2017 Nissan 370Z Nismo Trackday / Clubsport / GT

OptionZero · 12-03-2021, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by StanPoland

Custom made air guides to help cold air travel to oil coolers and radiators. They completely solved all my overheating issues - true game changer in thermal performance. Before them, dual oil coolers (& CSF rad) were still not enough for 20 min sessions without cooling laps.

This picture alone is . . . amazeballs

It looks like all the front facia openings are directing air to coolers - where is your brake ducting coming from?

I see what I assume are custom, rectagular inlets on the lower left/right corner below each DYRL , where are those going?

Hotrodz · 12-03-2021, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

And......you blamed me for starting you on this path.

Just think...If I didn't buy the home motor. I would be down the there with you.

Either that or a 488 GT.

LMAO, you got that right! Between you and djTodd, I lost my mind. Chit is way worse than COVID!

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Rusty · 12-03-2021, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

LMAO, you got that right! Between you and djTodd, I lost my mind. Chit is way worse than COVID!

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And there is no 12 step program to help you either.

StanPoland · 12-03-2021, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

This picture alone is . . . amazeballs

It looks like all the front facia openings are directing air to coolers - where is your brake ducting coming from?

I see what I assume are custom, rectagular inlets on the lower left/right corner below each DYRL , where are those going?

Cut-outs below DRL's are for oil coolers, with outlets in wheel arches. Brake ducting cut-outs are more to the center.

StanPoland · 12-03-2021, 03:01 PM

Brakes cooling with 2.5 inch ducting.

Rusty · 12-03-2021, 03:36 PM

The 3" brake duct hose is a PITA to route.

OptionZero · 12-03-2021, 04:38 PM

Brilliant

Rjk370z · 12-18-2021, 12:46 PM

Wow! amazing build!

huskest · 12-26-2021, 02:06 AM

Fantastic build! Definitely going to be looking to your car for inspiration. How did you go about extending the steering column?

Mkawas · 01-26-2022, 07:33 PM

I came across some of your awesome videos on YT some weeks ago when looking for ideas. Great driving and that build is amazing!

StanPoland · 06-27-2022, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by huskest

Fantastic build! Definitely going to be looking to your car for inspiration. How did you go about extending the steering column?

Stock steering rack is already telescopic in 370Z. It's just a matter of extending it to its maximum position and then making a bracket to lock it in the new position. It's not very hard, but this mod (together with lowering recaro seats), was a game changer in terms of seating position - you can now seat lower and further back and still have a steering wheel close to you.

the only drawback from this solution is that the extended steering column looks strange through front windshield with that huge gap, but to I don't really mind it to be honest.

StanPoland · 01-30-2023, 06:33 AM

Sharing suspension upgrade.

Old coilovers (KW V3):

New coilovers (Custom made 3-way, made using similar components to AST/Moton, but with even higher adjustability):

I'm starting with spring rates of 16kg front / 7 kg rear. Just in case that will be too soft, I bought extra set of springs (18kg front / 8 kg rear).

Will post an update after first track session.

Here is a video how badly KW V3 was performing on track, especially on slicks. KW is a great street suspension, but for serious track use I don't recommend it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDKE...nnel=nismozeta

StanPoland · 01-31-2023, 09:40 AM

Also sharing radiator update.

After terrible experience with CSF, which only lasted about 1 year before it was blocked with fluid and only 50% of the surface area of radiator was actually working, I upgrade my rad to custom one. It was made in Poland and so far it has been extremely effective. I also made A/C unit a little smaller to make the rad even more effective.

In max attack mode, water stays at incredible 85°C/185°F. That results in engine oil also being much cooler. It's on different league to CSF or OEM. Here is an onboard with temp gauges:

youtube.com/watch?v=XAo4L8oiKyw&t=1s&ab_channel=nismozeta

filip00 · 01-31-2023, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by StanPoland

Stock steering rack is already telescopic in 370Z. It's just a matter of extending it to its maximum position and then making a bracket to lock it in the new position.

How exactly did you pull out the steering wheel from the stock? I thought it was only adjustable up-down, not telescopic.

StanPoland · 01-31-2023, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by filip00

How exactly did you pull out the steering wheel from the stock? I thought it was only adjustable up-down, not telescopic.

Steering rack is telescopic, just not adjustable out of the factory. I didn't do it myself, but from what my mechanic have told me, all he did was extend stock steering rack (100% it's telescopic) and he fabricated a bracket to lock it in the new, extended position. I'll ask him for more details and I'll post an update

12-03-2021, 03:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
StanPoland Base Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Poland Posts: 15 Drives: Nissan 370Z Nismo'17 Rep Power: 7	Brakes cooling with 2.5 inch ducting. Mr&Mrs, gbrettin, JARblue and 4 others like this.

12-03-2021, 03:36 PM	#21 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,184 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	The 3" brake duct hose is a PITA to route. Hotrodz likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

12-03-2021, 04:38 PM	#22 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Brilliant StanPoland likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

12-18-2021, 12:46 PM	#23 (permalink)
Rjk370z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 102 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 10818	Wow! amazing build! StanPoland likes this.

01-30-2023, 06:33 AM	#27 (permalink)
StanPoland Base Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Poland Posts: 15 Drives: Nissan 370Z Nismo'17 Rep Power: 7	Sharing suspension upgrade. Old coilovers (KW V3): New coilovers (Custom made 3-way, made using similar components to AST/Moton, but with even higher adjustability): I'm starting with spring rates of 16kg front / 7 kg rear. Just in case that will be too soft, I bought extra set of springs (18kg front / 8 kg rear). Will post an update after first track session. Here is a video how badly KW V3 was performing on track, especially on slicks. KW is a great street suspension, but for serious track use I don't recommend it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDKE...nnel=nismozeta Mr&Mrs, God-Speed, 2011 Nismo#91 and 9 others like this.

12-26-2021, 02:06 AM	#24 (permalink)
huskest Base Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Australia Posts: 1 Drives: Toyota 86 Rep Power: 3	Fantastic build! Definitely going to be looking to your car for inspiration. How did you go about extending the steering column?

01-26-2022, 07:33 PM	#25 (permalink)
Mkawas Base Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Monterrey, Mexico Posts: 9 Drives: 09 370z AT Rep Power: 3	I came across some of your awesome videos on YT some weeks ago when looking for ideas. Great driving and that build is amazing!

01-31-2023, 09:40 AM	#28 (permalink)
StanPoland Base Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Poland Posts: 15 Drives: Nissan 370Z Nismo'17 Rep Power: 7	Also sharing radiator update. After terrible experience with CSF, which only lasted about 1 year before it was blocked with fluid and only 50% of the surface area of radiator was actually working, I upgrade my rad to custom one. It was made in Poland and so far it has been extremely effective. I also made A/C unit a little smaller to make the rad even more effective. In max attack mode, water stays at incredible 85°C/185°F. That results in engine oil also being much cooler. It's on different league to CSF or OEM. Here is an onboard with temp gauges: youtube.com/watch?v=XAo4L8oiKyw&t=1s&ab_channel=nismozeta Mr&Mrs, ZontheRocks and filip00 like this. Last edited by StanPoland; 01-31-2023 at 09:49 AM.

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