ban25's Track Journal

ban25 · 12-29-2015, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dcocci

Actually I made a mistake. Its speed VENTURES we're running with. Too many companies with "speed" in the names lol. I'm shooting for Jan 31st at Buttonwillow. I still need a set of tires and brakes so we'll see. If not the 31st then Febuary 21st at ACS will be my next track day. How are you liking the re71's?

Yep, I've run with Speed Ventures at ACS and was planning to go to their Chuckwalla event last month before the car started acting up. Good group!

The RE-71Rs are incredible! The best performing street tire on the market and likely better than Nitto NT01 -- we're waiting on Andrie Hartanto's review for the final verdict. I get about 6 track days on a set and I'm on my second set right now. I'll likely buy a new set in February, but we'll see how they wear.

ban25 · 12-29-2015, 12:19 AM

Here's my fastest lap from the weekend at Laguna Seca, 1:50.09:

This is 6 seconds faster than my last outing at MRLS, but I've still got work to do. I need to carve my corners more aggressively and improve my consistency lap to lap. My virtual best right now is 1:48. Suspension will make a big difference too.

Next event is Buttonwillow, followed (likely) by Thunderhill in late January.

I've got some more videos I'll post up soon!

carlitos_370z · 12-29-2015, 05:38 AM

nice videos dude!

ban25 · 12-31-2015, 05:15 PM

Andrie's review of the RE-71R is up:

Bridgestone

Verdict: It's faster (just barely) than the NT01!

ban25 · 12-31-2015, 05:28 PM

Some photos from Laguna Seca last weekend:

ban25 · 01-16-2016, 12:13 AM

Well, I've got several track days coming up and my brakes are shot, so time to swap in fresh pads:

6 track days on the old pads.

Here's one of the titanium heat shields. This is the side facing the pistons. Notice the gold color with slight bits of purple. This means that the backing plates on the pads (e.g. caliper side) are reaching approximately 750F (400C). Also notice the uncolored circular regions where the pistons are making contact. I didn't take a picture of the reverse (pad side), but it is solid gold in color with significant purple stripes.

...and done!

BuckeyeZ · 01-29-2016, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ban25

Here's one of the titanium heat shields. This is the side facing the pistons.

What thickness shims are you using? 0.5mm? 1.0mm?

ban25 · 01-29-2016, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckeyeZ

What thickness shims are you using? 0.5mm? 1.0mm?

0.5mm. Fitting 1.0mm shims in with a new set of pads would be tough. I have a caliper spreader that makes things easier, but I'm happy with 0.5mm. If you wanted to go thicker, it might be better to get two sets of 0.5mm shims and simply put in the second set once you've worn the pads a bit.

BuckeyeZ · 01-29-2016, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ban25

0.5mm. Fitting 1.0mm shims in with a new set of pads would be tough. I have a caliper spreader that makes things easier, but I'm happy with 0.5mm. If you wanted to go thicker, it might be better to get two sets of 0.5mm shims and simply put in the second set once you've worn the pads a bit.

Thanks. I was looking at picking-up a set but was concerned that the 1.0 would be too thick with new pads.

carlitos_370z · 01-18-2016, 05:49 AM

daaaamn bro what a huge pics hahah!! i cant appreciate the pics :/

BTW what brakes pads are you using now?

ban25 · 01-19-2016, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

daaaamn bro what a huge pics hahah!! i cant appreciate the pics :/

BTW what brakes pads are you using now?

Damn, they looked fine on the phone! I just resized them...sorry about that.

Still running Carbotech XP10/XP8 -- served me well so far!

carlitos_370z · 01-19-2016, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ban25

Damn, they looked fine on the phone! I just resized them...sorry about that.

Still running Carbotech XP10/XP8 -- served me well so far!

Hhahaha! dont worry now i can see the pics a lot better!

When i was searching for my brake setup Carbotech was on my list... but i buy the EBC USR Slotted Rotors and decide to go with the EBC yellow stuff brake pads to make the match... But for sure my next brake pads setup are going to be the Carbotech

ban25 · 01-28-2016, 07:19 PM

Had a two day event last weekend at Buttonwillow with SpeedDistrict. I managed 2:10 on Saturday before improving that to 2:09.52 (video coming soon). Unfortunately, this happened:

The engine threw a rod. 220 miles and 6 hours later, the car arrived at Z Car Garage, where it remains while we draw up a repair plan. A word of caution for those spending lots of time at the track: we believe fuel-starvation was the culprit in this case -- it's not just bad for lap times, but bad for the engine too. We'll be including phunk's Road Race Pump as part of the repair plan and I'll document the effort as we make progress!

Rusty · 01-28-2016, 08:00 PM

You think the motor was running lean for a long time because of fuel starve? Any signs of detonation? Could you hear the pinging?

ban25 · 07-01-2016, 02:04 PM

Well, it's been six months, but we're in the home stretch!

The new engine is in and all that's left is to install all the goodies:

- Fast Intentions Long Tube Headers
- NISMO S-Tune Springs & Struts
- SPL Suspension
- CJMotorsports Road Race Pump
- CJMotorsports Billet Aluminum Oil Pan
- OSGiken Twin Plate Clutch
- OSGiken 1.5-way LSD

Can't wait to get back out on the track!

12-29-2015, 12:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 67	Here's my fastest lap from the weekend at Laguna Seca, 1:50.09: This is 6 seconds faster than my last outing at MRLS, but I've still got work to do. I need to carve my corners more aggressively and improve my consistency lap to lap. My virtual best right now is 1:48. Suspension will make a big difference too. Next event is Buttonwillow, followed (likely) by Thunderhill in late January. I've got some more videos I'll post up soon! carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport

12-29-2015, 05:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7587	nice videos dude! ban25 likes this.

12-31-2015, 05:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 67	Andrie's review of the RE-71R is up: Bridgestone Verdict: It's faster (just barely) than the NT01! Dcocci likes this. __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport

12-31-2015, 05:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 67	Some photos from Laguna Seca last weekend: Hotrodz, DatsunFTW, carlitos_370z and 2 others like this. __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport

01-16-2016, 12:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 67	Well, I've got several track days coming up and my brakes are shot, so time to swap in fresh pads: 6 track days on the old pads. Here's one of the titanium heat shields. This is the side facing the pistons. Notice the gold color with slight bits of purple. This means that the backing plates on the pads (e.g. caliper side) are reaching approximately 750F (400C). Also notice the uncolored circular regions where the pistons are making contact. I didn't take a picture of the reverse (pad side), but it is solid gold in color with significant purple stripes. ...and done! __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport

01-18-2016, 05:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7587	daaaamn bro what a huge pics hahah!! i cant appreciate the pics :/ BTW what brakes pads are you using now?

01-28-2016, 07:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 67	Had a two day event last weekend at Buttonwillow with SpeedDistrict. I managed 2:10 on Saturday before improving that to 2:09.52 (video coming soon). Unfortunately, this happened: The engine threw a rod. 220 miles and 6 hours later, the car arrived at Z Car Garage, where it remains while we draw up a repair plan. A word of caution for those spending lots of time at the track: we believe fuel-starvation was the culprit in this case -- it's not just bad for lap times, but bad for the engine too. We'll be including phunk's Road Race Pump as part of the repair plan and I'll document the effort as we make progress! __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport

01-28-2016, 08:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rusty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 70 Posts: 35,571 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684440	You think the motor was running lean for a long time because of fuel starve? Any signs of detonation? Could you hear the pinging? ban25 likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

07-01-2016, 02:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 67	Well, it's been six months, but we're in the home stretch! The new engine is in and all that's left is to install all the goodies: - Fast Intentions Long Tube Headers - NISMO S-Tune Springs & Struts - SPL Suspension - CJMotorsports Road Race Pump - CJMotorsports Billet Aluminum Oil Pan - OSGiken Twin Plate Clutch - OSGiken 1.5-way LSD Can't wait to get back out on the track! cv129, Hotrodz and carlitos_370z like this. __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport

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