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Laguna Seca 2/3 Report!

Filed under: 350z,370z,Events,R35
by Alvin G @ 12:52 am on February 5, 2013


We had a magnificent track day experience at Laguna Seca on Sunday with City Tech. Big thanks to Patrick Chio for hosting a top-notch event. If you are looking for a safe, affordable trackday with maximum track time then check out their event schedule for 2013.
Datsun Roadsters Rule!

 

Rob and I were completely stoked at the idea of driving our roadsters together through the world famous corkscrew at ‘Seca…this track is incredible and Doing It In A Datsun makes it even better!  We gathered several ZCG cars and friends to come out and enjoy the opportunity. The group was quite diverse: Josh-’72 VW, Walt-GTR, Jeff V-Mustang GT, Wade-Lemons 240z, Glynn-Porsche 993, Scott B-G35 sedan, Allen B-Vortech Z33, and Ken in his newly Stoptech bbk’d WRX:

 

When we arrived early Sunday am the track was wet from fog and drizzle.  Despite the conditions we removed our tops and drove to our heart’s content. Eventually the grey sky turned blue around noon and the track dried out for plenty of grip.

 

Words can’t describe how much fun driving Laguna Seca is. I could wax poetic for days.  First timers Jeff (Mustang) and Ken (WRX) are hooked:

 

You just need to come out with us next time and see for yourself!

 

Josh, Rob and I wanted to capture our vintage cars running the track so we all mounted GoPro cameras from different vantage points. You can see how we had a blast staying together and mixing it up(there might be an impromptu drag race in there). The trunk mounted/rear facing camera on Sora Blue really gives you a perspective of the elevation drop through the corkscrew…make sure you select the “1080p HD” option, crank up the volume and enjoy!

 

 

Another fun part of track days are ride-alongs. Walt geve me a ride in his GT-R and I was blown away by it’s acceleration and grip coming out of turns. Look for in-car video soon! As with all track days cruising the paddock reveals some high dollar and very cool machinery. It is always neat to see driver’s clever attempts of evading the sound station 🙂 Here are some highlights, including several Z’s, a F20C-powered AE86, and lots of S2ks, more pictures in the gallery of course:

So thus ends the epic track day at Laguna Seca. Thank you to everyone that joined us and caravanned down from the shop. Another thank you to Patrick at City Tech. We look forward to more track days!

Check the gallery for more great pictures!

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ZCG Caravan to Laguna Seca This Sunday 2/3

Filed under: Events
by Alvin G @ 11:52 am on February 1, 2013

***ZCG Caravan to Laguna Seca This Sunday***

Please meet at the shop at 6:30am Sunday morning. We will leave promptly at 6:45am.

Z Car Garage
140 Archer St.
San Jose, CA 95112
408-452-0350

*Don’t forget to bring your helmet and tech inspection form*
Laguna Seca here we come!!!





Laguna Seca Track Day: $150 Super Bowl Special!

Filed under: Events
by Alvin G @ 1:38 pm on January 31, 2013

***Attention All Track-Day Fans***


CityTech is hosting another great track day on February 3 at world famous Laguna Seca! Check out their last minute Super Bowl Sunday Deal of only $150!!!

See below for quick facts and find registration info on their site HERE.

Want to caravan down to the race track with some Z Car Garage enthusiasts? Meet us at the shop Sunday morning at 6:30am. 6:45am departure!





Smoother and Faster: Eric’s G35

Filed under: Featured Cars and Projects,Performance
by Alvin G @ 10:46 pm on January 30, 2013

 

Erik M is a new customer at Z Car Garage and hails from the East Bay. He was also a Datsun Roadster owner at one point so that makes him extra cool in our book. With 100k miles on the clock of his G35 coupe he felt that the ride was getting very rough, especially over irregular surfaces. Erik wanted to refresh the suspension without lowering the car…we happily obliged and added a few more performance mods to the mix…

 

To strike a balance between ride control and stock height we installed Koni shocks with new OEM springs and Hotchkis sway bars f/r:

 

Sway bars:

 

A Bassani exhaust system is the perfect companion to the VQ’s melodious exhaust note…and it makes noticeable power gains. Below is the stock vs true-dual exhaust system:


Onto the engine….a JWT Pop charger, Z-tube and Motordyne plenum spacer complete the breathing improvements. New spark plugs were also installed:

 
 

 

Finally, we installed a JWT heavy duty clutch and flywheel and bled the brakes with ST600 fluid.

 

Rob UPREV tuned the G for final output of 266hp/246tq to the wheels. Great improvements in power and ride quality for this 100k mile Infiniti!





More Ponies: Michael’s Vortech Mustang GT

Filed under: Featured Cars and Projects,Performance
by Alvin G @ 9:41 am on January 26, 2013


At Z Car Garage we welcome more than just Nissans. If it’s fast or we can make it faster, bring it on! We supercharged Michael L’s Ford Mustang GT almost two years ago using Vortech’s matte black blower kit:


Forced induction is like a drug though and Michael recently came back to ZCG for a few more mods including a cold-air intake and upgraded fuel pump to support more power:

Here is the Vortech fuel pump:


With Rob’s tuning the ‘Stang now makes 564hp and 492tq at the wheels!





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