NASA - August 21-22, 2010 - Summit Point Raceway, WV

Kirkster · 08-04-2010, 01:48 PM

I am still trying to get a determination on the factory roll bar on the roadster... Not sure if it is considered rollover protection or for show and Summit points says we have to know if it is considered protection.

m4a1mustang · 08-04-2010, 02:37 PM

Pretty sure it offers rollover protection but not quite sure if any of the sanctioning bodies will consider it sufficient for track use.

ZCarMan · 08-04-2010, 06:40 PM

Picked up the Z today from AAM Competition. New oil cooler and brake pads are installed!

ZCarMan · 08-16-2010, 03:41 PM

Okay, its set. I'm headed out to Summit Point on Friday after work. Will stay the night in Winchester and then head up in the morning to the race track. I'll try and get video to capture my first time. Should be a hoot!

ZCarMan · 08-16-2010, 05:13 PM

Lance?

m4a1mustang · 08-16-2010, 06:16 PM

Did you pick up a helmet, Jon?

ZCarMan · 08-16-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Did you pick up a helmet, Jon?

Nope, was informed by the operations person for NASA that they will have helmets that I can use there. I will get one before heading down to Z Nationals though.

m4a1mustang · 08-16-2010, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

Nope, was informed by the operations person for NASA that they will have helmets that I can use there. I will get one before heading down to Z Nationals though.

tooohip · 08-17-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

Lance?

Still contemplating this one Jon... Which oil cooler did you have installed?

ZCarMan · 08-17-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tooohip

Still contemplating this one Jon... Which oil cooler did you have installed?

I had the 19 row Setrab installed. AAM used a Mocal thermoplate sandwhich adapter so it kicks in at 180 degrees. High quality AN fittings as well. They can do it in one day provided they have time.

tooohip · 08-18-2010, 09:11 AM

Hey Jon, did you purchase the cooler via AAM or where did you get it? It was an all day install too eh? Yikes! Figured a couple hours. ;-)

ZCarMan · 08-18-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tooohip

Hey Jon, did you purchase the cooler via AAM or where did you get it? It was an all day install too eh? Yikes! Figured a couple hours. ;-)

Yes, AAM has the oil coolers. They just had to order the thermoplate sandwhich adapter. I think if they have all the parts it would only take a few hours as well. You can ask Jon at AAM and he can let you know.

tooohip · 08-19-2010, 10:55 AM

Thanks for the info Jon. It looks like my weekend is shot already so I wont' be making the NASA thing. Have fun! I'll be looking forward to hearing how it went and how the car performs.

m4a1mustang · 08-19-2010, 11:27 AM

Have fun, Jon. I expect lots of pics and video!

ZCarMan · 08-21-2010, 07:09 PM

Okay, so I spent the day at Summit Point and had a great day! I got to the track about 8AM with Patricia and we signed in and made are way over to the tech inspection shed. Many cars were already there and we drove in and went through the inspection with no problems. I removed my spare tire, Jack, lug wrench and the mat that covers it all before the inspection as is requires. I"d also already removed the driver and passenger floor mats as required. After passing tech, we parked next to a guy with a silver 370z so there were two of us there out of all the cars. I used 3mpainters tape to puty numbers on my driver and passenger doors and covered my headlights. My class started at 10AM and we got the initial basics on flags and hand signals to use. Then at 1PM we made our way to the grid where we got our instructors. I had a great instructor who toldme when to break and share to find the lone and accelerate. We ran 25mins and I learned about finding the line, braking before the turn, and accelerating. The oil cooler and the upgraded brake pads with the racing brake fluid was worth every penny as I had no issues with brake fade or high oil temps. Mind you it ws 92F at the time. I am beat but have a great day under my belt to build on. Next, Virginia Intl Raceway I. October to begin the Hpde series and truly learn how to drive on the track. Lastly, I met some great people of all ages and owners of all males of cars, all willing to share knowledge and experience If you want a challenging yet awesome time I recommend trying a Hyperdrive to see what it is all about and see what real fun the Z is to drive in a safe and controlled environment.

http://www.the370z.com/members/zcarm...21st-2010.html

08-04-2010, 01:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 19	I am still trying to get a determination on the factory roll bar on the roadster... Not sure if it is considered rollover protection or for show and Summit points says we have to know if it is considered protection. __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

08-04-2010, 02:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Pretty sure it offers rollover protection but not quite sure if any of the sanctioning bodies will consider it sufficient for track use. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

08-04-2010, 06:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 25	Picked up the Z today from AAM Competition. New oil cooler and brake pads are installed! __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

08-16-2010, 03:41 PM	#19 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 25	Okay, its set. I'm headed out to Summit Point on Friday after work. Will stay the night in Winchester and then head up in the morning to the race track. I'll try and get video to capture my first time. Should be a hoot! __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

08-16-2010, 05:13 PM	#20 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 25	Lance? __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

08-16-2010, 06:16 PM	#21 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Did you pick up a helmet, Jon? __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

08-18-2010, 09:11 AM	#26 (permalink)
tooohip A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 1,626 Drives: 09 370z CY To/Sp Rep Power: 269	Hey Jon, did you purchase the cooler via AAM or where did you get it? It was an all day install too eh? Yikes! Figured a couple hours. ;-) __________________ Lance KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Stillen Sways \| Stillen Gen III Intake \| AAM HFC \| AAM True Dual CBE \| AAM Comp Oil Cooler \| Hawk HPS Pads \| Volk TE-37 \| Hoser Keg Tap

08-19-2010, 10:55 AM	#28 (permalink)
tooohip A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 1,626 Drives: 09 370z CY To/Sp Rep Power: 269	Thanks for the info Jon. It looks like my weekend is shot already so I wont' be making the NASA thing. Have fun! I'll be looking forward to hearing how it went and how the car performs. __________________ Lance KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Stillen Sways \| Stillen Gen III Intake \| AAM HFC \| AAM True Dual CBE \| AAM Comp Oil Cooler \| Hawk HPS Pads \| Volk TE-37 \| Hoser Keg Tap

08-19-2010, 11:27 AM	#29 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Have fun, Jon. I expect lots of pics and video! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

08-21-2010, 07:09 PM	#30 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 25	Okay, so I spent the day at Summit Point and had a great day! I got to the track about 8AM with Patricia and we signed in and made are way over to the tech inspection shed. Many cars were already there and we drove in and went through the inspection with no problems. I removed my spare tire, Jack, lug wrench and the mat that covers it all before the inspection as is requires. I"d also already removed the driver and passenger floor mats as required. After passing tech, we parked next to a guy with a silver 370z so there were two of us there out of all the cars. I used 3mpainters tape to puty numbers on my driver and passenger doors and covered my headlights. My class started at 10AM and we got the initial basics on flags and hand signals to use. Then at 1PM we made our way to the grid where we got our instructors. I had a great instructor who toldme when to break and share to find the lone and accelerate. We ran 25mins and I learned about finding the line, braking before the turn, and accelerating. The oil cooler and the upgraded brake pads with the racing brake fluid was worth every penny as I had no issues with brake fade or high oil temps. Mind you it ws 92F at the time. I am beat but have a great day under my belt to build on. Next, Virginia Intl Raceway I. October to begin the Hpde series and truly learn how to drive on the track. Lastly, I met some great people of all ages and owners of all males of cars, all willing to share knowledge and experience If you want a challenging yet awesome time I recommend trying a Hyperdrive to see what it is all about and see what real fun the Z is to drive in a safe and controlled environment. http://www.the370z.com/members/zcarm...21st-2010.html __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes Last edited by ZCarMan; 08-22-2010 at 12:14 PM.

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