DatsunFTW Journal

DatsunFTW · 12-26-2016, 09:57 PM

Late update but on the 10th of this month I went straight to the track. Car handled perfectly and the motor ran solid. On the parade laps I actually blew up my rear tire (of course... never a dull moment with this car)... so I borrowed a friend's set of wheels to keep myself going for a couple of sessions.

It needs a tune desperately but I will be at Soho Motorsport for Ecutek next month on the 13th. I scheduled my 10pt. cage to be fitted on the 9th and will be welding it in myself. Don't mind the front fenders. I am working on making a one piece dry carbon fiber front end from the windshield to the bumper. All CAD designed and CFD simulated. I won't spoil it now but it's happening very very soon. All of the car will be remodeled.

15741071_10209686121204222_3574091827646123495_n by datsunpride, on Flickr

IMG_0215 by datsunpride, on Flickr

IMG_0326 by datsunpride, on Flickr

obligatory busted front splitter photo. My track day ritual for some reason.

IMG_0356 by datsunpride, on Flickr

JWillis72 · 12-26-2016, 10:00 PM

I'm glad you enjoy the track as much as you do!

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Hotrodz · 12-26-2016, 10:09 PM

You are maniac, keep it up brother!!!

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xxAGAVExx · 12-26-2016, 10:30 PM

Sweet man, glad u r up and running. Can't wait to see the new front end.

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DatsunFTW · 12-26-2016, 10:51 PM

Whole body will be remoulded. Plan on cutting off a majority of the exterior shell after the roll cage and replacing with dry carbon. Should be able to remove an easy 400lbs or so. Goal is 2400 with me in car.

carlitos_370z · 12-28-2016, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DatsunFTW

Whole body will be remoulded. Plan on cutting off a majority of the exterior shell after the roll cage and replacing with dry carbon. Should be able to remove an easy 400lbs or so. Goal is 2400 with me in car.

Daaamn bro! can't wait to see that! wish you best of lucks bro!

DatsunFTW · 12-29-2016, 07:48 AM

Finishing up the CAD model before CFD sim testing. But here's just a slight view of what to expect.

13 by datsunpride, on Flickr

12 by datsunpride, on Flickr

11 by datsunpride, on Flickr

14 by datsunpride, on Flickr

carlitos_370z · 12-29-2016, 10:26 AM

That are going to look insane Thomas

Megan370z · 12-29-2016, 03:05 PM

nice job on the CAD..

i see what you did there on the rear quarter panel

DatsunFTW · 01-19-2017, 08:22 PM

10pt. Chromoly Cage Current status. Lots of work

IMG_20170117_185538 by datsunpride, on Flickr

IMG_20170117_185635 by datsunpride, on Flickr

IMG_20170118_115727 by datsunpride, on Flickr

IMG_20170118_162517 by datsunpride, on Flickr

IMG_20170118_181504 by datsunpride, on Flickr

IMG_20170118_213823 by datsunpride, on Flickr

IMG_20170119_193137 by datsunpride, on Flickr

JWillis72 · 01-19-2017, 08:23 PM

Nice!

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DatsunFTW · 01-19-2017, 10:50 PM

Also drove over to Soho Motorsports in Charlotte to get a tune for the new motor. Not a bad dyno for minimal power mods. We also raised the limiter to 8k thanks to the oil pump gears from RJM.

dynorunShare_0 Thomas by datsunpride, on Flickr

imjello · 01-21-2017, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DatsunFTW

IMG_20170118_213823 by datsunpride, on Flickr

Miata rim! Secret Mazda owner?

DatsunFTW · 01-21-2017, 05:56 PM

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Miata rim! Secret Mazda owner?

I'm working on the car in a friend's garage. He has an RB25 Miata

DatsunFTW · 01-21-2017, 06:06 PM

FB_IMG_1485039807079 by datsunpride, on Flickr

12-26-2016, 09:57 PM	#646 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 379	Late update but on the 10th of this month I went straight to the track. Car handled perfectly and the motor ran solid. On the parade laps I actually blew up my rear tire (of course... never a dull moment with this car)... so I borrowed a friend's set of wheels to keep myself going for a couple of sessions. It needs a tune desperately but I will be at Soho Motorsport for Ecutek next month on the 13th. I scheduled my 10pt. cage to be fitted on the 9th and will be welding it in myself. Don't mind the front fenders. I am working on making a one piece dry carbon fiber front end from the windshield to the bumper. All CAD designed and CFD simulated. I won't spoil it now but it's happening very very soon. All of the car will be remodeled. 15741071_10209686121204222_3574091827646123495_n by datsunpride, on Flickr IMG_0215 by datsunpride, on Flickr IMG_0326 by datsunpride, on Flickr obligatory busted front splitter photo. My track day ritual for some reason. IMG_0356 by datsunpride, on Flickr jaytirbhaw, Zoren 370, xxAGAVExx and 1 others like this. __________________ The Build

12-26-2016, 10:00 PM	#647 (permalink)
JWillis72 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 2,002 Drives: 2009 370Z yellow 7AT Rep Power: 45	I'm glad you enjoy the track as much as you do! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk DatsunFTW likes this.

12-26-2016, 10:09 PM	#648 (permalink)
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12-26-2016, 10:30 PM	#649 (permalink)
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12-26-2016, 10:51 PM	#650 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 379	Whole body will be remoulded. Plan on cutting off a majority of the exterior shell after the roll cage and replacing with dry carbon. Should be able to remove an easy 400lbs or so. Goal is 2400 with me in car. Zoren 370, axmea?, Hotrodz and 2 others like this. __________________ The Build Last edited by DatsunFTW; 12-26-2016 at 11:35 PM.

12-29-2016, 07:48 AM	#652 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 379	Finishing up the CAD model before CFD sim testing. But here's just a slight view of what to expect. 13 by datsunpride, on Flickr 12 by datsunpride, on Flickr 11 by datsunpride, on Flickr 14 by datsunpride, on Flickr ban25, jaytirbhaw, B&W_Evader and 7 others like this. __________________ The Build Last edited by DatsunFTW; 12-29-2016 at 08:03 AM.

12-29-2016, 10:26 AM	#653 (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	That are going to look insane Thomas

12-29-2016, 03:05 PM	#654 (permalink)
Megan370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,156 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 24	nice job on the CAD.. i see what you did there on the rear quarter panel Hotrodz and DatsunFTW like this. __________________ Megan Journal Click Me ....................One Man Team Motorsport Click Me

01-19-2017, 08:22 PM	#655 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 379	10pt. Chromoly Cage Current status. Lots of work IMG_20170117_185538 by datsunpride, on Flickr IMG_20170117_185635 by datsunpride, on Flickr IMG_20170118_115727 by datsunpride, on Flickr IMG_20170118_162517 by datsunpride, on Flickr IMG_20170118_181504 by datsunpride, on Flickr IMG_20170118_213823 by datsunpride, on Flickr IMG_20170119_193137 by datsunpride, on Flickr Megan370z, jaytirbhaw, B&W_Evader and 4 others like this. __________________ The Build

01-19-2017, 08:23 PM	#656 (permalink)
JWillis72 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 2,002 Drives: 2009 370Z yellow 7AT Rep Power: 45	Nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk DatsunFTW likes this.

01-19-2017, 10:50 PM	#657 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 379	Also drove over to Soho Motorsports in Charlotte to get a tune for the new motor. Not a bad dyno for minimal power mods. We also raised the limiter to 8k thanks to the oil pump gears from RJM. dynorunShare_0 Thomas by datsunpride, on Flickr ban25, Hotrodz, carlitos_370z and 1 others like this. __________________ The Build

01-21-2017, 06:06 PM	#660 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 379	FB_IMG_1485039807079 by datsunpride, on Flickr carlitos_370z and imjello like this. __________________ The Build

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