370Z at the 24 hours of Nurburgring

RCZ · 05-25-2009, 06:11 PM

RCZ · 05-25-2009, 06:17 PM

miguez · 05-25-2009, 06:20 PM

Holy sequential shifter, Batman!!!

Awesome pics, RCZ, thanks. From their website?

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Originally Posted by RCZ

RCZ · 05-25-2009, 06:23 PM

RCZ · 05-25-2009, 06:26 PM

Seems to me like they used a standalone ECU since the MAF sensors are gone.

That metal container in the middle seems like a coolant reservoir...

Adding to pics above...

miguez · 05-26-2009, 05:49 AM

Excellent finds, AK!

Another interesting detail. Look at the rubber seal underneath the front part of the hood. I don't think the US spec has that, correct?

Also, it sounds like they're using the VQ35 from the Nissan press release. I wonder if they did that just because they already had one race-prepped.

sensi09 · 05-26-2009, 09:58 AM

Yes the VQ35 is interesting. Makes you wonder why they didn't just use a sorted 350Z chassis to begin with if they're limited in engine size.

ChrisSlicks · 05-26-2009, 10:23 AM

Thanks for the pics and info, very interesting.

miguez · 05-26-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sensi09

Yes the VQ35 is interesting. Makes you wonder why they didn't just use a sorted 350Z chassis to begin with if they're limited in engine size.

From the pics and press release it sounds like they had help from Nissan Motorsports, so it is possible Nissan wanted the 370Z chassis out there, and the best way in this case (due to who knows, VQ35 being ready, etc.) was to slap the VQ35 on.

AK370Z · 06-01-2009, 10:16 PM

Check the videos

Grip TV: 24 hours of Nürburgring Videos 370Z inside!!!

video 3 and 4 shows in depth 370Z driving, take off, crash areas etc

travisjb · 06-02-2009, 01:09 AM

Wow, just found this thread... A+++... and some rep points about to be spread around - even you AK !

I'm totally craving details on how this car was setup... how much weight did they get off in different areas? what did they do to stiffen up the car? how did they manage the brakes and brake cooling? ...........

corner3garage · 02-28-2010, 07:23 PM

This car is pretty cool, I watched the grip tv on it. The car was doing great, 2nd in class, until they got clipped at night and some other stuff had to get replaced

05-25-2009, 06:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
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05-25-2009, 06:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	Seems to me like they used a standalone ECU since the MAF sensors are gone. That metal container in the middle seems like a coolant reservoir... Adding to pics above... Last edited by RCZ; 05-25-2009 at 06:30 PM.

06-01-2009, 10:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
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travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	Wow, just found this thread... A+++... and some rep points about to be spread around - even you AK ! I'm totally craving details on how this car was setup... how much weight did they get off in different areas? what did they do to stiffen up the car? how did they manage the brakes and brake cooling? ........... __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

05-25-2009, 06:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120

05-26-2009, 05:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 183	Excellent finds, AK! Another interesting detail. Look at the rubber seal underneath the front part of the hood. I don't think the US spec has that, correct? Also, it sounds like they're using the VQ35 from the Nissan press release. I wonder if they did that just because they already had one race-prepped.

05-26-2009, 09:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 18	Yes the VQ35 is interesting. Makes you wonder why they didn't just use a sorted 350Z chassis to begin with if they're limited in engine size.

05-26-2009, 10:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	Thanks for the pics and info, very interesting.

02-28-2010, 07:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 36	This car is pretty cool, I watched the grip tv on it. The car was doing great, 2nd in class, until they got clipped at night and some other stuff had to get replaced __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

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