Who is going to track the new Z?

[Zupra88]

Never been on a track yet, but would love to take the new Z and my Supra out to compare how each performs.

 

[Quigs]

I have a dedicated track car, so I'm not sure if the Z would ever see the track. I usually try to keep my street cars on the street and track cars on the track if I can. I will most likely have the Z more set up for back roads and cruising.

Though, if my wife lets me, I may try to sneak it out onto VIR for a weekend...

 

[trackratZ]

I have a dedicated track car, so I'm not sure if the Z would ever see the track. I usually try to keep my street cars on the street and track cars on the track if I can. I will most likely have the Z more set up for back roads and cruising.

Though, if my wife lets me, I may try to sneak it out onto VIR for a weekend...

You gotta take the Z and feel it at the limit at least once, can’t do that safely on streets, we all know that?

 

[Quigs]

You gotta take the Z and feel it at the limit at least once, can’t do that safely on streets, we all know that?

Oh, I agree 100%. I'm not one to go anywhere close to the limit on the streets. I truly believe that the track is the place to go all out. I have a 400hp Mazdaspeed3 that I drive like a grandpa most of the time haha. I do take it back roading every once in a while, but if there is any other traffic around I drive normal. When the roads are empty it's only up to 7/10s.

Now, at the track in my fully prepped racecar? It's 150% send all the time haha. If the Z were to see the track I think it'd be back down more toward 8/10s.

 

[trackratZ]

My prev tracked Mazdaspeed, what a fun car on the tighter tracks! Not so much on the speedways ?

 

[trackratZ]

Just got back from my first fling in the GT PP2, awesome grip (magneride adj susp), braking (Brembos), Recaros, plus enough power as baselines ? Topped out at 150mph end of front straight at Auto Club Speedway Roval config.

I wonder if the new Z can hold a candle, stock for stock, with this. I sure HOPE so..... too bad it won't come with any of those options.

 

[jdm-rhd]

doesn't sound like the new z is going to be a good track car according to this...

https://www.nissanzclub.com/forum/threads/detailed-interview-with-hiroshi-tamura.799/

 

[bboypuertoroc]

I posted this in that thread and I'll say it here...

A lot of cars you see on track aren't designed to be track cars yet they do just fine. I wouldn't be terribly worried about that, especially when they literally built a Z racecar to replace their GT-R.

 

[trackratZ]

Hmm interesting why Hiroshi would admit that, probably still cooling issues when pushed hard.

Needs the aftermarket to come up with upgrades/solutions, the chassis is good design w addtl camber plates etc.

It’s a parts bin car based on the Z34, I don’t see any huge upgrades anywhere in the car except for the VR30DDTT, which will run hotter anyway.

Still wanna see what initial tests come up, Nissan sure is not in any hurry to push these out to testers. Not even current runs at the Ring since waaay back with that 370Z bodied mule.

But it’ll be a cool GT car if you don’t plan on tracking it, we all know it’s a beautiful design?

 

[trackratZ]

For those following SCCA Solo autox looks like the new Z should be in B Stock, guessing per the latest Rulebook update, since both the Z34 Nismo and Supra are there.

https://www.scca.com/downloads/60877-2022-solo-rule-book-1/download

 

[Blackbeard]

ive been lazy about it with the camaro but i plan on getting back into drag and track just depends what car i end up with when the dust settles

 

[DevonK]

I'd try a track day to see how I like it if I can find a reasonably priced option nearby.

 

[94boosted]

As the 21' Supra and the M2 are in BS the new Z will almost certainly end up in there as well. How competitive it will be remains to be seen but I suspect that how much camber adjustment will be available from the factory (if any) will have an impact on that.

For those following SCCA Solo autox looks like the new Z should be in B Stock, guessing per the latest Rulebook update, since both the Z34 Nismo and Supra are there.

https://www.scca.com/downloads/60877-2022-solo-rule-book-1/download

 

[LeatherWings]

West Coast here - Buttonwillow, Laguna Seca, Willow Springs, Auto Club Speedway

I wanna get back out to Willow Springs. My track experiences have been on motorcycles, but I definitely want to do a track day in a Z, or whatever car I end up getting. Part of me is a little apprehensive about taking a new $45k car onto the track, but I guess as long as I'm not pushing past my skill level, it's no riskier than driving around on public roads.

On my SV650 at Streets of Willow for my 1st track day ever, back in 2009:

I'd really like to get out to Chuckwalla sometime. Looks like a fun track. I've only driven it in Assetto Corsa so far, lol

Driving or riding at Laguna Seca would be the DREAM. Track days there are like $500, but I gotta do it some day.

 

[LeatherWings]

? Topped out at 150mph end of front straight at Auto Club Speedway Roval config.

@trackratZ How do you like Auto Club Speedway? I like that it's a pro facility and environment; meaning, all that architecture really gives that pro race track feeling and experience, unlike tracks like Chuckwalla where you're just surrounded by dirt in every direction. However, while I haven't been to ACS in person, what I don't like is how flat the infield road course there looks. I'm a big fan of elevation changes and don't really care for 'parking lot' tracks.