Jonathan Wheeler
Jonathan Wheeler
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TopGun Rotrex 370Z Nismo - 1:16.500 - Roebling Road Raceway - Open Throttle Testing Day 05/2024
This was the first test after rebuilding the supercharger’s pulley system. I only did three laps total (out lap and two flyers) to not beat on the car as I was only trying to put heat in the belt to stress test it. This was a huge success and the car performed flawlessly, even on its aged street tires.
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TopGun Rotrex 370Z Nismo - 1:34.340 - Global Time Attack @ Road Atlanta 2024
Просмотров 1192 месяца назад
Not my best showing and the car was way down on power due to a slipping belt, the latter of which exited the chat halfway through T1 on the following lap. Never got an actual flyer in and had to leave with this messy lap as the weekend’s fastest. No where but up from here!
TopGun Rotrex 370Z Nismo - 2:25.907 - Super Lap Battle @ COTA 2024 - Win & Overall Class Record
Просмотров 2734 месяца назад
This is the last lap this car will ever turn in anger with a 220 treadwear. I’ve had a lot of fun with my competitors, one of which supported me and the car for this event, but it’s time to put some real tires and aero on the car. Enjoy the splitter cam footage. I jeopardized a GoPro 10B to get this and couldn’t be more stoked about how it turned out!
Guinness Memorial
Просмотров 135 месяцев назад
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Guinness this past weekend. He passed peacefully with us at his side after having lived his best life for nearly 16 years. We will miss his puppy-like antics, constant demands for attention, food after having just been fed, snuggles, and to not be bothered while sleeping, snacking, or licking himself. It’s crazy how this tiny dog was such ...
Tomei Y-pipe with resonator and HFC inserts for sale 350z 370z G35 G37 Q60
Просмотров 1075 месяцев назад
Hi gang. I will be rehoming my custom Tomei y pipe. Things of note: • has been modified to fit modular inserts including a swirl resonator and a high flow cat • all welding done by pro race shop where they also added supports to clean up the transitions and known possible failure points • Titanium vbands used ($170/piece) • Trades and/or offers accepted • pick-up only at this time in Moncks Cor...
TopGun Rotrex 370Z Nismo - 1:54.8 - Global Time Attack - Finals @ ButtonWillow CW13 - RWD RECORD
Просмотров 3348 месяцев назад
As promised, I accomplished the 4’peat and broke every single RWD record this year, including GTA Finals at ButtonWillow November 11th, 2023. That’s a wrap and we leave California the 2023 E-Class Champion, every RWD record on the schedule, three overall class records, and the fastest 370Z to ever turn a lap at every track we took it to this year. Heck of a season gang and looking forward to wh...
TopGun Rotrex 370Z Nismo - 1:48.9 - Global Time Attack - Speed Summit @ RMP
Просмотров 28911 месяцев назад
I pulled off the three’peat at GTA Ridge Motorsports Park - Speed Summit last weekend with a new class RWD and Overall Record by more than FIVE seconds! The Top Gun Speedworks Rotrex powered Nismo #44 has now broken all six possible records. For those counting, that’s a clean sweep this year! The event: there isn’t much to say that I haven’t said before. Global Time Attack puts on a great event...
TopGun Rotrex 370Z Nismo - Global Time Attack - Road Atlanta 2023 - Record setting weekend recap
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.Год назад
In what was our last attempt within E-class, we reset every available record and left with a healthy car and will continue our record setting year. Super Lap Battle #superlapbattle Global Time Attack #globaltimeattack Top Gun Speedworks Aaron Dittus Enthusiast Auto Care Eugene Turkov CJ Motorsports #cjmotorsports Motion control suspension #mcs DeatschWerks #deatschwerks Rotrex A/S #rotrex Carbo...
GRIDLIFE South 2023 - Practice Session
Просмотров 203Год назад
This is the first time I have ever brought this car to the track and while doing a decent paced sighting lap, we destroyed the existing chassis record by SIX seconds. That is not running any aero, 2yr old 220 treadwear tires, and running 8/10ths. I'm not sure what is in store for the event, but I plan to leave here with a huge smile, no matter what.
TopGun Rotrex 370Z Nismo - 2:26.800 - Super Lap Battle 2023 - winning & record breaking lap
Просмотров 880Год назад
We reset the class record, RWD record, and the 370Z record. With that said, there was A TON of time left on the table (data says a 2:23) but this was during the late afternoon heat of Texas and the car was sliding everywhere on these passenger tires. Hence, blowing the apex at T11 due to the car sliding ~40’ and the rowdy exit out of T20 where the car never gripped up until my shift into 4th at...
TopGun Rotrex 370Z Nismo - 1:13.378 - Global Time Attack @ NJMP 2022
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.Год назад
The track was hot and the tires were greasy, but I managed to grind out a 1:13.378. This is with full interior, full weight, 220 treadwear tires, and powered by a Topgun Speedwork Rotrex kit on a stock motor.
Topgun Rotrex 370Z Nismo - 1:36.6 - Road Atlanta - Global Time Attack 2022
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.2 года назад
Turn your volume down This was one of our first real laps with the Topgun Speedworks Rotrex. It's rough and shows a ton of pace we began to find on Saturday before losing the transmission.
SuperLapBattle COTA 2022 - Warm up - 370Z
Просмотров 3242 года назад
Here is the one lap we got on video at SLB 2022. This was straight off the trailer, adjusted tire pressures, and took it out for a lap to heat-cycle the car.
TopGun Speedworks Rotrex Supercharger 370Z Nismo TimeAttack
Просмотров 4 тыс.2 года назад
TopGun Speedworks Rotrex Supercharger 370Z Nismo TimeAttack
SCR - Darlington - May 29th 2021
Просмотров 1473 года назад
SCR - Darlington - May 29th 2021
Roebling Road Raceway - 370Z - OpenThrottle track day May '21
Просмотров 2303 года назад
Roebling Road Raceway - 370Z - OpenThrottle track day May '21
Super Lap Battle 2021 - 370Z Nismo
Просмотров 3303 года назад
Super Lap Battle 2021 - 370Z Nismo
Global Time Attack - Road Atlanta '21 - 1:38.3 Nismo 370Z
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.3 года назад
Global Time Attack - Road Atlanta '21 - 1:38.3 Nismo 370Z

Комментарии

  • @anealsrikant9254
    @anealsrikant9254 Месяц назад

    Hey man that was a sick lap even if you were down on HP LOL. Do you mind telling me about your suspension setup? Like which arms and coilovers are using? Starting to dig in to suspension tuning on mine and I'm getting a headspun from all the threads I've read over on the 370Z form thanks bud

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 Месяц назад

      Thanks bro. Message me on FB or IG, I’d be happy to share some insider tips and help how I can.

  • @NOFACEZ
    @NOFACEZ 2 месяца назад

    Papiiiiii!!!! Show them Boys how We Do it!!!!

  • @SkylineR34EvoX
    @SkylineR34EvoX 2 месяца назад

    Why did you have to rebuild the pulley system?

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 2 месяца назад

      After more than a year of maintenance-free track driving service, I lost a belt. It was at full send and apparently damaged some components on its way out. I beat on the car pretty hard so none of it owed me a thing, especially with the care-free service it provided last year.

  • @user-tt2zh4io9t
    @user-tt2zh4io9t 2 месяца назад

    What tires are you on?

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 2 месяца назад

      That class is relegated to a 220 treadwear and the tire of choice is a Goodyear Supercar 3. They’re not great and only have a working window of about (3) minutes, but they last forever so that’s cool 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @UNKNOWNUNT1TLED
    @UNKNOWNUNT1TLED 2 месяца назад

    wow insane bro keep it up

  • @kd1677
    @kd1677 2 месяца назад

    💪

  • @NOFACEZ
    @NOFACEZ 3 месяца назад

    Ayyyy that's my Boy!!!!!!🔥🔥👀

  • @SamrayGTR
    @SamrayGTR 3 месяца назад

    Oh man good lap times! I was there too at SLB with @taternaterofficial with his SC300. Cheers!

  • @rugbyguitargod
    @rugbyguitargod 4 месяца назад

    This POV is awesome because you can actually tell how little camber CotA has. What tire are you planning to go with? AR-1s or a full R compound?

  • @Balisage
    @Balisage 4 месяца назад

    dont think i have ever seen this angle of COTA before. super cool to see! The sound of the splitter scraping is wild sounding. You can really hear the throttle control and the tires screaming through the stadium section. congrats on the record!

    • @rugbyguitargod
      @rugbyguitargod 2 месяца назад

      That 'scraping' sound you hear is the supercharger bypass valve opening.

  • @Rick_B52
    @Rick_B52 7 месяцев назад

    Your car has to be pushing 375+ whp am I right?

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 7 месяцев назад

      It’s probably a few more than that, but who’s counting? To be fair, she’s a hefty girl so I need every hersper she’s got just to keep ‘er moving ;-)

  • @colinbowman8816
    @colinbowman8816 7 месяцев назад

    Congrats on getting the win and getting booted outta E class! Any plans for next year?

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 7 месяцев назад

      Thanks bro. Yep, the plan is more boost, more tire, and more aero.

  • @Bigvic79
    @Bigvic79 7 месяцев назад

    What’s this car making to the wheels and torque ? Built motor i assume ?

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 7 месяцев назад

      This is on the approx 500whp tune. Any higher and it blows the tires off. This class is limited to 220 treadwear tires, so no super 200’s (A052, 660’s, etc) As for the kill map, it’s over 20psi and north of 800, but that is useless on track without a racing slick like a Hoosier A7

    • @Bigvic79
      @Bigvic79 7 месяцев назад

      @@jonathanwheeler7301 ahh ok i see , any advice on building my motor ? I saw you went with Shane brown Lee I’m AWD auto, gonna get the top gun kit and wanna push 700 wheel and 600 torque but i know the stock block limit is 550 area. What should my budget be for the motor 10-15k? I see you beat the piss out of the car and pushing 20 plus psi is impressive!

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 7 месяцев назад

      @@Bigvic79 I sent you a FB request. Let’s have a more detailed chat about lessons learned and how to maximize your dollar.

  • @KevNotFit
    @KevNotFit 8 месяцев назад

    damn enthusiast class just keeps getting faster and faster, did they drop some rules for the class like its crazy how yall are getting mid 50s

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 8 месяцев назад

      Nope. In fact, they have added additional rules to help address some of the pace that technology has created over the past few years.

  • @menfouine
    @menfouine 8 месяцев назад

    A lot of 100% stock RWD cars are much faster.

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 8 месяцев назад

      Appreciate the hate. These gentle reminders that I’m killin’ it are always welcome my guy. Swing back through any time 👍🏻

    • @cedriclarouziere9301
      @cedriclarouziere9301 8 месяцев назад

      I only hate fake title, not your car, not your driving skill. RWD record is absolutely not correct.

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 8 месяцев назад

      @@cedriclarouziere9301 I don’t have time to educate you on Time Attack rules and classing, but if you’d like clarification, here is the sanctioning body confirming the record: facebook.com/share/MF6KuVRyxFJ5SNMM/?mibextid=dzYiin

  • @kevinpowers802
    @kevinpowers802 8 месяцев назад

    Can't wait to see you run in person.

  • @driverguyz6964
    @driverguyz6964 9 месяцев назад

    Nice work! Brings a smile to my face!

  • @ronluang
    @ronluang 9 месяцев назад

    How is Jackie Ding's street class car running faster than unlimited?

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 9 месяцев назад

      Easy recipe, actually. 700+whp, a lot of aero engineering, and a “win it or bin it” approach

  • @k1llerlunat1c78
    @k1llerlunat1c78 11 месяцев назад

    What exhaust do you have? What is the brand of the headers too? I’m running meisterschaft cbe and soon getting Ppe headers I’m curious what you got since it sounds so good

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 11 месяцев назад

      Thanks bro. It’s a Tomei setup, front to back, and heavily modified for my racing needs. Didn’t expect me to say that did ya?! ;)

    • @AlanLuan18
      @AlanLuan18 9 месяцев назад

      Do you have a cat? Does enthusiast class require cats?

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 9 месяцев назад

      @@AlanLuan18I do have a cat. We modified the titanium y-pipe by adding Ti V-bands and a modular system where I can run the cat, resonator, straight pipe, muffler, etc, all within the y-pipe.

  • @ThatRedNismo
    @ThatRedNismo 11 месяцев назад

    What was the reasoning behind switching from the V1 Nismo rear bumper to base rear bumper?

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 11 месяцев назад

      I needed to cut the rear bumper and didn’t have it in my heart to cut up a V1. So, I sold it along with the V1 wing and grabbed a damaged rear bumper for a couple of bucks to cut.

  • @Unxpekted
    @Unxpekted Год назад

    Would love a mod list!

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 Год назад

      Message me directly and I can detail the build. I monitor IG regularly: instagram.com/boosted_wheelz

  • @Unxpekted
    @Unxpekted Год назад

    Very nice man!

  • @cyberneticxylem9614
    @cyberneticxylem9614 Год назад

    I may be a huge fan of the 86, but I have a ton of respect for the Zs.

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 Год назад

      Ditto, but in reverse ;) Those 86’s are a riot on track.

    • @Unxpekted
      @Unxpekted Год назад

      The Z set a record! Very capable cars

    • @cyberneticxylem9614
      @cyberneticxylem9614 Год назад

      @rx7sign I'm well aware. Z1 in Carrollton runs one and it RIPS. @jonathanwheeler7301 I've actually been thinking about getting a Z instead of an 86 for a while.

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 Год назад

      @@cyberneticxylem9614 I am very familiar with Z1’s TimeAttack build. On paper, it should be the fastest in the country considering it has every dollar imaginable thrown at it. But, lap times are the truth serum and alas, there are faster cars. There is something to be said about guys like you and I who are willing to put in the wrench time and not afraid to “risk it for the biscuit” As for Z versus 86… there isn’t a lot to be said that you don’t already know. The Z is a better car in every way and is light years ahead in a line item comparison. The only way you can make an 86 better than a Z is with an LS, but that is then putting you into boosted Z dollar territory and the convo then leads back to the Z being a better car at that investment level.

    • @cyberneticxylem9614
      @cyberneticxylem9614 Год назад

      @jonathanwheeler7301 My dad always taught me that there's no point in getting something you can't maintain yourself or get it fixed as affordable as possible. Compared to other dream cars, a 370Z would be best for me since there's TONS of parts.

  • @batwing
    @batwing Год назад

    It's a RWD record for enthusiast class only right? Because I think there was a faster 350z on that event. Also what is the difference between street and enthusiast?

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 Год назад

      It was the overall class record, not just RWD. Each class is separate, just like in NASA, IMSA, WRL, WEC, and any other multi-class racing event. Yes, there is a fully gutted and caged LS-swapped 350Z running on a 60treadwear tire owned by Alex Gallardo. He’s pretty quick. This is in comparison to the 220treadwear my class is required to run.

    • @Unxpekted
      @Unxpekted Год назад

      Insanely fast Z

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 Год назад

      @@Unxpekted thanks bro! This thing is a true testament to buying the right parts and doing business with the right people… “There are not a lot of ingredients to the recipe, but the measurements have to be exact”

    • @Unxpekted
      @Unxpekted Год назад

      @@jonathanwheeler7301 Facts! Amazing car, keep shattering records. The Z is such a capable platform. I own an 09 Sport + Touring Z34 and used to own an FD RX7.

  • @nismo_zeta
    @nismo_zeta Год назад

    Nice! Would love to see how it performs on slicks on day. Also what spring rate are you running? Isn't there a little too much of body roll?

  • @patrickyume.media12
    @patrickyume.media12 Год назад

    Congratulations sir, been following your build on the 370z group.

  • @spicyrobert1679
    @spicyrobert1679 Год назад

    this is the best “i’m him” video 😂🔥🙌🏽

  • @shanebrownlee69
    @shanebrownlee69 Год назад

    Let's goooooo!

  • @fullmetalracingesports3169
    @fullmetalracingesports3169 Год назад

    That's pretty impressive for a sighting outlap with no aero and bedding brakes!! Big things in store for this season it looks like!

  • @hexashirt8215
    @hexashirt8215 Год назад

    Wow you flying down that track John! and without aero and older tires..what kind of power are you making?

  • @driverguyz6964
    @driverguyz6964 Год назад

    Killing it!

  • @user-yz6ck6zg7p
    @user-yz6ck6zg7p Год назад

    Awesome Lap! what's the power level are you running on the TopGun Rotrex kit? And does it have any overheat issue?

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 Год назад

      Thanks Sam. I don’t have the thing too turned up, mostly because of the 220 treadwear tires we are relocated to. As for heating and cooling, I have zero issues. That being said, I do run a larger core radiator and a large Setrab oil cooler, but that is standard practice for any VQ on track

  • @Saltystylez
    @Saltystylez Год назад

    Way to go bro

  • @Balisage
    @Balisage Год назад

    Well done out there! you adn the car were flying. This onboard make the drive seem so much more violent than the broadcast cameras.

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 Год назад

      Yeah bro, live feed does not convey how wild it is to wheel a car across so many undulations at speed. The helmet cam shows even more… lots of counter steer going on… a lot!

  • @wesoakes
    @wesoakes Год назад

    👏

  • @travismills4499
    @travismills4499 Год назад

    That was legit quick for the mods you have. Nice driving, man

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 Год назад

      Thanks bro. It has since gone two seconds faster on paper, and even another two seconds faster than that but lost the transmission at the end of the back straight.

  • @Capitan1nsan0
    @Capitan1nsan0 Год назад

    In the beginning of the video were you lifting down the straight?

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 Год назад

      Yeah. I wasn’t sure I was going to get another clean lap and was debating running a cool-down if Jake had lifted in front of me. When I saw he was staying at pace, I got back in it. There was a lot of time left on the table…

    • @Capitan1nsan0
      @Capitan1nsan0 Год назад

      @Jonathan Wheeler that makes a lot of sense. The car rips regardless! Sucks that a traffic situation kept you from going even faster

  • @nismo_zeta
    @nismo_zeta Год назад

    Nice 👌 How is temperature situation after installing supercharger? How long can you go before it overheats?

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 Год назад

      Placement of coolers and ducting is key to keeping a Z cool on track, regardless of supercharger. As for time on track, that just depends on how hard I’m driving and on what tires. A street tire can not take 20 minutes of proper abuse and the tires normally give up before the temp gauge.

    • @nismo_zeta
      @nismo_zeta Год назад

      @@jonathanwheeler7301 I agree, ducting is super important, but still even with ducting I have troubles keeping my N/A cooled for 20 min. What tires are you using? Are street tires required to race in your league?

  • @driverguyz6964
    @driverguyz6964 Год назад

    Putting in work!!!

  • @ThatRedNismo
    @ThatRedNismo Год назад

    Good lap. What microphone are you using, and is it placed inside or outside of the car?

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 Год назад

      It is built into the catalyst. I recently covered them with sound dampening foam thinking that it would help and you see the results. I’m going to step up my efforts and find something else more powerful at muffling the air turbulence within the car

  • @conradsealy9603
    @conradsealy9603 2 года назад

    Nice driving. I dont think the camera mic was enjoying that lap though. Lol.

  • @CORNERSLUG
    @CORNERSLUG 2 года назад

    Holy Mic blowout. Couldn't hear much of the supercharger due to it

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 2 года назад

      Yeah, that’s what happens at speed with the windows down :-\ We have since covered the microphones with some dense foam and had slightly better results. It still isn’t great, though.

  • @the_next_adventure
    @the_next_adventure 2 года назад

    Looks strong!

  • @ThatRedNismo
    @ThatRedNismo 2 года назад

    What is being said at 1:05? It’s too muffled to understand

    • @jonathanwheeler7301
      @jonathanwheeler7301 2 года назад

      I’m pretty sure I was yelling at my car to move her fat @$$

  • @ThatRedNismo
    @ThatRedNismo 2 года назад

    That’s awesome. Good driving

  • @driverguyz6964
    @driverguyz6964 2 года назад

    Driving like a beast!

  • @SKIMMMAH
    @SKIMMMAH 2 года назад

    This is what scares me lol

  • @driverguyz6964
    @driverguyz6964 2 года назад

    Very clean lines! Nice to have a driver perspective. Great video!

  • @ElonHayes
    @ElonHayes 2 года назад

    Congrats on making it to SLB!

  • @glife3725
    @glife3725 2 года назад

    Seems like you are having the time of your life. Great content!