GaijinZ Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I have a '71 240z that I'm planning, to use for the track. I need help with what setup would be best, without going fully custom. I've read posts with all different kinds of setups, but I'm not sure where to start first, and just want to get started in the right direction, not just start ordering parts. I'm in the southern california area, so if you guys know of any shops w/experience in track cars, or just some helpful advice, any info would be appreciated. thanks you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 More info would be helpful. What kind of track car? SCCA racer, open track, time trialer? Are there rules that have to be met with the group you'll run with, or can you just slap anything on there? What kind of tires will you be running? Budget? There's a ton of stuff you can do from bolt on to cutting and welding on the chassis. The main limitation of the stock chassis is that it has no adjustability except front toe. You need to be able to tune the chassis so that the tires can work properly. That's really the goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaijinZ Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 mainly open track with some street use. I was looking to do mainly bolt on, I not looking to meet any rules, just take it to the track and have fun. I'm not rich but I'm willing to spend some money on this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I have a '71 240z that I'm planning' date=' to use for the track. I need help with what setup would be best, without going fully custom. I've read posts with all different kinds of setups, but I'm not sure where to start first, and just want to get started in the right direction, not just start ordering parts. I'm in the southern california area, so if you guys know of any shops w/experience in track cars, or just some helpful advice, any info would be appreciated. thanks you.[/quote'] JohnC is in La Habre (if I spelled that right) He built arguably the best handling Z car on the site. He also sells suspension stuff from his company beta motor sports. Go to JohnC's user profile and check out his web site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Springs and shocks are a must, whether you do coilovers is up to you, but that would allow you to adjust ride height. In the back I'd do G Machine camber bushings, but I'd do that for toe adjustment. For the rest of the bushings I'd go polyurethane, except the TC rod. On that I'd go poly in the front and one of your old rubber bushings in the back. Then I'd get some bolt in EMI camber plates from John C. Maybe some adjustable TC rods and some strut tower bars as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaijinZ Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 why do run the old rubber on the back of the tc rod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=87758 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaijinZ Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 thanks for the advice guys , much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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