TravisJB Journal

Josh@STILLEN · 03-18-2010, 11:18 PM

Where do we get the uber truck.. I want the uber truck..

Travis.. let me know if I can help with a programmer for that bad boy.. gotta love those diesels..

I'm sorry.. did you need an extra 400 lb/ft of torque right this second.. and in a minute need a fuel saving mode? No problem..

travisjb · 03-19-2010, 01:52 AM

haha... just drove it home, sitting pretty in the driveway... with 500+lbs torque don't think I'll be needing any sissy tuning chips on this one! lol i realize there are benefits, but i think i'll just leave it 100% stock - that's how it is now

as a bonus, prior owner left their ACTIVATED xm radio tuner in the car and it appears to be on a lifetime family plan! happy days

got a screaming deal IMO... $13K out the door!... leaves more $$ for trailer and Z tires!

MightyBobo · 03-19-2010, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

haha... just drove it home, sitting pretty in the driveway... with 500+lbs torque don't think I'll be needing any sissy tuning chips on this one! lol i realize there are benefits, but i think i'll just leave it 100% stock - that's how it is now

as a bonus, prior owner left their ACTIVATED xm radio tuner in the car and it appears to be on a lifetime family plan! happy days

got a screaming deal IMO... $13K out the door!... leaves more $$ for trailer and Z tires!

Those programmers for turbo diesels are WICKED man, I'd strongly consider Stillens offer if I had one

And 13K?! Damnnnnn....nice deal man...sometimes I wish I just bought a used diesel instead.

travisjb · 03-19-2010, 11:36 AM

yeah, originally looked at new... then figured why not go a couple years old and get one for $25K with 50k miles - they last for at least 300k so why not... then I realized 100k miles Diesel Fords are at market lows right now. the 6.0l powerstroke has a mediocre rap, but figured i'd take a risk on it. truck feels like new.

okay back to Z's ! lol

Zless@arizona · 03-19-2010, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

yeah, originally looked at new... then figured why not go a couple years old and get one for $25K with 50k miles - they last for at least 300k so why not... then I realized 100k miles Diesel Fords are at market lows right now. the 6.0l powerstroke has a mediocre rap, but figured i'd take a risk on it.

Nice! Fantastic price on an '04 Diesel, regardless of manufacturer! Those 6.0s are similar to the 70s Jaguars: You need two: one to drive while the other is in the shop! I hope your experience is the exception!

RCZ · 03-19-2010, 10:01 PM

pictures!

travisjb · 03-20-2010, 02:18 AM

okay, i think everything is ready for tomorrow... but i basically slapped back in the data logger / camera, so no telling how that will come out... car is all sticker'd up and ready to go... will report back tomorrow

btw, i ended up buying a 2008 haulmark 24ft from a fellow nasa az racer tonight... sitting outside next to the truck! my neighbors are scratching their heads hoping i find a new place for all this... trailer says "RONDAWG" and "93" on the side! lol

import111 · 03-20-2010, 09:56 AM

1 of my work trucks is a 2004 Ford F250 turbo diesel with 240k miles on it. It has been in the shop 2 times for engine issues and 1 of those times was human error. I think you will be ok with the reliability of the F250. Can't wait to see new track videos.

travisjb · 03-20-2010, 07:28 PM

import111 gets the last word on p/u trucks!

Car ran well today... Best lap was 1:04.319, so I picked up about half second from 1 week ago. Within TTS, I was third among six. Bested by Tage Evanson and also the NASA chief driving instructor in a well prep'd Corvette. I have a LOOONG ways to go before catching Tage. He is a national-level competitor and before dominating this class he used to dominate SCCA Solo at national level. He set a new course record for FIR-W today, blowing past his old record by 2 seconds! He was 59secs and change. Better than both classes above ours. As I said, long ways to go.

I am still 300 lbs overweight for my class, so I believe more car diet, driver diet, and HP tuning is going to make up at least 1.0-1.5 seconds. At start finish, I was ~62mph, whereas Tage was ~67mph. It is basically a drag race from a slow turn to start / finish. In addition, I think I have at least another 1.0 sec in 'driver issues' to gain at this track. Including fixing my SRM - there are many spots where it would have helped, given lots of tight gear changes. Perhaps another 0.25 second in aero/suspension setup. In all, I'm confident I can pull the time down below 1:02 once it's all dialed in.

Video/traqmate was a bit haywire due to a hasty setup. I'll see if I can salvage some video and add to the vid journal.

Issues to work on the car (by priority):
- fresh rear diff and engine oil fluid
- front brake cooling... according to my paint temp kit rotor was between 560C and 610C!!!
- fix SRM
- resolve fuel starvation issue, saving 50 lbs of fuel
- find another 100lbs to remove, including new racing radiator
- COBB tune
- rear diff cooler setup
- swap radiator hoses for new SAMCO's from Forged Performance
- longer wheel studs
- alignment... will go with slightly less camber, inside of tires +25F vs outside... not getting enough turn-in, need faster turn in!
- fix triple gauge (likely electronics short) and add oil/water temp gauge
- verify and finalize traqmate / chasecam setup
- more permanent wiring for electrical accessories
- get tie downs for car in trailer
- get ramps to load car in trailer

travisjb · 03-21-2010, 06:27 PM

Sharing some portraits from my event yesterday c/o the talented AZ photographer Chris Wynne

more here: NASA Fir March 20th - Rolex24pics.com :: Gallery :: Daytona 24 Hours Race Photography

FuszNissan · 03-23-2010, 03:55 PM

Damn that sticker is big!

Kyle@STILLEN · 03-23-2010, 04:10 PM

Travis- you have probably shared all of this information but this thread is very long,

What are those scoops for in the B-pillars? Where are you directing the air to?

I saw that you are going to go with some Moton's later on. Hit me up when you're ready and we'll get you some Penske's! Penske's are by far the best shock in the world. You'll love them!

Sharif@Forged · 03-23-2010, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle@STILLEN

Travis- you have probably shared all of this information but this thread is very long,

What are those scoops for in the B-pillars? Where are you directing the air to?

I saw that you are going to go with some Moton's later on. Hit me up when you're ready and we'll get you some Penske's! Penske's are by far the best shock in the world. You'll love them!

He's probably going JRZ or else I will fly down there and personal kick him in the nuts.

Sharif@Forged · 03-23-2010, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Damn that sticker is big!

Yeah...a little too big! Give Forged some additional love Trav!

FuszNissan · 03-23-2010, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

Yeah...a little too big! Give Forged some additional love Trav!

03-19-2010, 01:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	haha... just drove it home, sitting pretty in the driveway... with 500+lbs torque don't think I'll be needing any sissy tuning chips on this one! lol i realize there are benefits, but i think i'll just leave it 100% stock - that's how it is now as a bonus, prior owner left their ACTIVATED xm radio tuner in the car and it appears to be on a lifetime family plan! happy days got a screaming deal IMO... $13K out the door!... leaves more $$ for trailer and Z tires! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

03-19-2010, 11:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	yeah, originally looked at new... then figured why not go a couple years old and get one for $25K with 50k miles - they last for at least 300k so why not... then I realized 100k miles Diesel Fords are at market lows right now. the 6.0l powerstroke has a mediocre rap, but figured i'd take a risk on it. truck feels like new. okay back to Z's ! lol __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

03-20-2010, 02:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	okay, i think everything is ready for tomorrow... but i basically slapped back in the data logger / camera, so no telling how that will come out... car is all sticker'd up and ready to go... will report back tomorrow btw, i ended up buying a 2008 haulmark 24ft from a fellow nasa az racer tonight... sitting outside next to the truck! my neighbors are scratching their heads hoping i find a new place for all this... trailer says "RONDAWG" and "93" on the side! lol __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

03-20-2010, 07:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	import111 gets the last word on p/u trucks! Car ran well today... Best lap was 1:04.319, so I picked up about half second from 1 week ago. Within TTS, I was third among six. Bested by Tage Evanson and also the NASA chief driving instructor in a well prep'd Corvette. I have a LOOONG ways to go before catching Tage. He is a national-level competitor and before dominating this class he used to dominate SCCA Solo at national level. He set a new course record for FIR-W today, blowing past his old record by 2 seconds! He was 59secs and change. Better than both classes above ours. As I said, long ways to go. I am still 300 lbs overweight for my class, so I believe more car diet, driver diet, and HP tuning is going to make up at least 1.0-1.5 seconds. At start finish, I was ~62mph, whereas Tage was ~67mph. It is basically a drag race from a slow turn to start / finish. In addition, I think I have at least another 1.0 sec in 'driver issues' to gain at this track. Including fixing my SRM - there are many spots where it would have helped, given lots of tight gear changes. Perhaps another 0.25 second in aero/suspension setup. In all, I'm confident I can pull the time down below 1:02 once it's all dialed in. Video/traqmate was a bit haywire due to a hasty setup. I'll see if I can salvage some video and add to the vid journal. Issues to work on the car (by priority): - fresh rear diff and engine oil fluid - front brake cooling... according to my paint temp kit rotor was between 560C and 610C!!! - fix SRM - resolve fuel starvation issue, saving 50 lbs of fuel - find another 100lbs to remove, including new racing radiator - COBB tune - rear diff cooler setup - swap radiator hoses for new SAMCO's from Forged Performance - longer wheel studs - alignment... will go with slightly less camber, inside of tires +25F vs outside... not getting enough turn-in, need faster turn in! - fix triple gauge (likely electronics short) and add oil/water temp gauge - verify and finalize traqmate / chasecam setup - more permanent wiring for electrical accessories - get tie downs for car in trailer - get ramps to load car in trailer __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale Last edited by travisjb; 03-20-2010 at 08:27 PM.

03-21-2010, 06:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Sharing some portraits from my event yesterday c/o the talented AZ photographer Chris Wynne more here: NASA Fir March 20th - Rolex24pics.com :: Gallery :: Daytona 24 Hours Race Photography __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

03-18-2010, 11:18 PM	#1 (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	Where do we get the uber truck.. I want the uber truck.. Travis.. let me know if I can help with a programmer for that bad boy.. gotta love those diesels.. I'm sorry.. did you need an extra 400 lb/ft of torque right this second.. and in a minute need a fuel saving mode? No problem..

03-19-2010, 10:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	pictures!

03-20-2010, 09:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 192	1 of my work trucks is a 2004 Ford F250 turbo diesel with 240k miles on it. It has been in the shop 2 times for engine issues and 1 of those times was human error. I think you will be ok with the reliability of the F250. Can't wait to see new track videos.

03-23-2010, 03:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Damn that sticker is big! __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

03-23-2010, 04:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
Kyle@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 626 Drives: Toyota Tundra Rep Power: 307	Travis- you have probably shared all of this information but this thread is very long, What are those scoops for in the B-pillars? Where are you directing the air to? I saw that you are going to go with some Moton's later on. Hit me up when you're ready and we'll get you some Penske's! Penske's are by far the best shock in the world. You'll love them!

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