Spohn's Journal

98intrigue · 04-26-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I'll ask if you want me to?

PMed

Alchemy · 04-26-2012, 08:37 PM

Congrats on the new sponsor SPOHN

SPOHN · 05-07-2012, 10:10 AM

As some of you may have read I landed another small sponsor from APR Performance. So I ended up with getting there GT3 style mirrors, splitter rods, gurney flap, and risers.

I also went ahead and ordered the rear splats from Shine auto. I really needed something on the back for now. I was wanting to hold out for something else but I dont see anything that's really coming. But I am talking to Forged about a custom rear diffuser.

APR Splitter Rods. Already gave these to Mike to have powder coated. I decided to mount these on the fangs. I feel it fits there best for looks and balance for bracing on my lip for those high speed track runs.

APR Gurney Flap. "The Gurney flap (a.k.a. wickerbill) is an aerodynamic device that was originally pioneered and developed in the 1970s by a racing driver named Dan Gurney. Unbeknownst to his competition, this device was used to increase downforce while minimizing increase in drag. He found that not only did this device increase the lift/drag (L/D) ratios, it also increased the stalling angles (so he could operate the airfoils at greater pitch angles). It took a few years for everyone else to catch on to its purpose, and now, the Gurney flap (or similar device) can be seen in race cars and even airplanes all over the world.""

APR 2.5'' Riser for mounting my APR GTC 200 wing taller. I'm really glad I went with these. They now make my wing even with the roof line getting where it should be for fresh clean air for the best downforce possible. I normally didn't actually feel the downforce come on until about 80mph+, now I feel it coming on at about 65mph. The APR GTC 300 wing is the best functional wing for the 370Z if you want maximum downforce for track use. But I wanted something more conservative looking with the funtion of a wing for track use. I feel the GTC 200 with risers serves this purpose well.

APR GT3 Mirrors. I truley love the looks of these mirrors. I've owned them before on my 350. Small, slick, light weight, (reduced about 4lbs), and functional. These mirrors reduce drag while looking good. They also let you view a lot more. At the smae time might not be for everyone. You can view cars coming and all but not as clear as stock mirrors such as identifying actually make of cars approaching. You just know there there. These are universal mirrors so I had to cut a sheet of CF (from APR also) to mount in place of the stock mirror mount.

Shine Auto Rear Splats

onzedge · 05-07-2012, 10:15 AM

Wow, Mr. Spohn, That Z looks serious.

What are those strange hieroglyphics on your hatch lid?!?!?!?

SPOHN · 05-07-2012, 10:20 AM

Those are track layouts. The last one I haven't been to yet but will be soon enough. Just went ahead and got it.

onzedge · 05-07-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Those are track layouts. The last one I haven't been to yet but will be soon enough. Just went ahead and got it.

Ah ha!

Alchemy · 05-07-2012, 10:26 AM

Looking great SPOHN. Love the track stickers. Those mirrors are

I know you got a deal but do you know what they retail for??? I have been wanting some mirrors for awhile.

SPOHN · 05-07-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Looking great SPOHN. Love the track stickers. Those mirrors are

I know you got a deal but do you know what they retail for??? I have been wanting some mirrors for awhile.

MSRP from APR is $210. You can score them for about $175-$185 range I believe from one of there vendors. Plus for our cars being these are universal you will most likely need the 12''x12'' sheet of carbon fiber. About another $40. Also the mirror itself has a blue hue to it. I like that also.

Track decals came from http://www.trackdecal.com/. Please tell them I sent you. There located in GA. Local for myself

Alchemy · 05-07-2012, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

MSRP from APR is $210. You can score them for about $175-$185 range I believe from one of there vendors. Plus for our cars being these are universal you will most likely need the 12''x12'' sheet of carbon fiber. About another $40. Also the mirror itself has a blue hue to it. I like that also.

Track decals came from Trackdecal.com - Road Course Decals and Motorsports Graphics. Please tell them I sent you. There located in GA. Local for myself

Wow those mirrors are affordable!! Way cheaper than the Technosquares I was lookin at that run 700$ or so...

SPOHN · 05-07-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Wow those mirrors are affordable!! Way cheaper than the Technosquares I was lookin at that run 700$ or so...

I know. Those are high. The mirrors are the same. But those come with a mount that looks great. But I don't think that justifies the cost.

happytheman · 05-07-2012, 02:49 PM

Those mirrors not only look badazz, but they're affordable! Winning!

simota1 · 05-07-2012, 03:28 PM

bro... that car looks sick man... love the gurneyflap and mirrors!!!!

SPOHN · 05-07-2012, 06:00 PM

Thanks guys

travisjb · 05-07-2012, 07:18 PM

Looks good. I've been running the same mirrors for a couple years and they work well. I mounted mine directly to the door and visibility is perfect... plus saves a couple pounds

Baer383 · 05-07-2012, 08:24 PM

04-26-2012, 08:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3525	Congrats on the new sponsor SPOHN __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

05-07-2012, 10:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Several New Mods From APR Performance and Shine Auto As some of you may have read I landed another small sponsor from APR Performance. So I ended up with getting there GT3 style mirrors, splitter rods, gurney flap, and risers. I also went ahead and ordered the rear splats from Shine auto. I really needed something on the back for now. I was wanting to hold out for something else but I dont see anything that's really coming. But I am talking to Forged about a custom rear diffuser. APR Splitter Rods. Already gave these to Mike to have powder coated. I decided to mount these on the fangs. I feel it fits there best for looks and balance for bracing on my lip for those high speed track runs. APR Gurney Flap. "The Gurney flap (a.k.a. wickerbill) is an aerodynamic device that was originally pioneered and developed in the 1970s by a racing driver named Dan Gurney. Unbeknownst to his competition, this device was used to increase downforce while minimizing increase in drag. He found that not only did this device increase the lift/drag (L/D) ratios, it also increased the stalling angles (so he could operate the airfoils at greater pitch angles). It took a few years for everyone else to catch on to its purpose, and now, the Gurney flap (or similar device) can be seen in race cars and even airplanes all over the world."" APR 2.5'' Riser for mounting my APR GTC 200 wing taller. I'm really glad I went with these. They now make my wing even with the roof line getting where it should be for fresh clean air for the best downforce possible. I normally didn't actually feel the downforce come on until about 80mph+, now I feel it coming on at about 65mph. The APR GTC 300 wing is the best functional wing for the 370Z if you want maximum downforce for track use. But I wanted something more conservative looking with the funtion of a wing for track use. I feel the GTC 200 with risers serves this purpose well. APR GT3 Mirrors. I truley love the looks of these mirrors. I've owned them before on my 350. Small, slick, light weight, (reduced about 4lbs), and functional. These mirrors reduce drag while looking good. They also let you view a lot more. At the smae time might not be for everyone. You can view cars coming and all but not as clear as stock mirrors such as identifying actually make of cars approaching. You just know there there. These are universal mirrors so I had to cut a sheet of CF (from APR also) to mount in place of the stock mirror mount. Shine Auto Rear Splats __________________

05-07-2012, 10:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684737	Wow, Mr. Spohn, That Z looks serious. What are those strange hieroglyphics on your hatch lid?!?!?!? __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

05-07-2012, 10:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Those are track layouts. The last one I haven't been to yet but will be soon enough. Just went ahead and got it. __________________

05-07-2012, 10:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3525	Looking great SPOHN. Love the track stickers. Those mirrors are I know you got a deal but do you know what they retail for??? I have been wanting some mirrors for awhile. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

05-07-2012, 02:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	Those mirrors not only look badazz, but they're affordable! Winning! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

05-07-2012, 03:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 406	bro... that car looks sick man... love the gurneyflap and mirrors!!!! __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

05-07-2012, 06:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Thanks guys __________________

05-07-2012, 07:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Looks good. I've been running the same mirrors for a couple years and they work well. I mounted mine directly to the door and visibility is perfect... plus saves a couple pounds __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

05-07-2012, 08:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 31	__________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

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