This is Why a Stock Nissan 370Z is Terrible on Track / Willow Springs Raceway 

What the 370z is an amazing track car. It needs just about $4,000 to get it to be a track slayer. Also those big goofy ass wheels don’t help.

There's plenty of stock 370z track videos that kick ass on track so.... But I agree Z's need a oil cooler upgrade if you want to track

You need tires , brakes , coils ..springs on a budget , sways, oil cooler and get some lighter wheels ...urethane mounts too ..track ready car my friend.

Yeah buy an oil cooler and maybe get some coil overs to help on the track

Simple answer drive manual

Like other's said, some basic research would have turned up information on these cars issues with engine oil temps, transmission fluid temps as well as the fuel starvation. I completely disagree that a stock 370z is a terrible track car. Take care of the oil cooling, upgrade your fluids to high temp ones. Ditch the wing and the 20" wheels and you should be able to do well under 1:30 easily at streets of willow.

You need a better exhaust...

Transmission cooler, or plan on a $3-$8k bill you won't want. Oil cooler is also a must have, but that transmission is a MAJOR liability without a separate cooler.

Why do car owners always blame the var for the way they drive, ever thought that it is the DRIVER that is CRAPPY 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️💩.........

Man if you see 300 deg. oil temps, it's time to do cool down lap and bring it in lol

Those are some really large wheels…i can’t imagine it doing good on the track if that’s all you did to the car at the time.

Looking back I'm surprised you didn't do another track video with some improved mods to your golden z. Instead you traded it in for a jag. Wonder what happened there. Also curious what your thoughts of the 2021 Z Proto with the new Twin turbo v6 rated at a base 400HP. Not sure if this motor comes with an oil cooler factory but could be worth covering in your channel especially a nismo verson. That is if you're still a Z fan.

You're driving the automatic...

Some research before you purchase any car would be good advise for you. It’s a known issue since it came out. Should have been installed well before your first track day.

Not stock and your wheels being huge don’t help. Shoulda kept the rays and not mess with stuff

An automatic 370Z is never going to be a good track car, especially with those wheels and a huge spoiler.

So you KNEW if got too hot the first time you came here and then w/o rectifying you came back to complain? WHY didn't you fit one before coming back

500$ for a 34 row oil cooler kit. You'll be fine!

So basically all minor things that have aftermarket products to resolve?

You should install an oil cooler

Did it go into limp mode at all?

Oil dosnt cook until 400* so 300 is ok

Aftermarket oil cooler will fix those temp issues. Also a full suspension kit on these Zs cost a fortune. Coilovers are the way to go for budget and there are some great performance options for a 370z. Should also point out that a manual 6spd 370z would be far more superior than your AT 370z. But a switch again costs a fortune! haha 😂 You can also look at getting better grip tyres Have you also considered getting sway bars? Another great cheap mod that greatly improves our Zs already superior cornering abilities If you want more BHP gains on your Z the 4 easiest mods: - Exhaust - Straight pipes (HFC/test pipes) - Header - Intake So I guess the bottom line here is how much $$$$ are you willing to throw down just to make this 370z more track ready. The custom oil cooler mod is more than enough imo just to have fun on track. Then you can hit full revs all day!

don’t kno what you’re talking ab….

Also forgot to mention. Sharp right hand turn screws up the throttle. The gas pumps isnt located properly in the tank. So when you do fast sharp right turns the throttle response goes away. ALWAYS lap with a tank full of gas with a 370z.

It needs an oil cooler like most cars do. The difference is you have an oil temp guage and you can see it overheating unlike many cars. An oil cooler, track brake pads, and fluid change is all you need to make it a great car. Beyond that it's the driver that needs upgrades, not the car.

I got a 25 row oil cooler and I'm running distilled water and redline water wetter and it cools beautifully, I have a 6 speed manual younhaving the auto you need a big ass trans cooler.

It's a GT car really but looks like a sports car, which is why the Nismo was brought out and is 3 sec a lap quicker round donnington circuit.

so what do you mean stock you mean you did not put track tires or new pads on it before going to the track?

get rid of that exhaust....how are you not exceeding noise limit....ive seen 370z giving faster cars problems. You need a Nismo or tune plus suspension upgrades and oil cooler

Cars r junk auto or stick too heavy b a true sports car these things suck should made it like miata light weight then these would b top sellers but heavy n slow no no no

I agree with u，I used to drive stock 370z to track. It’s just so bad, now I get my evo

its not manual

That’s how I feel when I track a stock 370z😂😂😂

Oil Cooler, trash those goofy wheels and driving mod matters.

My dawg you got a automatic 370z😂😂😂😂

where did you get your wing? i wanna add one to my 370z

Just Change the coilovers

those huge wheels would not be helping

My stock Z was killing Wrx's, BRZ's and some other high end cars. Besides needing oil cooler and better fluids and lines it's great.

Bad drivers complain about the car, good drivers drive around the car. However an autobox 370z is probably not the best start for a track car heavier, slower, slower to change gear, less control, can't use the clutch to pivot the car or change direction quickly if needs be.

Smaller wheels would help too.

Yeah, needs mods.

It was so dope hanging out with you on Z day... Im so glad I never took my Z to the track tho after seeing this. it definitely needs an oil cooler for racing.

cool car. but show track, man.

Buy a s2000 and track more

It may not get you a faster lap time but a pedal booster sure does feel good when doing spirited driving on the twists!

Good to see another black race car driver I'm subscribing I wanna race with you someday

300 degrees SHIT

I would love to go

boy you donk...no no

that aint even a track

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