ban25's Track Journal

carlitos_370z · 10-15-2015, 03:28 PM

Awesome pics buddy!

GZ3 · 10-15-2015, 05:09 PM

ban, kick *** pictures man!

ban25 · 10-15-2015, 07:44 PM

Thanks, guys! I'm already itching to get back out there, LOL!

ban25 · 10-22-2015, 04:47 PM

I stopped by SpecialtyZ yesterday for an EcuTek tune with Seb. Made some very nice gains on a stock engine:

And here's a quick video on the dyno:

Even better, EcuTek RaceROM has some very nice features I'm eager to try on the track, including improved throttle response (especially in 2nd gear), configurable and much less intrusive traction control, and flat-foot shifting. Thanks again to Seb@SZ!

ban25 · 11-16-2015, 12:52 AM

So this is what happened to my wheel at ACS last weekend:

That's an otherwise brand-new tire (1 day old). No idea what caused it, this was the last session right before lunch and there was no indication of a problem beforehand. Now, my ABS, VDC Off, and Wheel Slip Indicator lights are all on solid. I'm taking the car into the shop tomorrow for diagnosis.

carlitos_370z · 11-16-2015, 06:38 AM

damn dude! sorry to know about the problem that you have on last track day

ban25 · 12-05-2015, 02:30 AM

Back on the track after finally discovering what had caused my ABS to go out -- it was a wheel bearing. Here's the video from Buttonwillow. Enjoy!

carlitos_370z · 12-07-2015, 06:34 AM

nice run my friend!

ban25 · 12-25-2015, 07:31 PM

Merry Christmas everyone!

I'm getting ready for a weekend at Laguna Seca, starting tomorrow. Skies are expected to be clear -- a relief after my last event.

My best lap at Thunderhill 3-Mile CW was 2:16.54:

It was wet out there and despite being prepared for it mentally, I was still surprised at how easy it was to lose traction! Modest amounts of steering and throttle were more than enough to break the rear end loose:

Dcocci · 12-26-2015, 02:08 PM

Awesome man! A bunch of us Socal guys are running with speed district in 2016. Hope to see you out there!

ban25 · 12-27-2015, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dcocci

Awesome man! A bunch of us Socal guys are running with speed district in 2016. Hope to see you out there!

Love SpeedDistrict!!!

I'll be at Buttonwillow for the weekend of January 23rd. Josh is also planning to host some events at ACS in 2016, can't wait!

Dcocci · 12-27-2015, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ban25

Love SpeedDistrict!!!

I'll be at Buttonwillow for the weekend of January 23rd. Josh is also planning to host some events at ACS in 2016, can't wait!

Actually I made a mistake. Its speed VENTURES we're running with. Too many companies with "speed" in the names lol. I'm shooting for Jan 31st at Buttonwillow. I still need a set of tires and brakes so we'll see. If not the 31st then Febuary 21st at ACS will be my next track day. How are you liking the re71's?

ban25 · 12-29-2015, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dcocci

Actually I made a mistake. Its speed VENTURES we're running with. Too many companies with "speed" in the names lol. I'm shooting for Jan 31st at Buttonwillow. I still need a set of tires and brakes so we'll see. If not the 31st then Febuary 21st at ACS will be my next track day. How are you liking the re71's?

Yep, I've run with Speed Ventures at ACS and was planning to go to their Chuckwalla event last month before the car started acting up. Good group!

The RE-71Rs are incredible! The best performing street tire on the market and likely better than Nitto NT01 -- we're waiting on Andrie Hartanto's review for the final verdict. I get about 6 track days on a set and I'm on my second set right now. I'll likely buy a new set in February, but we'll see how they wear.

ban25 · 12-29-2015, 01:19 AM

Here's my fastest lap from the weekend at Laguna Seca, 1:50.09:

This is 6 seconds faster than my last outing at MRLS, but I've still got work to do. I need to carve my corners more aggressively and improve my consistency lap to lap. My virtual best right now is 1:48. Suspension will make a big difference too.

Next event is Buttonwillow, followed (likely) by Thunderhill in late January.

I've got some more videos I'll post up soon!

carlitos_370z · 12-29-2015, 06:38 AM

nice videos dude!

10-15-2015, 03:28 PM	#16 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7586	Awesome pics buddy! ban25 likes this.

10-15-2015, 05:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	ban, kick *** pictures man! ban25 likes this. __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

10-15-2015, 07:44 PM	#18 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 66	Thanks, guys! I'm already itching to get back out there, LOL! carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport

10-22-2015, 04:47 PM	#19 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 66	I stopped by SpecialtyZ yesterday for an EcuTek tune with Seb. Made some very nice gains on a stock engine: And here's a quick video on the dyno: Even better, EcuTek RaceROM has some very nice features I'm eager to try on the track, including improved throttle response (especially in 2nd gear), configurable and much less intrusive traction control, and flat-foot shifting. Thanks again to Seb@SZ! Hotrodz and carlitos_370z like this. __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport Last edited by ban25; 10-22-2015 at 05:03 PM.

11-16-2015, 12:52 AM	#20 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 66	So this is what happened to my wheel at ACS last weekend: That's an otherwise brand-new tire (1 day old). No idea what caused it, this was the last session right before lunch and there was no indication of a problem beforehand. Now, my ABS, VDC Off, and Wheel Slip Indicator lights are all on solid. I'm taking the car into the shop tomorrow for diagnosis. __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport

11-16-2015, 06:38 AM	#21 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7586	damn dude! sorry to know about the problem that you have on last track day

12-05-2015, 02:30 AM	#22 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 66	Back on the track after finally discovering what had caused my ABS to go out -- it was a wheel bearing. Here's the video from Buttonwillow. Enjoy! __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport

12-07-2015, 06:34 AM	#23 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7586	nice run my friend! ban25 likes this.

12-25-2015, 07:31 PM	#24 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 66	Merry Christmas everyone! I'm getting ready for a weekend at Laguna Seca, starting tomorrow. Skies are expected to be clear -- a relief after my last event. My best lap at Thunderhill 3-Mile CW was 2:16.54: It was wet out there and despite being prepared for it mentally, I was still surprised at how easy it was to lose traction! Modest amounts of steering and throttle were more than enough to break the rear end loose: DatsunFTW, carlitos_370z and Memphis370Z like this. __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport

12-26-2015, 02:08 PM	#25 (permalink)
Dcocci Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 215 Drives: 2014 370z black 6spd Rep Power: 11	Awesome man! A bunch of us Socal guys are running with speed district in 2016. Hope to see you out there! ban25 likes this. __________________ -08 Porsche Cayman S

12-29-2015, 01:19 AM	#29 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 66	Here's my fastest lap from the weekend at Laguna Seca, 1:50.09: This is 6 seconds faster than my last outing at MRLS, but I've still got work to do. I need to carve my corners more aggressively and improve my consistency lap to lap. My virtual best right now is 1:48. Suspension will make a big difference too. Next event is Buttonwillow, followed (likely) by Thunderhill in late January. I've got some more videos I'll post up soon! carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport

12-29-2015, 06:38 AM	#30 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7586	nice videos dude! ban25 likes this.

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