TravisJB Journal

Fathead · 03-26-2010, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Travis, props to your shutterbug, thanks for sharing.

Lou's decal is what first caught my eye.

+1 Give Sharif some lub

It's a shame Stillen will prolly not offer the diff cooler to the pub. Like myself I am sure there is a market for it after the oil cooler, a diff cooler only makes sense. Seems like all dem fluids heat up on the track.

The only stickers that need to be on that car are FATHEAD FABRICATION stickers all you other guys did is give a part or two.

FuszNissan · 03-26-2010, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Fathead

The only stickers that need to be on that car are FATHEAD FABRICATION stickers all you other guys did is give a part or two.

Sticker War!!!!

Fathead · 03-26-2010, 09:57 AM

I want the whole windsheild, Taladega Nights style.

FuszNissan · 03-26-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Fathead

I want the whole windsheild, Taladega Nights style.

I love me some fig nugens

Kyle@STILLEN · 03-26-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

It's a shame Stillen will prolly not offer the diff cooler to the pub. Like myself I am sure there is a market for it after the oil cooler, a diff cooler only makes sense. Seems like all dem fluids heat up on the track.

I'm not sure yet if we will offer it or not. The only reason that we won't offer it is because it won't be cheap. Our engineers and I were looking at how we want to design it and it's going to be kind of expensive but that's how we want to do it.

Sharif@Forged · 03-26-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

Thanks, good feedback. Unfortunately, I think the turn in is sluggish... Could have something to do with the big ars tires I'm running up front (285s) or maybe we're running too much caster??? we advanced the caster angle to nearly +6

Travis, the turn-in on our car isn't sluggish but can feel that way because it does take a fair amount of force to actuallyi turn the wheel, and move those big tires up front around. Is that the sensation you are getting? Either way, -3.5 camber up front should really help with turn in, as well as 1/8th inch of toe out.

travisjb · 03-29-2010, 03:09 PM

Sharif, thanks, I'll try your settings for an upcoming event and report back

I'm planning to post pics of my trailer later this week - will want someone input on how to set it up

On the topic of my non-functioning SRM... the gear select indicator on my gauge panel shows "N" regardless of which gear I'm in... does that provide any clue as to what may be going on? I'm thinking we fried a circuit somewhere...

LateralG'z · 03-29-2010, 07:47 PM

Sorry to get off topic, what JWT clutch did you put in the car? is the material organic, ceramic, carbon, just curious, I am trying to figure out what clutch to select for my car for the material.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by travisjb

Sharif, thanks, I'll try your settings for an upcoming event and report back

I'm planning to post pics of my trailer later this week - will want someone input on how to set it up

On the topic of my non-functioning SRM... the gear select indicator on my gauge panel shows "N" regardless of which gear I'm in... does that provide any clue as to what may be going on? I'm thinking we fried a circuit somewhere...

ChrisSlicks · 03-30-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

Thanks, good feedback. Unfortunately, I think the turn in is sluggish... Could have something to do with the big ars tires I'm running up front (285s) or maybe we're running too much caster??? we advanced the caster angle to nearly +6

I'm running -2.8 and believe I need to bump it up to -3.5 as my outside tire temps are considerably hotter than inside. Turn-in is lightning fast but the steering feel is moderately heavy with 275's up front. Stock caster.

travisjb · 03-30-2010, 11:06 PM

lateralgz, this one Forged Performance, LLC :: G37 :: Drivetrain :: JWT HD Clutch 350Z / G35 / 370z / G37 w/HR engine (2 throttles) Clutch and Flywheel Combo

chris, interesting that you're running hotter on the outside... perhaps you're running lower tire temps and 'rolling over' on the tire?? are you talking autocross or road course?

travisjb · 03-30-2010, 11:06 PM

got my new center console that should make me eligible for RTA... thanks Lou!

LateralG'z · 03-30-2010, 11:14 PM

Any complaints? I am thinking of going ceramic or even carbon because I plan to eventually achieve 400-450hp. I really am not a fan of organic from all my motorcycle experiences.

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Originally Posted by travisjb

lateralgz, this one Forged Performance, LLC :: G37 :: Drivetrain :: JWT HD Clutch 350Z / G35 / 370z / G37 w/HR engine (2 throttles) Clutch and Flywheel Combo

chris, interesting that you're running hotter on the outside... perhaps you're running lower tire temps and 'rolling over' on the tire?? are you talking autocross or road course?

import111 · 03-30-2010, 11:54 PM

Since some #'s are being thrown out there, I will throw mine in too, though since I was on street tires my #'s may not matter very much.

Stock wheels all 4 corners, BC BR series coilovers with 10k/8k F/R spring rates.

front:
-camber -1.4
-stock caster
-0 toe
-stock tires @ 36.5 psi cold

rear:
-camber -1.1
-0 toe
-Nitto NT05's @ 35 psi cold

Both front and rear tires were 25-30 degrees hotter on the inside, than the outside.

JB1 · 03-31-2010, 02:59 PM

Hey Travis, I have been keeping track of your interesting build. I received the new C&D today and they had an interesting article about the aerodynamics of the Ferrari 599XX. I thought you might get some inspiration out of it for your build

aerodynamics.pdf

RCZ · 03-31-2010, 03:13 PM

I was at a Ferrari sponsored event a couple of weekends ago at Homestead and had a Ferrari tech explain the air spoiler to us. Its pretty awesome...they use air being forced out with vacuums to create an invisible spoiler around the rear end. Its brilliant. Its a pretty cool car...even amidst a sea of FXX's

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travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Sharif, thanks, I'll try your settings for an upcoming event and report back I'm planning to post pics of my trailer later this week - will want someone input on how to set it up On the topic of my non-functioning SRM... the gear select indicator on my gauge panel shows "N" regardless of which gear I'm in... does that provide any clue as to what may be going on? I'm thinking we fried a circuit somewhere... __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

03-30-2010, 11:06 PM	#880 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	lateralgz, this one Forged Performance, LLC :: G37 :: Drivetrain :: JWT HD Clutch 350Z / G35 / 370z / G37 w/HR engine (2 throttles) Clutch and Flywheel Combo chris, interesting that you're running hotter on the outside... perhaps you're running lower tire temps and 'rolling over' on the tire?? are you talking autocross or road course? __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

03-30-2010, 11:06 PM	#881 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	got my new center console that should make me eligible for RTA... thanks Lou! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

03-31-2010, 02:59 PM	#884 (permalink)
JB1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 748 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z sold Rep Power: 17	Aerodynamics inspiration Hey Travis, I have been keeping track of your interesting build. I received the new C&D today and they had an interesting article about the aerodynamics of the Ferrari 599XX. I thought you might get some inspiration out of it for your build aerodynamics.pdf __________________ Black Fangs // Black rear Valance // Berk CBE // COBB post MAF tubes // K&N drop in filters // Setrab Oil Cooler // Stillen Sway bars // Z1 SS brake lines // Stillen brake cooling kit // Harness bar //

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