Forged Performance: 2012 Black Edition GT-R Upgraded and Track Tested

HKYStormFront · 01-05-2012, 11:12 AM

yea i wasn't trying to argue, just wondering since that had been the "general rule" around the paddock from the track whores that i know. my friend was considering getting a sparco harness bar for his car but was talked out of it and i was wondering the validity of the "facts" as presented

TypeOne · 01-05-2012, 02:04 PM

When are you guys going to do another 370z?

Sharif@Forged · 01-05-2012, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TypeOne

When are you guys going to do another 370z?

I've been daily driving mine, but still do some track days with it. The 370Z is such a great car in many respects. Still get tons of looks and questions about it.

The time attack 370Z we did for a customer was an awesome car and it's since been sold to it's second owner. I guess it just depends on if someone wants us to do another one. We do about 2-3 complete race car/track prep builds each year so it's only a small piece of things we do here.

Sharif@Forged · 01-05-2012, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

yea i wasn't trying to argue, just wondering since that had been the "general rule" around the paddock from the track whores that i know. my friend was considering getting a sparco harness bar for his car but was talked out of it and i was wondering the validity of the "facts" as presented

I hope I didn't come across harshly, because I didn't mean to.

The Sparco bar is a horrible and scary design and I would much rather use a 3 point than use the Sparco bar. So in that case, I would agree with you. Like most things, there are different shades of and rarely a defacto right or wrong.

FL 4Motion · 01-05-2012, 02:56 PM

wow, great work. Exactly my "ideal" setup for a GTR--perfect balance for track day car and daily driver.

PS--Sharif, when the hell are you guys going to release your 370z specifc swaybars. I know your GTR ones are pretty popular how about some Z love?

PPS--maybe i missed it in your list but no trans cooler? Is that less of an issue with the +12' GTRs than it was/is with the 09-11s?

Zach@Forged · 01-05-2012, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

wow, great work. Exactly my "ideal" setup for a GTR--perfect balance for track day car and daily driver.

PS--Sharif, when the hell are you guys going to release your 370z specifc swaybars. I know your GTR ones are pretty popular how about some Z love?

PPS--maybe i missed it in your list but no trans cooler? Is that less of an issue with the +12' GTRs than it was/is with the 09-11s?

This is quoted straight from Sharif on NAGTROC regarding the choice not to use a trans cooler on this build.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

In discussions with the customer, we developed a plan that met his objectives for the car. Since the car will only be used for One Lap of America competition and weekend practice extensive cooling measures will not be needed as the car will not see more than 3 laps at a time. This also kept the costs down on the build as well. Without a doubt, any type of endurance raced GT-R will need coolers. Nissan also made some improvements to airflow and ducting to help keep the transmission and engine cool for the 2012 model. During my 3-4 lap testing rounds I never saw excessive temps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

The cooling improvements made to the 2012 include revised ducting under the car, and also up front through the radiator. For the 09-11 models, we would still suggest a Greddy/HKS cooler which is proven to offer the best bang for the buck cooling for the transmission. And when you keep the transmission temps happy, the rest of the car is happy too.

Additionally, to answer your question regarding the swaybars. Our swaybars for the 370 have gone through the R&D and testing process 100% and are now scheduling them for production. We will keep everyone updated as we near completion. Thanks for the interest!

FL 4Motion · 01-05-2012, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zach@Forged

This is quoted straight from Sharif on NAGTROC regarding the choice not to use a trans cooler on this build.

Additionally, to answer your question regarding the swaybars. Our swaybars for the 370 have gone through the R&D and testing process 100% and are now scheduling them for production. We will keep everyone updated as we near completion. Thanks for the interest!

/\ cool, (no pun intended

), thanks for that info about the trans cooling.

Oh, and Juno and I are very excited about y'alls swaybars, can't wait to see what you guys release.

01-05-2012, 11:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 54	yea i wasn't trying to argue, just wondering since that had been the "general rule" around the paddock from the track whores that i know. my friend was considering getting a sparco harness bar for his car but was talked out of it and i was wondering the validity of the "facts" as presented __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Forged Performance: Volk G12 Special Edition Pre-Order!	Zach@Forged	Wheels & Tires	9	12-28-2011 06:18 AM
Forged Performance: 2012 GT-R Black Edition FP600	ChadB@Forged	Other Vehicles	0	11-15-2011 09:49 AM
Forged Performance: R35 GT-R Track Day Build	ChadB@Forged	Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip	2	06-10-2011 09:40 PM
Forged Performance: Black GT3 Pre-Track Prep/Upgrades	ChadB@Forged	Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip	0	05-05-2011 02:06 PM
Forged Performance: Feb 22 VIR Invitational Track Day	Sharif@Forged	Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip	21	02-18-2010 07:15 AM

01-05-2012, 02:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1853	When are you guys going to do another 370z?

01-05-2012, 02:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701617	wow, great work. Exactly my "ideal" setup for a GTR--perfect balance for track day car and daily driver. PS--Sharif, when the hell are you guys going to release your 370z specifc swaybars. I know your GTR ones are pretty popular how about some Z love? PPS--maybe i missed it in your list but no trans cooler? Is that less of an issue with the +12' GTRs than it was/is with the 09-11s?