How often is it safe to track/drag 350z?
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How often is it safe to track/drag 350z?
I know tracking or dragging a 350z is not good concerning any component of the car, but this is a sports car and I want to enjoy the full potential of the car. I don't have a 350z YET, still waiting on my uncle to have free time to test drive a 350z I have been wanting to buy for weeks now. But anyways I plan on using it the full summer and would like to bring it to a track or the drag strip a few times. I was wondering if it would be safe to track/drag this car with a few upgrades and only once or twice a month? Or just be gentle with it on the streets and enjoy cruising around town. Any feedback is welcomed, thanks!
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I know tracking or dragging a 350z is not good concerning any component of the car, but this is a sports car and I want to enjoy the full potential of the car. I don't have a 350z YET, still waiting on my uncle to have free time to test drive a 350z I have been wanting to buy for weeks now. But anyways I plan on using it the full summer and would like to bring it to a track or the drag strip a few times. I was wondering if it would be safe to track/drag this car with a few upgrades and only once or twice a month? Or just be gentle with it on the streets and enjoy cruising around town. Any feedback is welcomed, thanks!
Drags... well, I'm not into drags (despite my having done a lot in my youth) but sure, why not?
Two things, make sure you have the equipment to do so - before having the sanctioning bodies tell you to pack it up and go home. And, more importantly, make sure YOU AS THE DRIVER are up to it.
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Go hit the track , keep hitting the track , then hit the track some more. I've been tracking mine since I got it in 2007
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I would imagine as long as you don't do it everyday you should be fine, otherwise you might become too immune to the adrenaline rush or run the risk of becoming addicted.
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I know tracking or dragging a 350z is not good concerning any component of the car, but this is a sports car and I want to enjoy the full potential of the car. I don't have a 350z YET, still waiting on my uncle to have free time to test drive a 350z I have been wanting to buy for weeks now. But anyways I plan on using it the full summer and would like to bring it to a track or the drag strip a few times. I was wondering if it would be safe to track/drag this car with a few upgrades and only once or twice a month? Or just be gentle with it on the streets and enjoy cruising around town. Any feedback is welcomed, thanks!
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It is safe as these cars are pretty strong; however, with that being said, any time you track a car, you run the risk of breaking something.
I only started tracking my car after I felt that I was financially stable enough to cover potential repairs. Plus having a DD helps.
So basically if you are a teenager still in school maybe working part time, I would just enjoy the Z on the streets now so your parents don't have to pay for any expensive repairs if something were to happen.
Not trying to be mean, trying to help out. I learned the hard way by driving my first car like an a$$ and blew the transmission twice. Was working part time since I was still in school and had no money since every penny I was spending was in upgrades and other teenager things, so my parents covered me. Of course I had to pay them back, but looking back at it, I was a real idiot by doing that. Now I guess I can afford to be an idiot if I wanted to.
I only started tracking my car after I felt that I was financially stable enough to cover potential repairs. Plus having a DD helps.
So basically if you are a teenager still in school maybe working part time, I would just enjoy the Z on the streets now so your parents don't have to pay for any expensive repairs if something were to happen.
Not trying to be mean, trying to help out. I learned the hard way by driving my first car like an a$$ and blew the transmission twice. Was working part time since I was still in school and had no money since every penny I was spending was in upgrades and other teenager things, so my parents covered me. Of course I had to pay them back, but looking back at it, I was a real idiot by doing that. Now I guess I can afford to be an idiot if I wanted to.
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The other issue is brakes- the Brembos really add a lot to the longevity of the brakes in a Z. Particularly if you have the early OEM brakes, there's just not enough heat sink capacity to keep the brakes functioning for a long track day.
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Get z1 upgraded brakes for non brembo, drilled and slotted rotors and hp pads.... Made a night and day difference on my z.
As for tracking or drag racing, buy yourself a reliable dd so the z can be parked for repairs and upgrades. Have a financial cushion of a grand set aside for repairs or towing.
These cars can take some beating and still remain reliable aslong as you keep up with maintenance. I've personally put 60k miles on my z the past 3 years as a dd. Drag racing, 800 mile round trips....
As for tracking or drag racing, buy yourself a reliable dd so the z can be parked for repairs and upgrades. Have a financial cushion of a grand set aside for repairs or towing.
These cars can take some beating and still remain reliable aslong as you keep up with maintenance. I've personally put 60k miles on my z the past 3 years as a dd. Drag racing, 800 mile round trips....
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It started as a daily, was a daily for 5 years and tracked the whole time now it only comes out to hit the track. 157k miles and valve covers have never been off.
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I don't have a 350z YET, still waiting on my uncle to have free time to test drive a 350z I have been wanting to buy for weeks now. But anyways I plan on using it the full summer and would like to bring it to a track or the drag strip a few times. I was wondering if it would be safe to track/drag this car with a few upgrades and only once or twice a month? Or just be gentle with it on the streets and enjoy cruising around town. Any feedback is welcomed, thanks!
2. why do you need someone else to test drive the car for you?
3. if you have to ask if it's safe to track a car, then for you, it probably isn't. based on your post, you probably don't know how to drive stick.
4. you probably shouldn't be buying a 350Z.
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1. you shouldn't worry about how to cross a bridge before actually getting to it (i.e. get the 350Z first).
2. why do you need someone else to test drive the car for you?
3. if you have to ask if it's safe to track a car, then for you, it probably isn't. based on your post, you probably don't know how to drive stick.
4. you probably shouldn't be buying a 350Z.
2. why do you need someone else to test drive the car for you?
3. if you have to ask if it's safe to track a car, then for you, it probably isn't. based on your post, you probably don't know how to drive stick.
4. you probably shouldn't be buying a 350Z.
2. My uncle is a mechanic so he is going to come with me to check the car out.
3. I was just looking for some advice from experienced 350z drivers
4. Yes I know how to drive a tick
Go waste your time somewhere else, thanks
Everyone else, thanks for the feedback it has been very informative and helpful
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1. First of all, get all the information before being a douche
2. My uncle is a mechanic so he is going to come with me to check the car out.
3. I was just looking for some advice from experienced 350z drivers
4. Yes I know how to drive a tick
Go waste your time somewhere else, thanks
Everyone else, thanks for the feedback it has been very informative and helpful
2. My uncle is a mechanic so he is going to come with me to check the car out.
3. I was just looking for some advice from experienced 350z drivers
4. Yes I know how to drive a tick
Go waste your time somewhere else, thanks
Everyone else, thanks for the feedback it has been very informative and helpful
1. get all the information? you said you don't have a 350Z, so why worry about anything? get the car first.
2. you didn't mention about your uncle being a mechanic until you replied, so how about you furnish all the info first.
3. the 350Z being a sports car and being known to be tracked, yet you still have to ask if it's safe to track? common sense dude.
4. okay a few things here. i think you got mixed up with the numbers and questions, as i mentioned driving stick (not tick) in #3.
btw, it was YOU who did say "any feedback is welcomed".