TravisJB Journal

willtangclan · 05-28-2010, 02:39 PM

I had my first track day last week, and during a hairpin type turn, the gas would be inresponsive for about 1-2 secs when the car is now straightened out. Would this be the cause of fuel starvation? or the VDC as i am a noob and dont have the balls to run without it yet?

travisjb · 05-28-2010, 10:57 PM

right turn? def fuel starvation

if it was a left turn, then come back and tell us more

willtangclan · 05-29-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

right turn? def fuel starvation

if it was a left turn, then come back and tell us more

Yes it was a right turn. What i dont get is that it doesn't cut during the turn, but right after the turn when the front tires are now straight. Weird.

Regardless congrats on your progress, it was my first track day last week and i think i caught the bug lol. It led me to read all 67 pages of your journal in a week. Lots of motivation now. Great work!

willtangclan · 05-29-2010, 01:25 PM

Travis,

Have you ever recorded your times with and w/o VDC?

travisjb · 05-29-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by willtangclan

Yes it was a right turn. What i dont get is that it doesn't cut during the turn, but right after the turn when the front tires are now straight. Weird.

Regardless congrats on your progress, it was my first track day last week and i think i caught the bug lol. It led me to read all 67 pages of your journal in a week. Lots of motivation now. Great work!

I love to hear that! Congrats on a safe and fun first event

When you make a hard right turn the fuel system loses the ability to pick up fuel in the tank... it takes a moment for the fuel in the lines to empty into the motor, but eventually you will lose throttle response... happens the same way for everyone

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Originally Posted by willtangclan

Travis,

Have you ever recorded your times with and w/o VDC?

Not really... I remember using it a few times when I first tracked the car out of curiosity... wanted to see how aggressively it would cut in... it wasn't as bad as some cars I've driven (corvette), but it definitely slowed me coming out of certain corners

Considering you are not in a position to be driving for lap times yet, I recommend you follow the directions of your club / instructors, which is probably to leave it on... there will be opportunities for you later to try running without it... autocross is a great, safe way to learn how to drive without VDC, for example

370zForever · 06-05-2010, 10:23 AM

Travis, u are running with the Aeromotions R static wing right??? I'm really considering it, even with options like the remote controlled wing, but how would you describe its "plug and play" ability in the sense of how easy it is to install as well as remove?? On the track, I would really be using this, but how easy is it to switch out when going out on the road, when I don't really want a huge spoiler on the back??

travisjb · 06-05-2010, 12:53 PM

Yes, R2 static. The mount is very stable and handles the load well. Installation requires patching the old holes and drilling new ones but other than that, not especially difficult. As for it being easy to remove, I haven't really thought about that, but I don't imagine it would be more than 10 mins R/R.

370zForever · 06-05-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

Yes, R2 static. The mount is very stable and handles the load well. Installation requires patching the old holes and drilling new ones but other than that, not especially difficult. As for it being easy to remove, I haven't really thought about that, but I don't imagine it would be more than 10 mins R/R.

Ty, Travis

Bluemeanie · 06-05-2010, 11:13 PM

UPDATE ON FUEL STARVATION:

The fix for the fuel starvation is two Bosch pumps installed in the tank. No further details available on that as of yet. The gentleman I'm talking with is working with Nissan Motorsports who will along with himself be offering the kit as two options. You can either send in your tank and they will install the kit ( preferred ) or you can buy the kit and install it yourself. He is currently working on pricing with Nissan. Pricing will be the same whomever you buy it from. It will be about 2 more weeks before my kit is installed by them, I'm the guinea pig

Sorry I don't have more than that.

Stan

travisjb · 06-05-2010, 11:46 PM

Stan, that's big news, thanks for bringing it here... when you get a chance, please provide the contact details or website where we can check it out and purchase! have a nice weekend

Bluemeanie · 06-06-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

Stan, that's big news, thanks for bringing it here... when you get a chance, please provide the contact details or website where we can check it out and purchase! have a nice weekend

Once the details are ironed out I will Travis

Stan

Mike · 06-06-2010, 10:40 AM

great news Stan!

Valentino · 06-06-2010, 01:29 PM

Great news.

Thanks Stan.

daleks · 06-06-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

1. thanks BC Racing NA for overnighting / expediting the rear spring perch adapters for my swift racing springs! those guys went above/beyond to get me ready for this weekend!

What size Swift Springs can you run in the rears with the perch adapters? I put Swift's in the front for my BC Racing ER's, but didn't know there was an adapter for the rears. Then again, I didn't ask.

travisjb · 06-06-2010, 02:52 PM

Yes, it works fine... contact BC racing and they can provide an adapter that was made for g37/370z's to use standard swift springs... can't remember exactly which length I used but I will tell you that I wish I had gone 1" shorter on the springs as I have to adjust them to the lowest perch setting to get the proper rear ride height... at 16K there is effectively no sag... I'd guess I got the 7" springs and should have gone with 6"... will double check later

05-28-2010, 10:57 PM	#1007 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	right turn? def fuel starvation if it was a left turn, then come back and tell us more __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-05-2010, 12:53 PM	#1012 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Yes, R2 static. The mount is very stable and handles the load well. Installation requires patching the old holes and drilling new ones but other than that, not especially difficult. As for it being easy to remove, I haven't really thought about that, but I don't imagine it would be more than 10 mins R/R. __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-05-2010, 11:46 PM	#1015 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Stan, that's big news, thanks for bringing it here... when you get a chance, please provide the contact details or website where we can check it out and purchase! have a nice weekend __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-06-2010, 10:40 AM	#1017 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	great news Stan! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

06-06-2010, 01:29 PM	#1018 (permalink)
Valentino Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RaceTrack Posts: 349 Drives: SOLD 09,370z,M6 Rep Power: 305	Great news. Thanks Stan. __________________ Lou Fusz Nissan \| KW V3 \| SPL rear camber and toe bolt \| OS Giken LSD \| Nismo Diff cover \| Engine Oil cooler \| F.I. TDX Cat Back 18" Resonators \| F.I. Resonated Test Pipes \| Injen cold air intake \| COBB AccessPORT \| JWT Clutch Flywheel \|

05-28-2010, 02:39 PM	#1006 (permalink)
willtangclan Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: mars Posts: 49 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	I had my first track day last week, and during a hairpin type turn, the gas would be inresponsive for about 1-2 secs when the car is now straightened out. Would this be the cause of fuel starvation? or the VDC as i am a noob and dont have the balls to run without it yet?

05-29-2010, 01:25 PM	#1009 (permalink)
willtangclan Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: mars Posts: 49 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	Travis, Have you ever recorded your times with and w/o VDC?

06-05-2010, 10:23 AM	#1011 (permalink)
370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 15	Travis, u are running with the Aeromotions R static wing right??? I'm really considering it, even with options like the remote controlled wing, but how would you describe its "plug and play" ability in the sense of how easy it is to install as well as remove?? On the track, I would really be using this, but how easy is it to switch out when going out on the road, when I don't really want a huge spoiler on the back??

06-05-2010, 11:13 PM	#1014 (permalink)
Bluemeanie Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: same as it always was.. Posts: 81 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 15	UPDATE ON FUEL STARVATION: The fix for the fuel starvation is two Bosch pumps installed in the tank. No further details available on that as of yet. The gentleman I'm talking with is working with Nissan Motorsports who will along with himself be offering the kit as two options. You can either send in your tank and they will install the kit ( preferred ) or you can buy the kit and install it yourself. He is currently working on pricing with Nissan. Pricing will be the same whomever you buy it from. It will be about 2 more weeks before my kit is installed by them, I'm the guinea pig Sorry I don't have more than that. Stan

06-06-2010, 02:52 PM	#1020 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Yes, it works fine... contact BC racing and they can provide an adapter that was made for g37/370z's to use standard swift springs... can't remember exactly which length I used but I will tell you that I wish I had gone 1" shorter on the springs as I have to adjust them to the lowest perch setting to get the proper rear ride height... at 16K there is effectively no sag... I'd guess I got the 7" springs and should have gone with 6"... will double check later __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

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