05-10-2021, 11:16 AM | #1 |
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Planning Track/Street F80 Build - ZCP value?
Forgive the question, all the "ZCP vs base" threads are really not helpful.
I'm running several weekends/yr with NASA NE, and looking to hop into a 6MT F80 for next season. Looking to invest several $k into suspension, few $k into wheels/tires off the bat. Looks like can easily code CS/GTS steering+diff settings. Plenty of options for power once I grow into + get comfortable with the car. Struggle to see the value in a ZCP taking all this into account. Am I missing something? Seats are nice I guess, but don't look to be night + day difference to stock seats on track... Would rather spend the price difference on seat time + reaching something more optimal in terms of track setup. TIA |
05-10-2021, 11:35 AM | #2 |
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The biggest difference between older Civic M3s and a ZCP (or post 12/15 build date Civic) is the second option gets you the reinforced bedplate. Post 12/15 all the cars got the stronger bedplate.
I haven't seen any hard data showing that one bedplate or the other making a real difference, even in monster builds. When you're going to build a M3 for serious track use, the special versions (whether it's ZCP, CS, even GTS) are of limited or no value. The CS/GTS settings can all be coded and you seem to be buying used, so warranty is not a concern. If you're going to do stuff with power you probably will want to do a crank hub fix
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OP, I agree the ZCP probably isn't worth it for you, unless you come across one priced low.
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Thx both! - confirmed my inclination.
Not planning anything crazy, my driving doesn't warrant it, but seems $$ would be better spent on upgrades. Crank hub fix planned. Good info re bedplate, now that I've learned of it will have to get one that was built post-change. Looks like part no. for the block changed then. |
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There's no need to go crazy. With a good BBK and good suspension, an F8X is a serious track weapon
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don't underestimate the power of a great bucket seat. of course this now becomes a slippery slope of whether you do a roll bar and harness... but your body exerts so much energy trying to prevent yourself from sliding around the seat. it's a night and day difference between my stock f80 and track e46.
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