Mt Tam I am's Driving Journal

Mt Tam I am · 10-24-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

MVSCC Season Highlights - YouTube

I saw a 370 at 37 seconds. Looking good.

blackcherry20 · 10-24-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I saw a 370 at 37 seconds. Looking good.

My mini is in teh green mohawk helmet...she is riding with another member of the club. She has the need for speed gene too!

Mt Tam I am · 10-30-2013, 11:03 AM

Last night I visited my mom for dinner and left in the dark. I made the perfect turn at full ability.

Later when I got through the traffic, a 911 awaited me, I thought. He and the van peeled off leaving me alone on my daily twisty drive. I failed to turn off VDC but was rewarded by never having it go off, until the uphill hairpin.

I told myself "Nobody seemed to be on the road", and as I thought this, I saw a car up ahead. An FRS no less. He signaled that he was turning left and got in the 90 degree left turn lane. So I went around him then made a 45 degree left (in the correct lane). The FRS decided he would change his mind and go my way. He missed me by at least a foot so I won't complain.

Some idiot bike rider was out wearing dark clothing. I saw him and put a tire in the other lane and went around.

It never rained all day as it had threatened. All in all a great drive.

MightyBobo · 10-30-2013, 01:00 PM

Being both a motorcycle and bicycle rider, I really dislike other riders who dont wear visible clothing at night. Just asking for trouble.

Mt Tam I am · 11-15-2013, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Being both a motorcycle and bicycle rider, I really dislike other riders who dont wear visible clothing at night. Just asking for trouble.

Good. I have no desire to hit anything or anybody, so if I can see you, I will not.

paperboy42190 · 11-25-2013, 04:31 AM

wow nice stories haha

Mt Tam I am · 11-27-2013, 10:02 AM

Last Sunday I went to Sears Point for my final track day of the season.

It was 35 degrees when I arrived and the ICY sign came on. As I am on summer tires I was on my toes. By the time I got on the track it had warmed to 49 degrees and that was fine. It was a bit moist so a few steering input corrections were made on the first few laps. The curbs were too wet. Open passing.

I had adjusted my suspension via the coil overs and may have removed too much rebound by cranking down the setting two clicks. I could not keep the nose of my car on the hairpins inside line, the front would wash out every time. It was so weird as I am used to the rear end sliding, not the front.

My best lap time ever was not captured on film. My camera gave me a green screen of nothing. It was timed but boo on the camera.

Numerous tows this day but the Z troopered through without incident.

I had a blast and am saddened that it will be months till the next one.

370Z CFRA Sears Point 11/24/13 Third run - YouTube

Mt Tam I am · 12-04-2013, 12:41 PM

Today it was 44 degrees in the garage and colder out. I was following a Prius which was moving at the limit initially. At 38 degrees I checked my tires by accelerating on a straight and sure enough they spun. You'd think it would slow me down but the Prius took care of all my bad intentions and kept me well under the limit.

It is crystal clear and dry. Later it will be 50* and I'll most likely take a jaunt.

TerribleONE · 12-04-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Today it was 44 degrees in the garage and colder out. I was following a Prius which was moving at the limit initially. At 38 degrees I checked my tires by accelerating on a straight and sure enough they spun. You'd think it would slow me down but the Prius took care of all my bad intentions and kept me well under the limit.

It is crystal clear and dry. Later it will be 50* and I'll most likely take a jaunt.

Love your thread man!

blackcherry20 · 12-06-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Today it was 44 degrees in the garage and colder out. I was following a Prius which was moving at the limit initially. At 38 degrees I checked my tires by accelerating on a straight and sure enough they spun. You'd think it would slow me down but the Prius took care of all my bad intentions and kept me well under the limit.

It is crystal clear and dry. Later it will be 50* and I'll most likely take a jaunt.

my Z has been under cover for a month ....

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Love your thread man!

and will participate more once Harry is out of the garage.

CrownR426 · 12-06-2013, 04:03 PM

Can I see pictures of the Z?!

cossie1600 · 12-08-2013, 01:54 AM

fun stuff, Sonoma is a workout, cant wait to go back next year

Mt Tam I am · 12-08-2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

fun stuff, Sonoma is a workout, cant wait to go back next year

I agree. When will you be there? I'll send you an invite when I'm going.

cossie1600 · 12-09-2013, 01:03 AM

Sure, I will need one to get into Trackmaster. They wouldn't let me go in September because I was new at Sonoma, ended up going to Buttonwillow.

I normally don't like open passing, but you definitely need it at Sonoma. That track is so hard to pass, barely any straights.

Oh yeah, you need better tires for it next year. Michelin needs to go!

Mt Tam I am · 12-19-2013, 11:30 AM

Yesterday was the warmest day in weeks, 58* degrees. This is the first time since the cold snap that I've had confidence in my tires.

It is nice to know the car handles as well as ever and the drive home was made fun. I had a mile or so without any other cars then a few minute hold up where the road bifurcated and the lead car let me past.

All went well, running all 6 gears and stared back down. I hit third gear as I rounded a curve and looked way ahead to see a law enforcement vehicle there. Having just downshifted I was slowing anyway. As I went by he waved at me. I'll consider it a warning and take a ticket next time.

The next mile was all alone and the Z continued to put a smile on my face.

10-30-2013, 11:03 AM	#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: 3845	Last night I visited my mom for dinner and left in the dark. I made the perfect turn at full ability. Later when I got through the traffic, a 911 awaited me, I thought. He and the van peeled off leaving me alone on my daily twisty drive. I failed to turn off VDC but was rewarded by never having it go off, until the uphill hairpin. I told myself "Nobody seemed to be on the road", and as I thought this, I saw a car up ahead. An FRS no less. He signaled that he was turning left and got in the 90 degree left turn lane. So I went around him then made a 45 degree left (in the correct lane). The FRS decided he would change his mind and go my way. He missed me by at least a foot so I won't complain. Some idiot bike rider was out wearing dark clothing. I saw him and put a tire in the other lane and went around. It never rained all day as it had threatened. All in all a great drive. __________________ "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

10-30-2013, 01:00 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	Being both a motorcycle and bicycle rider, I really dislike other riders who dont wear visible clothing at night. Just asking for trouble. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

11-27-2013, 10:02 AM	#7 (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	Last Sunday I went to Sears Point for my final track day of the season. It was 35 degrees when I arrived and the ICY sign came on. As I am on summer tires I was on my toes. By the time I got on the track it had warmed to 49 degrees and that was fine. It was a bit moist so a few steering input corrections were made on the first few laps. The curbs were too wet. Open passing. I had adjusted my suspension via the coil overs and may have removed too much rebound by cranking down the setting two clicks. I could not keep the nose of my car on the hairpins inside line, the front would wash out every time. It was so weird as I am used to the rear end sliding, not the front. My best lap time ever was not captured on film. My camera gave me a green screen of nothing. It was timed but boo on the camera. Numerous tows this day but the Z troopered through without incident. I had a blast and am saddened that it will be months till the next one. 370Z CFRA Sears Point 11/24/13 Third run - YouTube __________________ "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

12-04-2013, 12:41 PM	#8 (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 it was 44 degrees in the garage and colder out. I was following a Prius which was moving at the limit initially. At 38 degrees I checked my tires by accelerating on a straight and sure enough they spun. You'd think it would slow me down but the Prius took care of all my bad intentions and kept me well under the limit. It is crystal clear and dry. Later it will be 50* and I'll most likely take a jaunt. __________________ "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

12-06-2013, 04:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 849	Can I see pictures of the Z?! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

11-25-2013, 04:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
paperboy42190 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 193 Drives: 2007 Acura TL Type-S Rep Power: 15	wow nice stories haha

12-08-2013, 01:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 32	fun stuff, Sonoma is a workout, cant wait to go back next year

12-09-2013, 01:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 32	Sure, I will need one to get into Trackmaster. They wouldn't let me go in September because I was new at Sonoma, ended up going to Buttonwillow. I normally don't like open passing, but you definitely need it at Sonoma. That track is so hard to pass, barely any straights. Oh yeah, you need better tires for it next year. Michelin needs to go!

12-19-2013, 11:30 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	Yesterday was the warmest day in weeks, 58* degrees. This is the first time since the cold snap that I've had confidence in my tires. It is nice to know the car handles as well as ever and the drive home was made fun. I had a mile or so without any other cars then a few minute hold up where the road bifurcated and the lead car let me past. All went well, running all 6 gears and stared back down. I hit third gear as I rounded a curve and looked way ahead to see a law enforcement vehicle there. Having just downshifted I was slowing anyway. As I went by he waved at me. I'll consider it a warning and take a ticket next time. The next mile was all alone and the Z continued to put a smile on my face. __________________ "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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