TravisJB Journal

travisjb · 11-14-2009, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knives

Any updates Travis?

I wish... my mechanic has had the car for three weeks, and he recently wrote me to say that he has some kind of sickness that has kept him out of his shop... nothing I can do about it right now... it will really suck if my car is not ready for my next event... depressed

CrownR426 · 11-14-2009, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

I wish... my mechanic has had the car for three weeks, and he recently wrote me to say that he has some kind of sickness that has kept him out of his shop... nothing I can do about it right now... it will really suck if my car is not ready for my next event... depressed

Knives · 11-15-2009, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

I wish... my mechanic has had the car for three weeks, and he recently wrote me to say that he has some kind of sickness that has kept him out of his shop... nothing I can do about it right now... it will really suck if my car is not ready for my next event... depressed

Sucks to hear man.

Josh@STILLEN · 11-15-2009, 01:34 AM

Can't wait to see that car back on the track Travis.. Hopefully your guy is getting better..

imag · 11-15-2009, 08:08 PM

Dammit. Had been wondering what the holdup was. This is one of the best threads on here...

Robispec · 11-19-2009, 05:41 AM

Thanks for the invite to post I LOVE THIS THREAD

hows this look for how to keep the car nailed down with some sexy functonal aero?

Note the "sub sacrificial splitter " (white) bonded to the carbon honeycomb one.
the bolts you see are bolted directly to a subframe we built which is bolted to the chassis. You will need to drill and tap 4 holes in the bumper beam and 2 in the front aluminium core support subframe..easy mods if you know how to use a power drill ;-)

On the "square setup" if you do it right it can be very forgiving...we were the only 370 with the throttle pinned through 1&2 at AAA speedway...(at least the other 370's said they were needing to "breath" the throttle a bit) We had the least WHP and the most Aero (= drag) so this might have been why I could be so "brave" in 1&2 (but as a chassis setup shop I want to believe it was due to the superior setup!) as we were the slowest entry speed of the 4 370's (but the fastest exit speed) got to love cheap radar speed detectors.

travisjb · 11-23-2009, 07:09 PM

All, with somewhat scaled back ambitions / expectations, I will be running in my local NASA TT event this weekend... stock steering, no rear diff cooling, etc... but the car should be a go!

Thanks to Junior at Fathead Fab for stepping up to help me get ready! So far, he's already managed to get the computer situation figured out (there was a disconnected throttle position sensor)... now need to do some final tweaks on seat, replace oem steering assembly, mount new side mirrors and add back in requisite safety equip

Will have an updated weight to report next weekend!

Robi and Stan... the front splitter looks perfect ! if you have the time and inclination would love to see more pics of how you constructed and attached the 'sub frame' and what materials you used etc. Okay to post here or start a new thread. Also, I'm definitely in for updates on the SC!

Bluemeanie · 11-23-2009, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

All, with somewhat scaled back ambitions / expectations, I will be running in my local NASA TT event this weekend... stock steering, no rear diff cooling, etc... but the car should be a go!

Thanks to Junior at Fathead Fab for stepping up to help me get ready! So far, he's already managed to get the computer situation figured out (there was a disconnected throttle position sensor)... now need to do some final tweaks on seat, replace oem steering assembly, mount new side mirrors and add back in requisite safety equip

Will have an updated weight to report next weekend!

Robi and Stan... the front splitter looks perfect ! if you have the time and inclination would love to see more pics of how you constructed and attached the 'sub frame' and what materials you used etc. Okay to post here or start a new thread. Also, I'm definitely in for updates on the SC!

You got it and thanks!

Great news on your end by the way and best of luck at the races Travis

Keep us posted on your race results.

Which mirrors did you go with? That's on our list as well. We should have the OS Geiken (sp?) diff in this week with the cooler. Right Robi

Z06stan

Mike · 11-23-2009, 10:12 PM

Robi folks, I too would be interested in purchasing a splitter

travisjb · 11-24-2009, 10:27 AM

hey stan, the mirrors are generic AP Racing side mirrors... we will affix them to custom polycarb window fairings that occupy the front 1/4 - 1/3 of the side windows... not sure exactly how it will turn out - junior's working on it this week

Ken in AZ · 11-24-2009, 11:06 AM

Good work fellows! Travis, good to hear you'll get to run it this weekend an feel out the new mods.

Sooner or later you're gonna need a truck and a trailer to get that thing around - lol

travisjb · 11-24-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken in AZ

Good work fellows! Travis, good to hear you'll get to run it this weekend an feel out the new mods.

Sooner or later you're gonna need a truck and a trailer to get that thing around - lol

well, we're actually touch and go again for the weekened... fingers crossed

yes, you're right about the trailer... trying to postpone that as long as possible, but eventually I won't have a choice... hard to keep a car like this street'able

imag · 11-25-2009, 12:17 AM

Hope you at least get to try it out this weekend. It will be good to see how it's coming together...

travisjb · 11-28-2009, 02:22 PM

up till 2am last night, got everything working except when i got to the track this morning, couldn't get the brakes and turn signals to work ! so now i'm home... going to nap a couple hours then try and figure out what's wrong... it's not the lights themselves (tested)... not the brake position sensor (tested... and turn signal doesn't work either, nor hazards)... not a blown fuse (looked)... i am getting voltage coming off the brake position indicator (on when brake NOT applied), but haven't traced it to see where it goes and why things don't work after that... any ideas would be greatly appreciated, ie if someone has studied the wiring diagram... will check in after nap

travisjb · 11-29-2009, 09:28 PM

so... I did something stupid... Decided to get aggressive and de-pin the main harness behind the panel... I forgot to mark on of the branches going to the primary gauge cluster and ended up de-pining that one !!!! ... It's fubar and I'm going to have to order an entire new harness... I'm certain it's going to cost a crap-load... if anyone knows a dealer that can hook me up, please drop me a PM.............. UPDATE: I'm looking for the 'Main Harness' which is Nissan Part # 24010-Z34006

FYI, car with driver and full tank of gas weighed in at 3260 yesterday... that'd be sub-3,000 without driver and fuel, and after roll cage and all accessories installed... and it is BEFORE removing A/C equip... I'm expecting that to be another 40 or so pounds... we'll crown the victor of the weight guessing contest after a/c is removed and car is back in working order

11-19-2009, 05:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
Robispec The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: socal Posts: 62 Drives: 350,370EvoStiS2kRx8 Rep Power: 276	Thanks for the invite to post I LOVE THIS THREAD hows this look for how to keep the car nailed down with some sexy functonal aero? Note the "sub sacrificial splitter " (white) bonded to the carbon honeycomb one. the bolts you see are bolted directly to a subframe we built which is bolted to the chassis. You will need to drill and tap 4 holes in the bumper beam and 2 in the front aluminium core support subframe..easy mods if you know how to use a power drill ;-) On the "square setup" if you do it right it can be very forgiving...we were the only 370 with the throttle pinned through 1&2 at AAA speedway...(at least the other 370's said they were needing to "breath" the throttle a bit) We had the least WHP and the most Aero (= drag) so this might have been why I could be so "brave" in 1&2 (but as a chassis setup shop I want to believe it was due to the superior setup!) as we were the slowest entry speed of the 4 370's (but the fastest exit speed) got to love cheap radar speed detectors. Last edited by Robispec; 11-19-2009 at 06:00 AM.

11-23-2009, 07:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	All, with somewhat scaled back ambitions / expectations, I will be running in my local NASA TT event this weekend... stock steering, no rear diff cooling, etc... but the car should be a go! Thanks to Junior at Fathead Fab for stepping up to help me get ready! So far, he's already managed to get the computer situation figured out (there was a disconnected throttle position sensor)... now need to do some final tweaks on seat, replace oem steering assembly, mount new side mirrors and add back in requisite safety equip Will have an updated weight to report next weekend! Robi and Stan... the front splitter looks perfect ! if you have the time and inclination would love to see more pics of how you constructed and attached the 'sub frame' and what materials you used etc. Okay to post here or start a new thread. Also, I'm definitely in for updates on the SC! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

11-23-2009, 10:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	Robi folks, I too would be interested in purchasing a splitter __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

11-24-2009, 10:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	hey stan, the mirrors are generic AP Racing side mirrors... we will affix them to custom polycarb window fairings that occupy the front 1/4 - 1/3 of the side windows... not sure exactly how it will turn out - junior's working on it this week __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

11-25-2009, 12:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
imag Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 446 Drives: up the wall Rep Power: 17	Hope you at least get to try it out this weekend. It will be good to see how it's coming together... __________________ Stillen CBE, Stillen track cooler, Stillen Gen3 Intakes, B&M short shift kit

11-15-2009, 01:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 534	Can't wait to see that car back on the track Travis.. Hopefully your guy is getting better..

11-15-2009, 08:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
imag Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 446 Drives: up the wall Rep Power: 17	Dammit. Had been wondering what the holdup was. This is one of the best threads on here...

11-24-2009, 11:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
Ken in AZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maricopa AZ Posts: 35 Drives: M45 2006 Rep Power: 264	Good work fellows! Travis, good to hear you'll get to run it this weekend an feel out the new mods. Sooner or later you're gonna need a truck and a trailer to get that thing around - lol

11-28-2009, 02:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	up till 2am last night, got everything working except when i got to the track this morning, couldn't get the brakes and turn signals to work ! so now i'm home... going to nap a couple hours then try and figure out what's wrong... it's not the lights themselves (tested)... not the brake position sensor (tested... and turn signal doesn't work either, nor hazards)... not a blown fuse (looked)... i am getting voltage coming off the brake position indicator (on when brake NOT applied), but haven't traced it to see where it goes and why things don't work after that... any ideas would be greatly appreciated, ie if someone has studied the wiring diagram... will check in after nap __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

11-29-2009, 09:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	so... I did something stupid... Decided to get aggressive and de-pin the main harness behind the panel... I forgot to mark on of the branches going to the primary gauge cluster and ended up de-pining that one !!!! ... It's fubar and I'm going to have to order an entire new harness... I'm certain it's going to cost a crap-load... if anyone knows a dealer that can hook me up, please drop me a PM.............. UPDATE: I'm looking for the 'Main Harness' which is Nissan Part # 24010-Z34006 FYI, car with driver and full tank of gas weighed in at 3260 yesterday... that'd be sub-3,000 without driver and fuel, and after roll cage and all accessories installed... and it is BEFORE removing A/C equip... I'm expecting that to be another 40 or so pounds... we'll crown the victor of the weight guessing contest after a/c is removed and car is back in working order __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale Last edited by travisjb; 11-30-2009 at 12:09 AM.

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