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The last time I was on the track the rear diff oil temp reached a steady 220F, so I think I should accept lower fuel economy for better protection. The increase temperature from the thicker oil will be another trade-off for better protection. I totally hear what you're saying though, even have...

So is the general consensus 75w140 for heavy/track use with a compromise being fuel economy? I'm also looking at Redline but I know Motul makes good lubricants. I have 5w30 Motul motor oil in my Z which was changed back in November '25, last time I checked the oil about a month ago it was...

Right but I'm saying stopping a 2800lbs car is not the same as stopping a 3600lbs car. You daily the Z with xp10 and xp8s? Stock rotors?

Never skimp on brakes, the most important part of the car.

The S2K weighs a lot less than the Z so there's that. When I was done with the track I left the carbotech pads on for the ride home and it got cold that evening. I could feel the cold pads not biting well and I had to give myself a lot of distance to properly stop the car. I don't recommend...

Look at operating temps of the pads you look at. Most street pads will provide stopping power from ambient to ~700F, beyond that and the pads will glaze the rotors and you will lose braking efficacy. The rotors can also get warped a little depending upon how many times you brake hard at high...

Bright color helps, but remember a LOT of people don't check their mirrors so what good is a bright colored car.

Agreed. Just be careful which pads you choose because the rotors can get very hot.

I did the same with my Z. I was on the track 3 months after I bought the car, it only had sway bars and intakes at the time. A year later after brakes, tires, and suspension upgrades, was back on the track 4 seconds faster.😁

If that's the case then yeah do as others have recommended. Brakes and sway bars first. Suspension, cooling, and braces. Leave the engine alone it has plenty of power if you can keep it cool.

Are you going to make your Z a dedicated track car or a trackable street car? This distinction matters for the upgrade path.

General rules of thumbs I follow dealing with traffic in a low car: Make yourself known and seen at all times. Give yourself plenty of room to maneuver. Don't be over confident. Obviously if you're stationary and have nowhere to go you're a sitting duck. But other than that you have...

Can someone link to these pucks or good ones?

The Nismo track exhaust sounds really good even without ldps. Not too loud not too quiet. Just right. I will eventually get either LDPs with high flow cats or resonated, not sure which yet.

FWIW Mobil1 extended life does very well with high miles. I've been using 5w30 in my Murano and one cycle in the Z (have since moved to Motul for the Z, after 5k miles it's still gold!).

Oh I was looking at the abrasion part.

Seems like the CC-RG pads produce less dust than the MX72's

Question about the endless mx72 plus pads. I see they're good street as well as spirited and track driving. How much dust to they produce? Also how abrasive are they on rotors?

The last track day where I used the carbotech pads the dust wasn't too bad. I cleaned the wheels in between sessions.

So far their poly bushing arms in the rear are good. Their catch can is good, aluminum oil pan (with the exception of easily sheered threads at 25ft/lbs) good. They did send a replacement for free. Also their trans and diff braces are good. 2pc rotors and braided lines have been good.