Forged Performance: 3 Podium Finishes at Redline Time Attack In Nashville
 

I wanted to post this in the FI section, to showcase some of the things we are doing with our built and tuned forced induction cars.

Most of you know that we do a fair amount of HPDE and track day events throughout the year. We have decided to step it up and compete in the Redline Time Attack series.

We are really pleased with the results, given this was our first attendance at a Time Attack event, and my first time driving the car at the Nashville Super Speedway. Despite running without most of my power steering (rack is shot), we still managed to put the Forged Performance 350Z into second place in the Modified RWD class, and second place in Unlimted RWD Class. Our 350Z produced the 5th fastest time of the weekend, out of 28 competitors. We were off by about a second in the Modifed Class, and 2 seconds in Unlimited. The BC Racing car took first place, so congratulations to that team.

The setup this weekend, was just 10psi, and WG spring pressure with 450whp. Car weight is 3100lbs with full tank of fuel, and no driver. Currently, the car is running our S1 Shortblock, GTM Heads, JWT S2 camshafts, and tuned with Haltech.

We also entered the Forged Performance/RobiSpec Evo that we recently built. Running a 2.3 stroker kit, and 500whp pump gas power, Robert Fuller hustled the car to a spectaular 1:09 lap. I forgot to mention, that the Evo's suspension package consisted of some springs, a rear sway, and REAL street tires, full weight.

Forged Performance and RobiSpec are working on some exciting projects...so stay tuned for some really cool stuff!

Here are the final results from the weekend:

Modified RWD
1) BC Racing G35 1:08.418
2) Forged Performance 1:09.467
3) Vision Performance 240sx 1:11.12
4) John Devet's Porsche GT3 1:11.918

Unlimted RWD
1) BC Racing G35 1:07.20
2) Forged Performance 350Z: 1:09.30

And most importantly, I want to thank our Sponsors and our staff that help make all of this happen:

Stop Tech
Mackin Industries aka Volk Wheels
Jim Wolf Technology
Carbonetic
RobiSpec
Sandy, Chris, Dylan, Ryan, Patrick, Tony, Jacob,

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Tiiiiiiiiite!! Cf your entire car to bring the weight down.. :D

Congrats and a job well done. :thumbup: Any more pics?

Here is a pic of Sandy and I. That's about it. I was too hot and sweaty to take anymore pics. :thumbup:
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What would put you in 1st place Sharif?? Any factors you learned or tips?

For the next event, the boost goes up to the 550whp level. That's all these cars really need to get the job done. Lighten them down, setup the suspension/tires correctly, and then the driver needs to do the rest.

Oh, and power steering would have helped...that is why i was sweating so much.

Congrats Sharif! Not only are you good with working on cars but you can drive too!

Go Sharif!! Nice job man. The Z is looking sweet too as well as the lovely Ms. Sandy. :icon38:

Congrats guys! Heck of a job, especially considering the power levels!

I wish I would have been able to come. Deff next time! BTW-the wing is pure sex :icon9:

Oh man, i wanna drive on a track like that.

Good job Sharif! I wouldn't even recognize your car if I saw it now (well, minus the stickers), crazy.

Nice work buddy! Its always good to see you guys repping for the Z community.

BTW, I'm digging the new style hat, are they available for purchase?

Congrats and nice to see you again sharif! I was gonna come back out sunday, but blew my trans again on the way home saturday. I was kinda bumbed after that.

Did you get to try out the Yokohama A005's?

WOW...the car looks real nice...job well done. Sorry I had to drop out at the last minute....would have loved to take that car around the track.

Those rims look bad azz on the car.....dont remember seeing them on the car when I was at the shop.

Was Dr Phil a good boy...:)

GOOD JOB Sharif !!!! It wasnt long ago you made your first trip to a track .

Hey man I saw you on the track and I got all excited since I'm waiting to send my Z there!

Dr Phil is always a polite young man. :) Your cancelation actually worked out perfectly, becuase Phil and Robi took your room...LOL. I know we'll see you next time, Mike...I have a feeling you will be joining us on the track really soon.

I wanted to so badly, but with the steering issue sidelining us for most of Sat, I didn't want to take a chance on Sunday's event. I will put them to use very soon.

Good seeing you again soon, Tyler....your car is looking baddass as usual. Now stop breaking stuff. :D

Thanks...when are you coming back. I have a hate with your name on it. :)

550 :confused: :icon8: :icon9: Lets open up the hood and front.....direct air flow!!!

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