TravisJB Journal

wstar · 06-03-2009, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miguez

I didn't know they fixed them?

Yeah they made a design change, to the Y-pipe I believe, to make it fit easier/better. I don't think they ever publicly stated exactly where and what the change was, but shortly afterward the rate of successful (non-rattling) installs went up on this board.

DannyGT · 06-10-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar

Yeah they made a design change, to the Y-pipe I believe, to make it fit easier/better. I don't think they ever publicly stated exactly where and what the change was, but shortly afterward the rate of successful (non-rattling) installs went up on this board.

I thought that was the rumor and then someone from Stillen came back to say all they changed was the addition of the 'better' instructions to show how to fit it and that nothing was actually changed? Coulda sworn that was the case...

SoCal 370Z · 06-10-2009, 08:00 PM

Status on custom oil cooler kit, please?

travisjb · 06-10-2009, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Status on custom oil cooler kit, please?

Hey Socal... thanks for asking... the kit will be done by Redline Motorsports of Tempe, AZ. I'm sure Robert would welcome anyone reaching out to him directly by phone. He's been extremely busy b/c he had a tech leave last few days, so be patient if you don't get him right away... Hoping it is done this week, but if not prob next week. I have a track event this weekend and if done, will have a chance to put it to the test. If not, will at least provide street impressions the following weekend. I'm going to go out on a limb and predict this will be the one to buy for those willing to go with a non-nissan setup. As I mentioned before, will be dual setrab core, dual flow. I suspect it will be reasonably priced... more to come

miguez · 06-11-2009, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

I have a track event this weekend and if done, will have a chance to put it to the test.

Ohhhh, nice, we get to hear about the diff! Changing diff oils before then? What other things besides that and the ChaseCam setup are you going to test?

LiquidZ · 06-10-2009, 09:28 PM

Hey Travis, I was wondering if you could clarify something for me. That clunking noise is the LSD at work, and the smaller, more frequent noises are from the Stillen (presumably) exhaust?

travisjb · 06-10-2009, 10:41 PM

thanks for your note... we're still working that out... yes, there is clunking from the diff, but we're 99% convinced we either have a quality issue on this particular diff or it is reacting negatively to the oil we used for break in... ie we still have the break in gear oil in the diff at the time of this video... until we clear up the noise coming from the diff, i'm not willing to assign any noise to the exhaust... i should have some definitive answers by end of week and will update then... brgds

LiquidZ · 06-11-2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

thanks for your note... we're still working that out... yes, there is clunking from the diff, but we're 99% convinced we either have a quality issue on this particular diff or it is reacting negatively to the oil we used for break in... ie we still have the break in gear oil in the diff at the time of this video... until we clear up the noise coming from the diff, i'm not willing to assign any noise to the exhaust... i should have some definitive answers by end of week and will update then... brgds

Thanks for the clarification.

travisjb · 06-11-2009, 10:39 AM

well, first time on track with new suspension bits and higher HP... same old brakes, but should get some improvement there for next one...

travisjb · 06-12-2009, 08:20 PM

Just picked up the car from Redline... his shop is slammed right now, so not enough time to get oil cooler, diff cooler and other stuff done, but he did get the car in good working condition for my track day tomorrow (SAT). Also, the noises are now ENTIRELY GONE. We are attributing all of the noise to the rear diff and believe it resulted from the temporary break-in gear oil we were running. The permanent oil is much thicker. The carbon plates in the diff need the thicker oil to operator properly.

Will have the traqmate on tomorrow, so should be collecting some valuable data.

Will prob start a separate thread to discuss the track day and share data.

RCZ · 06-12-2009, 08:32 PM

sexy.

travisjb · 06-12-2009, 08:47 PM

not megan fox, but okay

Dee@Amplified · 06-13-2009, 01:47 AM

Wow..... Consider this thread subscribed.. Awesome write up so far I definitely want to see what else you have in store with this car. What road racing events do you go to? any Redline Time Attacks?

travisjb · 06-13-2009, 02:58 PM

Thanks. I generally stick with NASA and PCA club events in Arizona and New Mexico. Planning a trip to Miller Motorsports in July, and perhaps a few more out of AZ this year. Looking into Redline Time Attacks, but haven't ventured that direction yet. Prob would target Street Class if so.

Just started a new track thread. I will use this thread to capture video and share thoughts after each event. Here it is:
TravisJB Track Video

It will take a couple hours for upload and processing to Youtube, so if you're reading this SAT afternoon - give it some time and go catch up on Le Mans !

travisjb · 06-14-2009, 10:08 PM

Video was pretty much a bust - didn't have the camera positioned well... sucks... will be much better next time out... I did get some great data and figuring out where the ideal braking points are on this track, along with gear selections and entry/exit speed targets... really digging this traqmate/chasecam combo

Updated OP with project list... I think this car is just about ready for a Time Attack series! Now I just need to find the time for more driving!

06-10-2009, 08:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	Status on custom oil cooler kit, please? __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

06-10-2009, 09:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	Hey Travis, I was wondering if you could clarify something for me. That clunking noise is the LSD at work, and the smaller, more frequent noises are from the Stillen (presumably) exhaust? __________________

06-10-2009, 10:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	thanks for your note... we're still working that out... yes, there is clunking from the diff, but we're 99% convinced we either have a quality issue on this particular diff or it is reacting negatively to the oil we used for break in... ie we still have the break in gear oil in the diff at the time of this video... until we clear up the noise coming from the diff, i'm not willing to assign any noise to the exhaust... i should have some definitive answers by end of week and will update then... brgds __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-11-2009, 10:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	well, first time on track with new suspension bits and higher HP... same old brakes, but should get some improvement there for next one... __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-12-2009, 08:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Just picked up the car from Redline... his shop is slammed right now, so not enough time to get oil cooler, diff cooler and other stuff done, but he did get the car in good working condition for my track day tomorrow (SAT). Also, the noises are now ENTIRELY GONE. We are attributing all of the noise to the rear diff and believe it resulted from the temporary break-in gear oil we were running. The permanent oil is much thicker. The carbon plates in the diff need the thicker oil to operator properly. Will have the traqmate on tomorrow, so should be collecting some valuable data. Will prob start a separate thread to discuss the track day and share data. __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale Last edited by travisjb; 06-12-2009 at 08:46 PM.

06-12-2009, 08:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	sexy.

06-12-2009, 08:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	not megan fox, but okay __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-13-2009, 01:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
Dee@Amplified Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 118 Drives: MB Base 6MT w/Sport Rep Power: 0	Wow..... Consider this thread subscribed.. Awesome write up so far I definitely want to see what else you have in store with this car. What road racing events do you go to? any Redline Time Attacks?

06-13-2009, 02:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Thanks. I generally stick with NASA and PCA club events in Arizona and New Mexico. Planning a trip to Miller Motorsports in July, and perhaps a few more out of AZ this year. Looking into Redline Time Attacks, but haven't ventured that direction yet. Prob would target Street Class if so. Just started a new track thread. I will use this thread to capture video and share thoughts after each event. Here it is: TravisJB Track Video It will take a couple hours for upload and processing to Youtube, so if you're reading this SAT afternoon - give it some time and go catch up on Le Mans ! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale Last edited by travisjb; 06-14-2009 at 10:08 PM.

06-14-2009, 10:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Video was pretty much a bust - didn't have the camera positioned well... sucks... will be much better next time out... I did get some great data and figuring out where the ideal braking points are on this track, along with gear selections and entry/exit speed targets... really digging this traqmate/chasecam combo Updated OP with project list... I think this car is just about ready for a Time Attack series! Now I just need to find the time for more driving! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

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