Hey Chris,

Sorry I couldn't hook you up with a ride this past weekend, but I hope it went well at Limerock. Dude...I've got some questions that I was really hoping to chat with you about before the 12th of this month, is there anyway you could email me your phone number or something? I understand if you'd prefer not to, it's cool, I just wanted to get with another Z owner about some setup questions (diff settings, camber caster toe settings, shoe (tire) size, etc). I've tossed around a couple of things on the Z and the Skyline, but wanted to get someones opinion that has "been there and done that".

Anywho...if you get a chance sometime soon bro shoot me an email with your info, I'll buy you lunch in Houston for the help: ali_aljibouri@yahoo.com

 

Im the coolest kid in the world!!!

and make it a drink, instead of lunch...

 

Done and done! We're probably staying at the same hotel so it shouldnt be a problem.

I'll be testing the car in Dallas this weekend, but shoot me an email anyway, I've got a mobile email device....I'm a nerd too, what can I say.

 

zfastest, were you the guy driving the skyline at the grind event last week in houston?

 

What kind of setup do you have now... Cuz i have different setups on each Z.

My Z has the following...

18x10 front and rear +5 offset
245/40/18 es100 front... 28psi
275/35/18 es100 rear... 26-30psi (or 265/35/18 dependin on the course)

1/8" toe out front
1/8" toe in rear
(wanna try 0 / 0 for more control sideways, but less gripping control, not like i drive on the street though)

front is slammed for max camber, about 2 degrees, 245/40/18 is tucked about 1/4"

rear camber about 2-2.5 degrees

diff is a os giken 2 way at full lock.

16kg front springs, and converted true "coilover" rear with 12kg springs

The car makes about 370rwhp between 6-7.5k not too much midrange.

The NA Z has the following...

18x9.5 front mid 20s offset (forget)
18x10.5 rear mid 20s offset (forget)

245/40/18 front and rear (30psi)

similar front camber (cause of ride height)
rear camber is 2-2.5 degrees

i dont know the toe, but if i changed it, i would do 0/0

the car has intake, and headers back, on a fcon vpro. dont know exact hp, but its decent.

that car pushes alot, and needs alot of work.

rates are way too soft, probably 10/8, or 12/10

the na z also has a os giken 2 way diff set at full lock



But remember, setting up a drift car is all driver preference. but this should definately help you.

 

Gotta love my sidekick!!!

 

Where are you guys gonna hang out at night? I'll be in Houston for the weekend for the competition too.

 

wish i read this sooner..=[ you were great at Formula Drift Houston! MY friends got mad cause i was rooting for you and not the camino hahah but he's a great driver!

 

Thanks for all the support guys! I wish we would have had more time to setup the car I was driving. Chris...congratulations dude, and it was a pleasure to have finally met you! Not sure what the hell happened the night before we left, no sleep, fire alarms, blah! It was a great event, and all the competitors were a blast to hang out with, I think I finally found my crowd (turned off by rich spoiled kids with tooooo much money in road racing).

Hopefully I'll see you guys in Sonoma.

 

Why don't you use the PM function instead of posting an "ATTN" thread each time.

 

cuz hes a nerd