Mt Tam I am's Driving Journal

blackcherry20 · 05-10-2013, 10:36 AM

BC20 Nelson Ledges Run 2 April 28, 2013 - YouTube

It's here! finally! second run...I will upload and link the first one asap! the first one has overlay with speed and map etc...second one did not overlay correctly for whatever reason!
Gets more exciting at about 10;40 in..I passed a Miata and then I got passed by another blue car...
Thank you Jar and Tam for attempting to help me with this upload!
(turns out it was my wifi USB adapter going bad)

blackcherry20 · 05-13-2013, 10:25 AM

Auto cross Starting line 1.jpg

Auto cross Cone.JPG

Hi Mt Tam! Here are a couple pics to tide you over until I can get the auto cross vids uploaded.
A couple of notes:
THe straight at the end was fairly short and the fastest I got there was 64mph.
Fastest time lap time for me was 68.127 or so...first run was 86.4!! the 68 was my last run. I feel like I should have improved more but meh. there it is.

blackcherry20 · 05-13-2013, 06:42 PM

TAM!!! Heat 2, run 4. My best of the day

MightyBobo · 05-13-2013, 10:40 PM

I remember a time when you first started, MT. Good to see you still at it

blackcherry20 · 05-14-2013, 05:38 AM

Sooo, my daily commute began somewhat benign although it is always a thrill to get in the Z. Down the lane, across some county roads and down the five miles where I see so many deer and raccoon. Hmmm, haven’t seen any for awhile, not while in the Z anyway. I wonder if they hear the Z and skidaddle? Jeez, have to remember to put it back in gear after I have taken it out. Sigh. Idjit. There we go. Up and around several bends, pop open the Amp. Hey motorcycle guy! You gonna go fast enough for me? I’m running a little late. I guess not, zee ya. Thank you for slowing so I can get past!! What a guy! Zip through sleepy little town. WHAT is that car doing. Gawd. Yepp. He’s going to do it. WTF? You saw me coming…sigh. OK, you leave me no choice zig zag and I’m gone, see you too! Traffic is picking up. Wait on three cars on the four lane and I am out and shifting gears. Gawd I love the torque…woo hoo! Better slow it down sister or you will be really late! Sigh. It’s going to be a beautiful day. Cannot wait till the end of the day when I get to do it all in reverse!

Mt Tam I am · 05-14-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

Sooo, my daily commute began somewhat benign although it is always a thrill to get in the Z. Down the lane, across some county roads and down the five miles where I see so many deer and raccoon. Hmmm, haven’t seen any for awhile, not while in the Z anyway. I wonder if they hear the Z and skidaddle? Jeez, have to remember to put it back in gear after I have taken it out. Sigh. Idjit. There we go. Up and around several bends, pop open the Amp. Hey motorcycle guy! You gonna go fast enough for me? I’m running a little late. I guess not, zee ya. Thank you for slowing so I can get past!! What a guy! Zip through sleepy little town. WHAT is that car doing. Gawd. Yepp. He’s going to do it. WTF? You saw me coming…sigh. OK, you leave me no choice zig zag and I’m gone, see you too! Traffic is picking up. Wait on three cars on the four lane and I am out and shifting gears. Gawd I love the torque…woo hoo! Better slow it down sister or you will be really late! Sigh. It’s going to be a beautiful day. Cannot wait till the end of the day when I get to do it all in reverse!

SWEET. I love it when they let you past. The other best part is that you can not wait till you get to do it in reverse. I like the presentation of your story. So many things happening so quickly reminds me how much goes through ones mind driving.

This is living if you ask me. Finding contentedness where you are.

JARblue · 05-14-2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

Sooo, my daily commute began somewhat benign although it is always a thrill to get in the Z. Down the lane, across some county roads and down the five miles where I see so many deer and raccoon. Hmmm, haven’t seen any for awhile, not while in the Z anyway. I wonder if they hear the Z and skidaddle? Jeez, have to remember to put it back in gear after I have taken it out. Sigh. Idjit. There we go. Up and around several bends, pop open the Amp. Hey motorcycle guy! You gonna go fast enough for me? I’m running a little late. I guess not, zee ya. Thank you for slowing so I can get past!! What a guy! Zip through sleepy little town. WHAT is that car doing. Gawd. Yepp. He’s going to do it. WTF? You saw me coming…sigh. OK, you leave me no choice zig zag and I’m gone, see you too! Traffic is picking up. Wait on three cars on the four lane and I am out and shifting gears. Gawd I love the torque…woo hoo! Better slow it down sister or you will be really late! Sigh. It’s going to be a beautiful day. Cannot wait till the end of the day when I get to do it all in reverse!

I would be careful in reverse. You've got a long route and your vision out of the back of the Z is pretty limited

blackcherry20 · 05-14-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I would be careful in reverse. You've got a long route and your vision out of the back of the Z is pretty limited

Mt Tam I am · 05-15-2013, 09:40 AM

I have told myself for days be good, and do not pass at that one spot anymore.

I was stuck behind a slowpoke and was quite mature thinking this doesn't bother me at all. After two minutes of saying to myself "be good", "this does not effect me" mantra, I snapped.

It was seamless in it's appearance. I came round a turn, looked down the road, it was empty, and as the car ahead went slightly right following the road, I rolled on the gas and went very slightly left, and was past the hybrid.

I now had a road that was empty. I had a blast all the way home.

Moral of the story. Don't be mature. Hey wait!

I need to work on me.

JARblue · 05-15-2013, 09:44 AM

Situations like these always make me think of this video:

( Click to show/hide )

blackcherry20 · 05-15-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Situations like these always make me think of this video:

( Click to show/hide )

then

Mt Tam I am · 05-16-2013, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Situations like these always make me think of this video:

( Click to show/hide )

OUCH! Maybe if I thought of this, I'd wise up.

blackcherry20 · 05-16-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

OUCH! Maybe if I thought of this, I'd wise up.

Hi Mt Tam!! I thought about you on my morning drive but it was so boring I won't be writing about it! LOL

Mt Tam I am · 05-18-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

Hi Mt Tam!! I thought about you on my morning drive but it was so boring I won't be writing about it! LOL

I have plenty of those days as well.

I am going to race Monday at Leguna and will be leaving Sunday to drive down.

I can't believe that this will be my fifth trip there.

Mt Tam I am · 05-21-2013, 04:24 PM

I just got back from Laguna Seca. I have not had time to review my video and times. I do know I set a personal best, beating my last best time by 1.5 seconds. It may be even better upon review.

I even got a good review from the head race director. To me this was the highest praise around. I didn't even think he'd pay attention to me, yet alone compliment me.

05-10-2013, 10:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,752 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240461	BC20 Nelson Ledges Run 2 April 28, 2013 - YouTube It's here! finally! second run...I will upload and link the first one asap! the first one has overlay with speed and map etc...second one did not overlay correctly for whatever reason! Gets more exciting at about 10;40 in..I passed a Miata and then I got passed by another blue car... Thank you Jar and Tam for attempting to help me with this upload! (turns out it was my wifi USB adapter going bad) Mt Tam I am and JARblue like this. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White Last edited by blackcherry20; 05-10-2013 at 10:43 AM.

05-13-2013, 10:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,752 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240461	Auto cross Starting line 1.jpg Auto cross Cone.JPG Hi Mt Tam! Here are a couple pics to tide you over until I can get the auto cross vids uploaded. A couple of notes: THe straight at the end was fairly short and the fastest I got there was 64mph. Fastest time lap time for me was 68.127 or so...first run was 86.4!! the 68 was my last run. I feel like I should have improved more but meh. there it is. Mt Tam I am likes this. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White Last edited by blackcherry20; 05-13-2013 at 10:27 AM.

05-13-2013, 06:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,752 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240461	TAM!!! Heat 2, run 4. My best of the day __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

05-13-2013, 10:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 54	I remember a time when you first started, MT. Good to see you still at it blackcherry20 likes this. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

05-14-2013, 05:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,752 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240461	Sooo, my daily commute began somewhat benign although it is always a thrill to get in the Z. Down the lane, across some county roads and down the five miles where I see so many deer and raccoon. Hmmm, haven’t seen any for awhile, not while in the Z anyway. I wonder if they hear the Z and skidaddle? Jeez, have to remember to put it back in gear after I have taken it out. Sigh. Idjit. There we go. Up and around several bends, pop open the Amp. Hey motorcycle guy! You gonna go fast enough for me? I’m running a little late. I guess not, zee ya. Thank you for slowing so I can get past!! What a guy! Zip through sleepy little town. WHAT is that car doing. Gawd. Yepp. He’s going to do it. WTF? You saw me coming…sigh. OK, you leave me no choice zig zag and I’m gone, see you too! Traffic is picking up. Wait on three cars on the four lane and I am out and shifting gears. Gawd I love the torque…woo hoo! Better slow it down sister or you will be really late! Sigh. It’s going to be a beautiful day. Cannot wait till the end of the day when I get to do it all in reverse! JARblue likes this. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

05-15-2013, 09:40 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: 3845	I have told myself for days be good, and do not pass at that one spot anymore. I was stuck behind a slowpoke and was quite mature thinking this doesn't bother me at all. After two minutes of saying to myself "be good", "this does not effect me" mantra, I snapped. It was seamless in it's appearance. I came round a turn, looked down the road, it was empty, and as the car ahead went slightly right following the road, I rolled on the gas and went very slightly left, and was past the hybrid. I now had a road that was empty. I had a blast all the way home. Moral of the story. Don't be mature. Hey wait! I need to work on me. __________________ "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

05-15-2013, 09:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 45 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684442	Situations like these always make me think of this video: ( Click to show/hide ) After I've already made my pass maneuver, of course __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-21-2013, 04:24 PM	#15 (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: 3845	I just got back from Laguna Seca. I have not had time to review my video and times. I do know I set a personal best, beating my last best time by 1.5 seconds. It may be even better upon review. I even got a good review from the head race director. To me this was the highest praise around. I didn't even think he'd pay attention to me, yet alone compliment me. __________________ "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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