AlWakRa 370z's Journal - PW from Qatar

AlWakRa · 04-02-2018, 04:16 PM

Thanks madwi, this season wasn't the best, but trying to enjoy the rest.

Today, I did some changes to the car:

- returned stock shifter, TWM gives a mechanical feel and very short shifts, but isn't helping in shifting fast smoothly.
- Gave her a fresh oil and filter, changed Castrol Edge 0w40 to Liqui Moly 5w40.
- Installed Trackspec hood vents.
- Lastly, got a GT wing from a friend to get some downforce at back and try it at the track, I am aiming to get sub 2:20 with it.

Excuse the dirty car

Hotrodz · 04-02-2018, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AlWakRa

Thanks madwi, this season wasn't the best, but trying to enjoy the rest.

Today, I did some changes to the car:

- returned stock shifter, TWM gives a mechanical feel and very short shifts, but isn't helping in shifting fast smoothly.
- Gave her a fresh oil and filter, changed Castrol Edge 0w40 to Liqui Moly 5w40.
- Installed Trackspec hood vents.
- Lastly, got a GT wing from a friend to get some downforce at back and try it at the track, I am aiming to get sub 2:20 with it.

Excuse the dirty car

Great job on the vents, they look great!

I have a TWM short shifter and because I was missing a lot of shifts I ditched my round knob and install a TWM 7" long knob and haven't looked back. I find it much easier to shift smoothly and accurately.

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madwi · 04-02-2018, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AlWakRa

Thanks madwi, this season wasn't the best, but trying to enjoy the rest.

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They cant all be the best seasons! That aero and cooling should really help you out.

ColdFire · 04-03-2018, 03:57 AM

Looking good! Get that Mines front vents installed.

AlWakRa · 04-03-2018, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Great job on the vents, they look great!

I have a TWM short shifter and because I was missing a lot of shifts I ditched my round knob and install a TWM 7" long knob and haven't looked back. I find it much easier to shift smoothly and accurately.

Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk

It was an option to get knob extension, but decided I would go back to stock, but it was a little worse after the twin clutch.

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Originally Posted by madwi

They cant all be the best seasons! That aero and cooling should really help you out.

Hopefully, as our track is fast and I can use the aero there.

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Originally Posted by ColdFire

Looking good! Get that Mines front vents installed.

Welcome back, still lurking around those mines

I am reluctant a little as I was planning to use them with stock intake boxes, but now I don't know, I feel they would look better if I get a splitter or spoiler with them

ColdFire · 04-03-2018, 06:23 AM

Function over form. I get it =D. Try to get it sold on here I'm sure someone would snatch it off your hands

Quicksilvers · 04-04-2018, 02:51 AM

Wonderful build and you really are working hard on your project Z congrats.

AlWakRa · 04-04-2018, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ColdFire

Function over form. I get it =D. Try to get it sold on here I'm sure someone would snatch it off your hands

Yup, Function over form, but I try to get a balance between them, and nobody needs an overpriced piece of carbon lol

Hopefully during summer I could work on its exterior. And yes, there is a track this Thursday, you can come participate or pass by, if you are free.

AlWakRa · 04-07-2018, 05:23 PM

Got a mini photoshoot for the 370z

Also went to track

Have a different session but ended early due to torned tire, I think it was a bad idea to get it lowered more than what it was. We suspect the knuckle bolts rubbed the tires under high G force and torned it. The other side was fine as it is a little higher due to corner balance.

Here I tried my friend's Toyota GT86 Cup edition, which he prepared for racing events.

cv129 · 04-07-2018, 11:21 PM

And the rabbit hole deepens haha love it!

AlWakRa · 04-08-2018, 03:26 AM

lol, at least when I see it, I smile involuntary, I didn't think I will like it this way or I will go this route for the look

Now I need splitter, I was planning to go for amuse or nismo and splitter, now I think I will go for powerstream splitter (found it on z1) and side blades to optimize my costs and get the look and functionality.

carlitos_370z · 04-09-2018, 06:18 AM

nice pics bro!

cv129 · 04-09-2018, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AlWakRa

lol, at least when I see it, I smile involuntary, I didn't think I will like it this way or I will go this route for the look

Now I need splitter, I was planning to go for amuse or nismo and splitter, now I think I will go for powerstream splitter (found it on z1) and side blades to optimize my costs and get the look and functionality.

Yea actually the wing goes with the car better than I thought...the stance, ride height and exhaust suit well with the wing.

AlWakRa · 04-18-2018, 04:25 AM

From last track day, problems are back

rear shock snapped from the thread, found lubricate residue, not sure if it is the culprit. But will try to fix it temporarily before sending the coilovers for rebuild.

Dirty car, it was occasionally raining last week

madwi · 04-18-2018, 04:53 AM

Hood vents helping your temps?

04-03-2018, 03:57 AM	#139 (permalink)
ColdFire Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Qatar Age: 35 Posts: 106 Drives: 13 370Z 6MT, 15 GT-R Rep Power: 369	Looking good! Get that Mines front vents installed. AlWakRa likes this. __________________ ColdFire's Build Journal Amuse \| Vossen CV3 \| KW V3 & More ; )

04-03-2018, 06:23 AM	#141 (permalink)
ColdFire Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Qatar Age: 35 Posts: 106 Drives: 13 370Z 6MT, 15 GT-R Rep Power: 369	Function over form. I get it =D. Try to get it sold on here I'm sure someone would snatch it off your hands AlWakRa likes this. __________________ ColdFire's Build Journal Amuse \| Vossen CV3 \| KW V3 & More ; )

04-04-2018, 02:51 AM	#142 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	Wonderful build and you really are working hard on your project Z congrats. AlWakRa likes this.

04-07-2018, 11:21 PM	#145 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,250 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	And the rabbit hole deepens haha love it! AlWakRa and Hotrodz like this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

04-08-2018, 03:26 AM	#146 (permalink)
AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13450	lol, at least when I see it, I smile involuntary, I didn't think I will like it this way or I will go this route for the look Now I need splitter, I was planning to go for amuse or nismo and splitter, now I think I will go for powerstream splitter (found it on z1) and side blades to optimize my costs and get the look and functionality. cv129 likes this. __________________ 2010 370Z Touring Sport Pearl White 6MT Powered by: Fast Intentions - Motordyne - Stillen - OS Giken - CJ Motorsports - Mishimoto - MCA Suspension - SPL - SuperPRO - RJM - Z1 Motorsport - Zspeed - Volk My Humble Journals

04-09-2018, 06:18 AM	#147 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7586	nice pics bro! AlWakRa likes this.

04-18-2018, 04:53 AM	#150 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	Hood vents helping your temps?

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