Mt Tam I am's Driving Journal

MightyBobo · 06-03-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I am quite literally doing this as we speak, with a new set of rims. I do like the part where my car drives the same at the track or on the road, but I am about to upgrade.

You will thank yourself, over and over. Assuming you are going square, the car becomes pretty freaking beast with some good track meat. And my RA1's were cheaper than just about any set of street tires (I got them for <$1100 shipped). Combine that with a more resilient rubber for track conditions, and you'll be a happy guy without wasting as much money.

I'm actually selling my wheel/tire setup now, asking $1800 total. A bargain for someone around here.

cossie1600 · 06-04-2014, 08:06 PM

Good run

Mt Tam I am · 06-05-2014, 01:49 AM

Here I am being hunted down by my mentor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XeC...PodVDqahHhPAnA

He is leading this years club GT5 class. I helped spur him on for a fast lap.

JARblue · 06-05-2014, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Here I am being hunted down by my mentor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XeC...PodVDqahHhPAnA

He is leading this years club GT5 class. I helped spur him on for a fast lap.

Nice! His fastest ever at that track in a Miata apparently

MightyBobo · 06-26-2014, 10:59 PM

Here's an addition for you all.

Was riding back home on my usual, all-thruway commute. Around Baltimore, we have the Beltway (aka, 495). Its a free-for-all during rush hour. The speed limit is 55 around the whole thing, but that is a joke here: 65-70 is typically what you do. And I was doing just that in the Vette today (71 to be precise). But, for some reason, today was different: traffic was considerably less sparse. I have a feeling it had something to do w/ the World Cup, but who knows.

Anyway, at some point on my way home, most traffic diverts off of the beltway, and this time I was left all alone and in the left lane. Typically, it's locked up with vehicles. Well, turns out the local cops found a new hiding place they've never used, and even after I spotted him a good 1/4 of a mile away, he got me. I knew, because I had tons of time to get up to him and watch him get out of the car, and point to the shoulder, so off I went.

He re-positions the cruiser behind me so I can "assume the position." And this is where it gets funny, because you know your traffic stop will be painless when the first words out of his mouth are, "Hiya, I'm Officer XXXXX. Just so you are aware, this traffic stop is being recorded via audio and video. So, what year is she?"

I almost crack up laughing, but I keep my cool and tell him it's an 03, just got it a couple months ago to replace the old car that I take to the track, and how I wanted a C6 but the C5 Z06 was a far better bang-for-the-buck.

Him: "Ahh...yeah, I own a 2011"
Me: "Z06?"
Him: "Nah, Grand Sport"
Me: "Great choice, best bang for the buck in the Vettes"
Him: "So you hit the track? Where at?"
Me: "Oh, Summit Point, VIR...couple others..."
Him: "Ahh...yeah, I take my motorcycle out there...well, license and registration if you would please."
*hands it to him, still randomly talking about Vettes and stuff*
Him: "Alright, well if everything checks out, it'll just be a warning"
*He starts to walk off, then comes back*
Him: "Oh right, I got you doing 71 in a 55"
Me: "Yeah...I know...I saw the HUD" And we just laugh as he walks off.

Funny when the cop almost forgets to tell you what the hell he was pulling you over for :-p

Anyway, so I haven't had a ticket since...christ...probably 2006 or 2007, and have never been pulled over since. So my record is clean, and after a brief wait, while laughing and reliving the conversation in my car, he lets me off. I shake his hand, thank him for his service, and tell him that he's got some good new hiding spots because I've been hauling this commute for 2 years, and it was the first time anyone was ever there.

Mt Tam I am · 07-01-2014, 08:48 AM

Good story with a great end. Thanks for sharing.

blackcherry20 · 07-01-2014, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Here's an addition for you all.

Was riding back home on my usual, all-thruway commute. Around Baltimore, we have the Beltway (aka, 495). Its a free-for-all during rush hour. The speed limit is 55 around the whole thing, but that is a joke here: 65-70 is typically what you do. And I was doing just that in the Vette today (71 to be precise). But, for some reason, today was different: traffic was considerably less sparse. I have a feeling it had something to do w/ the World Cup, but who knows.

Anyway, at some point on my way home, most traffic diverts off of the beltway, and this time I was left all alone and in the left lane. Typically, it's locked up with vehicles. Well, turns out the local cops found a new hiding place they've never used, and even after I spotted him a good 1/4 of a mile away, he got me. I knew, because I had tons of time to get up to him and watch him get out of the car, and point to the shoulder, so off I went.

He re-positions the cruiser behind me so I can "assume the position." And this is where it gets funny, because you know your traffic stop will be painless when the first words out of his mouth are, "Hiya, I'm Officer XXXXX. Just so you are aware, this traffic stop is being recorded via audio and video. So, what year is she?"

I almost crack up laughing, but I keep my cool and tell him it's an 03, just got it a couple months ago to replace the old car that I take to the track, and how I wanted a C6 but the C5 Z06 was a far better bang-for-the-buck.

Him: "Ahh...yeah, I own a 2011"
Me: "Z06?"
Him: "Nah, Grand Sport"
Me: "Great choice, best bang for the buck in the Vettes"
Him: "So you hit the track? Where at?"
Me: "Oh, Summit Point, VIR...couple others..."
Him: "Ahh...yeah, I take my motorcycle out there...well, license and registration if you would please."
*hands it to him, still randomly talking about Vettes and stuff*
Him: "Alright, well if everything checks out, it'll just be a warning"
*He starts to walk off, then comes back*
Him: "Oh right, I got you doing 71 in a 55"
Me: "Yeah...I know...I saw the HUD" And we just laugh as he walks off.

Funny when the cop almost forgets to tell you what the hell he was pulling you over for :-p

Anyway, so I haven't had a ticket since...christ...probably 2006 or 2007, and have never been pulled over since. So my record is clean, and after a brief wait, while laughing and reliving the conversation in my car, he lets me off. I shake his hand, thank him for his service, and tell him that he's got some good new hiding spots because I've been hauling this commute for 2 years, and it was the first time anyone was ever there.

lol! I hope, and pray, i get as lucky as you guys if/when I get it.

JARblue · 07-01-2014, 09:27 AM

Mt Tam I am · 07-01-2014, 09:35 AM

Here is the first video from yesterday at Sears Point.

Nissan 370Z at Sears Point early morning CFRA - YouTube

I will write more but I'm trashed and I still need to go to work.

blackcherry20 · 07-01-2014, 07:09 PM

Sooooooo....

I have now had the Miata through 3 full auto-x events.
EDIT: this data is in E class only...
Event 1: 20th out of 26
Event 2: 9th out of 19
Event 3:5th out of 16

Raw (all registrants) I was 34 out of 84 entries!!! Lol!

I am flogging that poor little Zoom Zoom!!

Harry is still my love tho

exsanity · 07-03-2014, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

Sooooooo....

I have now had the Miata through 3 full auto-x events.
EDIT: this data is in E class only...
Event 1: 20th out of 26
Event 2: 9th out of 19
Event 3:5th out of 16

Raw (all registrants) I was 34 out of 84 entries!!! Lol!

I am flogging that poor little Zoom Zoom!!

Harry is still my love tho

Auto-X!

Mt Tam I am · 07-08-2014, 11:14 AM

I have had little to write about as of late. Yesterday I had some brief fun.
I was stuck behind a couple of cars that unexpectedly pulled over together. I was on the gas and noticed the VDC was on so I fixed that. The car roared to life and sounded so good I smiled immediately. Cars were in a solid line going the opposite direction so no cutting corners allowed. I touched a rear tire to the yellow line and some economy car blasted it's horn for a few seconds. Can't complain too much but I was in my lane and in control. I got about two miles of this when I encountered another slow mover. After a minute I came to an intersection that had the cars ahead turning off while another car (truck actually) wanted to roll the stop sign and jump ahead of me. I pressed him and he stopped as he should have. I had one more mile home without interruption.

What a great run home. Could have been better but not recently.

blackcherry20 · 07-08-2014, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I have had little to write about as of late. Yesterday I had some brief fun.
I was stuck behind a couple of cars that unexpectedly pulled over together. I was on the gas and noticed the VDC was on so I fixed that. The car roared to life and sounded so good I smiled immediately. Cars were in a solid line going the opposite direction so no cutting corners allowed. I touched a rear tire to the yellow line and some economy car blasted it's horn for a few seconds. Can't complain too much but I was in my lane and in control. I got about two miles of this when I encountered another slow mover. After a minute I came to an intersection that had the cars ahead turning off while another car (truck actually) wanted to roll the stop sign and jump ahead of me. I pressed him and he stopped as he should have. I had one more mile home without interruption.

What a great run home. Could have been better but not recently.

Sounds awesome!

Love it when all things fall into place for a free and clear drive!

Mt Tam I am · 09-07-2014, 03:26 PM

Slot car photo here for another reason

MightyBobo · 07-02-2014, 03:13 PM

I really need to get some AutoX in at some point. They are all so far away from me :-/

06-05-2014, 01:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3844	Here I am being hunted down by my mentor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XeC...PodVDqahHhPAnA He is leading this years club GT5 class. I helped spur him on for a fast lap. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

06-26-2014, 10:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 53	Here's an addition for you all. Was riding back home on my usual, all-thruway commute. Around Baltimore, we have the Beltway (aka, 495). Its a free-for-all during rush hour. The speed limit is 55 around the whole thing, but that is a joke here: 65-70 is typically what you do. And I was doing just that in the Vette today (71 to be precise). But, for some reason, today was different: traffic was considerably less sparse. I have a feeling it had something to do w/ the World Cup, but who knows. Anyway, at some point on my way home, most traffic diverts off of the beltway, and this time I was left all alone and in the left lane. Typically, it's locked up with vehicles. Well, turns out the local cops found a new hiding place they've never used, and even after I spotted him a good 1/4 of a mile away, he got me. I knew, because I had tons of time to get up to him and watch him get out of the car, and point to the shoulder, so off I went. He re-positions the cruiser behind me so I can "assume the position." And this is where it gets funny, because you know your traffic stop will be painless when the first words out of his mouth are, "Hiya, I'm Officer XXXXX. Just so you are aware, this traffic stop is being recorded via audio and video. So, what year is she?" I almost crack up laughing, but I keep my cool and tell him it's an 03, just got it a couple months ago to replace the old car that I take to the track, and how I wanted a C6 but the C5 Z06 was a far better bang-for-the-buck. Him: "Ahh...yeah, I own a 2011" Me: "Z06?" Him: "Nah, Grand Sport" Me: "Great choice, best bang for the buck in the Vettes" Him: "So you hit the track? Where at?" Me: "Oh, Summit Point, VIR...couple others..." Him: "Ahh...yeah, I take my motorcycle out there...well, license and registration if you would please." hands it to him, still randomly talking about Vettes and stuff Him: "Alright, well if everything checks out, it'll just be a warning" He starts to walk off, then comes back Him: "Oh right, I got you doing 71 in a 55" Me: "Yeah...I know...I saw the HUD" And we just laugh as he walks off. Funny when the cop almost forgets to tell you what the hell he was pulling you over for :-p Anyway, so I haven't had a ticket since...christ...probably 2006 or 2007, and have never been pulled over since. So my record is clean, and after a brief wait, while laughing and reliving the conversation in my car, he lets me off. I shake his hand, thank him for his service, and tell him that he's got some good new hiding spots because I've been hauling this commute for 2 years, and it was the first time anyone was ever there. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

07-01-2014, 08:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3844	Good story with a great end. Thanks for sharing. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

07-01-2014, 09:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	__________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

07-01-2014, 09:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3844	Here is the first video from yesterday at Sears Point. Nissan 370Z at Sears Point early morning CFRA - YouTube I will write more but I'm trashed and I still need to go to work. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

06-04-2014, 08:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	Good run

07-01-2014, 07:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240460	Sooooooo.... I have now had the Miata through 3 full auto-x events. EDIT: this data is in E class only... Event 1: 20th out of 26 Event 2: 9th out of 19 Event 3:5th out of 16 Raw (all registrants) I was 34 out of 84 entries!!! Lol! I am flogging that poor little Zoom Zoom!! Harry is still my love tho __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White Last edited by blackcherry20; 07-02-2014 at 06:26 AM.

07-08-2014, 11:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3844	I have had little to write about as of late. Yesterday I had some brief fun. I was stuck behind a couple of cars that unexpectedly pulled over together. I was on the gas and noticed the VDC was on so I fixed that. The car roared to life and sounded so good I smiled immediately. Cars were in a solid line going the opposite direction so no cutting corners allowed. I touched a rear tire to the yellow line and some economy car blasted it's horn for a few seconds. Can't complain too much but I was in my lane and in control. I got about two miles of this when I encountered another slow mover. After a minute I came to an intersection that had the cars ahead turning off while another car (truck actually) wanted to roll the stop sign and jump ahead of me. I pressed him and he stopped as he should have. I had one more mile home without interruption. What a great run home. Could have been better but not recently. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

07-02-2014, 03:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 53	I really need to get some AutoX in at some point. They are all so far away from me :-/ __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

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