blue350zed

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That's a pretty substantial weight loss. Love it bro. Keep it up.

ARRRT

could you please specify what brand of side splitters you run in your current setup?

Neeko94

iTrader: (2)

I started my build without researching class limits for spec Z and now I realized that Im pretty screwed once it comes to staying in the class.

And seat time is most valuable, the more variances of race types, the more you will be able to know the limits of your car at all points.

Track then buy

M_Ajouri

thank you

your definitely right about everything
unfortunately I'm running these 19's due to a sponsorship. I asked for 18's but Forgiato does not even have 18" blanks
i will be selling this cage in the near future and get a custom one. i figured i would be in the unlimited class as well. I need more power for that class haha.
and as far as me dumping money into the car most of the money im dumping into it is literally just for looks, I know its an impractical track car but i still want it to look good. the only stupid expenses that I cannot justify are: shift ****, steering wheel and the Cage, Honestly that's about it. The wrap definitely did not need to be done but you know what, I want it to look pretty good to me at least.

Thanks bro, appreciate it!

They are Shine Strosek replicas in carbon kevlar plain weave

Yeah I agree with you on this, as i stated above, Im going to be doing track days getting the hang of the car, I wanted to get the wing on it before i tracked so i would get used to it right away with it instead of without it.
I got the wing in the mail yesterday by the way so I will be installing it when i come back from vegas on sunday! Stay tuned for pictures guys

terrasmak

iTrader: (8)

Your better off learning without the wing. You will need about 600+ hp for unlimited and a well sorted suspension with proper aero.

What wing did you get?

dkmura

iTrader: (64)

Agreed- a wing will most likely slow you down and without an experienced driver or sorted suspension, will just be confusing. The other issue with using 19" wheels in an unlimited class is the diffificulty and expense of finding good R-compound tires in the sizes needed.

OP started this thread saying he was almost through with his build, but knowing what he's up against, I'd say he's still on the front end of becoming remotely competitive.

AaronML

Loving the current setup!
Just wondering, with your old setup, did you have any spacers on the oem wheels? they fit on the car perfectly.

M_Ajouri

I did, 25mm H&R trak+,

Maybe I should rephrase my previous statements. I have a decent amount of track time. And i agree with you on the 19's.
As of right now there is no way in hell I am going to be able to enter in redline for a couple years. This is a one step at a time thing, I decided to remove the cusco cage and I'm shopping around to get a welded cage.

M_Ajouri

So,

I haven't updated this thread in a while
Life happened and I just got real busy...
Anyway here are some update pics for whoever is interested, I worked on all day Saturday and this is how far I got....

Here's a couple shots before the updates



Here's a few after the updates done on saturday









Still have to paint the wing, install the front diffuser, and I'm waiting for my Enjuku "K" harness bar. I've come to the realization that I will not be racing professionally anytime soon, so for the time being I have decided to keep the Cusco Cage, I found that the Enjuku harness bar works with it.

I'm going to Miami this weekend so there will not be anymore updates until the weekend of the 18th

Hope you enjoy!

nizmo_0385

iTrader: (5)

Frigging awesome. Love the Kevlar look!

bealljk

iTrader: (13)

great thread - love the progress

TitaniumT8

Very nice build so far. How much was the wrap and how long did it take? I'm considering getting my Z wrapped

dkmura

iTrader: (64)

Man- that is a HUGE wing. I'd love to find out how much drag it creates. Will the amount of downforce in the corners make up for the loss of top end?

M_Ajouri

Honestly, I'm pretty sure this wing was made for drifters, But we'll see how it affects the car.



I appreciate the compliment, I got the car wrapped for 1500, it took my guy a week when he had 3 others cars as well.

Thank you, I'm trying to keep it updated!


I appreciate it! I wanted something other than regular carbon fiber So i waited and had these made by Shine. Great quality minus a few seem lines that are off.

oldschool350z

iTrader: (1)

How much have you spend on creating this track car?

I like everything originally thought it was plastidip but wrap is much better. Idk what other regulations you need to comply with but seems like you're close.

PP08HR

iTrader: (2)

Dude your car is so dope. I swear I wanna wrap mine the same color.

$1500 is outstanding. I'm getting quotes of 2500-3500.

dkmura

iTrader: (64)

Gotta ask- when was the last time you had your Z at a racetrack?

WSchli1672

Very nice looking. Keep us posted.

Frank_White

love that color scheme!

M_Ajouri

Thanks for the kind words guys


More like when was the last time I've actually driven the car! Lets just say its been a while.


Yeah my buddy definitely hooked me up


I'm not building it to meet any specifications except for my own.