ban25's Track Journal

carlitos_370z · 07-01-2016, 02:41 PM

Awesome dude!!!!!

Hotrodz · 07-01-2016, 02:54 PM

Yahoo...it is almost go time! You should be ready to go by the time the temps start to drop off. I just can't imagine doing track days right now!

ban25 · 07-01-2016, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Yahoo...it is almost go time! You should be ready to go by the time the temps start to drop off. I just can't imagine doing track days right now!

LOL, Wine Country Motorsports is running a 20%-off sale this weekend and it's got me eyeballing a cool-shirt!

Hotrodz · 07-01-2016, 04:12 PM

Nice...I need to check that out, do you have a link?

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ban25 · 07-01-2016, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Nice...I need to check that out, do you have a link?

Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk

Here you go:

http://winecountrymotorsports.com

Use the code "CELEBRATE" at checkout. Expires on the 5th.

Hotrodz · 07-01-2016, 05:22 PM

Sweet...thanks!

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ban25 · 08-08-2016, 12:09 AM

Well, the car is done and has been on it's first break-in cruise:

A *lot* has been done to it, so let's go over the list:

Rebello Racing VQ37VHR
- 11.5:1 Compression
- JE Pistons, K1 Rods, Forged Bottom-end, HR Bolts
- New Bare Block, Core Engine
Fast Intentions Long Tube Headers
Jim Wolf Technologies Exhaust Cams and Springs
- 263 Degrees, .446" Lift
CJ Motorsports Active Baffled Oil Pan
Stillen Gen3 Intake
Bassani Exhaust
OS Giken Twin-Plate Clutch
- External Slave Mod
- NISMO Finned Differential Cover
OS Giken 1.5-way SuperLock LSD
- 3.9 Final Drive Gears
- SPL Solid Differential Bushing
NISMO S-Tune Springs and Struts
Full SPL Suspension (Excluding Mid-Links)
- Front Upper Camber Arms
- Rear Camber Arms
- Eccentric Lockout Kit
- Front Outer Tie Rod Ends
- Front Lower Arm Bushings
- Front Impact Bushings
- Solid Rear Subframe Bushings
CJ Motorsports Road Race Pump
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R - (245 Front, 285 Rear)

I've put 200 miles on it so far. Incredible power and torque, super crisp handling! The car feels like it's been carved from a solid piece of billet! I can't wait to get her on the track -- likely early next month, if not sooner!

Special thanks to Rob, Josh, and the rest of the crew at Z Car Garage for putting her back together! There'll be a blog post about the build up soon!

Rusty · 08-08-2016, 12:38 AM

Don't forget to post a dyno chart.

ban25 · 08-08-2016, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Don't forget to post a dyno chart.

Coming very soon! Just need to get some more break-in mileage and an oil change before we put it on the dyno and tune for 100 octane!

carlitos_370z · 08-08-2016, 06:42 AM

awesome man!

cv129 · 08-08-2016, 06:52 AM

Sorry for engine blowing up, but geez am I jealous of your result haha.

Congrats

ban25 · 08-08-2016, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cv129

Sorry for engine blowing up, but geez am I jealous of your result haha.

Congrats

Thanks! Live and learn, as they say...I wanted to make sure it doesn't happen again!

ban25 · 10-29-2016, 10:23 PM

I completed my first event since the rebuild two weeks ago at Laguna Seca. Conclusion: The car's fast, but I'm rusty (Exhibit A: https://youtu.be/otc1sAzDXEU) after so many months off the track that I will need more practice to get back into the groove. One big relief: no sound issues at Laguna, even on a 90db day!

So, why did it take so long to get back on track? Well, it turns out the 3500 rpm/limp mode issue I was seeing was the result of a slipped cam encoder ring: http://www.jimwolftechnology.com/wol...derslipped.pdf

Something to keep in mind if anyone else has similar symptoms.

ban25 · 11-14-2016, 01:36 PM

I'll be back at Laguna Seca on 12/26 and right after that I'll be taking the car to the shop for maintenance and a dyno tune on 101 octane. I'd like to do something sooner, but this time of the year is just too busy...

*EDIT*: Alright well, couldn't resist...I signed up for Buttonwillow on the weekend of 12/17!

ban25 · 11-18-2016, 10:57 AM

Went in for some preventive maintenance yesterday. My clutch hose was kinked and at risk of fraying, so we replaced it with a new stainless steel braided line.

07-01-2016, 02:41 PM	#1 (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 dude!!!!! ban25 likes this.

07-01-2016, 02:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Yahoo...it is almost go time! You should be ready to go by the time the temps start to drop off. I just can't imagine doing track days right now! ban25 and carlitos_370z like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

07-01-2016, 04:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Nice...I need to check that out, do you have a link? Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

07-01-2016, 05:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Sweet...thanks! Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk ban25 likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

08-08-2016, 12:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 66	Well, the car is done and has been on it's first break-in cruise: A lot has been done to it, so let's go over the list: Rebello Racing VQ37VHR - 11.5:1 Compression - JE Pistons, K1 Rods, Forged Bottom-end, HR Bolts - New Bare Block, Core Engine Fast Intentions Long Tube Headers Jim Wolf Technologies Exhaust Cams and Springs - 263 Degrees, .446" Lift CJ Motorsports Active Baffled Oil Pan Stillen Gen3 Intake Bassani Exhaust OS Giken Twin-Plate Clutch - External Slave Mod - NISMO Finned Differential Cover OS Giken 1.5-way SuperLock LSD - 3.9 Final Drive Gears - SPL Solid Differential Bushing NISMO S-Tune Springs and Struts Full SPL Suspension (Excluding Mid-Links) - Front Upper Camber Arms - Rear Camber Arms - Eccentric Lockout Kit - Front Outer Tie Rod Ends - Front Lower Arm Bushings - Front Impact Bushings - Solid Rear Subframe Bushings CJ Motorsports Road Race Pump Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R - (245 Front, 285 Rear) I've put 200 miles on it so far. Incredible power and torque, super crisp handling! The car feels like it's been carved from a solid piece of billet! I can't wait to get her on the track -- likely early next month, if not sooner! Special thanks to Rob, Josh, and the rest of the crew at Z Car Garage for putting her back together! There'll be a blog post about the build up soon! Fern to the Z, cv129, Rusty and 2 others like this. __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport Last edited by ban25; 08-08-2016 at 12:16 AM.

08-08-2016, 12:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,346 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Don't forget to post a dyno chart. ban25 likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-08-2016, 06:42 AM	#10 (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 man! ban25 likes this.

08-08-2016, 06:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,252 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	Sorry for engine blowing up, but geez am I jealous of your result haha. Congrats ban25 likes this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

10-29-2016, 10:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 66	I completed my first event since the rebuild two weeks ago at Laguna Seca. Conclusion: The car's fast, but I'm rusty (Exhibit A: https://youtu.be/otc1sAzDXEU) after so many months off the track that I will need more practice to get back into the groove. One big relief: no sound issues at Laguna, even on a 90db day! So, why did it take so long to get back on track? Well, it turns out the 3500 rpm/limp mode issue I was seeing was the result of a slipped cam encoder ring: http://www.jimwolftechnology.com/wol...derslipped.pdf Something to keep in mind if anyone else has similar symptoms. Mandingo likes this. __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport

11-14-2016, 01:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 66	I'll be back at Laguna Seca on 12/26 and right after that I'll be taking the car to the shop for maintenance and a dyno tune on 101 octane. I'd like to do something sooner, but this time of the year is just too busy... EDIT: Alright well, couldn't resist...I signed up for Buttonwillow on the weekend of 12/17! Hotrodz and Laomatik like this. __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport Last edited by ban25; 11-14-2016 at 01:52 PM.

11-18-2016, 10:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 66	Went in for some preventive maintenance yesterday. My clutch hose was kinked and at risk of fraying, so we replaced it with a new stainless steel braided line. __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport Last edited by ban25; 12-16-2016 at 05:16 PM.

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