TravisJB Journal

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...

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?

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?

ChrisSlicks · 03-31-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

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?

Autocross, haven't made it to a track yet this year, it's been raining like a bast'ed. I suspect that on track my tire temps will reverse.

travisjb · 03-30-2010, 11:06 PM

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

FuszNissan · 03-31-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

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

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.

Zless@arizona · 03-31-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by import111

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 coil-overs with 10k/8k F/R spring rates.
front:
-stock tires @ 36.5 psi cold
rear:
-Nitto NT05's @ 35 psi cold

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

I may be flamed for this response, and I accept it with great humility. Reason for humility: My 30-year old chick-boss told me that my knowledge is no longer applicable to current operations. I was born 20 years before she, and I have several Graduate School degrees more than she, and I know our business more than she, and she asks me, "What do I do, Greg?"...Yet I am bypassed for promotion. I digress! My useless/old info question is: racing Tire Pressures are, typically, higher than OEM recommended PSI. Why are you running only 36.5 (1.5 over stock)???? Call the tire manufacturer for racing PSI. R/S, Greg

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

travisjb · 03-31-2010, 05:52 PM

makes sense, chris...

travisjb · 04-01-2010, 12:06 AM

Greg, thanks, and stop being bashful!... just say what you mean

I'm trying out different PSIs... yes, some guys run 40+ hot with their Hoosiers... my goal is to figure out which PSIs yield the best times - trial and error - that is all

Zless@arizona · 04-01-2010, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

Greg, thanks, and stop being bashful!... just say what you mean

I'm trying out different PSIs... yes, some guys run 40+ hot with their Hoosiers... my goal is to figure out which PSIs yield the best times - trial and error - that is all

Thank you, Travisjb, for the encouragement! I will attempt to post what I really think, but my greatest fear is being redlined/blocked from this post, and life in general. Always here for PM...at your service Greg

(this is the only "bow-down" html I could find)

ChrisSlicks · 04-01-2010, 11:37 AM

I experimented a lot with tire pressure as well, with stock camber I was using 38.5 front, 35 rear, and after adjusting the camber I found that 36 front 34.5 rear was the ideal for maximum grip on my setup with RE-11's. Everyone will be a little different as it will vary depending on car setup, tires, and driver.

03-29-2010, 03:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	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	#3 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	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	#6 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	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	#10 (permalink)
JB1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 748 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z sold Rep Power: 19	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 //

03-31-2010, 05:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	makes sense, chris... __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

03-30-2010, 11:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 193	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.

03-31-2010, 03:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	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

04-01-2010, 12:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	Greg, thanks, and stop being bashful!... just say what you mean I'm trying out different PSIs... yes, some guys run 40+ hot with their Hoosiers... my goal is to figure out which PSIs yield the best times - trial and error - that is all __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

04-01-2010, 11:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	I experimented a lot with tire pressure as well, with stock camber I was using 38.5 front, 35 rear, and after adjusting the camber I found that 36 front 34.5 rear was the ideal for maximum grip on my setup with RE-11's. Everyone will be a little different as it will vary depending on car setup, tires, and driver. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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