SPOHN'S Journal II Track Demon Reborn

Sh0velMan · 02-24-2014, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingbaby

330whp @2831lbs this car is on the verge of being a unicorn 380rs-c

Did you have it weighed with the full cage and all???

Didn't see that. What did your F:R weight end up coming out to?

Kingbaby · 02-24-2014, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Total weight of car as of now. 2831. Half a tank of gas. Full roll cage.

Still need 2pc rear rotors and single exhaust. There's some more very little things to be had but this is about it without going crazy. My doors weigh 9.5lbs now.

Track alignment. Setup to the tracks I'll be visiting. With the best turn in possible. Might have to be adjust some more pending track day testing. This was a string alignment.
F-3.0 Camber........Total Toe 1/8 out
R-1.8 Camber........Total Toe 1/16 in

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Sh0velMan · 02-24-2014, 08:52 AM

Ah. So basically a 56/44 F:R split with a half full tank.

Probably even out to around 54/46 with a totally full tank. Also puts full tank weight at right under 2900 lbs.

This is about where I anticipate my car coming in with my half cage and less-aggressive weight loss.

wstar · 02-24-2014, 08:53 AM

So, basically 55:45 on the weight dist.

Sh0velMan · 02-24-2014, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by wstar

So, basically 55:45 on the weight dist.

I rounded it up to 56:44, but yeah, basically.

Kingbaby · 02-24-2014, 09:38 AM

Onboard in Falken Z33 Nismo 380 RS-C at Nurburgring 24h 2008 - YouTube

just wanted to share this with you guys...this motivates me and then seeing you guys do it mostly by yourselves is even more motivating!

Keep up the work OP and others that have track oriented builds!

SPOHN · 02-24-2014, 10:03 AM

The weight is with full cage and half a tank of gas.

The car is quick. Rotates perfect IMO. I soften up the rear a lot with sways and dampening.

synolimit · 03-01-2014, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar

So, basically 55:45 on the weight dist.

That good? His wing mean anything since he'll get down force at speed?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

The weight is with full cage and half a tank of gas.

The car is quick. Rotates perfect IMO. I soften up the rear a lot with sways and dampening.

You did this because of feel or because you saw 55/45?

I'll be 58/42 with 1/4 tank, 56.5/43.5 full tank. That's probably really bad either way.

martin82 · 03-01-2014, 01:26 AM

Damn car is damn light, my preference is more front camber I never ran a pyrometer but felt best between 3.3-3.4ish

SPOHN · 03-01-2014, 06:05 AM

The pic you see is when we first put the car on the scale. After the corner balance the car ended up at 54/46.

I made the rear soft to keep the weight planted longer which will keep grip longer. It has seem to work great.

There's more weight to be had off this car. Even the front. Just haven't got there yet.

SPOHN · 03-01-2014, 08:19 AM

Ordered a taller more natural shift knob from Rod at Z1 Motorsports

SPOHN · 03-04-2014, 06:50 PM

My new shift knob from Z1Motorsports (black one) compared to my Forged Performance. Love them both equally in there ways. Because of the aggressive shifting the Z1 knob feels a lot better ergonomically in my palm. Plus the lighter weight surprised me. I always preferred a heavier knob but it works great. Feels a lot more graceful.

But I will never get rid of my Forged knob. Had it for about eight years and it's been in my last three cars (350Z, G37, 370Z). Will go in my next vehicle. It's looks so bad ***.

Kingbaby · 03-05-2014, 01:51 AM

^^^

I too switched away from what's thought to be better, a heavy knob to a MCR knob which is very light weight and sits very low compared to other knobs! My impression is it's a more connected feeling?

SPOHN · 03-06-2014, 07:32 PM

Kingbaby · 03-08-2014, 03:52 PM

looks awesome out on the track...got me contemplating more hood vents lol

02-24-2014, 08:52 AM	#873 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 20	Ah. So basically a 56/44 F:R split with a half full tank. Probably even out to around 54/46 with a totally full tank. Also puts full tank weight at right under 2900 lbs. This is about where I anticipate my car coming in with my half cage and less-aggressive weight loss. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

02-24-2014, 08:53 AM	#874 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	So, basically 55:45 on the weight dist. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

02-24-2014, 10:03 AM	#877 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	The weight is with full cage and half a tank of gas. The car is quick. Rotates perfect IMO. I soften up the rear a lot with sways and dampening. Mr&Mrs and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ Last edited by SPOHN; 02-24-2014 at 10:05 AM.

03-01-2014, 06:05 AM	#880 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	The pic you see is when we first put the car on the scale. After the corner balance the car ended up at 54/46. I made the rear soft to keep the weight planted longer which will keep grip longer. It has seem to work great. There's more weight to be had off this car. Even the front. Just haven't got there yet. GaleForce likes this. __________________

03-01-2014, 08:19 AM	#881 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Ordered a taller more natural shift knob from Rod at Z1 Motorsports Mr&Mrs likes this. __________________

03-01-2014, 01:26 AM	#879 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 19	Damn car is damn light, my preference is more front camber I never ran a pyrometer but felt best between 3.3-3.4ish

03-04-2014, 06:50 PM	#882 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	My new shift knob from Z1Motorsports (black one) compared to my Forged Performance. Love them both equally in there ways. Because of the aggressive shifting the Z1 knob feels a lot better ergonomically in my palm. Plus the lighter weight surprised me. I always preferred a heavier knob but it works great. Feels a lot more graceful. But I will never get rid of my Forged knob. Had it for about eight years and it's been in my last three cars (350Z, G37, 370Z). Will go in my next vehicle. It's looks so bad ***. carlitos_370z likes this. __________________

03-06-2014, 07:32 PM	#884 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	tibal, TerribleONE, Mr&Mrs and 8 others like this. __________________

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