Mt Tam I am's Driving Journal

blackcherry20 · 05-05-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Your first track day is all about learning, not top speed - that's the goal for later

but she can drink safely at a bar that makes excellent cocktails out of extravagant items and walk or cab to various nearby friends' places to crash. Or I can pick her up from their places if she wants a ride home.

Btw-the vid has been placed in the folder.

JARblue · 05-05-2013, 06:56 PM

Y'all be sure to PM or call/text me with any questions or problems.

blackcherry20 · 05-05-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Y'all be sure to PM or call/text me with any questions or problems.

blackcherry20 · 05-08-2013, 07:31 PM

Lol! A huge crew cab 4 wheel drive pick up got in front of me on the way home today. Young guy driving.
He slowed way down on a lonnng straight stretch.
Yeah.
I think he just wanted to see my Z arse fly by

I was happy to oblige him

Sigh.

Mt Tam I am · 05-09-2013, 09:28 AM

I went to a Wednesday wedding in the east bay, where horrible traffic exists. I spent 45 minutes in the morning (oil change) in stop and go traffic, followed by another hour that evening. As far as the clutch went, once again I think the cry babies who complain about their left leg are correct in their minds. I'm old and grew up playing outside and walking, so I developed leg muscles thankfully.

It was nearly 11pm before I was back on my normal daily drive. Since it was so late I was seemingly alone on the road. I did see a cop having already pulled somebody over. Since he is busy and I am alone why not exploit the situation.

Sorry no camera. I thought I might be able to make a personal best home but I was so tired, I was sloppy in my driving. Because it was night time I could cut a few corners but I was cutting them because I was not under normal control. I backed off 10% and everything cleared up.

The best thing to take away from this is to know your limitations. Yet I had one more turn to attack with VDC off. I screwed this one up as well. It is not that others would view my driving as out of control but I knew I wanted to be 6 inches left or right. The last turn I missed by a couple feet and ended up in the other lane a bit. I was all alone but I like to place my car exactly where I want it. I disappointed myself.

So ended my spirited drive home. I didn't need to set a personal best, nor was I likely to break it anyway. I just drove home the last two miles at anothers' normal speed, and couldn't wait for bed. I was so stimulated by driving, it took more than an hour to drift off.

blackcherry20 · 05-09-2013, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I went to a Wednesday wedding in the east bay, where horrible traffic exists. I spent 45 minutes in the morning (oil change) in stop and go traffic, followed by another hour that evening. As far as the clutch went, once again I think the cry babies who complain about their left leg are correct in their minds. I'm old and grew up playing outside and walking, so I developed leg muscles thankfully.

It was nearly 11pm before I was back on my normal daily drive. Since it was so late I was seemingly alone on the road. I did see a cop having already pulled somebody over. Since he is busy and I am alone why not exploit the situation.

Sorry no camera. I thought I might be able to make a personal best home but I was so tired, I was sloppy in my driving. Because it was night time I could cut a few corners but I was cutting them because I was not under normal control. I backed off 10% and everything cleared up.

The best thing to take away from this is to know your limitations. Yet I had one more turn to attack with VDC off. I screwed this one up as well. It is not that others would view my driving as out of control but I knew I wanted to be 6 inches left or right. The last turn I missed by a couple feet and ended up in the other lane a bit. I was all alone but I like to place my car exactly where I want it. I disappointed myself.

So ended my spirited drive home. I didn't need to set a personal best, nor was I likely to break it anyway. I just drove home the last two miles at anothers' normal speed, and couldn't wait for bed. I was so stimulated by driving, it took more than an hour to drift off.

KNowing your limits. Very important. I think back to my drive home from Cleveland and wonder now how I made it. I was so tired, more mentally than anything.

I watched another of your You Tube vids yesterday evening (I actually was able to watch without one of my family members looking at me sideways becuase I was watching car videos). Laguna Seca, black flagged due to fog.

Mt Tam I am · 05-09-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

KNowing your limits. Very important. I think back to my drive home from Cleveland and wonder now how I made it. I was so tired, more mentally than anything.

I watched another of your You Tube vids yesterday evening (I actually was able to watch without one of my family members looking at me sideways becuase I was watching car videos). Laguna Seca, black flagged due to fog.

Thank you as always.

The fog video was crazy for me because I knew that their were four cars ahead but could only see the one.

I always stay the night near a track, when I am done if it involves hours of driving home. Sears Point is only 45 minutes away, so it is the cheapest for me.

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

05-05-2013, 06:56 PM	#182 (permalink)
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05-08-2013, 07:31 PM	#184 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	Lol! A huge crew cab 4 wheel drive pick up got in front of me on the way home today. Young guy driving. He slowed way down on a lonnng straight stretch. Yeah. I think he just wanted to see my Z arse fly by I was happy to oblige him Sigh. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

05-09-2013, 09:28 AM	#185 (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	I went to a Wednesday wedding in the east bay, where horrible traffic exists. I spent 45 minutes in the morning (oil change) in stop and go traffic, followed by another hour that evening. As far as the clutch went, once again I think the cry babies who complain about their left leg are correct in their minds. I'm old and grew up playing outside and walking, so I developed leg muscles thankfully. It was nearly 11pm before I was back on my normal daily drive. Since it was so late I was seemingly alone on the road. I did see a cop having already pulled somebody over. Since he is busy and I am alone why not exploit the situation. Sorry no camera. I thought I might be able to make a personal best home but I was so tired, I was sloppy in my driving. Because it was night time I could cut a few corners but I was cutting them because I was not under normal control. I backed off 10% and everything cleared up. The best thing to take away from this is to know your limitations. Yet I had one more turn to attack with VDC off. I screwed this one up as well. It is not that others would view my driving as out of control but I knew I wanted to be 6 inches left or right. The last turn I missed by a couple feet and ended up in the other lane a bit. I was all alone but I like to place my car exactly where I want it. I disappointed myself. So ended my spirited drive home. I didn't need to set a personal best, nor was I likely to break it anyway. I just drove home the last two miles at anothers' normal speed, and couldn't wait for bed. I was so stimulated by driving, it took more than an hour to drift off. blackcherry20 likes this. __________________ "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

05-10-2013, 10:36 AM	#188 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	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	#189 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	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	#190 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	TAM!!! Heat 2, run 4. My best of the day __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

05-13-2013, 10:40 PM	#191 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	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	#192 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	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

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