Mt Tam I am's Driving Journal

blackcherry20 · 08-29-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Awesome!!

I have never had this type opportunity...

I did catch a glimpse of a deer or two this a.m. on my way to work in Harry.
We are just humming along in the rural landscape, in the dark, the headlights light up a deer butt just disappearing in the brush...eek! there , right there, a set of glowing eyes! better slow it down a bit...sigh.

The 370Z is a glorious machine. is exactly right Mt. Tam!

MightyBobo · 08-29-2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I was driving home yesterday with plenty of cars ahead and behind. Directly in front of me was a BMW 550 and behind another BMW 3 series E36. Cars began to peel off and the E46 behind me was warming up his tires by slaloming. I gave him a thumbs up. The 550 turned off leaving a single truck ahead. I hung back to appreciate one sweeper and allow the BMW the same.

This is where the speed limit increases to 55 MPH, so I flashed my lights and lightly tooted my horn and the truck let us by. I slowed way down to wave profusely to express my gratitude.

After two turns the Bimmer was falling off and 4 turns later I thought he'd turned off. I felt so wonderful and lucky to be WOT when up ahead a car pulled onto the road. Ugh and rats! A Prius just to add insult to injury. The BMW was way back there and cutting corners. I barreled down so hard upon this Prius she pulled over at the first opportunity. After another heavy expression of gratitude I took off again with the BMW right behind again. After two miles alone, I was alone and thought I'd wait for him at the "Y". After awhile he showed up again, crossing the center line and went my direction again.

I signaled to pull over and I parked and he pulled in behind. I got out of the car to chat with this young fellow. He was surprised by my advanced age as well. He took my name and number so that we can drive some more together along with a buddy of his.

I told him "If you had an M3 you'd have been all over me."

He responded "It is an M3"

Sure enough it was. I look forward to a call from him and another drive.

The 370Z is a glorious machine.

Interesting thing I didn't know until somewhat recently: slaloming doesn't warm your tires up. It only cleans them up. Only acceleration and heavy braking warms your tires up.

You see racers slaloming when they are I'm caution, so that when the flag goes green and they take off, they have clean tires for turn 1 to take it as hot as possible.

Sent from my Galaxy S3

blackcherry20 · 08-29-2013, 09:17 PM

Always learn something new in here

Mt Tam I am · 08-30-2013, 02:51 PM

I am so blessed. Thank you, amen.

Today is my first day of building ownership. I have rented space for nearly 20 years and today I own my destiny. I realized that every financial decision I've ever made thoughout my life time came to fruition today. Had I bought that GTR, Ferrari, Porsche, you name it, divorced, that vacation to some place nice. I could not have bought this and all the furure benefits would be lost.

All our best/worst decisions land us where we are today.

I just wanted to share. May your blessings continue.

blackcherry20 · 08-30-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I am so blessed. Thank you, amen.

Today is my first day of building ownership. I have rented space for nearly 20 years and today I own my destiny. I realized that every financial decision I've ever made thoughout my life time came to fruition today. Had I bought that GTR, Ferrari, Porsche, you name it, divorced, that vacation to some place nice. I could not have bought this and all the furure benefits would be lost.

All our best/worst decisions land us where we are today.

I just wanted to share. May your blessings continue.

Congratulations Tam!!! We are the captain of our own destiny!

Mt Tam I am · 08-30-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

Congratulations Tam!!! We are the captain of our own destiny!

Thank you. Thank you. I am, and still can't get over the feeling.

blackcherry20 · 08-30-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Thank you. Thank you. I am, and still can't get over the feeling.

it IS a great feeling!! Knowing its all yours. Sigh.

MightyBobo · 08-30-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I am so blessed. Thank you, amen.

Today is my first day of building ownership. I have rented space for nearly 20 years and today I own my destiny. I realized that every financial decision I've ever made thoughout my life time came to fruition today. Had I bought that GTR, Ferrari, Porsche, you name it, divorced, that vacation to some place nice. I could not have bought this and all the furure benefits would be lost.

All our best/worst decisions land us where we are today.

I just wanted to share. May your blessings continue.

Congratulations!

Sent from my Galaxy S3

Mt Tam I am · 09-05-2013, 09:00 AM

Driving home yesterday, I had an RX8 in front who'd slow then go around one turn quickly before catching the slowpoke (from Maryland, Don't they have turns there?) holding both of us back. Another car pulled out in front of the slowpoke and I lost all hope.

I slowed down hoping the RX8 would as well. He did not and instead the slowpoke pulled over then pulled back onto the road before I could pass. Two turns later the other slow car pulled off allowing the RX8 freedom while I stayed stuck. How I regret my decision to slow.

Mt Tam I am · 09-09-2013, 10:47 AM

I went to Le Mans Karting yesterday in Fremont. I took the Z on a one hour easy, no traffic drive early in the morning (7:45).

I last Karted 40 years ago. I went with my track club, CFRA. Everyone there was an aggressive driver. With 28 drivers we teamed up into 14 teams. My partner won qualifying and then took first place until the driver change. WE needed to work out our change out better. I left in second retook first then after three attempts some yahoo spun me out intentionally.

Now we are in seventh place then third to second back to third for the driver change. My partner was awesome, he took back second which was far from third at this point. Then racing occurred and he was black flagged for bumping someone who brake checked him. Then on the very next lap he was black flagged again for nearly hitting a car, for which he braked. ??

??. WE dropped to seventh.

We changed drivers again and I finished the race in sixth.

It was one heck of a workout. I am sore today a bit in those places I forgot I had muscles.

The drive back took an extra 20 minutes because of traffic. We had the CHP perform a "round robin" in front of us to remove debris off the highway. not a common sight.

blackcherry20 · 09-10-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I went to Le Mans Karting yesterday in Fremont. I took the Z on a one hour easy, no traffic drive early in the morning (7:45).

I last Karted 40 years ago. I went with my track club, CFRA. Everyone there was an aggressive driver. With 28 drivers we teamed up into 14 teams. My partner won qualifying and then took first place until the driver change. WE needed to work out our change out better. I left in second retook first then after three attempts some yahoo spun me out intentionally.

Now we are in seventh place then third to second back to third for the driver change. My partner was awesome, he took back second which was far from third at this point. Then racing occurred and he was black flagged for bumping someone who brake checked him. Then on the very next lap he was black flagged again for nearly hitting a car, for which he braked. ??

??. WE dropped to seventh.

We changed drivers again and I finished the race in sixth.

It was one heck of a workout. I am sore today a bit in those places I forgot I had muscles.

The drive back took an extra 20 minutes because of traffic. We had the CHP perform a "round robin" in front of us to remove debris off the highway. not a common sight.

those karts are hard to drive! wow!! I was very surprised when I actually drove one how hard I had to work so I understand completely!

blackcherry20 · 09-10-2013, 03:13 PM

Harry and I drove to work on Monday.
I love Harry.
The trip home was nice. Traffic was moving nicely on the four-lane except for one of those 4-door oatmeal colored blah sedans being driven by a woman who was obviously afraid to drive it.

A fella in a big Dodge four-wheel drive truck threw his hands up at her when she paced a tractor trailer blocking the fast lane!
Made me laugh as I have had that happen to me several times plus I was stuck behind HIM while he was stuck behind HER!
Finally she realizes slows way down, gets behind the tractor trailer and the best part: out of our way! Open road. Finally!
But only for another three miles or so, then I hop onto the two lane and wonder what interesting obstacles will present themselves during this part of my commute. Cars in front of me start dropping off until I have free reign! Yay! Once again an open road…until, Mr. Harley rider appears. Cruising about 45mph. It’s a nice evening for a ride but I am NOT on a ride-I would like to get home and get out of 4th gear. Ugh. Uh oh. Twisty turny road time and he uses his turn signal. Ugh. He may be in front of me for awhile. Yepp. Sigh. Up and down and around nice bendy turns. At 40mph.  this is NO FUN! Hey wait! He’s slowing down! YES!! He is pulling aside so I can pass!! Yay! Thank you thank you thank you Harley guy!! A little appreciative wave and I am gone! Love driving Harry spiritedly.

JARblue · 09-19-2013, 08:42 AM

Congrats on the official building ownership, sir

That is a great accomplishment and one to be proud of. Good job making the right choices earlier to afford you this opportunity later

That karting experience sounds like a hell of a lot of fun!

Mt Tam I am · 09-19-2013, 12:27 PM

Today started out fine. I tried being at least one gear higher than usual. I am trying my level best (poorly) to be good. One mile into my drive I'd encountered a Lexus 20 MPH below the limit. Into second gear I went and around the Lexus. Now at a reasonable speed I enjoyed my next mile terminating at a stop sign where a Mini Cooper S sat waiting for an opening in traffic. We sat for a minute and when a huge opening presented itself the Cooper never moved even after I tapped my horn. The Lexus caught up finally just as the Cooper went and I followed closely.

The Cooper seemed to have an axe to grind, and was going to show me what dust was like. Although I am familiar with dust, the Mini could not seem to show me any. I tried not to use my brakes at all , but occasionally I'd need them. Kudos. If I was alone I would have been all over the brakes but I wasn't going too fast today.

If all my traffic was as quick, I would be happier than I am these days, but I must admit I did enjoy the drive regardless.

.

Mt Tam I am · 09-22-2013, 11:47 AM

I am supposed to be at the track as we speak. I hurt my back/shoulder. I could not function took a muscle relaxer and did not get better. Barely slept and it hurts to breath too deeply.

Too bad as this is the easiest track for me to get to, not to mention I already paid.

08-29-2013, 09:17 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	Always learn something new in here __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

08-30-2013, 02:51 PM	#4 (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	Off topic I am so blessed. Thank you, amen. Today is my first day of building ownership. I have rented space for nearly 20 years and today I own my destiny. I realized that every financial decision I've ever made thoughout my life time came to fruition today. Had I bought that GTR, Ferrari, Porsche, you name it, divorced, that vacation to some place nice. I could not have bought this and all the furure benefits would be lost. All our best/worst decisions land us where we are today. I just wanted to share. May your blessings continue. __________________ "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

09-05-2013, 09:00 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	Driving home yesterday, I had an RX8 in front who'd slow then go around one turn quickly before catching the slowpoke (from Maryland, Don't they have turns there?) holding both of us back. Another car pulled out in front of the slowpoke and I lost all hope. I slowed down hoping the RX8 would as well. He did not and instead the slowpoke pulled over then pulled back onto the road before I could pass. Two turns later the other slow car pulled off allowing the RX8 freedom while I stayed stuck. How I regret my decision to slow. __________________ "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

09-09-2013, 10:47 AM	#10 (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 went to Le Mans Karting yesterday in Fremont. I took the Z on a one hour easy, no traffic drive early in the morning (7:45). I last Karted 40 years ago. I went with my track club, CFRA. Everyone there was an aggressive driver. With 28 drivers we teamed up into 14 teams. My partner won qualifying and then took first place until the driver change. WE needed to work out our change out better. I left in second retook first then after three attempts some yahoo spun me out intentionally. Now we are in seventh place then third to second back to third for the driver change. My partner was awesome, he took back second which was far from third at this point. Then racing occurred and he was black flagged for bumping someone who brake checked him. Then on the very next lap he was black flagged again for nearly hitting a car, for which he braked. ????. WE dropped to seventh. We changed drivers again and I finished the race in sixth. It was one heck of a workout. I am sore today a bit in those places I forgot I had muscles. The drive back took an extra 20 minutes because of traffic. We had the CHP perform a "round robin" in front of us to remove debris off the highway. not a common sight. __________________ "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

09-10-2013, 03:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,752 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240461	Harry and I drove to work on Monday. I love Harry. The trip home was nice. Traffic was moving nicely on the four-lane except for one of those 4-door oatmeal colored blah sedans being driven by a woman who was obviously afraid to drive it. A fella in a big Dodge four-wheel drive truck threw his hands up at her when she paced a tractor trailer blocking the fast lane! Made me laugh as I have had that happen to me several times plus I was stuck behind HIM while he was stuck behind HER! Finally she realizes slows way down, gets behind the tractor trailer and the best part: out of our way! Open road. Finally! But only for another three miles or so, then I hop onto the two lane and wonder what interesting obstacles will present themselves during this part of my commute. Cars in front of me start dropping off until I have free reign! Yay! Once again an open road…until, Mr. Harley rider appears. Cruising about 45mph. It’s a nice evening for a ride but I am NOT on a ride-I would like to get home and get out of 4th gear. Ugh. Uh oh. Twisty turny road time and he uses his turn signal. Ugh. He may be in front of me for awhile. Yepp. Sigh. Up and down and around nice bendy turns. At 40mph.  this is NO FUN! Hey wait! He’s slowing down! YES!! He is pulling aside so I can pass!! Yay! Thank you thank you thank you Harley guy!! A little appreciative wave and I am gone! Love driving Harry spiritedly. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

09-19-2013, 08:42 AM	#13 (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	Congrats on the official building ownership, sir That is a great accomplishment and one to be proud of. Good job making the right choices earlier to afford you this opportunity later That karting experience sounds like a hell of a lot of fun! __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

09-19-2013, 12:27 PM	#14 (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	Today started out fine. I tried being at least one gear higher than usual. I am trying my level best (poorly) to be good. One mile into my drive I'd encountered a Lexus 20 MPH below the limit. Into second gear I went and around the Lexus. Now at a reasonable speed I enjoyed my next mile terminating at a stop sign where a Mini Cooper S sat waiting for an opening in traffic. We sat for a minute and when a huge opening presented itself the Cooper never moved even after I tapped my horn. The Lexus caught up finally just as the Cooper went and I followed closely. The Cooper seemed to have an axe to grind, and was going to show me what dust was like. Although I am familiar with dust, the Mini could not seem to show me any. I tried not to use my brakes at all , but occasionally I'd need them. Kudos. If I was alone I would have been all over the brakes but I wasn't going too fast today. If all my traffic was as quick, I would be happier than I am these days, but I must admit I did enjoy the drive regardless. . __________________ "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

09-22-2013, 11:47 AM	#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 am supposed to be at the track as we speak. I hurt my back/shoulder. I could not function took a muscle relaxer and did not get better. Barely slept and it hurts to breath too deeply. Too bad as this is the easiest track for me to get to, not to mention I already paid. __________________ "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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