Yay! Trackspec!

KngScottieV · 02-06-2018, 03:34 PM

I got blasted by some rocks when a guy went off track and flipped them out to me, ended up with a bunch of chips and a broken windshield. I might need to pick this up before I repaint my hood...

Wonka2581 · 02-06-2018, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KngScottieV

I got blasted by some rocks when a guy went off track and flipped them out to me, ended up with a bunch of chips and a broken windshield. I might need to pick this up before I repaint my hood...

Damn dude that sucks, I use trackarmour!! It’s the best stuff not pricy and protects your paint.. here’s a link

https://www.trackarmour.com

Krylon · 02-25-2018, 09:04 PM

Disclaimer: This isnt a how-to, just providing some info that might help others.

Tools:

Harbor Freight 4" corded angle grinder [HF #60373]
SAS adjustable Face Shield [HF #46526]
Safety Glasses
Dust mask
Diablo 4"x .040" (1mm) Metal Cut Off Wheel [Home Depot #247559]
Blue painters tape
Moving blankets [HF]
Plastic
Exacto knife
2 testosterone filled sacs

Tool Notes:

Cut Off Wheel - I purchased 2 but you'll only need 1.

Safety - I used a face shield and safety glasses. I used a dust mask and some ear plugs too. Make sure you re-adjust the angle grinder shield to best protect you.

Exacto knife - Used to cut and peel off the template guide lines. I spent a good amount of time doing this.

Prep Notes:

Blankets/Plastic - You'll want to cover the entire engine bay and from the top the windshield forward. The aluminum dust gets everywhere.

Masking - I taped off a huge swath of each side for the side vents. Only on the top, I did not mask the underside of the hood.

Cutting Notes:

General - Let the tool do the work. Dont push to vigoursly trying to cut through faster. For each straight edge I made some back and forth motions, slowly and carefully, across the entire length to start a groove/cut line. I then plunged about 1/4 of the way from a corner, backed into the corner then proceeded the rest of the length.

Corners - The corners are a bit tough. Just keep an eye on your cut line and dont overshoot. Most of the corners turned out ok but 2 of them I had to take a longer look at to do them properly.

Finishing notes:

I vacuumed all the dust up from the enginer bay and all around. I used a dremel with a cylindrcal sanding disc to smooth out the edges. Although this was good I am going to get a small file as I need to smooth our the space between the ribs that were cut. I will also paint anything cut and let it dry before finishing the install.

I spent about 2 weeks agonizing over using different angle grinders or a jigsaw. I went with the angle grinder because of the many videos I watched and it was noted it was more likely faster.

Hotrodz · 02-25-2018, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krylon

Disclaimer: This isnt a how-to, just providing some info that might help others.

Tools:

Harbor Freight 4" corded angle grinder [HF #60373]
SAS adjustable Face Shield [HF #46526]
Safety Glasses
Dust mask
Diablo 4"x .040" (1mm) Metal Cut Off Wheel [Home Depot #247559]
Blue painters tape
Moving blankets [HF]
Plastic
Exacto knife
2 testosterone filled sacs

Tool Notes:

Cut Off Wheel - I purchased 2 but you'll only need 1.

Safety - I used a face shield and safety glasses. I used a dust mask and some ear plugs too. Make sure you re-adjust the angle grinder shield to best protect you.

Exacto knife - Used to cut and peel off the template guide lines. I spent a good amount of time doing this.

Prep Notes:

Blankets/Plastic - You'll want to cover the entire engine bay and from the top the windshield forward. The aluminum dust gets everywhere.

Masking - I taped off a huge swath of each side for the side vents. Only on the top, I did not mask the underside of the hood.

Cutting Notes:

General - Let the tool do the work. Dont push to vigoursly trying to cut through faster. For each straight edge I made some back and forth motions, slowly and carefully, across the entire length to start a groove/cut line. I then plunged about 1/4 of the way from a corner, backed into the corner then proceeded the rest of the length.

Corners - The corners are a bit tough. Just keep an eye on your cut line and dont overshoot. Most of the corners turned out ok but 2 of them I had to take a longer look at to do them properly.

Finishing notes:

I vacuumed all the dust up from the enginer bay and all around. I used a dremel with a cylindrcal sanding disc to smooth out the edges. Although this was good I am going to get a small file as I need to smooth our the space between the ribs that were cut. I will also paint anything cut and let it dry before finishing the install.

I spent about 2 weeks agonizing over using different angle grinders or a jigsaw. I went with the angle grinder because of the many videos I watched and it was noted it was more likely faster.

Nice job!

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redondoaveb · 02-25-2018, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Nice job!

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Rusty · 02-25-2018, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Nice job!

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Baronsmokes · 03-24-2018, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krylon

Disclaimer: This isnt a how-to, just providing some info that might help others.

Tools:

Harbor Freight 4" corded angle grinder [HF #60373]
SAS adjustable Face Shield [HF #46526]
Safety Glasses
Dust mask
Diablo 4"x .040" (1mm) Metal Cut Off Wheel [Home Depot #247559]
Blue painters tape
Moving blankets [HF]
Plastic
Exacto knife
2 testosterone filled sacs

Tool Notes:

Cut Off Wheel - I purchased 2 but you'll only need 1.

Safety - I used a face shield and safety glasses. I used a dust mask and some ear plugs too. Make sure you re-adjust the angle grinder shield to best protect you.

Exacto knife - Used to cut and peel off the template guide lines. I spent a good amount of time doing this.

Prep Notes:

Blankets/Plastic - You'll want to cover the entire engine bay and from the top the windshield forward. The aluminum dust gets everywhere.

Masking - I taped off a huge swath of each side for the side vents. Only on the top, I did not mask the underside of the hood.

Cutting Notes:

General - Let the tool do the work. Dont push to vigoursly trying to cut through faster. For each straight edge I made some back and forth motions, slowly and carefully, across the entire length to start a groove/cut line. I then plunged about 1/4 of the way from a corner, backed into the corner then proceeded the rest of the length.

Corners - The corners are a bit tough. Just keep an eye on your cut line and dont overshoot. Most of the corners turned out ok but 2 of them I had to take a longer look at to do them properly.

Finishing notes:

I vacuumed all the dust up from the enginer bay and all around. I used a dremel with a cylindrcal sanding disc to smooth out the edges. Although this was good I am going to get a small file as I need to smooth our the space between the ribs that were cut. I will also paint anything cut and let it dry before finishing the install.

I spent about 2 weeks agonizing over using different angle grinders or a jigsaw. I went with the angle grinder because of the many videos I watched and it was noted it was more likely faster.

Nice Job
Looks great.
Cut holes in my Cf hood for low profile hood pins.
Nerve wracking.You can not screw up.

Rusty · 03-25-2018, 10:32 PM

Side vents installed.

AlWakRa · 04-02-2018, 03:58 PM

Finally got time to install them, by hiring a friend to do the install

It wasn't hard having the right equipments.

Felix 808 · 08-24-2018, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Side vents installed.

Great job Rusty. Looks a lot like the Corvette hood. Am I going to have to re-cut my hood now

Rusty · 08-24-2018, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Felix 808

Great job Rusty. Looks a lot like the Corvette hood. Am I going to have to re-cut my hood now

02-06-2018, 03:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
KngScottieV Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Utah Age: 42 Posts: 155 Drives: 13 370z MagmaRed M6S Rep Power: 24	I got blasted by some rocks when a guy went off track and flipped them out to me, ended up with a bunch of chips and a broken windshield. I might need to pick this up before I repaint my hood... Wonka2581 likes this. __________________ 2013 Nissan 370z Magma Red Base w/Sport package 6speed. AAM intakes (S-line for now, still needs tuned), Berk HFC's, ARK DT-S cat-back, CJM baffled oil pan, and FI 34 row oil cooler.

02-25-2018, 09:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Krylon Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 153 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 21	TrackSpec Phase I Disclaimer: This isnt a how-to, just providing some info that might help others. Tools: Harbor Freight 4" corded angle grinder [HF #60373] SAS adjustable Face Shield [HF #46526] Safety Glasses Dust mask Diablo 4"x .040" (1mm) Metal Cut Off Wheel [Home Depot #247559] Blue painters tape Moving blankets [HF] Plastic Exacto knife 2 testosterone filled sacs Tool Notes: Cut Off Wheel - I purchased 2 but you'll only need 1. Safety - I used a face shield and safety glasses. I used a dust mask and some ear plugs too. Make sure you re-adjust the angle grinder shield to best protect you. Exacto knife - Used to cut and peel off the template guide lines. I spent a good amount of time doing this. Prep Notes: Blankets/Plastic - You'll want to cover the entire engine bay and from the top the windshield forward. The aluminum dust gets everywhere. Masking - I taped off a huge swath of each side for the side vents. Only on the top, I did not mask the underside of the hood. Cutting Notes: General - Let the tool do the work. Dont push to vigoursly trying to cut through faster. For each straight edge I made some back and forth motions, slowly and carefully, across the entire length to start a groove/cut line. I then plunged about 1/4 of the way from a corner, backed into the corner then proceeded the rest of the length. Corners - The corners are a bit tough. Just keep an eye on your cut line and dont overshoot. Most of the corners turned out ok but 2 of them I had to take a longer look at to do them properly. Finishing notes: I vacuumed all the dust up from the enginer bay and all around. I used a dremel with a cylindrcal sanding disc to smooth out the edges. Although this was good I am going to get a small file as I need to smooth our the space between the ribs that were cut. I will also paint anything cut and let it dry before finishing the install. I spent about 2 weeks agonizing over using different angle grinders or a jigsaw. I went with the angle grinder because of the many videos I watched and it was noted it was more likely faster. Rusty, Hotrodz, Jayhovah and 6 others like this. Last edited by Krylon; 02-25-2018 at 09:08 PM. Reason: pic sizes