Doran Racing NISMO RC suspension parts

Dwnshift · 05-15-2012, 08:00 PM

Just wanted drop sneak shots of the Doran Racing front upper control arms, rear toe arm, and camber arm (for those running a true rear coilover..this arm replaces the bulky spring bucket)
These arms were designed for use on the NISMO 370Z RC that we are campaigning in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series...
The rear arms adjust simply and quick.... using an allen to loosen the clamping bolts...then turning the adjuster on the arm with a wrench...and retightening the clamping bolts.
The front upper control arms are cnc'd billet alum and the adjustment is changed using shims that will be supplied with the arms.
The arm itself is very light weight ...coming in at just under 1lb ...not including the sphericals.
Dwnshift

BGTV8 · 05-15-2012, 08:28 PM

Front arms are suppied by NISMO, Nissan USA. RJN Motorsports (UK) or Doran-Racing designed/sourced ??

ChrisSlicks · 05-15-2012, 08:37 PM

Shims are definitely the way to go for the front uppers, no way for that to slip and go out of alignment like all the other designs I've seen. Also like that it is lightweight yet strong like the OEM piece, the aftermarket steel ones are very heavy. Any idea on approximate adjustment range?

Thanks for the pics!

Dwnshift · 05-15-2012, 08:57 PM

BGTV8...these arms are designed and produced in house at Doran Racing....availability will most likely be through Nissan Motorsports Parts in the US.
ChrisSlicks... at this time I am not positive on the full range of adjustment..def something that is being sorted and tested.
The parts that we are developing are geared towards racing and hardcore track applications. The bushings in the rear arms are also machined delrin.
The series we are in will not allow us to make new rear "traction" arms at this time but we are allowed to change out the bushing.
Dwnshift

Shamu · 05-15-2012, 09:47 PM

I want the front arms

Dwnshift · 05-16-2012, 08:26 PM

Wait till ya see our sway bars

Again... race and hardcore tracking purposes....but makes other bars look cute.
Dwnshift

BLUESLATE · 05-16-2012, 11:50 PM

I'll take one of everything. God, you've no idea how long I've been waiting on some legit suspension parts. SPC can suck a... lol

takjak2 · 05-17-2012, 09:01 AM

In for front upper arms. I will buy these ASAP.

Dwnshift · 05-20-2012, 08:28 AM

We now have carbon headlight covers that replace the entire headlight housing.
Both Headlights were damaged at Barber... They are not heap units to replace and you can't gets parts.... You have to get the entire housing.
Anywho.... They remove about 35 lbs as well... I'd post pics if I could figure out how to post from my iPod

Dwnshift

Mike · 05-20-2012, 06:18 PM

sweet!

fuct · 05-21-2012, 09:03 AM

great news! thx for the update!

Dwnshift · 05-21-2012, 02:26 PM

Coming soon.....

Dwnshift · 05-21-2012, 02:27 PM

Front arm installed (Doran upper shock mount shown as well)

Dwnshift · 05-21-2012, 02:35 PM

carbon headlights pics are posted in the weight reduction thread upabove

ChrisSlicks · 05-21-2012, 02:41 PM

Question: What is the purpose of the modified shock mount? For quicker install and removal, or in order to accommodate a different shock design?

05-15-2012, 08:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,503 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 29907	Front arms are suppied by NISMO, Nissan USA. RJN Motorsports (UK) or Doran-Racing designed/sourced ?? Last edited by BGTV8; 05-15-2012 at 08:47 PM.

05-15-2012, 08:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Shims are definitely the way to go for the front uppers, no way for that to slip and go out of alignment like all the other designs I've seen. Also like that it is lightweight yet strong like the OEM piece, the aftermarket steel ones are very heavy. Any idea on approximate adjustment range? Thanks for the pics! 370Zsteve likes this. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

05-15-2012, 09:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 19	I want the front arms __________________ Grant

05-16-2012, 08:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	Wait till ya see our sway bars Again... race and hardcore tracking purposes....but makes other bars look cute. Dwnshift 370Zsteve likes this.

05-16-2012, 11:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
BLUESLATE Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Top Secret Posts: 390 Drives: 13' Subaru BRZ Rep Power: 15	I'll take one of everything. God, you've no idea how long I've been waiting on some legit suspension parts. SPC can suck a... lol __________________ Special Thanks to Counterspace Garage, RareJDM LLC, and Dave's Garage. Rota wheels give me nightmare. Thus, it makes Rota wheels the wheels of my dreams. barf

05-15-2012, 08:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	BGTV8...these arms are designed and produced in house at Doran Racing....availability will most likely be through Nissan Motorsports Parts in the US. ChrisSlicks... at this time I am not positive on the full range of adjustment..def something that is being sorted and tested. The parts that we are developing are geared towards racing and hardcore track applications. The bushings in the rear arms are also machined delrin. The series we are in will not allow us to make new rear "traction" arms at this time but we are allowed to change out the bushing. Dwnshift

05-17-2012, 09:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
takjak2 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 1,922 Drives: Legit Racecar 370Z Rep Power: 142	In for front upper arms. I will buy these ASAP. __________________ Mods \| Stuff \| Things \| Seat Time \| Nismo facebook.com/TeamSparrowSpeed

05-20-2012, 08:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	We now have carbon headlight covers that replace the entire headlight housing. Both Headlights were damaged at Barber... They are not heap units to replace and you can't gets parts.... You have to get the entire housing. Anywho.... They remove about 35 lbs as well... I'd post pics if I could figure out how to post from my iPod Dwnshift

05-20-2012, 06:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	sweet! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

05-21-2012, 09:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	great news! thx for the update!

05-21-2012, 02:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	carbon headlights pics are posted in the weight reduction thread upabove

05-21-2012, 02:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Question: What is the purpose of the modified shock mount? For quicker install and removal, or in order to accommodate a different shock design? __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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