TravisJB Journal

travisjb · 12-04-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluemeanie

Hey Travis, I just read your post that you're going to use Robi's splitter. Cool! I can't wait to read your impressions, hope you like it.

We picked up our Rotrex SC and we'll start that phase of the project soon. The holidays will slow things down a bit but in Jan or Feb we'll have that thing spinning... Oh yeah!

Post some pics as soon as you get 'em

You get that gremlin figured out yet?

Z06stan

I will definitely update here with pics and impressions once I have Robi's front splitter installed. Mine will look a bit more utilitarian considering I'm going with plastic instead of CF for the splitter itself. But should function about the same. The other thing I will try to do different is to make it so I can pull it on/off quickly with quick releases - that way I can drive to the track w/o fear of trashing it.

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Originally Posted by Bluemeanie

Travis, on a different subject, you hear about the new track opening next year here in Cali north of Palm Springs? Chuckawalla Raceway. I'm going to be talking with the owner about putting on some events. You think some of your AZ guys would make the trek if it was worth your while? I'm going to try and set up a corvette event with cash prizes possibly. Maybe I could work something out for the import crowd with cash prizes as well. What do you think? Any ideas would be great. Maybe a new thread so as not to take away from your thread here.

Let me know

PM me if you want

Z06Stan

It's a great idea. I don't know a lot of corvette guys out here, but there are plenty of course. I think they have their own club too that you can check in with. Be sure to also check in with NASA Arizona... once you get the event figured out, I can help you announce it on the NASA forum.

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Originally Posted by Bluemeanie

I like it!

Z06STAN

That's an old post... I ended up going with matte black 18" forgestars, that look rather similar to those advans. But thanks.

NA&CH · 04-23-2009, 07:19 AM

Can't go wrong with Advan

Loved my RGII's.

Chris

RCZ · 04-23-2009, 11:59 AM

If you get the RS's make sure you get the GTR face ones with the concave look. Those would look amazing. Good wheel choice.

travisjb · 04-23-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

If you get the RS's make sure you get the GTR face ones with the concave look. Those would look amazing. Good wheel choice.

Thanks for the advice, will try for those... It's hard to find a set of these with the right offset in gun metal... Sharif is searching around for me

Namir · 04-23-2009, 07:40 PM

EVOMS makes sick porsches. Their CGT makes me poop my pants.

travisjb · 04-23-2009, 11:46 PM

Project list / status

miguez · 04-24-2009, 06:00 AM

Travis, I don't see new brake rotors or at least pads on your list, are you planning on sticking with the stock set? The reason I ask is, as you probably know, some people have experienced issues tracking the Z with the stock brakes, such as Edmunds.

travisjb · 04-24-2009, 10:30 AM

Forgot that ! I have already installed Hawk HP+ pads... going to use the stock rotors until I burn through them, then may switch to DBA5000s upon the advice of RCZ

I did not experience fade during my runs at PIR, however, my runs were shortened due to engine oil overheating, so no telling if they would have started fading after 20 mins or so... we'll see

The HP+ pads are a little harsh for driving around town by the way... you have to adjust how you use the pedal a bit

M.Bonanni · 04-24-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

The HP+ pads are a little harsh for driving around town by the way... you have to adjust how you use the pedal a bit

Not to mention they are noisy and create truck loads of brake dust.

I swap back to the OEM pads between track days.

miguez · 04-24-2009, 01:01 PM

Nice, I didn't know DBA rotors, just looked them up, not a bad price! Especially considering the Brembos are so incredibly expensive! I believe in "You get what you par for", but in that case you may be paying a little over what you get just so that the caliper says those 6 famous letters...

Have you decided if you'd keep the original calipers? I am wondering if some of the scoring issues people have reported when tracking the stock brakes would go away with the Hawk HP+ or similar pads.

RCZ · 04-24-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by miguez

Nice, I didn't know DBA rotors, just looked them up, not a bad price! Especially considering the Brembos are so incredibly expensive! I believe in "You get what you par for", but in that case you may be paying a little over what you get just so that the caliper says those 6 famous letters...

Have you decided if you'd keep the original calipers? I am wondering if some of the scoring issues people have reported when tracking the stock brakes would go away with the Hawk HP+ or similar pads.

You do realize that site has em for 460 EACH side? as in per corner?

Yes you do get what you pay for, dba's are very good.

travisjb · 04-24-2009, 01:09 PM

yes, I will be using the OE rotors at the track... will let you know soon enough !

miguez · 04-24-2009, 03:34 PM

Yep, I do, although what I may have misunderstood was the price of the brembos. I forgot the price I looked at for the brembos included the calipers which, based on the rotors alone, is the vast majority of the price.

So, sounds like rotor-wise the DBAs might be more expensive than brembos, huh?

NA&CH · 04-24-2009, 04:15 PM

DBA rotors are awesome. Just looked back at the list. Nice list of parts man. Cant wait to see the rims you pic

Chris

alan93rsa · 04-24-2009, 05:40 PM

Travis,
You asked about data acquisition experience. I have none with the products you mentioned but have used the Mychron Pista MXL. Nice system but it lacks GPS and requires a beacon.

04-23-2009, 07:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Namir Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OH and VA Posts: 627 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 256	EVOMS makes sick porsches. Their CGT makes me poop my pants. __________________ Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. G37S\|6MT\|PREM\|NAV\|Eibach\|Ichibia\|Injen

04-24-2009, 05:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 221	Travis, You asked about data acquisition experience. I have none with the products you mentioned but have used the Mychron Pista MXL. Nice system but it lacks GPS and requires a beacon. __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

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miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 182	Travis, I don't see new brake rotors or at least pads on your list, are you planning on sticking with the stock set? The reason I ask is, as you probably know, some people have experienced issues tracking the Z with the stock brakes, such as Edmunds.

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travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Forgot that ! I have already installed Hawk HP+ pads... going to use the stock rotors until I burn through them, then may switch to DBA5000s upon the advice of RCZ I did not experience fade during my runs at PIR, however, my runs were shortened due to engine oil overheating, so no telling if they would have started fading after 20 mins or so... we'll see The HP+ pads are a little harsh for driving around town by the way... you have to adjust how you use the pedal a bit

04-24-2009, 01:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 182	Nice, I didn't know DBA rotors, just looked them up, not a bad price! Especially considering the Brembos are so incredibly expensive! I believe in "You get what you par for", but in that case you may be paying a little over what you get just so that the caliper says those 6 famous letters... Have you decided if you'd keep the original calipers? I am wondering if some of the scoring issues people have reported when tracking the stock brakes would go away with the Hawk HP+ or similar pads.

04-24-2009, 01:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	yes, I will be using the OE rotors at the track... will let you know soon enough !

04-24-2009, 03:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 182	Yep, I do, although what I may have misunderstood was the price of the brembos. I forgot the price I looked at for the brembos included the calipers which, based on the rotors alone, is the vast majority of the price. So, sounds like rotor-wise the DBAs might be more expensive than brembos, huh?

04-24-2009, 04:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
NA&CH Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nipples Florida Posts: 298 Drives: Looking for PW 370 Rep Power: 291	DBA rotors are awesome. Just looked back at the list. Nice list of parts man. Cant wait to see the rims you pic Chris