Forged Performance: Project 370Z Race Car Build!!

DannyGT · 01-27-2010, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

The 370z was absolutely fabulous, even though we have just barely scratched the surface. In many ways, it handles very similar to the GT-R, except about 600lbs lighter, and 250whp less. As you can tell in the video, you just have to keep the revs way way up to keep the car moving along.

It took me a couple laps to realize there is no midrange and no turbos....LOL. But running the car repeatedly to 7500rpm was music to my ears. The car feels incredibly light on turn in, and exhibits zero body roll. It's extremely tossable, and easy to point the nose. There is a trace of oversteer on corner exit but nothing out of the ordinary. This is usually how we like our cars setup. The brakes are out of this world. I can honestly tell you these Trophy Series Race brakes from Stop Tech are the best I have ever used. Just breathing on the brakes is enough to snap your neck forward. It will completely overpower the ABS system and cause a slight hint of lock-up if you aren't ready for it. There is no pad knockback at all, with the full floating rotors and superb consistency and confidence under braking.

Roebling is handling track, rather than an HP track, so the times between a GT-R and 370Z well prepped should be fairly close. On something like VIR or Road Atlanta which are much higher speed tracks, I would expect a much greater delta between lap times.

We are running the Carbonetic 1.5 way LSD in the rear. I really love this diff...I would have hated this car had we retained the stock LSD for the test.

With respect to the question about the Porsches, they were definitely running at full tilt. Keep in mind, this was the Red Instructors group, so passing was permitted anywhere with a point. Usually once they saw me filling their mirrors, they moved over to let me pass by. This way, we avoid a drag race to the next corner. All good.

Happy to answer any more questions you all have.

Excellent stuff man! I'm going to have to call you about that diff once I start participating in some events this spring! If you dont mind could you give us a little insight into the alignment setup?

travisjb · 01-27-2010, 12:58 AM

Just watched the vid... dominant car! must have been fun!

I need Decker to send me the rear view mirror you guys are using... bar mount, right?

Love the Carbonetic too - would recommend it to anyone

Which pads were you using? did i miss that in your post??

Possible to get some detailed shots of the engine bay?

schrute · 01-27-2010, 01:49 AM

That vid was a lot of fun to watch. Thanks for sharing.

mcheddadi · 01-27-2010, 03:22 AM

this is awesome

tbonesteak · 01-27-2010, 12:03 PM

moar pics and vids pleaseeeee!!!!

vipor · 01-27-2010, 12:05 PM

Awesome job Sharif! The video is sweet.

Did you mistakenly get invited to a Porsche race or something? lol. You burned them all though, gj!

travisjb · 01-27-2010, 12:17 PM

Porsche Club of America (PCA) events are fairly open... once you're in, you're in even if you switch to another marquee. and if you don't have a porsche, just need to be invited by a member... it's a great group in AZ, focus is on having fun and learning to drive, less emphasis on running at 99% and getting your best time... a great group to learn with for sure

HKYStormFront · 01-27-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tbonesteak

moar pics and vids pleaseeeee!!!!

i'll have ya covered on that part in a few weeks

370zdub · 01-27-2010, 01:04 PM

Absolutely outstanding. Great vid to watch!

Sharif, do you guys ever get over here to the west coast?

Ryan@Forged · 01-27-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NewlyIMPORTed

What exhaust are you guys running?

We are running a Greddy Ti-C which we also have for sale on our website

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Originally Posted by travisjb

Just watched the vid... dominant car! must have been fun!

I need Decker to send me the rear view mirror you guys are using... bar mount, right?

Love the Carbonetic too - would recommend it to anyone

Which pads were you using? did i miss that in your post??

Possible to get some detailed shots of the engine bay?

We are running Carbotech XP12 brake pads

The engine bay looks stock

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Originally Posted by 370zdub

Absolutely outstanding. Great vid to watch!

Sharif, do you guys ever get over here to the west coast?

We don't make it out there very often. We were out there last year for the Super Lap Battle and Redline Time Attack at Fontana.

Sharif@Forged · 01-27-2010, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DannyGT

Excellent stuff man! I'm going to have to call you about that diff once I start participating in some events this spring! If you dont mind could you give us a little insight into the alignment setup?

Sure can. We run about 1/8th inch toe-in rear, and 3/16th inch toe-out up front. Camber up front is -3.5 and rear camber is -2.3

KingDavid · 01-28-2010, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KingDavid

Will this car see a 1/4 mile at all just for kicks?

Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? ????

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Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

I think that can be arranged. Might be interesting!

Actually, glass is coming out on Wed, and then will be sent off for lexan.

This would be great if you guys can pull this off...

But understandable if you can't.

Sharif@Forged · 01-28-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by KingDavid

This would be great if you guys can pull this off...

But understandable if you can't.

We have the lexan sitting here, but we have elected to campaign the car in a class that requires factory glass, and the full dash/center console..hence the cup holders...LOL.

Doubt this thing will see the 1/4 mile anytime soon.

Mike · 01-28-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

We have the lexan sitting here, but we have elected to campaign the car in a class that requires factory glass, and the full dash/center console..hence the cup holders...LOL.

Doubt this thing will see the 1/4 mile anytime soon.

bring it on up to Zdayz to your drag strip event!!!!!!

Sharif@Forged · 01-28-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

bring it on up to Zdayz to your drag strip event!!!!!!

It will be there, but that's only about 1/8th mile at best, and untimed. aeeghemmm.....remember that isn't a drag strip event, it's a controlled acceleration and braking test.

01-27-2010, 12:58 AM	#377 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Just watched the vid... dominant car! must have been fun! I need Decker to send me the rear view mirror you guys are using... bar mount, right? Love the Carbonetic too - would recommend it to anyone Which pads were you using? did i miss that in your post?? Possible to get some detailed shots of the engine bay? __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

01-27-2010, 01:49 AM	#378 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 17	That vid was a lot of fun to watch. Thanks for sharing. __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

01-27-2010, 12:05 PM	#381 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Awesome job Sharif! The video is sweet. Did you mistakenly get invited to a Porsche race or something? lol. You burned them all though, gj! __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-27-2010, 12:17 PM	#382 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Porsche Club of America (PCA) events are fairly open... once you're in, you're in even if you switch to another marquee. and if you don't have a porsche, just need to be invited by a member... it's a great group in AZ, focus is on having fun and learning to drive, less emphasis on running at 99% and getting your best time... a great group to learn with for sure __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

01-27-2010, 01:04 PM	#384 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 17	Absolutely outstanding. Great vid to watch! Sharif, do you guys ever get over here to the west coast? __________________ 2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel: 588whp/1082wtrq 2007 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel: 788whp/1405wtrq, runs 12's @ 7400lbs, Still miss my 370z!

01-27-2010, 03:22 AM	#379 (permalink)
mcheddadi Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: canada Posts: 31 Drives: 08 altima coupe 3.5 Rep Power: 16	this is awesome

01-27-2010, 12:03 PM	#380 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	moar pics and vids pleaseeeee!!!!

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