TravisJB Journal

travisjb · 12-01-2010, 06:37 PM

I seem to comply with these rules
Latest Draft of the Rules - MotoIQ - MotoIQ - Forums - Motorsports (No lame *** street racing stories) - MotoIQ Pacific Tuner Car Championship

in fact, the rules seem to fit my car to a tee! I can't find a single modification I'd need to make except would just need to get some 245/275 tires to run it... I would have to ballast about 250 pounds to meet the "TU" weight/power ratio of 12:1... there'd be no way I could get down to the 8:1 ratio of "TO"

scratch that... this one may be an issue

"The suspension cross members cannot be replaced, repositioned or altered beyond the scope of these rules."

travisjb · 12-06-2010, 05:42 PM

Big thanks to Pete at BC Racing! He's hooking me up with a new set of 16kg rear swift springs that will allow me to drop down the rear ride height and hopefully get control of the ABS ice mode situation... also received new F3R and Mintex Xtreme pads from the boys at Stillen! Hope to have all these installed for this weekend's event at Inde Motorsports Ranch in Wilcox, AZ http://www.indemotorsports.com/site/

ilive2win · 12-06-2010, 05:55 PM

very nice!

zzdudaka · 12-28-2010, 09:49 PM

I stumbled across this post and have spent the last week reading it. Wow! Thanks for sharing this was incredible!

zzdudaka · 12-28-2010, 09:54 PM

Question. In your search for power to weight ratio what is the hesitation to forced induction. For me I see a big price tag, but with what you probably have in this I am curious as to your reasoning?

travisjb · 12-29-2010, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by zzdudaka

I stumbled across this post and have spent the last week reading it. Wow! Thanks for sharing this was incredible!

Appreciate you reading it all!

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Originally Posted by zzdudaka

Question. In your search for power to weight ratio what is the hesitation to forced induction. For me I see a big price tag, but with what you probably have in this I am curious as to your reasoning?

To sum it up, one of my main goals with this car is to have a reliable racer that I can use to learn on, and have a shot at being competitive, and to progress with the car at a steady pace / with my own skills. I'm nearly there at the amateur levels of time trial... forced induction is sexy and would allow me flexibility to move up into higher classes, but has drawbacks... first is reliability - my racing mentors tell me that I would need to keep a spare motor and plan to use it within a season if running a TT setup. I'm not interested in spending $10K per year on motors. second, maturity... the TT and SC setups will continue to be refined and some folks are already blazing the trail of testing them at the track... there are kinks being worked out in the tuning software, fuel systems, etc... third, respecting my limits... I think a lot of amateur drivers jump too quickly into high HP cars b/c they want to go faster... but the reality is higher HP doesn't make you a better driver... bottom line, I'm not ready for a 500 whp and <3,000lb racecar! it's fine on GT5, not yet in real life

One final note, I'm usually running with NASA... my car just barely fits into the "TTA" class... it's a good spot to be in and I plan to tweak the living --- out of the car until it can win there... eventually, will move into "TTS" which has no limitations on aero or other mods (basically) except a power/weight cap that should allow me to run ~325whp and ~3,100 lbs with driver, on race slicks. I'm at 300whp now - I believe I can get to 325whp without FI.

My mind is not entirely made up, but you can see where my head is at right now

Happy holidays all!

zzdudaka · 12-29-2010, 10:50 PM

Thanks. I hope to be getting into amateur driving this year myself. Though staying way more stock than you. Not planning on being real competitive just something to enjoy a few times a year at local events. I don't really know the classes but have picked up some things from this thread.
Good luck to you!

travisjb · 12-29-2010, 11:20 PM

good... you've got the right idea - first couple years at the track focus on learning and fun... and as you suggest, this car is fine stock plus add oil cooler, brake pads, high temp brake fluid, and at some point you might think about having a dedicated set of wheels/tires for track - otherwise you're ready to roll! have fun!

travisjb · 01-10-2011, 12:34 AM

Had a few sessions at Phoenix Intl Raceway over the weekend... changes for this weekend were

- lowered 0.5 inches front and 1.25 inches rear to try and shift balance rearwards (and help with ABS icing issue)
- switched pads... less aggressive mintex xtreme in rear, again to help with ABS icing
- unfortunately also in the process of first two, ended up with malfunctioned ABS and so did my sessions with no ABS!
- ran in TTA trim - no aero except rear wing

I ended up a second off my pace from the last visit to same track... without ABS, I was driving just a bit more conservatively... but times were consistent, fast laps in each session were all within 0.2 seconds

Next steps... I found a mechanic I trust that is going to go through the car meticulously and shave weight off the car - I can take about 125 pounds off the car and still make class... I also need to continue working through the fuel starvation issue - need to continue to work this with richard at nohotwire... I had to carry 8+ gallons the whole time and got starvation near end of every session... may also try tweaking alignment and suspension setup a bit... other than that, I'm running out of ideas to make this car go faster in "NASA TTA trim"!

travisjb · 01-12-2011, 09:32 PM

okay so not really "hot journal action" but here's some hot virtual racing action!

this is "iRACING" and I just realized that they have my "home track" of phoenix international raceway... may have to try this out! any of you our there using iRACING - would appreciate if you'd chip in your thoughts

ChrisSlicks · 01-13-2011, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

this is "iRACING" and I just realized that they have my "home track" of phoenix international raceway... may have to try this out! any of you our there using iRACING - would appreciate if you'd chip in your thoughts

I use iRacing to learn tracks and even to refine my skills at a given track. The tracks are incredibly accurate, but the problem is there isn't much in the way of production race cars. I like driving the C6.R around, that thing is such a beast. The steering feedback is a little lacking, they could do better in this department given that in a simulator it is one of your primary senses.

travisjb · 01-13-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I use iRacing to learn tracks and even to refine my skills at a given track. The tracks are incredibly accurate, but the problem is there isn't much in the way of production race cars. I like driving the C6.R around, that thing is such a beast. The steering feedback is a little lacking, they could do better in this department given that in a simulator it is one of your primary senses.

you probably realize this but they are talking up a forthcoming upgrade on the 'tire model' that should make steering response and car physics much more realistic... more of a bottoms up model based on physics of tire compound vs current empirical approach to modeling car dynamics... video

PS Travis 79,561 Raul 79,557

Josh@STILLEN · 01-13-2011, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

PS Travis 79,561 Raul 79,557

I'm betting half of each thread is travis and raul looking at each others ****..

travisjb · 01-13-2011, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

pictures or death.

um, pictures please alex! lol

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

Dude it's a race car.. we love race cars.. let's do it..

deal!

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

I'm betting half of each thread is travis and raul looking at each others ****..

in which case he's winning?! damn!

RCZ · 01-13-2011, 08:05 AM

I use GTR2 sometimes. iRacing is fun too though.

12-01-2010, 06:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	I seem to comply with these rules Latest Draft of the Rules - MotoIQ - MotoIQ - Forums - Motorsports (No lame *** street racing stories) - MotoIQ Pacific Tuner Car Championship in fact, the rules seem to fit my car to a tee! I can't find a single modification I'd need to make except would just need to get some 245/275 tires to run it... I would have to ballast about 250 pounds to meet the "TU" weight/power ratio of 12:1... there'd be no way I could get down to the 8:1 ratio of "TO" scratch that... this one may be an issue "The suspension cross members cannot be replaced, repositioned or altered beyond the scope of these rules." __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

12-06-2010, 05:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Big thanks to Pete at BC Racing! He's hooking me up with a new set of 16kg rear swift springs that will allow me to drop down the rear ride height and hopefully get control of the ABS ice mode situation... also received new F3R and Mintex Xtreme pads from the boys at Stillen! Hope to have all these installed for this weekend's event at Inde Motorsports Ranch in Wilcox, AZ http://www.indemotorsports.com/site/ __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

12-29-2010, 11:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	good... you've got the right idea - first couple years at the track focus on learning and fun... and as you suggest, this car is fine stock plus add oil cooler, brake pads, high temp brake fluid, and at some point you might think about having a dedicated set of wheels/tires for track - otherwise you're ready to roll! have fun! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

01-10-2011, 12:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Had a few sessions at Phoenix Intl Raceway over the weekend... changes for this weekend were - lowered 0.5 inches front and 1.25 inches rear to try and shift balance rearwards (and help with ABS icing issue) - switched pads... less aggressive mintex xtreme in rear, again to help with ABS icing - unfortunately also in the process of first two, ended up with malfunctioned ABS and so did my sessions with no ABS! - ran in TTA trim - no aero except rear wing I ended up a second off my pace from the last visit to same track... without ABS, I was driving just a bit more conservatively... but times were consistent, fast laps in each session were all within 0.2 seconds Next steps... I found a mechanic I trust that is going to go through the car meticulously and shave weight off the car - I can take about 125 pounds off the car and still make class... I also need to continue working through the fuel starvation issue - need to continue to work this with richard at nohotwire... I had to carry 8+ gallons the whole time and got starvation near end of every session... may also try tweaking alignment and suspension setup a bit... other than that, I'm running out of ideas to make this car go faster in "NASA TTA trim"! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

01-12-2011, 09:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	okay so not really "hot journal action" but here's some hot virtual racing action! this is "iRACING" and I just realized that they have my "home track" of phoenix international raceway... may have to try this out! any of you our there using iRACING - would appreciate if you'd chip in your thoughts __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

12-06-2010, 05:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
ilive2win Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 872 Drives: 11WWX Rep Power: 18	very nice!

12-28-2010, 09:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
zzdudaka Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 130 Drives: 40th AnniverZary 370 Rep Power: 15	I stumbled across this post and have spent the last week reading it. Wow! Thanks for sharing this was incredible!

12-28-2010, 09:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
zzdudaka Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 130 Drives: 40th AnniverZary 370 Rep Power: 15	Question. In your search for power to weight ratio what is the hesitation to forced induction. For me I see a big price tag, but with what you probably have in this I am curious as to your reasoning?

12-29-2010, 10:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
zzdudaka Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 130 Drives: 40th AnniverZary 370 Rep Power: 15	Thanks. I hope to be getting into amateur driving this year myself. Though staying way more stock than you. Not planning on being real competitive just something to enjoy a few times a year at local events. I don't really know the classes but have picked up some things from this thread. Good luck to you!

01-13-2011, 08:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	I use GTR2 sometimes. iRacing is fun too though.

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