Forged Performance 370Z Race car first track test...impressions

[Tray@Forged]

I am happy to report that we've completed our first weekend test of our 370Z Time Attack car. To say the least, we smashed our expectations for it's first track event, even with a fairly important adjustment that still needs to be made to the front shock travel. We ran a 1:19 lap at Roebling Road on the 3rd lap out in the morning on R888 rubber. That car is absolutely insane in the corners, and the braking power is off the charts. I had an idiot's grin on my face for hours after I climbed out of the car. We had the fastest car at this Porsche club event, and there were plenty of heavy hitters. Many GT3's on slicks, 997TT's, etc..etc.

And still with a bone stock engine and intake. Just the test pipes and exhaust...not even a tune!! It's only get to get much faster from here. We have a lot of work still left to do, but it's good to see the car on track, and running fairly strong.

Here are a few pictures of the car when we received the car in bone stock.

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Here is what she is today

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Here is some video of her in action!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC7lpkCu7vE&feature=player_embedded

Stay tuned for more power upgrades, and more tweaking!

[TouringBubble]

And it still has a cup holder!

[BlewByYouEvoVIII]

It's funny how many people notice that ;)

[TouringBubble]

Because it's a sweet console, and quite the contrast to the white. The car looks sleek ... understated, but with purpose. I like it a lot. It's also hilarious to watch it spank all of the Porsches. That the same reason that the local PCA guys don't come to out autocross events ... the little Miatas would destroy their German sports cars.

[turbo dragon]

looks awesome

[jktripp]

absolutely beautiful

[Hikaru]

Uhhhhh mod list please!!

[MeFryRice]

I'm really starting to like the 370Z's as more people are modding them.
During the run at Roebling, was the SyncroRev feature turned on? I'm just curious how well it works on the track.

[blk-majik]

wow, 1:19 is a really good time at roebling! Can't wait to see how she does with a bit more power. nice job!

[Psych]

Nice! Whats the whp and weight?

[Tray@Forged]

The car has a full cage. JRZ Coilover system, Stoptech Brake upgrades, Engine is naturally aspirated with about 280whp. It basically only has an exhaust. The car weighs about 3000lbs. Which is still pretty heavy.