No I havent, have to do it sometime over the summer. Havent found one local yet either that is reputable.

 

Anyone ever send their oil to Blackstone Labs for analysis? For $25 bucks, dont think it can hurt.

 

if you look up the oil analysis threads, thats where most people send their's out to. you might wanna ask Resolute to look at your results when you get them back, he knows alot about that stuff...

 

Yeah, spend the extra $10 and get the TBN if you are concerned with oil life.

 

Not really worried about oil life, I have over 8 quarts of capacity and its changed every other event.

 

Just got off the phone with Roger, car is dialed in and ready to rock and roll!! I have a feeling that a full race car conversion is in the near future...gonna be tough to cut her up =(

 

What does your car weigh at this point?

 

thats a good question, never weighed it. The guy who does my alignment, Bello Motorsports, has scales. I guess when I have the car corner balanced on the new suspension, Ill find out.

 

I have about ~130ish out of 03 touring and its currently at 3130....don't know how that relates to the weight you have taken out of your car, but it makes a huge difference in feel.

 

Taking her to Bello Motorsports this week for a final alignment for Sebring. Feels like the rear toe of the Z is a bit off. For those in the area, Ernie Bello knows alignments and suspension for racing conditions. Its the best $150 you will spend. Probably going to opt for a more aggressive setup this time around.

 

Did you give any consideration to valve size when building your motor? Looking at ferreas but do not know if i should go std or 1mm oversize.

 

We went with just standard size ferreas. Didnt see the need for oversize.

Car did well this weekend despite being about 95+ degrees outside, which made for 120+ degree temps inside the cabin. Actually ended up having my first spin when the track was real slick from the heat, kind of happy that it happened so I got it out of the way. The car is really driving well on the track. I was playing with a 2008 Carrera S all day, all over him in the corners but that thing just pulled in the straights. It did have at least 25whp on me, and about 150-200lbs lighter. Next things on the list are better coilovers, new bushings all around, and stepping up to Hoosier slicks!

 

You need to get some in car vids for us.

 

Should be taking video next event. Should have the new suspension, roll bar, recaro hans racing seat, and few other things for next event.

 

New update!

Well the firm I work for decided to sponsor the Z so coming in the next 2-3 weeks are new JIC race coilovers, nismo bushings, and roll over protection of some sort. The price between a 4pt roll bar and full cage is small, so I'm undecided. Got some thinking to do..

 

what happened to the vorshlag suspension plans? why did you decide on the JIC's?

 

They werent being very accommodating, and werent offering a very discounted price from list. Going with JIC after a talk with the regional rep about their new race flagship setup. Going to go with custom spring rates, havent determined them yet though.

 

ahh, that sucks, vorschlag puts some great setups together, good luck with the jic's though

 

Have a potential invite to drive in racing demonstration at PBIR this weekend to get people into the sport...will keep you guys updated.

Also, we chose today to do a 4 pt roll bar, with some door bars coming forward to prevent the doors from coming in a side impact. I guess you could call it a 6 pt, but it isnt a full cage. Going to take out the JL system as well, time to do it BIG! lol

 

We are very proud to stand behind you with this. We were happy to hear that the firm wanted to help out and take you a little further. Now your going big time.. DO WORK!!!