Mt Tam I am's Driving Journal

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.

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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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

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

01-05-2013, 12:15 AM	#1 (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	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	#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	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

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