Dynotourqe to build me a nice custom system Edited January 26, 2022 by nissanman312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_7 Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, nissanman312 said: Yeah lows are an issue with a few bags and a passenger in Scotland I was kissing the floor a fair bit with the extra silencers I had put in to my invidia near the w brace When I build a motor I'm going to get criag at Dynotourqe to build me a nice custom system Yeah I just about get away with it at the minute but any lower and I think I'd run into issues. Custom will definitely be on the table if I do have to change. I also really like the HKS Hi-power system - no that many people seem to run them in the UK that I've seen though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Schwier Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Wheels are loooooking gooood! It is crazy how low the exhaust sits, I've had a few people comment who have followed me in my Z. HKS or Greddy both sound as good as the ARK from sound clips, not sure how they do on ground clearance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_7 Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 21 minutes ago, Lewis Schwier said: Wheels are loooooking gooood! It is crazy how low the exhaust sits, I've had a few people comment who have followed me in my Z. HKS or Greddy both sound as good as the ARK from sound clips, not sure how they do on ground clearance. Thanks man! Really glad I took the plunge with them... plus having 2 great wheel options is great. Yep sits super low, but looks amazing. I've been getting away with it up until now but I don't want to push my luck with it. Running smaller wheels then lowering even more probably isn't going to work term 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 On 26/01/2022 at 09:16, dave_7 said: Yeah I just about get away with it at the minute but any lower and I think I'd run into issues. Custom will definitely be on the table if I do have to change. I also really like the HKS Hi-power system - no that many people seem to run them in the UK that I've seen though If you do go custom have a chat with Craig his welding is spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_7 Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 6 hours ago, nissanman312 said: If you do go custom have a chat with Craig his welding is spot on Thanks for the recommendation. Alunox are another place I'd be keen to speak to. Done some mazing work for some of my mates. Not cheap though. One plus about going custom would be to V band everything!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Either way mate whatever suits you best, as you say I can sell the AAM's on separately at a later date so with that being said I'd still like first refusal on the ARK when and if you decide to sell. I'd rather puchase f a memberhen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_7 Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 16 hours ago, Olly350z said: Either way mate whatever suits you best, as you say I can sell the AAM's on separately at a later date so with that being said I'd still like first refusal on the ARK when and if you decide to sell. Yeah, no problem if I do decide I need to change it I'll drop you a PM. Saves me the hassle of posting it for sale and getting flooded with low ballers wanting it for next to nothing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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