DatsunFTW Journal

DatsunFTW · 04-20-2016, 11:19 AM

I ended up doing foam core fiberglass. I don't have enough carbon to do it that way unfortunately

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LMBmikeZ · 04-20-2016, 11:25 AM

Very nice

I am also making a splitter/skid plate for my Nismo front just less aggressive. I am using a piece of lexan plastic though (safety shield plexiglass basically) very flexible and will not break or shatter

Also love your new front fender vents

TonyZ34 · 04-20-2016, 02:17 PM

Hey Thomas, I was actually speaking with them in the development of the Force 2 XL in Carbon Fiber. Could you PM me more info on what defects it had ?

DatsunFTW · 04-27-2016, 07:51 PM

There goes having a practical daily driver

Chassis mount all the things

wulfgvng · 10-08-2016, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DatsunFTW

There goes having a practical daily driver

Chassis mount all the things

How'd you fab the mounts for the chassis?

xxAGAVExx · 04-27-2016, 07:58 PM

Looking good, glad to see u r doing it right

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///maestro · 04-27-2016, 09:54 PM

Have you thought about using sheet metal for the front splitter? I was thinking of going down that route.

DatsunFTW · 04-27-2016, 09:57 PM

I could easily destroy a sheet metal splitter on the track and road as much as the way I have done mine. So think about the cost difference. Hundred or so dollars every time or 30 bucks.

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///maestro · 04-28-2016, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DatsunFTW

I could easily destroy a sheet metal splitter on the track and road as much as the way I have done mine. So think about the cost difference. Hundred or so dollars every time or 30 bucks.

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Yeah your right with that. I've never really fiber-glassed anything so don't know what that process entails but I'd imagine it would take a lot longer than cutting out sheet metal and painting it black, no?

carlitos_370z · 04-28-2016, 06:36 AM

Looks amazing bro! like a damn race car

cigarclifford · 04-28-2016, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

Looks amazing bro! like a damn race car

I'm with you on this one Mr Carl

I said it once and I'll say it again today. Mr Thomas
has a winged warrior that has the look of IMSA racing
all over it !!!

-Clifford

carlitos_370z · 04-28-2016, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cigarclifford

I'm with you on this one Mr Carl

I said it once and I'll say it again today. Mr Thomas
has a winged warrior that has the look of IMSA racing
all over it !!!

-Clifford

with you bro!

DatsunFTW · 04-28-2016, 10:41 AM

It would take around the same time. Fiberglass doesnt take long to cure if you use a bit more of hardner. 2 hours, sand it smooth, paint and install it the next day. Mine took a bit longer because I've been busy

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DatsunFTW · 05-05-2016, 04:24 PM

Finally.. Last of the zdayz prep

JWillis72 · 05-05-2016, 04:25 PM

It will be interesting to see how that holds up to a track day.

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04-20-2016, 11:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 381	I ended up doing foam core fiberglass. I don't have enough carbon to do it that way unfortunately Sent from my LG-H900 using Tapatalk __________________ The Build

04-20-2016, 11:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10351	Very nice I am also making a splitter/skid plate for my Nismo front just less aggressive. I am using a piece of lexan plastic though (safety shield plexiglass basically) very flexible and will not break or shatter Also love your new front fender vents __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

04-20-2016, 02:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
TonyZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Dallas TX Age: 29 Posts: 283 Drives: 09 370Z S/T AT Rep Power: 13	Hey Thomas, I was actually speaking with them in the development of the Force 2 XL in Carbon Fiber. Could you PM me more info on what defects it had ? __________________ Too much too list

04-27-2016, 07:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 381	There goes having a practical daily driver Chassis mount all the things __________________ The Build

04-27-2016, 07:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
xxAGAVExx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,037 Drives: 09 370Z BLK M6 Rep Power: 53926	Looking good, glad to see u r doing it right Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ l 09/6MT l BP Twin Turbo Kit l E-85 w/Fuel Return l FI 18" Res CF CBE l Powertrix Ultra-Lite Coilovers l Wavetrac LSD \| Lots of SPL and Carbon Fiber \|

04-27-2016, 09:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
///maestro Track Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 530 Drives: 11' 370z\|09' BMW M3 Rep Power: 13	Have you thought about using sheet metal for the front splitter? I was thinking of going down that route. __________________ Gallo24 swapped 370z Instagram: @z34_motorsport

04-27-2016, 09:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 381	I could easily destroy a sheet metal splitter on the track and road as much as the way I have done mine. So think about the cost difference. Hundred or so dollars every time or 30 bucks. Sent from my LG-H900 using Tapatalk __________________ The Build

04-28-2016, 06:36 AM	#10 (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: 7587	Looks amazing bro! like a damn race car

04-28-2016, 10:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 381	It would take around the same time. Fiberglass doesnt take long to cure if you use a bit more of hardner. 2 hours, sand it smooth, paint and install it the next day. Mine took a bit longer because I've been busy Sent from my LG-H900 using Tapatalk __________________ The Build

05-05-2016, 04:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 381	Finally.. Last of the zdayz prep __________________ The Build

05-05-2016, 04:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
JWillis72 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 2,002 Drives: 2009 370Z yellow 7AT Rep Power: 46	It will be interesting to see how that holds up to a track day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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