AlWakRa 370z's Journal - PW from Qatar

AlWakRa · 03-07-2019, 03:38 PM

Received them last Sunday, I was out of town until today, I will install them next week, I expect SPL toe arm and front tie rod to arrive on Saturday.

AlWakRa · 03-12-2019, 09:17 AM

With these I am ready to install the new coilovers, I have found the unused spl eccentric lock kit bolts. Also, MCA recommended to use stock sway bars with their coilovers, as they are very stiff.

Also, I have caliper rebuild kit for all 4 calipers.

AlWakRa · 03-13-2019, 05:35 PM

Work is going on, I want to be ready for next trackday on March 21st. Is there anybody interested in a comparison between r888r and sur4g? Although they are different sizes, toyos being 265/35/18 - 295/30/18 and nexens are 275/40/18 square? I may be able to use the toyos from a friend.

Officially a true type user

I found some parts missing from the sway bar, so I will need to see how to get them quickly, also, I found out that I am using the car with a damaged endlink, front right, it seems it was damaged by the accident I had two years before and the mechanic, who I will not go to him anymore, didn't realize it is damaged, I will go to stock endlinks for now, I was going to say I have full SPL catalogue but the endlink spoiled the party.

AlWakRa · 02-17-2019, 05:25 AM

Thanks, I use Sony X3000, I mount it in front of my face.

madwi · 02-17-2019, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlWakRa

Thanks, I use Sony X3000, I mount it in front of my face.

Thank you.

AlWakRa · 02-17-2019, 12:37 PM

Got some photos for my car

Hotrodz · 02-18-2019, 09:31 PM

Nice driving brother! You are definitely getting better. Your inputs are smother and your car control is noticeably better. Keep up the good work!

AlWakRa · 02-19-2019, 06:45 AM

Thanks Bob, the switch to normal street tires played a part, as it punishes you when you make mistakes, this time I was focusing on my braking as I wanted to get it later but smoother.

Also, I made an order on MCA Reds with 21kg front and 7kg rear, true type coilovers.

I will order later SPL rear toe link and front tie rod to complete my spl catalogue

Hotrodz · 02-19-2019, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlWakRa

Thanks Bob, the switch to normal street tires played a part, as it punishes you when you make mistakes, this time I was focusing on my braking as I wanted to get it later but smoother.

Also, I made an order on MCA Reds with 21kg front and 7kg rear, true type coilovers.

I will order later SPL rear toe link and front tie rod to complete my spl catalogue

Right on! Keep it up and can't wait to hear your opinion on the MCA coilovers. SPL FTW!!!

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madwi · 03-13-2019, 06:00 PM

Looks great. I've been eyeballing the MCAs since you posted them.

Hotrodz · 03-13-2019, 06:30 PM

Looking good my friend. I think you will find the Nexen's a better choice over the Toyos. Eagle on here runs the Nexens and he is very fast.

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AlWakRa · 03-13-2019, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madwi

Looks great. I've been eyeballing the MCAs since you posted them.

I am more excited to try it, a lot of positive reviews I read before I bought it, and their price was fantastic for a full custom coilovers, also the guys was very responsive and know their stuff. Hopefully they live to their reputation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Looking good my friend. I think you will find the Nexen's a better choice over the Toyos. Eagle on here runs the Nexens and he is very fast.

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Yeah, I hate r888rs with a passion

Nexens were great, very consistent and doesn't get greasy at all, but re71r being the best I ran until now (that response and grip in your first two laps). I may get BFG R1-S for AutoX, and will try them at the track as well, sub 20 lap is closer than ever.

Hotrodz · 03-13-2019, 07:02 PM

Right on, I have done several track day with Rival S and they are a good tire and put down some good times on the Miata. I know they are really popular with auto x guys. I just put a brand new set of Maxxis Victoria RC-1 on the Miata and I am anxious to see how they do weekend after next.

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AlWakRa · 03-13-2019, 07:11 PM

Yeah, Rivals are great, R1Ss are even greater, it is up there with Hoosier A7

AlWakRa · 03-16-2019, 03:17 PM

Continued the work after getting swaybars bushings, brackets, and front endlink.

Unfortunately, the brackets of my exhaust broke while removing it to install rear swaybars. I should find somebody to weld it.

Another issue I got with front tie rod, clearance is very little with my 18 inch wheels.

Contacted SPL and they replied amazingly fast, they told me it shouldn't touch the wheels, but if I needed to get better clearance, I can remove some of the bolt material, up to a quarter inch.

I got the 19" on it to check the clearance.

Rotors have some cracks, I hope it can hold up to the rest of the season, as there is only like 5 events left (2 Autox, 3 trackdays).

Next
modifying the tie rods, don't want to have the slightest chance of touching the wheels at track.
Installing Endless pads.
Taking the exhaust to get welded.
Corner balance and alignment.

02-17-2019, 05:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13450	Thanks, I use Sony X3000, I mount it in front of my face. __________________ 2010 370Z Touring Sport Pearl White 6MT Powered by: Fast Intentions - Motordyne - Stillen - OS Giken - CJ Motorsports - Mishimoto - MCA Suspension - SPL - SuperPRO - RJM - Z1 Motorsport - Zspeed - Volk My Humble Journals

02-18-2019, 09:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684386	Nice driving brother! You are definitely getting better. Your inputs are smother and your car control is noticeably better. Keep up the good work! __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

02-19-2019, 06:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13450	Thanks Bob, the switch to normal street tires played a part, as it punishes you when you make mistakes, this time I was focusing on my braking as I wanted to get it later but smoother. Also, I made an order on MCA Reds with 21kg front and 7kg rear, true type coilovers. I will order later SPL rear toe link and front tie rod to complete my spl catalogue __________________ 2010 370Z Touring Sport Pearl White 6MT Powered by: Fast Intentions - Motordyne - Stillen - OS Giken - CJ Motorsports - Mishimoto - MCA Suspension - SPL - SuperPRO - RJM - Z1 Motorsport - Zspeed - Volk My Humble Journals

03-13-2019, 06:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684386	Looking good my friend. I think you will find the Nexen's a better choice over the Toyos. Eagle on here runs the Nexens and he is very fast. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

03-13-2019, 07:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684386	Right on, I have done several track day with Rival S and they are a good tire and put down some good times on the Miata. I know they are really popular with auto x guys. I just put a brand new set of Maxxis Victoria RC-1 on the Miata and I am anxious to see how they do weekend after next. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

03-13-2019, 06:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684430	Looks great. I've been eyeballing the MCAs since you posted them.

03-13-2019, 07:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13450	Yeah, Rivals are great, R1Ss are even greater, it is up there with Hoosier A7 __________________ 2010 370Z Touring Sport Pearl White 6MT Powered by: Fast Intentions - Motordyne - Stillen - OS Giken - CJ Motorsports - Mishimoto - MCA Suspension - SPL - SuperPRO - RJM - Z1 Motorsport - Zspeed - Volk My Humble Journals

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