markrolston@mac.com Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 here's a small update. We built a removable frame for the intercooler, radiator, and hood hinge. The stock Datsun bumper fits perfectly over the curved front tube. The front splitter mounts directly to the lower bars. Right now the frame is about to get powder coated, my other silver Z is getting cast again for the rear fender molds, and then we will start building up the body. Things should start moving a little faster ("faster" is relative though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdizzy204 Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 here's a small update. We built a removable frame for the intercooler, radiator, and hood hinge. The stock Datsun bumper fits perfectly over the curved front tube. The front splitter mounts directly to the lower bars. Right now the frame is about to get powder coated, my other silver Z is getting cast again for the rear fender molds, and then we will start building up the body. Things should start moving a little faster ("faster" is relative though) Looks great mark. I'd love to see more pictures of the composite shell coming together. are you going with a single turbo or twin setup on the HR? Any manifold designs yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 Looks great mark. I'd love to see more pictures of the composite shell coming together. are you going with a single turbo or twin setup on the HR? Any manifold designs yet? I haven't begun on the motor. The plan is a custom twin setup going into a custom plenum. I have the flanges but nothing is started yet. The composite shell for the front is made but not mounted and we're starting the rear section. I'll have updates in a week or two on that. Things hopefully will move faster this summer. mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 small update. I changed my mind a few months ago on the wheel design and so I've been working with an engineer at Boze to create a new wheel design. I sent him some 2D layouts and he's just sent back the first 3D center piece render to see if it looks right. The idea is to do a modern 18", deep dish version of the old banana/watanabe wheel design. I should have a nicer render of it as a whole wheel in a few days. Opinions so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) Funny, I was honestly just thinking the other day about a custom Wat replica, but I guess I've been beaten... Also, if I'm not mistaken, you're missing a spoke. Looks good otherwise. Edited April 1, 2010 by rturbo 930 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Funny, I was honestly just thinking the other day about a custom Wat replica, but I guess I've been beaten... Also, if I'm not mistaken, you're missing a spoke. Looks good otherwise. yup, I'm going to try it with eight as well. stand by... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelsonian Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I like some of it, but (hard to tell from that angle) something looks funky with the lug hole provisions, as in unbalanced, perhaps just the angle? I am also more partial to the Rota, Panasport approach to the spokes curving them in the center of each spoke unlike the completely round tube style of say Konig rewinds. Just my two cents worth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 I like some of it, but (hard to tell from that angle) something looks funky with the lug hole provisions, as in unbalanced, perhaps just the angle? I am also more partial to the Rota, Panasport approach to the spokes curving them in the center of each spoke unlike the completely round tube style of say Konig rewinds. Just my two cents worth... yup. I'm working on all of those issues. FWIW, I'm finding it's not so easy to design a wheel I've done a little visualization on how it'll look on the car. I think it's the right general style and fit. Now I need to refine the spoke design. mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Way wicked design.... I'd dump my ccw's in a heartbeat for a set of those exact wheels. Love it!!! yup. I'm working on all of those issues. FWIW, I'm finding it's not so easy to design a wheel I've done a little visualization on how it'll look on the car. I think it's the right general style and fit. Now I need to refine the spoke design. mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 It looks good, but it needs another spoke if you want it to look like a Watanabe. Right now it just looks like an appealing 7 spoke wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 WOW! You have raised the bar mate. I just found this thread and have read from start to finish. Definitely subscribing. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack z Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 This is all kinds of sexy .You have set the bar way out there if you are looking to do the ITB thing hit us up for a kit we will give you a sweet price on a kit that work on this engine http://my350z.com/forum/na-builds/477743-kevins-vq35de-na-build-epilogue.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 This is all kinds of sexy .You have set the bar way out there if you are looking to do the ITB thing hit us up for a kit we will give you a sweet price on a kit that work on this engine http://my350z.com/forum/na-builds/477743-kevins-vq35de-na-build-epilogue.html thanks. Who do I hit up? mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 Progress has been slow but I have a few updates. I've revised the wheels to now be a 10 spoke design to better work with the 5-bolt pattern. Also, we just made a mold of the rear panels of my silver Z so we can recreate them in CF for the new car. Here are a few pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Are you planning on using any part of the original Z shell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 Are you planning on using any part of the original Z shell? I am keeping the original steel shell around the doors and windows, the roof, and the rear light panel. Otherwise it's all new. But in the end it'll look very much like a 240Z...at least as much as my current one does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Any insite on how they make the mold? It almost looks like a sheet of fibreglass has been vaccumed on. Are you keeping the fuel filler cap? Reason I ask is it looks like the mold is flattened out around the fuel filler rather then keeping the curve of the panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 Any insite on how they make the mold? It almost looks like a sheet of fibreglass has been vaccumed on. Are you keeping the fuel filler cap? Reason I ask is it looks like the mold is flattened out around the fuel filler rather then keeping the curve of the panel. The process is simple: we put a release agent on the body to make it easy to to remove the mold. Then we lay resin and fiberglass cloth on the body until its thick enough. Pull that and you have a mold. There are details but that's the gist. The fuel filler door is being removed.. The fuel cell will be in the rear hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdizzy204 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 any ideas on how the CF parts will be bonded to the body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Thanks mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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