Sh0velMan's Track Car Build

Sh0velMan · 03-26-2012, 12:03 AM

This car is for sale!

Suspension / Chassis
CL Brakes RC-6 Pads
ENKEI RP-03 Matte Black Wheels 19x8.5 +22 F 19x10 +22 R
Kinetix Front Upper Control Arms
Gutted and Stripped Interior
Kirkey 47 Series Seat
NRG Steering Wheel / Hub / Quick Release
G-Force Harness
Brooks Performance 4-Point cage + rear shock tower bracing
Hotchkis Swaybars
Stance SS+ Coilovers

Engine
NISMO Racing CAI with GreenFilters
Fluidyne Custom Engine Oil Cooler
PWR Racing Radiator
PPE Stepped Longtube Race Headers
Fast Intentions Customized CBE
Stillen Underdrive Crank Pulley
Deleted Air-conditioning
UpRev Tuning

LakeShow · 03-26-2012, 02:20 AM

Nice track Z! Love the Chicane Yellow.

XwChriswX · 03-26-2012, 02:38 AM

Which headers? And why would you put header mods on, only to have the restrictive Nismo exhaust when there are other [better] options out there?

No hating, just honest questions.

Sh0velMan · 03-26-2012, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Which headers? And why would you put header mods on, only to have the restrictive Nismo exhaust when there are other [better] options out there?

No hating, just honest questions.

Question 1: Can't tell you

Question 2: Two answers:

a) To prove the NISMO Exhaust is much better than most folks think
b) Baby steps, can't buy everything at once, only had the car since January.

XwChriswX · 03-26-2012, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

Question 1: Can't tell you

Question 2: Two answers:

a) To prove the NISMO Exhaust is much better than most folks think
b) Baby steps, can't buy everything at once, only had the car since January.

1. Why not...?

meanie.

2. Not saying it's not okay, just better is out there, and if I were going to spend my money, I'd only wanna do it once and be done with it.

(Unless yours is a nismo?)

Sh0velMan · 03-26-2012, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

1. Why not...?

meanie.

2. Not saying it's not okay, just better is out there, and if I were going to spend my money, I'd only wanna do it once and be done with it.

(Unless yours is a nismo?)

hahahah

1.) Signed an NDA that says I can't tell until we have all the data finalized
2.) Oh, I didn't have to spend money on the NISMO exhaust. I see where you're coming from now. It was just a take-off from another Z.

Sh0velMan · 05-07-2012, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Which headers? And why would you put header mods on, only to have the restrictive Nismo exhaust when there are other [better] options out there?

No hating, just honest questions.

Wanted to update on this as well, we tested a prototype "big single" exhaust that used a 2.5" > 3" Y-Pipe into a 3" magnaflow muffler and out. We lost bottom end torque and 2 top end HP as compared to the Nismo CBE.

Dunno what voodoo the NISMO Magicians are using, but it works...

We'll be testing some more solutions in the coming weeks and months, just thought you'd find this interesting.

Sh0velMan · 05-28-2012, 12:57 AM

UPDATE! 5/28/2012

Posted photo of everything that got pulled out of the car today... She feels a lot different minus another 100+ pounds of non-essential crap!

Going to confirm with the scales, but we should be damned close to <3000lbs curb weight.

Also posted a photo from our last event. Here's a very short video as well: click here.

SPOHN · 03-26-2012, 06:23 AM

Good start. Repped for tracking. It's the only way to truely enjoy the full potential or our car.

ZCarMan · 03-26-2012, 04:53 PM

I'm digging it!

370ZilverZ · 03-26-2012, 05:05 PM

Nice build. Hope there will soon be some vids posted!

corbin09 · 03-26-2012, 05:09 PM

I went from Invidia to Nismo exhaust on my car and actually didnt loose any power. It actually gained some torque.

cdoxp800 · 03-26-2012, 05:11 PM

No sway bars? That was the biggest improvement I did one mine.

As for the NIsmo CBE, it's not that bad, but there is power to be had by changing it out. Please keep us posted on the headers and the your Nismo results. Sould be interesting.

Sh0velMan · 03-27-2012, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdoxp800

No sway bars? That was the biggest improvement I did one mine.

As for the NIsmo CBE, it's not that bad, but there is power to be had by changing it out. Please keep us posted on the headers and the your Nismo results. Sould be interesting.

How poignant this post has just become!

Super Secret Swaybar Sponsorship (Say it three times fast) in the works THIS WEEK...

I'm excited!

Sh0velMan · 03-28-2012, 07:28 AM

Also added photo of the oil cooler right before we buttoned up the front!

Check it out! Works amazingly well.

03-26-2012, 02:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Nice track Z! Love the Chicane Yellow. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

03-26-2012, 02:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	Which headers? And why would you put header mods on, only to have the restrictive Nismo exhaust when there are other [better] options out there? No hating, just honest questions. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

05-28-2012, 12:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 21	UPDATE! 5/28/2012 Posted photo of everything that got pulled out of the car today... She feels a lot different minus another 100+ pounds of non-essential crap! Going to confirm with the scales, but we should be damned close to <3000lbs curb weight. Also posted a photo from our last event. Here's a very short video as well: click here. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

03-26-2012, 06:23 AM	#9 (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	Good start. Repped for tracking. It's the only way to truely enjoy the full potential or our car. NextLevel likes this. __________________

03-26-2012, 04:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 26	I'm digging it! __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

03-26-2012, 05:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 67 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 19	Nice build. Hope there will soon be some vids posted! __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

03-26-2012, 05:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
corbin09 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 665 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 280	I went from Invidia to Nismo exhaust on my car and actually didnt loose any power. It actually gained some torque.

03-26-2012, 05:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 19	No sway bars? That was the biggest improvement I did one mine. As for the NIsmo CBE, it's not that bad, but there is power to be had by changing it out. Please keep us posted on the headers and the your Nismo results. Sould be interesting. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes Last edited by cdoxp800; 03-26-2012 at 05:14 PM.

03-28-2012, 07:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 21	Also added photo of the oil cooler right before we buttoned up the front! Check it out! Works amazingly well. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

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