markrolston@mac.com Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Almost a year later, I've been basically racing the Z and making a few improvements here and there, but mostly just trying not to break it so I can concentrate on the new project. But since I got a new camera I recently got the itch to capture the Z on video before I go and change it again (or worse). From the look of this forum, it looks like others are either simply enjoying there Z's as well, or RB projects are really slowing down. I'm finding the old Z is getting more rare every day. Anyhow, the following is my first edit of the video. Eventually I hope to get better shots of the exterior once I find a nice parking lot to do some shooting in (i used older footage for those shots in this edit) http://web.mac.com/markrolston/NewSite/Z-Blog/Entries/2010/7/4_A_Quick_Video.html enjoy, mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Awesome car, are you planning on keeping the RBz since you are doing that insane VQ build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 (edited) Here's a small update to my car: Ever since I changed the turbos to an up-mount setup I've had problems with the air filters...I keep melting the rear filter with the forward turbo. Yup. And I'm sure that turbo, or even both, are sucking in too-warm air. So I decided to build a cold air intake. But instead of doing it with piping, I decided to do something unique- make it a molded-fit piece out of carbon fiber. The new part should move more and colder air. Andris Laivins is helping do the CF work. It's partway done now with a simple foam mold of the available space for this airbox. The next step is to shave down the foam into something more rounded and purposeful in shape. Then we'll wrap it with CF. The front 4" opening will mate to a 90 degree pipe bend and down to an air filter behind the airdam. Final pics of the part are coming in a few days. mark Edited August 10, 2010 by markrolston@mac.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 That's gonna be badass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedge Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Wow you really are the King of custom RB26Z the one we all look up to ! I bow before you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 update... the intake has shape now. It'll get smoothed out and then coated with CF. mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo wagon Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 (edited) That is so awesome! I never thought of making a plug that way! Edited August 12, 2010 by turbo wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelix112 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Very cool. Who are you getting to make the CF? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Very cool. Who are you getting to make the CF? Dave Here in Austin- Andris and I both how to do it so it won't be too hard, except perhaps for that shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Footage looks great Mark, it looks like you shot that with a Canon DSLR if I'm not mistaken, maybe a 7D or 5D Mark II? It's always exciting to see and hear your car, such an awe inspiring Z car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Footage looks great Mark, it looks like you shot that with a Canon DSLR if I'm not mistaken, maybe a 7D or 5D Mark II? It's always exciting to see and hear your car, such an awe inspiring Z car. Yup, most comes from a 7D with a Canon 17-55 lens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 further progress on the airbox. Once the CF has dried we'll finish trimming, adding piping to the filter, and fit it all into the car. mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted August 22, 2010 Author Share Posted August 22, 2010 The final part is finished. We got it polished and installed friday just before a local show in Austin (http://web.mac.com/markrolston/NewSite/Z-Blog/Entries/2010/8/21_Texas_Nissan_Meet.html) The complete set of pics for the build of this part are on my site: http://web.mac.com/markrolston/NewSite/Z-Blog/Entries/2010/8/20_New_cold-air_intake.html mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Great looking part Mark!! That is the cherry on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Looks awesome! It's probally too early to tell, but is your Z running better with that setup installed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 Looks awesome! It's probally too early to tell, but is your Z running better with that setup installed? too early to tell. and too hot outside to really separate any improvements with the downsides of running in 105 degree heat. I'm going to have to wait until the fall sets in. mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedevan Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Hey Mark, I was shocked to just come across a link to your car on Core77! Ever since seeing you're car I've been curious as to what you did for a job, although figured it wasn't my business to search around. To an aspiring product design engineer you are quite an inspiration with the cars you're building, yet alone everything else. It's good to see you can happily look past the Datsun badge. -Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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