AlWakRa 370z's Journal - PW from Qatar

AlWakRa · 09-29-2019, 12:47 PM

Yeah, at the beginning of every season, I feel like I need a couple of track days before I reach where I was and then improve. The great about this season, I have to drive more than 100 laps more than previous seasons.

Rusty · 09-29-2019, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AlWakRa

Thanks, the track was dusty and got lucky with the save. I feel like I forgot how to drive

I need to drive more out there.

Where you live at. You always have that blowing sand. I image that it takes a while to get it off the track.

Rusty · 09-29-2019, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

It only takes two or three months and then you got to relearn the fine motor skill points of driving!

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Takes me my first session to get back up to speed. Unless I haven't been to that track for awhile. Then it's takes me longer.

Hotrodz · 09-29-2019, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Takes me my first session to get back up to speed. Unless I haven't been to that track for awhile. Then it's takes me longer.

Agreed! I haven't been to the track since Memorial Day or the last weekend in May so I expect much the same in two weeks. It will take a couple of session but should be up to speed after that!

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redondoaveb · 09-29-2019, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Agreed! I haven't been to the track since Memorial Day or the last weekend in May so I expect much the same in two weeks. It will take a couple of session but should be up to speed after that!

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And that's with the Miata. Wait till you get the Z back.

AlWakRa · 10-01-2019, 05:30 AM

Yes dust is an issue here, Rusty, this was the first event of the season, so nobody used the track before us. The other issue, each track has 3 sessions of 20 mins, not a lot of time to be back on track as quick as possible.

The best days was when it was hosting WTCC, after they race, the grip was freaking amazing.

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And that's with the Miata. Wait till you get the Z back.

ZontheRocks · 10-01-2019, 08:27 AM

In that power band! Love it. And inching towards 235 kph? I can dig it.

ZontheRocks · 10-01-2019, 08:29 AM

Also, "What sav--- OH!"

And I see the brow-sweat wipe after!

Hotrodz · 10-01-2019, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

And that's with the Miata. Wait till you get the Z back.

LMAO, when I got the Miata it took me a long time to learn braking points as I was slowing down way to soon and then I had to learn that I could take medium to high speed corners flat out. So it will be exciting going back the other way to say the least!

AlWakRa · 10-09-2019, 05:59 AM

Finally it is here.

I will get better photos when I register it.

madwi · 10-09-2019, 06:10 AM

That should be a fun toy to play with!

AlWakRa · 11-09-2019, 05:03 PM

Some updates on my race car progress, current list:

Safety:
- Customcages FIA T45 Full Cage.
- Cartek GT Solid State Battery Isolator Kit.

Drivetrain
- Cusco Type RS LSD 1 Way (can be converted to 1.5 way but read 1 way better for FWD).
- Insane Shafts 500HP Intermediate Shaft.
- Competition Clutch Stage 3 Street/Strip Series 2600 Clutch Kit.
- Competition Clutch Lightweight Flywheel.
- K-tuned K-Series Complete CMC & Slave Kit.

Engine:
- Toda Racing Anti G Force Oil Pan.
- Innovative Steel Engine Mount Kit 85A (all of them right, left, rear, and front).
- K-tuned Oil Pressure Sensor.
- Tegiwa Mocal 24 row Thermostatic Oil Cooler Kit.

Suspension, Geometry & Brakes:
- Yellow Speed Racing Premium Competition Coilovers (14K front/ 20K rear - it is a gamble, they use this model as a control coilovers for a racing series in UK, I read some good reviews, and the price is hard to pass).
- Superpro Caster Increase Front Compliance Bushes.
- Prothane Rear Control Arm Bushing Kit.
- Hardrace Upgraded Tie Rods & Ends.
- Hardrace Rear Camber Kit.
- Hardrace Extended Wheel Studs.
- K-Tuned Roll Center Adjusters.
- SHG Steering Rack Slider.
- Goodridge G-Stop Brake Line.
- Endless Brake Pads Type CC-Rg.

Exterior:
- Mugen Front & Rear Tow Hook.
- Northwind Composites Carbon Sunroof Delete.

Interior:
- Cobra Imola GT Racing Seat.
- Sabelt Lightweight Saloon 6 Point - 2 Inch.
- Sabelt SW-633 Steering Wheel.
- SPA Design Oil Pressure - Oil Temperature Dual Gauge.
- B-G Racing Bolt On Quick Release Steering Boss.
- PCI Racing Slider Seat Mount.
- NRG Short Steering Wheel Boss.
- K-tuned Shifter Pivot Ball & Spring.

Cosmetics:
- Mugen Hi-Pressure Radiator Cap.
- Spoon Sports Magnetic Drain Bolt Set.

We have faced a lot of rust in the car, which the agent in US should warned me about, I complained about it, but I am starting working on the car as is so I can participate this season as planned, I will try to resurface and paint some parts, and others I will use and change them later.

Started by doing maintenance to trans and engine, installed the LSD and Clutch/Flywheel. Engine in process, not many mods here, the car came with an SRI and exhaust, so I will reuse them for now, only some maintenance like timing chain and tensioner, spark plugs, serpentine belt... etc.

After that, I will strip it out and install the rollcage.

Rusty · 11-09-2019, 07:39 PM

If the car came from one of the northern states. It will have rust on it.

AlWakRa · 11-10-2019, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

If the car came from one of the northern states. It will have rust on it.

Yup, looks like this is the case, it was hard to find a 05-06 type s, and any good examples are sold in a heartbeat.

Rusty · 11-10-2019, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AlWakRa

Yup, looks like this is the case, it was hard to find a 05-06 type s, and any good examples are sold in a heartbeat.

You know what state it came from?

09-29-2019, 12:47 PM	#211 (permalink)
AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13450	Yeah, at the beginning of every season, I feel like I need a couple of track days before I reach where I was and then improve. The great about this season, I have to drive more than 100 laps more than previous seasons. Rusty, Hotrodz, ZontheRocks and 1 others like 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

10-01-2019, 08:27 AM	#217 (permalink)
ZontheRocks Track Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Central Florida Posts: 959 Drives: 2016 Nissan PW 370Z Rep Power: 34535	In that power band! Love it. And inching towards 235 kph? I can dig it. Hotrodz and redondoaveb like this. __________________ '16 Pearl White Sport \| Stillen Gen. 3 \| Motordyne ART \| Motordyne Shockwave \| ZSpeed \| Powertrix \| EVO-R \| Aeroworkz \| Nismo \| Z1 \| EcuTek \| Tuned by Seb @ SpecialtyZ

10-01-2019, 08:29 AM	#218 (permalink)
ZontheRocks Track Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Central Florida Posts: 959 Drives: 2016 Nissan PW 370Z Rep Power: 34535	Also, "What sav--- OH!" And I see the brow-sweat wipe after! Hotrodz and redondoaveb like this. __________________ '16 Pearl White Sport \| Stillen Gen. 3 \| Motordyne ART \| Motordyne Shockwave \| ZSpeed \| Powertrix \| EVO-R \| Aeroworkz \| Nismo \| Z1 \| EcuTek \| Tuned by Seb @ SpecialtyZ

10-09-2019, 06:10 AM	#221 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	That should be a fun toy to play with! AlWakRa, Rusty, Hotrodz and 1 others like this.

11-09-2019, 07:39 PM	#223 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,234 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	If the car came from one of the northern states. It will have rust on it. AlWakRa and Hotrodz like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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