COBB Tuning AccessPORT Racer Spotlight: Sharif Abdelbaset, Forged Performance GT-R

AccessPORT Racer Spotlight

Sharif showed what a GT-R with stock turbos and a tune can do in the modified class!

Sharif Abdelbaset, 3rd Modified AWD Class, 1:45.943

Driver: Sharif Abdelbaset, Forged Performance

Event: Redline Time Attack Round 8, California Speedway

Vehicle: Nissan GT-R

Engine: HKS Legamax Exhaust, HKS Racing Center Pipe, HKS EVC 6 Boost Controller, COBB AccessPort, FORGED AP Custom ECU Calibration

Suspension: JRZ Triple Adjustable Coilovers, 1200lb Hyperco Springs, COBB Sway Bars

Brakes, Wheels and Tires: AP J-Hook Rotors, Carbotech XP12 Pads, Volk RE30 19X10-inch +22 offset front, 19X11-inch +25 offset rear, Toyo R888 295/30/19F 305/30/19R

Exterior: Aeromotions R2 Active Wing

Interior: Racetech Seat, Schroth Harnesses, Partial Interior Removal, TraqMate GPS Lap Timer

The Nissan GT-R is the newest and arguably the most cutting-edge addition to the import-tuning community and Time Attack. With over 400hp on tap from the factory, a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system and a quick-shifting F1-style gearbox, it is hard to imagine a car more suited to motorsport competition. The last round of the Redline Time Attack at California Speedway in Fontana, Calif., saw several teams choosing the GT-R as their track-weapon-of-choice, including Sharif Abdelbaset, head tuner and owner of Forged Performance in Marietta, Ga.

“Competition out west was far greater than anything I have seen thus far, but we were able to finish 2/10 seconds behind Mike Cronin Jr. in the Fontana Nissan GT-R,” said Sharif. “Once again the Forged Performance GT-R performed flawlessly and encountered no problems. What’s even more remarkable is this was my first time laying eyes on Autoclub Speedway and the very intimidating Turn 1 and Turn 2 banked oval section where I saw speeds exceeding 170mph.”

“The car ran beautifully all weekend long with a Forged Spec Cobb AccessPORT calibration,” said Sharif. “The Willall transmission cooler and fluids, along with the JRZ triple coilovers allowed us to push harder than ever. The addition of the Aeromotions R2 Active rear wing helped shave nearly a second off Saturday’s practice times which were run without active aero. All of the fast track GT-Rs are running this type of wing, and it’s proven incredibly effective.”

The team would like to thank our sponsors for 2009: JRZ Suspension, Toyo Tires, HKS,Willall Racing, Volk Racing, AP Racing, Cobb Tuning, CBRD, Aeromotions, and NAGTROC.ORG

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