Forged Performance: Project 370Z Race Car Build!!

Pumpkinhead · 08-18-2009, 01:40 PM

Any updates?

Sharif@Forged · 08-19-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpkinhead

Any updates?

Here are some pics of the cage in progress. Only the main hoops have been welded into place at this point. We made an opening through the rear bracing, which will be boxed on when we are done. This is the most structurally intense cage we've done so far. Wait until you see the NASCAR door bars, seat mount, and pedal box. Should be wrapped up with all the cage related fabrication by Tues/Wed of next week. Then the fun really begins!

tbonesteak · 08-20-2009, 01:29 AM

sloterg · 08-20-2009, 01:37 AM

travisjb · 08-20-2009, 01:46 AM

wow, good progress on the cage. you know we're going to want more pics than that?!

any plans to replace the stock lateral brace in the rear ? presumably the cage will be stiff enough, probably not getting anything from that brace at this point

double nascar style on driver door ? single on passenger ?

oh and when you say you are going to 'box in' the rear bracing... sheet metal or tubing ? what thickness and material ?

Sharif@Forged · 08-20-2009, 10:14 AM

We are doing double bars on the both driver and passenger side to maintain balance, and symetry. Some teams go X on the passenger side, to save a little weight, but it's really a choice thing.

The rear brace will remain for now, but some additional bracing isn't a bad idea. I will look into it.

Pumpkinhead · 08-20-2009, 01:55 PM

Looks sexy! In a cagey sort of way......

billydsz · 08-20-2009, 04:13 PM

Subscribed. Nice work but it's got to sting a little ripping apart a brand new car like that. Can't wait to see the finished product.

GT Motoring · 08-21-2009, 01:26 AM

great build Sharif! glad i finally found your thread.

travisjb · 08-21-2009, 02:23 AM

You guys figure out what you will do with the pedals yet ? stock ? are you going to build a custom dead pedal ?

Togo · 08-21-2009, 04:10 PM

Whats a "dead petal"?

Knives · 08-21-2009, 06:38 PM

"Whats a "dead petal"? "
Its the foot rest on the left.

Any estimates on the overall weight savings when it's all done?

Togo · 08-21-2009, 06:40 PM

Thanks Knives

Sharif@Forged · 08-22-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Knives

"Whats a "dead petal"? "
Its the foot rest on the left.

Any estimates on the overall weight savings when it's all done?

I am targeting 2750 to 2850lbs dry. I am setting a pretty high target, so we'll see where it lands.

Knives · 08-23-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

I am targeting 2750 to 2850lbs dry. I am setting a pretty high target, so we'll see where it lands.

Nice, s2000 territory.

You decide on rims?

I also assume you're replacing the glass to get to that 2750 target?

08-18-2009, 01:40 PM	#211 (permalink)
Pumpkinhead Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 8 Drives: 05 Silverstone Z Ent Rep Power: 16	Any updates? __________________ "A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything." -Friedrich Nietzsche

08-20-2009, 01:46 AM	#215 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	wow, good progress on the cage. you know we're going to want more pics than that?! any plans to replace the stock lateral brace in the rear ? presumably the cage will be stiff enough, probably not getting anything from that brace at this point double nascar style on driver door ? single on passenger ? oh and when you say you are going to 'box in' the rear bracing... sheet metal or tubing ? what thickness and material ? __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

08-20-2009, 10:14 AM	#216 (permalink)
Sharif@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 840 Drives: 2009 GT-R, 2010 370Z Rep Power: 17	We are doing double bars on the both driver and passenger side to maintain balance, and symetry. Some teams go X on the passenger side, to save a little weight, but it's really a choice thing. The rear brace will remain for now, but some additional bracing isn't a bad idea. I will look into it. __________________ Sharif@Forgedperformance.com General Manager/Certified Tuner/NASA-PCA-BMWCAA Instructor JRZ RS1's Available NOW...PM me Cobb ProTuner, Uprev ECU Flash, FCON Vpro, Haltech, Motec Certified

08-20-2009, 01:55 PM	#217 (permalink)
Pumpkinhead Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 8 Drives: 05 Silverstone Z Ent Rep Power: 16	Looks sexy! In a cagey sort of way...... __________________ "A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything." -Friedrich Nietzsche

08-21-2009, 01:26 AM	#219 (permalink)
GT Motoring Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 489 Drives: R35 Rep Power: 840	great build Sharif! glad i finally found your thread. __________________ http://www.gtmotoring.com/images/for...r-nagtroc1.gif Zele Authorized USA Dealer Amuse Authorized Distributor 370Z Purchasing Special through GT Motoring www.gtmotoring.com

08-20-2009, 01:29 AM	#213 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375

08-20-2009, 04:13 PM	#218 (permalink)
billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 16	Subscribed. Nice work but it's got to sting a little ripping apart a brand new car like that. Can't wait to see the finished product.

08-21-2009, 02:23 AM	#220 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	You guys figure out what you will do with the pedals yet ? stock ? are you going to build a custom dead pedal ? __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

08-21-2009, 04:10 PM	#221 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 657	Whats a "dead petal"?

08-21-2009, 06:38 PM	#222 (permalink)
Knives Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 293 Drives: 2009 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	"Whats a "dead petal"? " Its the foot rest on the left. Any estimates on the overall weight savings when it's all done?

08-21-2009, 06:40 PM	#223 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 657	Thanks Knives

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