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Hey guys,



My name is Daelen, I work for MA Motorsports here in Glen Arm, MD.


Some of you may know us, most may not. We have been around since 1999 building all kinds of crazy Nissans (And other cars) We run a full shop here from tuning, fabrication, install, and car set up. And it seems like many people are not aware we even exist haha.


Currently we run the program for Chris Forsbergs Formula Drift 370Zs so we have been working very closely with these cars for many years and in that time have learned quite a bit.


Here are a few pictures of our work:

https://scontent-lga1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...a7&oe=561220BA

https://scontent-lga1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...34&oe=5645F151

If you want any other pictures just ask! Obviously there are some things I cant share, but, worst I can say is no lol.



This post is not only to introduce myself, but, also to ask you guys some questions.


What products do you feel are missing from the market right now? Or what products do you think are not designed correctly for how you use them?



Would you guys be interested in a true carbon roof skin, or rear fender replacements? We obviously use these on our cars, but we would like to know if its something people would like produced.



Thanks for reading this and I look forward to hearing from you guys!
-Daelen

Intake manifold optimized for keeping the motor NA.

A CF or Fiberglass block off plate for the 2015 Nismo front bumper LED holes for those of us that converted to that bumper but are unwilling to spend $1500 for fricken lights.

True lightweight carbon hoods, drop in hood vents, NA intake manifold, lighter weight or wider front fenders, Rear diffuser... It's a large list and I have lots of ideas/ designs I'm working on.

For the track,
1. I think a more cost effective solution to the fuel starvation problem. CJM has a great solution, its just 1k with out the installation.
2. A exhaust cut out manual or electronic that doesn't cost 3k which fits the Z. Would be nice to optimize NA performance with out having to remove your muffler at the track.
3. Some roll cage that looks good and keeps your interior intact (mostly) and you trust with your life.

For something like this, are you guys BUILDING N/A Motors, or, are you looking to work off a stock motor?


I think if we can get a group buy on something like this we could make it happen.

Stock motor in my case. In my specific case I run SCCA Solo (autox) in A-street prepared so bolt-on's are basically all I'm allowed for increasing power.

As a point of reference, another user on here (1slow370) has a one off intake that many of use have drooled over. 1slow370's build

I would like to see more aero component's, functional rear diffuser and a functional front splitter. e-cut outs would be sweet also. OOO and maybe a kit for that bad a$$ vk swap you did with chris's car. An LS swap is a dime a dozen but to have a VK56 swap kit sticks with Nissan and more classy.

:iagree: but with aesthetics in mind as much as function for me. Also stock motor.

:iagree:

Someone needs to make a heavy duty clutch master cylinder. I took care of the slave, but I'm about to be on my third master :thumbsdown:

A super light properly vented hood.

since we are adding to a wishlist:
In the Miata world there is "shorty bumpers" that cut inches off the length of the car. im not sure what kind of room we have, but anything that can slim the look of the Z could be cool ( fenders bumpers hood ect ).

check out what RyanWest did
http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...-creative.html
a flat bumper cover could look good

On another note, i am in the group of people who want a non plastic intake manifold and a cost effective solution to the weak oil pump stopping the car from higher revs :)

Lots of good ideas guys, keep them coming!


For those talking about fixes for the weak Oil pump, is a true dry sump system something you would be looking to spend money on? Keep in mind a kit like that will most likely be well over $6000. We work very closely with Dailey Engineering so if there is enough interest in a full kit that may be something we can dig into.


For a VK swap, if we can get a customer that is looking to do the swap we would love to get the car in and work on a kit! Unfortunately Chris's and the other shop cars are so far from factory that we can not base a kit off of them. But a street going VK 370Z is for sure on our list of builds we want to do!

VK swap you say........:yum:

been following you guys for a while, great work!

Shoot. If I had more money laying around I would give you my car in oct to be revield in the spring since she hibernates. Maybe next time i deploy I can give you my car for 6 months.

:iagree: A better clutch master cylinder would be great.

For me, I would like a bolt in rollbar/cage. But shipping would probably be an issue.

I know a few guys that would like a power steering reservoir relocation kit.

Maybe bolt on support of some kind for the rear diff to prevent the diff bushings from failing?

Wish I thought of a VK swap while my car was in the U.S.

+1 on a decent front splitter that will stand-up to track use.

I got to see Chis's ride up close and personal and the body parts are incredibly lightweight. The hood can be lifted with one hand with not much effort at all. Interested in the cost of the body parts and a functional front splitter.

The Sebion hoods (Chris's sponsor) are still heavier than stock without the massive hole cut into it like his has.

I'm pricing a bolt in roll bar /half cage so if you are interested in producing one I'm all ears.

The hood he is holding may be made by Sebion but it's not the one you and I can purchase. The Nismo next to him is a Sebion and they are not even close on weight.

:iagree: And for those that don't need a relocation kit, perhaps an aftermarket reservoir that bolts into the factory location with minimal effort needed could be done. I don't mind if the hoses need to be moved around as long as it easily bolts to the car either via the original factory bracket or a custom one for the new reservoir. It would be nice if it were available in a variety of finishes/colors; I would prefer a black chrome finish to match my intakes.

Bolt-ons!!! SOMEBODY needs to figure out those intakes and get a 400hp NA done!!! Especially now that Ecutek has unlocked VVEL

bolt in half cage, yes please. Four point, strut bars to b pillar, for the rear could be cool also

http://passwordjdm.com/images/Products/2668L.jpg

i dont think there is many companies that make replacements for the rear chassis bar either

:ughdance:

Awesome! Love to hear that. Thanks for the support.

Would love to work with you man, let me know if you have any questions on stuff.

wonder what the cost of the VK swap would be. slightly used newer year VK's go for 2-3K

lots of fab isn't gonna be cheap I know that lol

1. Bolt on front splitter for '11 Nismo front bumper.
2. Winglets for the '11 Nismo front bumper.
3. Wet sump oil system that bypasses the stock pump.
4. Bolt it 4 point roll bar that sits far enough back that won't interfere with seat adjustable, and also ties in the rear upper shock mounts.
5. Rear diff oil cooler kit with pump, filter, thermostatic switch so that it comes on by itself, cooler, mounting bracket, and hoses.
6. Vents for the stock hood.
7. Wider fenders that bolt on, and blend with the stock body lines. Not the crap that's out now that looks chopped in the rear.
8. Getting a Titlon clutch master cylinder to fit.
9. Still thinking. :postwhore:

This!!!

Something about seeing a Z all naked like that makes me feel funny... ya know... down there.

Definitely a functional front splitter(chassis mounted preferably) and rear diffuser!

yes all that and especially #8

This ,may seem trivial, but a friggin real windshield cowel would be nice-and it would be the only one on the market. Our cowel is the most unsound piece of aero on the car. I have done the "string test" on the thing and it is a catastrophe. I tested with and without the OEM cowel and they are both terrible. Huge market on this one as no one has produced it at all, completely overlooked piece of aero.

A bolt in harness bar and/or 4 point system would be great. There was one company in LA that made one a few years back and then disappeared. There is a huge demand for this product right now. not a lot of guys are going to go 1500+ dollars on a welded system but could really benefit from a solid safety upgrade in the 600-800 range. It could easily be one of the "first upgrades you should do" right after brakes. It's a very real safety upgrade that every track go-er should have. But a lot of guys will not do safety upgrades because it is cost prohibitive. An affordable and effective safety upgrade would have a huge market on this car. Right now the only option is to hire someone to weld you a 4 point roll bar/cross and harness for ~1500-2200.

The lightweight hood is wishful thinking. You are not going to get a lighter than OEM hood wo $$$$$$. I do know that as of today though, someone has finished the 3D printing of a proper cooling hood vent for the 370. We have an all aluminum hood with a "skeleton" it's very tough to produce anything lighter that won't fall apart unless you want to spend some dough. if you simply pin your hood and remove all of the existing hardware, that's about as light as you can get.

Also interested in VK56 swap.

For the master cylinder, what issues are you guys having? Does it just blow the seal with a heavier clutch or abuse? I would like to find the underlying issue to make sure tossing a new part at it would fix the problem.



For the harness bar, we are working on an option for you guy actually. How many of you would be interested in one? There is one bolt in roll bar option out there I am aware of, but I want to investigate it a little farther before I try and offer them, not trying to sell/advertise sub par parts for cars that actually get used!

Or... just make the only ITB for the 370Z and everyone will be happy!
Everyone = me :)

We need more wish list threads, I like this one

I desperately need a harness bar or half cage. PM me?

I'm not sure of the CMC issue exactly. I do know that most, me included, need to replace it when replacing the clutch and or the CSC as it would not allow for proper bleading of the clutch system. A new CMC was needed and has not failed since it's installation, yet.

For the "harness bar". We're looking for a safe, bolt in, option for attaching harnesses. There is a harness bar on the market, I have one. It's well built but I just use it for show. I would prefer a proper bolt in roll bar to mount my harnesses to. The problem with the roll bar that is available to purchase is that it restricts the seat from reclining, or sliding back all the way thus reducing leg room. So a new roll bar with a true bolt in option would need to address the seat issue.

Let me know when/if you have a roll bar ready to go. I am very interested. :tiphat:

Not sure how I missed this!


For the hood, if you guys are interested this is something you can get.

It starts life as a SEIBON Dry carbon hood (Not the standard hoods) and we have about 8-10 hours into skinning and cutting the inner structure from the hood to cut the weight. We would be more than happy to offer that as a service if customers would like.


But keep in mind, with something like this you loose all Latch and hinge function and would be a full pin on "race weight" hood.

With the CMC I'm not sure what it is either, I guess I could pop open my original one that failed when I did CSC. I do have to say though that our clutch fluid goes from clean to black unusually quick. Hasn't even been 5000 miles yet and mine has discolored quite a bit.

So it failed at the same time as the CSC or after during the bleeding process?


Wish I could get my hands on one that failed.