Mt Tam I am's Driving Journal

blackcherry20 · 01-02-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Today is my 19th anniversary, so I washed my car and went out for a wonderful meal with all the stops pulled out. The valet parked my Z next to a Ferrari California on the way in. Oysters Bingo led off but I digress.

We left and got behind a fast moving Subaru. He pulled over after a short distance and I took off. Normally my little lady does not like fast driving and will voice her dissatisfaction, but tonight was different. After three clear miles we encountered cars. I had turned off VDC and was thinking about passing, but out of respect for her I resigned myself to following some jerks.
When she said surprisingly "Aren't you going to pass this guy?" I did not think twice. I flew past him setting me up for the next car to pass. Perfect except now I have made my honey uncomfortable by going over 80 MPH in the dark, passing. I slowed down a bit and we were again alone on the road for a clear ride home.

She is a keeper.

Congrats on the anniversary

I am guessing you decided awhile ago that she was a keeper!

And I am guessing she goosed you to pass because she knows you after 19 years

Mt Tam I am · 01-02-2013, 12:48 PM

So it is 45 degrees, clear and sunny yet moisture remains under the trees.
I got the message my Fob battery is low and will need to deal with it.

I got right out onto the road, tested the brakes when somebody failed to look, he waved sorry, and back on the gas I went. Briefly stuck behind someone before they went left and I right. I wound out second gear hit third, slowed for a turn and back hard on the gas. This kept up until I met a mini cooper who was hussling along. He did not pull off but slowed and let me by him so he could try and keep up with me. I never saw him again until we got to the stop light and a string of cars.

I hope Walgreens has the battery I need.

blackcherry20 · 01-02-2013, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

So it is 45 degrees, clear and sunny yet moisture remains under the trees.
I got the message my Fob battery is low and will need to deal with it.

I got right out onto the road, tested the brakes when somebody failed to look, he waved sorry, and back on the gas I went. Briefly stuck behind someone before they went left and I right. I wound out second gear hit third, slowed for a turn and back hard on the gas. This kept up until I met a mini cooper who was hussling along. He did not pull off but slowed and let me by him so he could try and keep up with me. I never saw him again until we got to the stop light and a string of cars.

I hope Walgreens has the battery I need.

i got it. Haiku. You write haiku paragraphs

Mt Tam I am · 01-04-2013, 12:11 PM

Yesterday was full of (sounds like a broken record) Prius. One after the other kept poping out. I got past one and got stuck behind another a half mile later. He turned and another was ahead of him. This one pulled over (seventh time in my life) when another was just ahead. WTF! At this moment I thought I saw yet another one, only it was a the Honda one.

The road conditions were perfect and I tried to go past my house and keep driving, but after a mile, with too many slow cars to get past, I went home.

GaleForce · 01-04-2013, 12:18 PM

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Yesterday was full of (sounds like a broken record) Prius. One after the other kept poping out. I got past one and got stuck behind another a half mile later. He turned and another was ahead of him. This one pulled over (seventh time in my life) when another was just ahead. WTF! At this moment I thought I saw yet another one, only it was a the Honda one.

The road conditions were perfect and I tried to go past my house and keep driving, but after a mile, too many slow cars to get past, and went home.

Sad, very sad. I wept while reading this. Hopefully you will have better driving conditions tomorrow.

blackcherry20 · 01-04-2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Yesterday was full of (sounds like a broken record) Prius. One after the other kept poping out. I got past one and got stuck behind another a half mile later. He turned and another was ahead of him. This one pulled over (seventh time in my life) when another was just ahead. WTF! At this moment I thought I saw yet another one, only it was a the Honda one.

The road conditions were perfect and I tried to go past my house and keep driving, but after a mile, with too many slow cars to get past, I went home.

is up w all the pokey drivers?! Are we too aggressive or are they too passive?! Deal w them every day-even while driving my Civic?!

tomorrow is another day!

Mt Tam I am · 01-05-2013, 12:15 AM

Just as I hit the road this morning a slow moving car, then truck went by. I thought well at least it isn't a Prius when the third car I would follow was. I think I am developing PTSD.

A mile later they all went left as I went right. Although I knew a slow moving car was a few hundred yards ahead I had my chance for a little fun. I brought it up to 80 in third and let the gears slow me for a turn that felt like I floated through about 65+. This is a turn I could not take faster than 55 in my beloved 300ZXtt. I came up so fast on a Subaru just over the crest. I thought he was going to let me by at first, but he decided to instead accelerate downhill. OK.

Half a dozen turns later he pulled over for me, after a wave of thanks, the fun began. With only one good turn left I ran across a string of cars lead and trailed by you guessed it. I shall not sully your eyes again with it's name.

blackcherry20 · 01-05-2013, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Just as I hit the road this morning a slow moving car, then truck went by. I thought well at least it isn't a Prius when the third car I would follow was. I think I am developing PTSD.

A mile later they all went left as I went right. Although I knew a slow moving car was a few hundred yards ahead I had my chance for a little fun. I brought it up to 80 in third and let the gears slow me for a turn that felt like I floated through about 65+. This is a turn I could not take faster than 55 in my beloved 300ZXtt. I came up so fast on a Subaru just over the crest. I thought he was going to let me by at first, but he decided to instead accelerate downhill. OK.

Half a dozen turns later he pulled over for me, after a wave of thanks, the fun began. With only one good turn left I ran across a string of cars lead and trailed by you guessed it. I shall not sully your eyes again with it's name.

PTSD

Hey.

No-that doesnt work...ahhh, wth. Funny anyways

Subie fun and a disappearing Prius-it's all good

Mt Tam I am · 01-05-2013, 12:14 PM

The PTSD reference is a joke about me, but not for our returning service men. Absolutely no disrespect to these heros.

blackcherry20 · 01-05-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

The PTSD reference is a joke about me, but not for our returning service men. Absolutely no disrespect to these heros.

nah-I didn't think you were disrespecting at all...I was just replacing teh Post for Prius and I couldn't make the connection...no harm no foul!!

HEY! Doing a track day maybe in april....waaaayy cool!!
Gawd-I love this car!!

Keep 'em coming Tam!! Enjoying the ride along with you, ever since that very first video of yours that I watched....LOL-I was such a newb at that point and wasn't sure if I should respond to the post or not....I was still feeling my way around the forum.

grant · 01-05-2013, 04:23 PM

PTSD=Prius Tired Stupid Drivers
PTSD=Poorly Trained Slow Drivers

so many translations

Mt Tam I am · 01-05-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

nah-I didn't think you were disrespecting at all...I was just replacing teh Post for Prius and I couldn't make the connection...no harm no foul!!

HEY! Doing a track day maybe in april....waaaayy cool!!
Gawd-I love this car!!

Keep 'em coming Tam!! Enjoying the ride along with you, ever since that very first video of yours that I watched....LOL-I was such a newb at that point and wasn't sure if I should respond to the post or not....I was still feeling my way around the forum.

You picked a nice color too.

Remind me of which video, that was, if you will please.

A track day in April is beyond way cool. It is so worth it. I do hope you will video your track day and share it us. It is a way to relive that moment which is so fleeting.

I am just sorry racing is a seasonal sport.

blackcherry20 · 01-05-2013, 06:41 PM

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You picked a nice color too.

Remind me of which video, that was, if you will please.

A track day in April is beyond way cool. It is so worth it. I do hope you will video your track day and share it us. It is a way to relive that moment which is so fleeting.

I am just sorry racing is a seasonal sport.

you were driving a twisty two lane w groceries or something in passenger seat-they kept shifting and you were a distracted driver, talking calmly to the camera as you attempted to control the Z....made me so nervous i didnt even watch the entire video-lol

Mt Tam I am · 01-07-2013, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

you were driving a twisty two lane w groceries or something in passenger seat-they kept shifting and you were a distracted driver, talking calmly to the camera as you attempted to control the Z....made me so nervous i didnt even watch the entire video-lol

Oh boy do I know which video you refer to. I get more comments about that video. It was one unusual day where I failed to strap in the goods with the seat belt. The worst part is I never want to be distracted while doing my favorite things including driving.

Recently some one commented that video ought to be a PSA about distracted driving.

Here is another. This is my favorite video personally. No VDC, bikes or pesky Prius to get in the way. The sun was just rising. What a morning. Nissan 370Z - Top of the morning - YouTube

blackcherry20 · 01-07-2013, 12:35 PM

Lol! Love it! I only watched 6 minutes (i'm at work) but I smiled the entire time! How fast was that van going? And now I know why people pull over for you! Car sounds amazing w ACDC playing in the background

:tip hat: thank you Tam!

01-02-2013, 12:48 PM	#32 (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: 3842	So it is 45 degrees, clear and sunny yet moisture remains under the trees. I got the message my Fob battery is low and will need to deal with it. I got right out onto the road, tested the brakes when somebody failed to look, he waved sorry, and back on the gas I went. Briefly stuck behind someone before they went left and I right. I wound out second gear hit third, slowed for a turn and back hard on the gas. This kept up until I met a mini cooper who was hussling along. He did not pull off but slowed and let me by him so he could try and keep up with me. I never saw him again until we got to the stop light and a string of cars. I hope Walgreens has the battery I need. __________________ "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

01-04-2013, 12:11 PM	#34 (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: 3842	Yesterday was full of (sounds like a broken record) Prius. One after the other kept poping out. I got past one and got stuck behind another a half mile later. He turned and another was ahead of him. This one pulled over (seventh time in my life) when another was just ahead. WTF! At this moment I thought I saw yet another one, only it was a the Honda one. The road conditions were perfect and I tried to go past my house and keep driving, but after a mile, with too many slow cars to get past, I went home. __________________ "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 Last edited by Mt Tam I am; 01-04-2013 at 12:22 PM.

01-05-2013, 12:15 AM	#37 (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: 3842	Just as I hit the road this morning a slow moving car, then truck went by. I thought well at least it isn't a Prius when the third car I would follow was. I think I am developing PTSD. A mile later they all went left as I went right. Although I knew a slow moving car was a few hundred yards ahead I had my chance for a little fun. I brought it up to 80 in third and let the gears slow me for a turn that felt like I floated through about 65+. This is a turn I could not take faster than 55 in my beloved 300ZXtt. I came up so fast on a Subaru just over the crest. I thought he was going to let me by at first, but he decided to instead accelerate downhill. OK. Half a dozen turns later he pulled over for me, after a wave of thanks, the fun began. With only one good turn left I ran across a string of cars lead and trailed by you guessed it. I shall not sully your eyes again with it's name. __________________ "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

01-05-2013, 12:14 PM	#39 (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: 3842	The PTSD reference is a joke about me, but not for our returning service men. Absolutely no disrespect to these heros. __________________ "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

01-05-2013, 04:23 PM	#41 (permalink)
grant Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 128 Drives: AMG C43 Rep Power: 12	PTSD=Prius Tired Stupid Drivers PTSD=Poorly Trained Slow Drivers so many translations Mt Tam I am and blackcherry20 like this.

01-07-2013, 12:35 PM	#45 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 237103	Lol! Love it! I only watched 6 minutes (i'm at work) but I smiled the entire time! How fast was that van going? And now I know why people pull over for you! Car sounds amazing w ACDC playing in the background :tip hat: thank you Tam! __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

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