Ocala, Fl Wannagofast 1/2 mile event, Oct 19th and 20th.

Rusty · 10-21-2019, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

I doubt it. If they knew how I had to drive it to get that they would refuse. It was sketchy at the top end and traction was non existent. I could count the Trac Spec vent louvers on the hood the nose was so high in the air at the end of a run. I could steer it with one finger. That is something I will need to address. I am wonder if the Trac Spec vents aren't causing the problem. Hopefully Solidus will post some video's from YouTube shortly.

You might need a splitter and some canards to keep the front down. I don't think the hood vents was causing any issues. They should help by releasing the air built up under the hood.

Hotrodz · 10-21-2019, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You might need a splitter and some canards to keep the front down. I don't think the hood vents was causing any issues. They should help by releasing the air built up under the hood.

After talking to my consultant at Professional Awesome Racing the canards will only create additional drag in a straight line. That being said fender vents would be a positive as our front fenders hold a lot of air and it creates a high pressure area that acts as a parachute. The result is lift at high speeds.

Spooler · 10-21-2019, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You might need a splitter and some canards to keep the front down. I don't think the hood vents was causing any issues. They should help by releasing the air built up under the hood.

I am not sure if it is just the flat out power the engine is making or aero. Maybe we can see it when Solidus post the video's. I am not sure. I am going to drop Seb an email and see what he feels with his car.

Hotrodz · 10-21-2019, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

jchammond brought up a good point. I am the fastest 370z in street trim (full interior) with DOT tires. Dynosty's car was an all out drag car with no interior, big as slicks, and downturns with no mufflers. The guy with the G35 that ran a 172.5 was also an all out drag car with slicks and no interior.

I am the fastest street trim 370z on DOT tires, period. JC says I have a new record.
I guess I do.

Your DOT tires may have been the secret weapon given the conditions!

Spooler · 10-21-2019, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Your DOT tires may have been the secret weapon given the conditions!

I wish you could have been there. It was one of the most difficult things
to do in a car I have ever done. I hated it that Eli didn't come.

Hotrodz · 10-21-2019, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

I wish you could have been there. It was one of the most difficult things
to do in a car I have ever done. I hated it that Eli didn't come.

You know if I could I would have been there for sure!!! At times on Chuckwalla Raceway the wind comes up and covers the track with sand or there will be tornado size dust devil that will cover the track with sand and bring the visibility down to almost zero on the bowl which is a high speed banked turn. Yep, the pucker factor goes off the chart as you don't dare hit the brakes as you skate around the track. You did awesome and it seems like you found your limit with the car in the conditions that were dealt to you. Tenth fast overall ain't no joke....congratulations!!!!

Spooler · 10-21-2019, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

You know if I could I would have been there for sure!!! At times on Chuckwalla Raceway the wind comes up and covers the track with sand or there will be tornado size dust devil that will cover the track with sand and bring the visibility down to almost zero on the bowl which is a high speed banked turn. Yep, the pucker factor goes off the chart as you don't dare hit the brakes as you skate around the track. You did awesome and it seems like you found your limit with the car in the conditions that were dealt to you. Tenth fast overall ain't no joke....congratulations!!!!

You would have crapped a gold nugget if you felt the whoops at the end of the run on the right lane. That was the one with more traction that I ran the 163.5 mph. First time I felt that at 162.7 mph it was a big pucker factor.

Spooler · 10-21-2019, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

You know if I could I would have been there for sure!!! At times on Chuckwalla Raceway the wind comes up and covers the track with sand or there will be tornado size dust devil that will cover the track with sand and bring the visibility down to almost zero on the bowl which is a high speed banked turn. Yep, the pucker factor goes off the chart as you don't dare hit the brakes as you skate around the track. You did awesome and it seems like you found your limit with the car in the conditions that were dealt to you. Tenth fast overall ain't no joke....congratulations!!!!

Still not happy with it. What I am thinking right now, "Is this something I want to chase?"

Spooler · 10-21-2019, 06:10 PM

The hell with it. I am claiming the fastest 370z in street trim with DOT tires. Read'em and weep. To get as close
as I did without slicks is crazy.

jchammond · 10-21-2019, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

The hell with it. I am claiming the fastest 370z in street trim with DOT tires. Read'em and weep. To get as close
as I did without slicks is crazy.

Whjaxn17 · 10-22-2019, 09:02 AM

Congrats on setting a new standard for the street trim cars. You've got yourself a rocket there, sir.

JARblue · 10-22-2019, 09:12 AM

Congrats Spooler

If you're driving it as a street car, why chase?
If you want to attend more top speed events, then it sounds like you have work to do.

solidus · 10-22-2019, 11:23 AM

Alrighty, let me qualify this upfront by saying all you old bastards my age better not say crap. And you young bastards just be lucky I did'nt edit this biotch with crayons and magic marker. Here's what you've been waiting for.

Derrick, I salute you sir. You put in work. Sorry this is the best I could do for you.

https://youtu.be/fG_F6vtYCdw

Spooler · 10-22-2019, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by solidus

Alrighty, let me qualify this upfront by saying all you old bastards my age better not say crap. And you young bastards just be lucky I did'nt edit this biotch with crayons and magic marker. Here's what you've been waiting for.

Derrick, I salute you sir. You put in work. Sorry this is the best I could do for you.

https://youtu.be/fG_F6vtYCdw

Thank your son for me please sir.

Spooler · 10-22-2019, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Congrats Spooler

If you're driving it as a street car, why chase?
If you want to attend more top speed events, then it sounds like you have work to do.

The wife said I better use that helmet I bought more than once. LOL

10-21-2019, 06:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,126 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	The hell with it. I am claiming the fastest 370z in street trim with DOT tires. Read'em and weep. To get as close as I did without slicks is crazy. FL 4Motion, JARblue, Rusty and 5 others like this.

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Whjaxn17 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Alabama Age: 30 Posts: 420 Drives: 17 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 3365	Congrats on setting a new standard for the street trim cars. You've got yourself a rocket there, sir. __________________ 377whp/299wtq NA 704whp/519wtq, SOHO stage 2.5 IG: pearlywhite.z

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Congrats Spooler If you're driving it as a street car, why chase? If you want to attend more top speed events, then it sounds like you have work to do. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-22-2019, 11:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
solidus Track Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 694 Drives: 15' Nismo Black 6MT Rep Power: 10081	The goods Alrighty, let me qualify this upfront by saying all you old bastards my age better not say crap. And you young bastards just be lucky I did'nt edit this biotch with crayons and magic marker. Here's what you've been waiting for. Derrick, I salute you sir. You put in work. Sorry this is the best I could do for you. https://youtu.be/fG_F6vtYCdw

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