Sh0velMan's Track Car Build

SPOHN · 06-21-2013, 07:58 PM

You asked

Sh0velMan · 06-21-2013, 11:16 PM

I'm confused then, do you or don't you have the cowling plastic around the base of the windshield removed?

wstar · 06-22-2013, 02:22 AM

Personally I think it's a good idea to leave the two main pieces in place, mostly to protect the bottom edge of the windshield from being chipped/cracked. You could trim the pieces down significantly though and still have them perform that function. I also like the stock plastic covers on the battery/brake bays, I figured it must help reduce the influx of engine bay heat to the brake system. I have my catch can in the battery bay which also works better when it's less-hot than the rest of the system.

SPOHN · 06-22-2013, 07:09 AM

It's removed. It's a older pic. Thought it wouldn't matter.

Mike · 06-22-2013, 08:02 AM

I removed all that stuff

Sh0velMan · 06-22-2013, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

I removed all that stuff

And you haven't had any cooling issues?

I ask because apparently the windshield/hood junction is a HIGH pressure zone, and I assumed it would be a LOW pressure zone. Thus removing that seal would assist with removing air from the engine bay. I was planning on making a gurney flap of sorts for the trailing edge to create an even lower pressure zone there, but my windshield wipers are rubbing the hood because i fckin broke the mount when removing them for work...

Ridiculously expensive to replace that part, too.

Sh0velMan · 06-22-2013, 11:49 AM

What have you guys that have removed the cowling done to safeguard all the electronics gear on the passenger side from water? And the big *** vent hole that the blower drew from?

Pictures?

Mike · 06-22-2013, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

What have you guys that have removed the cowling done to safeguard all the electronics gear on the passenger side from water? And the big *** vent hole that the blower drew from?

Pictures?

I haven't noticed any cooling issues. I know its a low pressure area on a 240z, as my hood would suck up if it wasn't latched.

As for the electronics gear, I don't drive in the wet and I store the car indoors.

Sh0velMan · 06-24-2013, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

I haven't noticed any cooling issues. I know its a low pressure area on a 240z, as my hood would suck up if it wasn't latched.

As for the electronics gear, I don't drive in the wet and I store the car indoors.

Same here, but I'd hate to get caught out in a sudden downpour. I guess a car cover will help with that, assuming it doesn't happen while I'm actually driving.

wstar · 06-22-2013, 02:28 PM

FWIW, I did remove the big rubber strip that seals the upper edge of the engine bay. I figure regardless of which way pressure/flow is going, more air exchange there has to be good for cooling.

Sh0velMan · 06-24-2013, 09:53 AM

Changed the oil. Had Red Line 5w30 in it, seemed to be a good oil, only got to put ~500 miles on it though. It'd been in the crankcase for a year, had to go.

Giving Mobil 1 0w40 a shot. It's the "European" formula that's actually made in Germany I believe. I know on the oil forums, it had some of the highest numbers for ZDDP and Molybendum, which are high in the Nissan Ester Oil. Difference this stuff is $22 for a 5 qt jug... Yes please.

And I never thought I'd say this, but damn is that Pure One oil filter nice. It's just a damned oil filter but geez, it's so nice I almost hated to hide it under the car... ha. It was $6 on Amazon Prime, can't complain. The stupid canister refill filter on my Mazda cost $12 at WalMart, highway robbery. Did the oil on that beast too, it had about 9K miles on it so I figured what the hell. Interestingly my "finger test" tells me that the oil was still perfectly usable, would take a EOA to tell me for sure how worn it was, but meh.

sig11 · 06-24-2013, 09:57 AM

I would hate to miss out on driving in the rain.

I enjoy the wet when it isn't too all standing water.

ChrisSlicks · 06-24-2013, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sig11

I would hate to miss out on driving in the rain.

I enjoy the wet when it isn't too all standing water.

Yeah me too. Driving in the rain takes finesse, and can really sharpen your skills as a driver. It helps to be on good tires though, I found that slicks don't work really well

DR_ · 06-24-2013, 12:32 PM

With the traction control on it is really easy to drive in the rain so I usually leave it on until I get tire temps up and then switch it off and then destroy the typical "fast" cars.

sig11 · 06-24-2013, 01:07 PM

I've yet to have an opportunity to drive in the wet/damp on slicks. We did get some sleet in April about half way through a 20 minute session. That was fun. :P

06-21-2013, 07:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	You asked __________________

06-21-2013, 11:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 21	I'm confused then, do you or don't you have the cowling plastic around the base of the windshield removed? __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

06-22-2013, 02:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	Personally I think it's a good idea to leave the two main pieces in place, mostly to protect the bottom edge of the windshield from being chipped/cracked. You could trim the pieces down significantly though and still have them perform that function. I also like the stock plastic covers on the battery/brake bays, I figured it must help reduce the influx of engine bay heat to the brake system. I have my catch can in the battery bay which also works better when it's less-hot than the rest of the system. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

06-22-2013, 07:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	It's removed. It's a older pic. Thought it wouldn't matter. __________________

06-22-2013, 08:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I removed all that stuff __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

06-22-2013, 11:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 21	What have you guys that have removed the cowling done to safeguard all the electronics gear on the passenger side from water? And the big * vent hole that the blower drew from? Pictures? __________________ Buy My Car!** \| Build Thread

06-22-2013, 02:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	FWIW, I did remove the big rubber strip that seals the upper edge of the engine bay. I figure regardless of which way pressure/flow is going, more air exchange there has to be good for cooling. Sh0velMan likes this. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

06-24-2013, 09:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 21	Changed the oil. Had Red Line 5w30 in it, seemed to be a good oil, only got to put ~500 miles on it though. It'd been in the crankcase for a year, had to go. Giving Mobil 1 0w40 a shot. It's the "European" formula that's actually made in Germany I believe. I know on the oil forums, it had some of the highest numbers for ZDDP and Molybendum, which are high in the Nissan Ester Oil. Difference this stuff is $22 for a 5 qt jug... Yes please. And I never thought I'd say this, but damn is that Pure One oil filter nice. It's just a damned oil filter but geez, it's so nice I almost hated to hide it under the car... ha. It was $6 on Amazon Prime, can't complain. The stupid canister refill filter on my Mazda cost $12 at WalMart, highway robbery. Did the oil on that beast too, it had about 9K miles on it so I figured what the hell. Interestingly my "finger test" tells me that the oil was still perfectly usable, would take a EOA to tell me for sure how worn it was, but meh. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

06-24-2013, 09:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 18	I would hate to miss out on driving in the rain. I enjoy the wet when it isn't too all standing water.

06-24-2013, 12:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	With the traction control on it is really easy to drive in the rain so I usually leave it on until I get tire temps up and then switch it off and then destroy the typical "fast" cars.

06-24-2013, 01:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 18	I've yet to have an opportunity to drive in the wet/damp on slicks. We did get some sleet in April about half way through a 20 minute session. That was fun. :P 370Zsteve likes this.

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