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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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I got some XP12/XP10 and Centric high carbon blanks that could use a new home. LMK if any of you guys are interested.
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Old May 2, 2013 | 01:20 PM
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Kyle are you still going? If so PM me your number! We are leaving tomorrow.
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Old May 6, 2013 | 09:26 AM
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VIR was a blast. I ended up with the Chief instructor of ALL of VIR. I learned so much. Had an awesome time. Didn't know my car was that fast.

I was able to run a best time of 2:21.062. I was able to hit 140 on the front and back straights consistently. I was also able to brake decrease my braking zones considerably. My instructor worked on offline passing (solo group preparation), and proper braking zone establishment. A more thorough review to come....


On another note I got to ride in a GT-R around VIR and I must say it was other worldly. The turn in and cornering speeds that car has is phenomenal. More to come....


Here are some pics. The first pic is the view in front of my room!!! Track side rooms for the win. I was just able to roll out of bed and get in my car.


Oh there were a couple of Spec Z's there. Got to talk to the owners I am definitely turning my Z into a race car for the Spec Z series. Stay tuned for a Spec Z build.
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Old May 6, 2013 | 09:47 AM
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I got stuck with weekend duty *shakes head* when's the next track day?
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Old May 6, 2013 | 10:05 AM
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Hey Kyle. The next track day is at Summit Point in July 6-7. We might go to NJMP in June as well.
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Old May 6, 2013 | 10:31 AM
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Sounds good, hopefully my suspension will be here and done
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Old May 6, 2013 | 11:57 AM
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Yeah you should make it out Kyle. It's a blast. You would have enjoyed the Z's that were at VIR. They were moving!! They carried great speed through corners.
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Old May 6, 2013 | 01:58 PM
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I will, just want to suspension and brakes done first before I go out there. Just need the shocks and pads then I will be ready
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Old May 6, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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I wouldn't bother building your Z into a race car, bigcloud. I know someone who has several 350z's that are already caged, etc ready for sale. They are T2/3 cars, which means you will have to swap over to spec suspension, but other than that most of the rules are fairly similar now. I know one of Brian Kleeman's ex T2 cars can be had for as little as 14k...
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Old May 6, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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Koni's are back ordered till JULY! thinking about maybe just getting coils, maybe.
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Old May 6, 2013 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz
I wouldn't bother building your Z into a race car, bigcloud. I know someone who has several 350z's that are already caged, etc ready for sale. They are T2/3 cars, which means you will have to swap over to spec suspension, but other than that most of the rules are fairly similar now. I know one of Brian Kleeman's ex T2 cars can be had for as little as 14k...
Thanks 03threefiftyz, but my Z isn't my daily anymore and most likely won't be driven in it's current form. My IS-F is a more than capable track weekend car so I will still have my fun there. I want to get into racing the Spec series so I want to take the plunge and do my car. She's been good to me so I won't get rid of her for another.
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