My initial 07 track impression, video....
03-20-2007, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by VeeTec
When you are launching at a low 2,500 rpms at 1/3 throttle, and then getting into it once you get moving, 2.08 is a so so 60' at best. The car can definitely do better. I also had to lift for the shift into second, and shift smoothly to avoid massive wheelspin. That cost me time and trap speed.
I have no idea why you don't believe the clutch won't slip. I was there, and it stuck to the floor under power 3 times, causing me to abort the runs, and call it a day. As soon as I let up on the gas, the clutch popped out. This is definitely a problem that will be addressed at the dealer.
I have also noticed it starting to do this under moderate acceleration, getting on the freeway.
Anyway, 13.4 is a good starting point, but not what the car is capable of.
I have no idea why you don't believe the clutch won't slip. I was there, and it stuck to the floor under power 3 times, causing me to abort the runs, and call it a day. As soon as I let up on the gas, the clutch popped out. This is definitely a problem that will be addressed at the dealer.
I have also noticed it starting to do this under moderate acceleration, getting on the freeway.
Anyway, 13.4 is a good starting point, but not what the car is capable of.
And I really don't think the 07 is any faster off the line than the previous model years.
You prove me wrong;, let me see 1.9s on street tires at that track on a consistent basis. Shut me up.
You've got to know that it would be extremely difficult. With Drag Radials, of course it's a lot easier, but on factory street tires, anything below 2.1 is gold imho.
03-20-2007, 02:55 PM
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Awesome times. I knew someone would do it. You can do better to because I trapped 1.5 mph faster then you so a lower time can be achieved. I know how you feel on the launch though, nothing but wheel spin in first. Great job!
03-20-2007, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by kleefton
I don't know, to me 2.08 has always been a great 60' on factirt street tires for stock Zs.
And I really don't think the 07 is any faster off the line than the previous model years.
You prove me wrong;, let me see 1.9s on street tires at that track on a consistent basis. Shut me up.
You've got to know that it would be extremely difficult. With Drag Radials, of course it's a lot easier, but on factory street tires, anything below 2.1 is gold imho.
And I really don't think the 07 is any faster off the line than the previous model years.
You prove me wrong;, let me see 1.9s on street tires at that track on a consistent basis. Shut me up.
You've got to know that it would be extremely difficult. With Drag Radials, of course it's a lot easier, but on factory street tires, anything below 2.1 is gold imho.
Tony (my wife cut a 2.0 in our old Z)
03-20-2007, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by kleefton
I don't know, to me 2.08 has always been a great 60' on factirt street tires for stock Zs.
And I really don't think the 07 is any faster off the line than the previous model years.
You prove me wrong;, let me see 1.9s on street tires at that track on a consistent basis. Shut me up.
You've got to know that it would be extremely difficult. With Drag Radials, of course it's a lot easier, but on factory street tires, anything below 2.1 is gold imho.
And I really don't think the 07 is any faster off the line than the previous model years.
You prove me wrong;, let me see 1.9s on street tires at that track on a consistent basis. Shut me up.
You've got to know that it would be extremely difficult. With Drag Radials, of course it's a lot easier, but on factory street tires, anything below 2.1 is gold imho.
My 3 best runs with the stock 2004 were 13.69, 13.68 and 13.640, all with 1.9 60' times, back to back to back.
A 2.08 isn't gold imo, but maybe it's because I expect a lot more out of my driving. A 2.08 is only .02 away from being a 2.10. A 2.00 would actually drop my time by up to .18 in the 1/4. A 1.98 would be around a .20 drop by the 1/4.
I ran the best stock time in my 2004 with the original Potenzas. I later switched to Firestone WO's, and still ran 1.9's every time I went to the track, not on every run obviously, but pretty consistently.
The 2007 is much stronger than my 2004 was, and running the 2.08, and 13.45, seemed pretty easy, given the fact that I launched easy and lifted a bit long on the upshift from 1st to 2nd. Normally I shift very aggressively, but on this day that resulted in massive wheelspin.
Here is the link from my 2004's stock best run, along with time slips and video.
https://my350z.com/forum/drag/118796-new-stock-record-i-will-not-talk-crap-about-the-potenza-s-anymore.html
Hang around, and you will see me run at least a 13.2 stock, along with a 1.9 60'. I'm sure someone will surpass my 13.45 too, as soon as more 07's get to the track.
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03-20-2007, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Armitage
Warren, are the tires on the rims the same RE040's as in the past? What size do they run?
Nice times. You best run 13.1-13.2 stock.
Nice times. You best run 13.1-13.2 stock.
P225/45WR18 (front) and P245/45WR18 (rear) Bridgestone Potenza RE050A's
03-20-2007, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BluZee
Im still wondering what trim level this car is. 
03-20-2007, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Blacryan
07 just made its way to fastest Stock Z time... needs updating =)
agh!!! he pulls such good 60ft's with an open diff to, bastard, i'm jealous
03-21-2007, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by VeeTec
Base 6 speed, with a few options, like the aerodynamics package, kick plates, splashguards, etc.
How much of a difference do you suppose the LSD in the Enthusiast would make?
03-21-2007, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Skorch
First off, great times.
How much of a difference do you suppose the LSD in the Enthusiast would make?
How much of a difference do you suppose the LSD in the Enthusiast would make?
03-22-2007, 04:34 AM
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i know what veetec is saying. anything above a 2.0 60' for a guy that has a ton of passes at the track on street tires is really kinda weak. i started in the 2.3's, go to the 2.2s, then 2.1's and couldnt get it any better for quite a while. then i figured it out and cut 2.0s then 1.9s. when my cobra was still just bolt ons with good track prep, if i didnt hit 1.8s on street tires i was pissed. i think 1.8s are the threshold for a street tire, if he had an lsd i think vt would pull some
03-22-2007, 11:17 AM
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A Vette is a different story. They have something like 315's out back stock. The Z only has 245's (GT's with 265's I believe).