AlWakRa 370z's Journal - PW from Qatar

AlWakRa · 04-19-2018, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madwi

Hood vents helping your temps?

I cannot give a very accurate answer right now, as I changed the engine oil I used before, but the temp stays at 120-125 C, the most noticeable thing is, the car extract heat very very quickly, before, it barely get down after the cooldown lap, now it is 100 or less when I reach the pit lane.

Hotrodz · 04-19-2018, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlWakRa

I cannot give a very accurate answer right now, as I changed the engine oil I used before, but the temp stays at 120-125 C, the most noticeable thing is, the car extract heat very very quickly, before, it barely get down after the cooldown lap, now it is 100 or less when I reach the pit lane.

This has been my experiencing as well. My temps on my last track day were high 260*. The track day was warm 80* and the track short and fast, so about the toughest track conditions on a track car and just as was stated the temps drop rapidly once you do a cool down or head back to the paddock. Most of the time my temps are down below 220* before I a ready to shut the car off. Let's put it this way, opening the hood does not allow for faster cooling as far as I can tell.

AlWakRa · 04-30-2018, 04:11 AM

Love how it look when it is clean, which isn't usual

I fixed the shock issue, our thoughts is, the thread lock wasn't tightened correctly and it snapped. Also, changed spark plugs as well.

The old ones

Lastly, another 370z over here is prepared for track

AlWakRa · 05-07-2018, 04:52 AM

So organized an AutoX event and this was from the testing stage

A fun run

Outside view

Trying a BRZ turbo, but it doesn't have an ABS

After that, there was another event that I attended, but the rear tires didn't hook well

AlWakRa · 12-14-2018, 07:02 PM

My Z is finally at the track again

did the track on Hankook Ventus v12 evo2 275/35/19 square tires. I changed my tune as well, the old one was done locally, realized there wasn't any power difference between it and a stock car, did an etune with Sebastian @SpecialtyZ, and there was a big difference in power. Also, I installed a rear SPC toe bolt so I can lower my rear camber with ideal toe setting. I feel like my coilovers needs a rebuild but it would cost me as much as new with shipping costs, so I will use it for the time being before going Truetype coilovers with SPL toe link. My alignment now is -2.2 front camber and 5.8 caster 0 toe, -1.8 rear camber and 0.24 total toe in.

I did 2:28.5 lap this time, which is very close to my best on RE71R, major differences are having more power, LSD, and of course driver improvement. driving felt great, very nice turn in, but the rear is hooked, and very predictable, unless I overheat the tires

.

Now I am thinking about continuing using these tires to improve my skills, and planning to go 18 inch square, with most likely 18x10.5 with 275 square as a start, and then go bigger 295 or 305, whichever that would fit.

Enough writing, enjoy those clips

madwi · 12-16-2018, 07:54 AM

Looks like a blast and that track looks like a lot of fun to run on.

AlWakRa · 01-19-2019, 03:48 PM

The track is fast and technical, so it is enjoyable.

Got more laps on the Hankooks, less grip than my previous tires, but very enjoyable and needs you to be error prone to get laptimes.

Got a very experienced friend behind the wheel to get some data from the solo to see how we compare, who blowed me with 2:25.3 lap time, compared to my 2:28.2

Plans, I will return to oem suspension, maybe will go with lowering springs, to change my Autox class to more competitive one, as current class has many running slicks on their car, and I don't want to go this route.

And got square wheels for true square setup, with start with 275/40R18 now, and will go wider if I needed, only tires to choose between were RS4 or SUR4G, went with Nexens as I read some good reviews on it with a very competitive price tag.

Test fitting the wheels

I was lucky to get my hands on one of my all time favorite wheels in Rays signature bronze, specs are 18x10.5 +18, Evo specs, but should works very well with the Z.

carlitos_370z · 01-21-2019, 06:27 AM

damn bro cant wait to see the car with the CE28 wheels! I love those wheels

AlWakRa · 01-27-2019, 04:33 PM

Regretting going back to stock suspension

lowering springs needed, it is very hard to look at the car right now. Also, got some scars from Autox, I need to wash it and remove the marks.

NorthStyle · 01-27-2019, 06:42 PM

What are you wheel/tire specs with the CE28Ns?

AlWakRa · 01-28-2019, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthStyle

What are you wheel/tire specs with the CE28Ns?

It is a square setup, 18x10.5+18 with 275/40/18 tires and 10mm rear spacers. I am waiting for the springs to seat properly and then I will go with aggressive negative camber in front, hopefully -3, and rear will be -2, I am not after look as much as performance at Autox this season.

Hotrodz · 01-28-2019, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlWakRa

It is a square setup, 18x10.5+18 with 275/40/18 tires and 10mm rear spacers. I am waiting for the springs to seat properly and then I will go with aggressive negative camber in front, hopefully -3, and rear will be -2, I am not after look as much as performance at Autox this season.

I run the exact same caber settings for track. I run Volk TE SLs 18x11+18 with 315 30 tire and no spacers for comparison. I am lowered about inch. Will be going to -3.3 up front.

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AlWakRa · 01-28-2019, 05:26 PM

Yup Bob, I looked into your setup and some others like Synolimit, then tried square with my staggered wheels, as soon as I got the opportunity to get those ce28 I pulled the trigger

I will go to the maximum negative camber I can get front (I suspect it would be limited as I went back to stock height)

hopefully I will get new custom coilovers over the summer, but right now I am focusing on being in a competitive class in Autox.

btw, I like your car with those wide wheels\tires

AlWakRa · 01-29-2019, 11:27 AM

My final alignment, couldn't go anymore negative

It looks little better, perfectly flush.

Will clean the car and get better photos for it.

AlWakRa · 02-16-2019, 08:36 AM

It was ready to hit the track

The highlight was I did my best time here on the track, even though I went back to stock shocks/springs. Also, my classification plans failed to go in lower class due to have a twin plate clutch (which wasn't mentioned in the rule book and the marshals got their own interpretation), so, I am ordering a new coilovers from MCA suspension.

Videos

and my best lap

05-07-2018, 04:52 AM	#154 (permalink)
AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13449	So organized an AutoX event and this was from the testing stage A fun run Outside view Trying a BRZ turbo, but it doesn't have an ABS After that, there was another event that I attended, but the rear tires didn't hook well Hotrodz, madwi, sx moneypit and 2 others like this. __________________ 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

12-14-2018, 07:02 PM	#155 (permalink)
AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13449	My Z is finally at the track again did the track on Hankook Ventus v12 evo2 275/35/19 square tires. I changed my tune as well, the old one was done locally, realized there wasn't any power difference between it and a stock car, did an etune with Sebastian @SpecialtyZ, and there was a big difference in power. Also, I installed a rear SPC toe bolt so I can lower my rear camber with ideal toe setting. I feel like my coilovers needs a rebuild but it would cost me as much as new with shipping costs, so I will use it for the time being before going Truetype coilovers with SPL toe link. My alignment now is -2.2 front camber and 5.8 caster 0 toe, -1.8 rear camber and 0.24 total toe in. I did 2:28.5 lap this time, which is very close to my best on RE71R, major differences are having more power, LSD, and of course driver improvement. driving felt great, very nice turn in, but the rear is hooked, and very predictable, unless I overheat the tires . Now I am thinking about continuing using these tires to improve my skills, and planning to go 18 inch square, with most likely 18x10.5 with 275 square as a start, and then go bigger 295 or 305, whichever that would fit. Enough writing, enjoy those clips Hotrodz, madwi, Memphis370Z and 3 others like this. __________________ 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

12-16-2018, 07:54 AM	#156 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,400 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684428	Looks like a blast and that track looks like a lot of fun to run on. AlWakRa and Hotrodz like this.

01-21-2019, 06:27 AM	#158 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7585	damn bro cant wait to see the car with the CE28 wheels! I love those wheels AlWakRa likes this.

01-28-2019, 05:26 PM	#163 (permalink)
AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13449	Yup Bob, I looked into your setup and some others like Synolimit, then tried square with my staggered wheels, as soon as I got the opportunity to get those ce28 I pulled the trigger I will go to the maximum negative camber I can get front (I suspect it would be limited as I went back to stock height) hopefully I will get new custom coilovers over the summer, but right now I am focusing on being in a competitive class in Autox. btw, I like your car with those wide wheels\tires Hotrodz likes this. __________________ 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

01-27-2019, 06:42 PM	#160 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,235 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24276	What are you wheel/tire specs with the CE28Ns?

02-16-2019, 08:36 AM	#165 (permalink)
AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13449	It was ready to hit the track The highlight was I did my best time here on the track, even though I went back to stock shocks/springs. Also, my classification plans failed to go in lower class due to have a twin plate clutch (which wasn't mentioned in the rule book and the marshals got their own interpretation), so, I am ordering a new coilovers from MCA suspension. Videos and my best lap Rusty, Hotrodz, madwi and 3 others like this. __________________ 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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