We're Running An Ex-Unitech 350z In Koni!
03-08-2008, 04:01 PM
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something like 550lb/in
I'm thinking its too soft for Mosport, but we'll try a bunch of different springs and see what the car likes.
Painted the car today at my buddies paint booth, he sprayed it for me since I would likely have gotten greedy on the clear and had runs everywhere! Came out pretty OK, not amazing, but its a race car right?
I'm thinking its too soft for Mosport, but we'll try a bunch of different springs and see what the car likes.
Painted the car today at my buddies paint booth, he sprayed it for me since I would likely have gotten greedy on the clear and had runs everywhere! Came out pretty OK, not amazing, but its a race car right?
03-09-2008, 10:11 AM
#63
Mistico,
If you'd like to see the 17" wheels with Stoptechs, you can have a look at our car in Hayward, CA, that is, if you're in Oakland, CA.
Just PM me if interested.
-Rich
If you'd like to see the 17" wheels with Stoptechs, you can have a look at our car in Hayward, CA, that is, if you're in Oakland, CA.
Just PM me if interested.
-Rich
Originally Posted by mistico
SGSash,
I sent you a PM asking about the 17 inch wheels fitment but I might as well as here.
Have you run the car with this etup already? I'm interested in running 17's with 355 Stoptech setup but I'm worried about clearance when braking.
Any info would be good.
Thanks!
I sent you a PM asking about the 17 inch wheels fitment but I might as well as here.
Have you run the car with this etup already? I'm interested in running 17's with 355 Stoptech setup but I'm worried about clearance when braking.
Any info would be good.
Thanks!
03-09-2008, 04:31 PM
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I work in Hayward so that works. I sent you a PM.
Does anyone know know how much a caliper can move during hard braking?
Does anyone know know how much a caliper can move during hard braking?
Originally Posted by GrandAm350
Mistico,
If you'd like to see the 17" wheels with Stoptechs, you can have a look at our car in Hayward, CA, that is, if you're in Oakland, CA.
Just PM me if interested.
-Rich
If you'd like to see the 17" wheels with Stoptechs, you can have a look at our car in Hayward, CA, that is, if you're in Oakland, CA.
Just PM me if interested.
-Rich
03-10-2008, 10:36 PM
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Sahsa, do you have or know where to get decals of the headlights? We've got the carbon fiber headlight replacements, however, before we put them on, I want to cover the carbon fiber with a decal. Looks better than two black eyes with our paint scheme.
-Rich
-Rich
03-16-2008, 07:03 AM
#72
Rich I'm going to be using real headlights, however I am going to get some decals printed for the headlights. I think i'm going to take a picture of the headlight from the most common viewing angle, and take it to get printed with the dimensions of my fibreglass headlight cover. I'll send you a few when I get them printed.
As for the long tubes we're working on developing some right now and will hopefully have something on the market within the next couple of months. I'm just looking for somewhere that can mass produce them for me.
As for the long tubes we're working on developing some right now and will hopefully have something on the market within the next couple of months. I'm just looking for somewhere that can mass produce them for me.
04-22-2008, 05:12 AM
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The car is looking great. I see a corner knocked out of the aluminum bumper back-up, how did that happen, those things are pretty strong. Where will you race the car first. We went to VIR and got a first and second and a track record in the Z car and two firsts with the new Honda S2000 and another track record on saturday but lost it in sundays race to the second place guy. Perfect weather for participants and engines.
04-22-2008, 06:11 AM
#75
Originally Posted by GrandAm350
Maybe. But the OEM urethane (spelling?) will be more expensive than what we can produce. Also won't be able to take a hit or be repaired like Carbon/Kevlar.
More news on this project later next week.
The body parts are off for the epoxy mold making process.
We have the front bumper cover, rear bumper cover, rear wing and side skirts.
-Rich
More news on this project later next week.
The body parts are off for the epoxy mold making process.
We have the front bumper cover, rear bumper cover, rear wing and side skirts.
-Rich
04-27-2008, 09:09 PM
#77
Originally Posted by GrandAm350
Parts will be ready next week.
Still working out the pricing with Nissan.
One drawback: Nissan only wants us to sell to motorsports customers. So the bodywork will not be available for street cars. Only competition cars.
-Rich
Still working out the pricing with Nissan.
One drawback: Nissan only wants us to sell to motorsports customers. So the bodywork will not be available for street cars. Only competition cars.
-Rich
04-27-2008, 11:03 PM
#78
Originally Posted by dnguyent
competition = w2w only, or does it also include time trials?
The bodywork we are producing will be Kevlar with carbon reinforcement for rigidity where it is needed. The Kevlar is pretty darn strong, but will flex where carbon will shatter. And Kevlar is repairable like carbon. This will be very cool materials. I'm really looking forward to running it.
We should know this coming week who we can sell to. I'll be sure to post it.
-Rich
04-28-2008, 02:35 PM
#79
Originally Posted by mistico
I work in Hayward so that works. I sent you a PM.
Does anyone know know how much a caliper can move during hard braking?
Does anyone know know how much a caliper can move during hard braking?
Awesome job guys, the car looks great! I look forward to seeing you guys at Mosport!! -not sure what car i'm driving yet
-Billy
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05-21-2008, 02:48 AM
#80
Originally Posted by GrandAm350
HOPEFULLY it will include time trials. I'd like it to be as broad as possible, but in the end, it's Nissan's decision. They really want to keep the NISMO bodywork unique to the car.
The bodywork we are producing will be Kevlar with carbon reinforcement for rigidity where it is needed. The Kevlar is pretty darn strong, but will flex where carbon will shatter. And Kevlar is repairable like carbon. This will be very cool materials. I'm really looking forward to running it.
We should know this coming week who we can sell to. I'll be sure to post it.
-Rich
The bodywork we are producing will be Kevlar with carbon reinforcement for rigidity where it is needed. The Kevlar is pretty darn strong, but will flex where carbon will shatter. And Kevlar is repairable like carbon. This will be very cool materials. I'm really looking forward to running it.
We should know this coming week who we can sell to. I'll be sure to post it.
-Rich
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