AlWakRa 370z's Journal - PW from Qatar

AlWakRa

Trying my new microphone setup and checking the car, no hot lapping, and couldn't trust the brakes because my fronts were old PSS (and overheat easily) and the alignment is way off, I replaced the fronts with R888R (the same as rear tires) and got a new alignment last Sunday (trying -2.2 front, -2.0 rear with stock toe and +6 caster). I will test the car again this weekend.

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AlWakRa

From my last trip to the track, it was a time attack event, where I got a little lucky with all the problems I faced, finished second, but I have the following problems:

- Brake pedal feel was off, it wasn't the tires, looks like there maybe air in brake lines.
- vibration under hard braking, also thought the tire change will solve it, I will go back to stock rotors and see if it goes.
- Clutch fluid getting hot, or maybe csc, so slipping when I try to shift fast.
- Also, diff issues, because it feels like slipping clutch when I exit a turn and go to full throttle, was very noticeable in qualification where we got longer sessions.

So, this means more money to spend

and this is my final run, classification where off and I was against a C63s and M3 in final, the M3 was on slicks and didn't know why they didn't change its class to higher one.

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carlitos_370z

nice run bro!

ZontheRocks

Agreed!

These updates are great for us enthusiasts that would love to do what you are doing but may not have the opportunities to do so! Keep them coming!

AlWakRa

Thanks guys, thanks a lot for showing interest and support, I will continue posting for sure as it give me an idea of how much I progressed and keep me on track of what I want to do, as well as showing the capability of our platform although it is old now, but it is very competitive in the local events I participated in.



As black Friday is very soon, I made a list that should be met by end of next week:

1- Trackspec hood vents (full set) (bought)
2- Mishimoto 370Z / G37 Performance Aluminum Radiator (bought)
3- Z1 370Z Silicone Radiator hoses (bought)
4- Z1 2 Piece Akebono Front and Rear Rotor Rebuild Kit (bought)
4- Z1 High Capacity Differential Cover (bought)
5- SPL Differential Solid Bushings (bought)
6- ZSpeed CMAK Clutch Movement Alteration Kit CSC Delete
7- OS Giken GT Street Master Clutch Kit Mono Metal Hard Cover (bought)
8- OS Giken Super Lock LSD Spec-S (bought)
9- CJM Fuel Pump Hut (have it)

Fluids:
1- Red Line MT-85 (bought)
2- Motul 75w140 Differential Fluid (bought)
3- MOTUL Multi-ATF Power Steering Fluid (bought)

New parts for LSD install:
2x OEM Differential Side Bearing 38440-0C000 (bought)
2x OEM Differential Side Seal 38342-P9010 (bought)
1x OEM Differential Pinion Inner Bearing 38120-0C000 (bought)
1x OEM Differential Pinion Crush Sleeve 38165-0C020 (bought)
1x OEM Differential Pinion Outer Bearing 38140-0C00A (bought)
1x OEM Differential Front Seal 38189-P0117 (bought)
1x OEM Differential Cover Vent Tube 38356-JL00A (bought)
1x OEM Rear Differential Output Shaft VLSD LH 38220-JK01B (bought)
1x OEM NISMO Final Drive Gear 3.9 38100-0B66A (bought)

other New parts:
1x OEM Fuel Pump Assay 17040-1EA0B (bought)
2x OEM Front Wheel Bearing / Hub Assembly 40202-4GA0A (bought)
2x OEM Rear Wheel Bearing / Hub Assembly 43202-4GA0B (bought)
Still not sure if I should buy OEM thermostat or buy 170F thermostat, Don't want to buy Mishimoto as the temperature is very low for NA car. (solved, buying part no. 21200-4W000)


Looks like a lot of work ahead for my mechanic

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