Looks awesome! You running a square setup, what size front tire?

 

A couple of questions on your build: is this really intended to be a racecar? Most of us start from the basics and build out, but your build seems more like starting with the extras first. Like a street car build that can be used for track days. Tires, wheels, bodywork and front subframe braces (not really legal in any race series I'm familiar with) yes, but nothing on the custom rollcage and all the safety equipment required for time trial or D2D comp. I'm always interested in racecar builds, but am confused looking at this build. Also, weren't you planning to race your Z at Summit Point Raceway in West VA? I'm familiar with that circuit, as I started my own racing career there.

 

thanks chriz but no the fronts are 265 and rears are 295s...the fronts just look massive because of the no fender lol

lol i was waiting on some one to ask about that...tittle is #becauseracecar because its not ur basic stance car you see...Im all about function and enjoying the Z as it was supposto be...Like all of us, we have bills so parts come slow...So starting off as a nice looking functional street car and track on weekends kind of car...Congrats on your success on the track! I am just doing it as a hobby and try to improve my driving skills no plans on going pro lol

 

OK- that clears it up quite a bit. So it sounds like the custom rollcage and safety equipment are VERY far down the priority list. That's usually where most racers start a racecar build.

Have you ever taken your Z to Summit Point? Very challenging circuit and there's an affordable on-track program on Fridays, I believe. FATT might get you out on a real road track where the Z belongs!

 

Except roll cages, racing seats and no airbags are actually much more dangerous on the street. If you have a street based car, it doesn't make a lot of sense ripping out all the factory safety equipment and putting a cage in.

 

Actually, if properly built and installed, a rollcage, race seat and harness are NOT "much more dangerous" for street driving. But they remain a PITA to get into and out of. What would I know about this? For the first few years of my racing career, my DD was a showroom stock racecar. I had to bring it back after a weekend of door-to-door dicing, so I could drive to work on Monday!

But that's what a racecar build is all about- it's whatever you have to do to get out on the racetrack and start getting races under your belt. It's part passion, part planning and not always rational or comfortable.

 

If done well, you shouldn't have any head collision issues true, but the lack of airbags is a definite safety risk. Unless you plan on wearing a helmet on the street, a full cage is not all that safe.

The only reason I haven't bought carbon race buckets and an aftermarket wheel is that I'd rather have side and front impact bags.

Besides that, the cost to go full cage, nice seats, replace your seatbelts, helmet etc is kind of insane. Combine that with tire costs, and a personally owned track car can be suicidal. Add in wheels, motor work, a real working suspension, nice brakes, working aero parts, just FML. I'd rather stick to the canyons and keep the 5-10k in my pocket and have a fake race car lmao.

Although a true racing fuel cell IMHO safety wise is worth it. Can mean the difference between walking away and having an early grave right there alone.

 

for now working on exterior...as winter comes i will be doing interior rollcage/frame support...then early jan i will be moving on to the motor maybe by then i will be decided on what i am going to do. For talks about roll cage not being safe on streets and daily use...Its ok because I do not daily my car lol and yes summit is difficult i remember i think 2 years back at hyperfest a nismo lost control and crashed on the trees, a sad sight to see

 

Nice work so far!! Love the fender braces. Out of my own curiousity, what were the specs on your old RPF1's?

 

Thanks bro and they were
18x9.5&10.5+15 all around...with 265/35 and 295/35
I think i will get sbc rpf1s for the track with 10.5+ all around

 

Thanks for sharing man!! That's a awsome aggressive setup!!