Monday, October 13, 2014

Weighing My Car

People always ask how heavy it is and what the weight distribution is (I needed to know as well), so i borrowed a set of car scales and got to it.

The results were... surprising. I figured the car would be around a 40/60 (Front/rear) weight ratio but...
 The car has a PERFECT 50/50 weight distribution, the front and back of the car are off by 1 pound....

These figures are without driver and a 3/4 full tank of gas.

Saturday, October 4, 2014

The Car (Previous Setup)

Its a 1974 260z (RLS30 Chassis).
All work and fabrication done by Alex Grimm.

Drivetrain:
13B-REW 280hp from a Series 7 RX-7 Stock Twin Turbos. GReddy ProFec Boost Controller.
Frontmount Intercooler
R15M-D Transmission, stock FD Transmission
OC Driveline Driveshaft
R200 Welded Differential (O'l Weldy)
XXR 531 16x9+0 Wheels with 225/50/16 Fuzion Tires All Round

Suspension:
Fabricated Front Lower Control Arms
Megan Racing Coilovers, Swift Springs 10k Front 7k rear.
Removed both Sway Bars
Motorsports Auto Roll Center Adjusters
Polyurethane Bushings where Applicable

Brakes:
Stock Front Brakes
ArizonaZCar Rear 4 Pot Caliper Kit, Wilwood Brake Calipers
Wilwood Proportioning Valve
In-Line Hydro E Brake

Steering:
Modified Steering Rack, Spacer removed and Inner Tie Rod modified
Shortened Steering Knuckles
Front Inner Fender Removed
Rear Inner Fender Partially Removed
Fender Spacers
Techno Toy Tuning Outer Tie Rods (Not Shown)
Techno Toy Tuning Tension Rods (Not Shown)
With mods steering angle increased about 20°.

Body and Chassis:
8 Point Roll Cage FormulaD Spec, includes Anti Intrusion Bars
Custom Bash Bars Front and Rear
Motorsports Auto Fiberglass ZG Flares
Polycarbonate Windshields cut out by Industrial Plastic Supply
Rattle Can paint job, primer/base coat/clear coat. Rust-Oleum Khaki

Interior:
Cobra Racing Seat with Schroth 6 Point Harness
Momo Steering Wheel
Auto Meter Gauges. Tach/Oil Pressure/Water Temp
Stock Pedalbox
In-Line Hydro E Brake