TravisJB Journal

M.Bonanni · 06-14-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

I think this car is just about ready for a Time Attack series!

Do it!

travisjb · 06-15-2009, 10:13 PM

UPDATE: I'm done messing around with brakes... c/o Stillen, AP Racing Big Brake Kit on the way in competition gray, with slotted rotors, and Mintex Xtreme pads. I figure that combined with some serious cooling should do the trick! Thanks Josh for hooking me up!

I should have these installed and reviewed following my Miller Motorsports event in July

Yes, I am going apeshit with this car!

Josh@STILLEN · 06-15-2009, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

UPDATE: I'm done messing around with brakes... c/o Stillen, AP Racing Big Brake Kit on the way in competition gray, with slotted rotors, and Mintex Xtreme pads. I figure that combined with some serious cooling should do the trick! Thanks Josh for hooking me up!

I should have these installed and reviewed following my Miller Motorsports event in July

Yes, I am going apeshit with this car!

LOL.. 'apeshit'.. I love it! And love the color/pattern choice.. mmmmm

travisjb · 06-15-2009, 10:23 PM

Agree! 'Competition gray' will look great behind matte black Forgestar wheels! Red is overplayed and black wouldn't stand out at all. Josh, feel free to insert a few more details on the kit here if you like... I liked your point on other website about the top 6 cars on Top Gear test track!

travisjb · 06-15-2009, 10:30 PM

Another quick update... side impact air bags are now removed... estimated weight savings only ~5lbs for both assemblies and related fasteners

Josh@STILLEN · 06-15-2009, 10:34 PM

My blog is down.. not sure who I'm not paying around here.. LOL That has the list, and I have an expanded one.. I'll edit this post to add some more juicy details on the kit, and some cars that come OE with AP Racing. Usually anytime money isn't involved, AP Racing is chosen..

Take the Nissan GT-R R35 FIA-GT1 car.. AP Racing

Ok Google's cache has the list:

Top 10 Lap Times on Top Gear
1. Gumpert Apollo (AP Racing)
2. Ascari A10 (AP Racing)
3. Koenigsegg CCX (AP Racing)
4. Pagani Zonda F (AP Racing)
5. Caterham R500 (AP Racing)
6. Bugatti Veyron (AP Racing)
7. Maserati MC12 (Brembo)
8. Ferrari Enzo (Ferrari / Brembo)
9. Ariel Atom (Alcon)
10. Lamborghini LP560 (Brembo)

It's also extensively used in Formula 1, Nascar, WRC.. the list is huge. For example, two weeks ago Nascar Sprint Cup went to Pocono, a notoriously hard race track on brakes. Despite all of the relationships, money thrown around (AP doesn't sponsor ANYONE, everything is paid for in motorsports), that all goes out the window, and 9 out of the top 10 finishing cars were using AP Racing..

RCZ · 06-15-2009, 10:41 PM

Effin awesome, I am happy someone finally bit the bullet

I've been playing with the idea for a while, but too much spending on the car lately haha.

Congrats Travis, you are going to have one of the fastest 370's on earth soon

Second only to tuners and that Nurburgring 24 hours yellow one. Tires and you will be very very quick around the track.

I really cant wait to see the results.

travisjb · 06-15-2009, 10:50 PM

Yeah, I'm psyched about this one... Hopefully they live up to their rep! It'll be nice to have 99.9% confidence in the brakes.

travisjb · 06-15-2009, 10:51 PM

I'll post a separate thread, but FS: sport package brake kit

RCZ · 06-15-2009, 11:15 PM

hehe, I got a buyer for ya. PM me....

ChrisSlicks · 06-16-2009, 09:08 AM

It will be very interesting to see if this actually makes a difference. Definitely another league of braking, but I'm afraid that the problem still might poke through.

miguez · 06-16-2009, 09:10 AM

What problem Chris?

ChrisSlicks · 06-16-2009, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miguez

What problem Chris?

We described it in some detail at the end of this thread.
TravisJB Track Video

miguez · 06-16-2009, 10:09 AM

I missed a subscription to that one, thanks!

travisjb · 06-16-2009, 10:32 AM

I hope you're wrong, Chris

... with these + proper airflow, would like to see 'the problem' go away... if it doesn't going to be rather frustrating and I may be tempted to disable ABS all together

06-15-2009, 10:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	UPDATE: I'm done messing around with brakes... c/o Stillen, AP Racing Big Brake Kit on the way in competition gray, with slotted rotors, and Mintex Xtreme pads. I figure that combined with some serious cooling should do the trick! Thanks Josh for hooking me up! I should have these installed and reviewed following my Miller Motorsports event in July Yes, I am going apeshit with this car! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-15-2009, 10:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Agree! 'Competition gray' will look great behind matte black Forgestar wheels! Red is overplayed and black wouldn't stand out at all. Josh, feel free to insert a few more details on the kit here if you like... I liked your point on other website about the top 6 cars on Top Gear test track! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-15-2009, 10:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Another quick update... side impact air bags are now removed... estimated weight savings only ~5lbs for both assemblies and related fasteners __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-15-2009, 10:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Yeah, I'm psyched about this one... Hopefully they live up to their rep! It'll be nice to have 99.9% confidence in the brakes. __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-15-2009, 10:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	I'll post a separate thread, but FS: sport package brake kit __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-15-2009, 10:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 534	My blog is down.. not sure who I'm not paying around here.. LOL That has the list, and I have an expanded one.. I'll edit this post to add some more juicy details on the kit, and some cars that come OE with AP Racing. Usually anytime money isn't involved, AP Racing is chosen.. Take the Nissan GT-R R35 FIA-GT1 car.. AP Racing Ok Google's cache has the list: Top 10 Lap Times on Top Gear 1. Gumpert Apollo (AP Racing) 2. Ascari A10 (AP Racing) 3. Koenigsegg CCX (AP Racing) 4. Pagani Zonda F (AP Racing) 5. Caterham R500 (AP Racing) 6. Bugatti Veyron (AP Racing) 7. Maserati MC12 (Brembo) 8. Ferrari Enzo (Ferrari / Brembo) 9. Ariel Atom (Alcon) 10. Lamborghini LP560 (Brembo) It's also extensively used in Formula 1, Nascar, WRC.. the list is huge. For example, two weeks ago Nascar Sprint Cup went to Pocono, a notoriously hard race track on brakes. Despite all of the relationships, money thrown around (AP doesn't sponsor ANYONE, everything is paid for in motorsports), that all goes out the window, and 9 out of the top 10 finishing cars were using AP Racing..

06-15-2009, 10:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Effin awesome, I am happy someone finally bit the bullet I've been playing with the idea for a while, but too much spending on the car lately haha. Congrats Travis, you are going to have one of the fastest 370's on earth soon Second only to tuners and that Nurburgring 24 hours yellow one. Tires and you will be very very quick around the track. I really cant wait to see the results.

06-15-2009, 11:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	hehe, I got a buyer for ya. PM me....

06-16-2009, 09:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	It will be very interesting to see if this actually makes a difference. Definitely another league of braking, but I'm afraid that the problem still might poke through.

06-16-2009, 09:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 182	What problem Chris?

06-16-2009, 10:09 AM	#14 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 182	I missed a subscription to that one, thanks!

06-16-2009, 10:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	I hope you're wrong, Chris ... with these + proper airflow, would like to see 'the problem' go away... if it doesn't going to be rather frustrating and I may be tempted to disable ABS all together __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

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