TravisJB Journal

travisjb · 09-13-2011, 08:35 AM

When a driver hits a glass windshield, the energy is absorbed and the windshield fractures and gives - reducing the severity of any head injury. When a driver hits these windshields they bounce in a big hit

wstar · 09-13-2011, 09:08 AM

Of course, in theory all drivers wear seatbelts and have airbags now, so nobody should be hitting their head on a windshield ...

travisjb · 09-13-2011, 10:31 AM

Agree... this gets into a political discussion about govt overstepping / over-regulating

travisjb · 09-13-2011, 02:05 PM

Okay, my new polycarb 1/4" windshield is on the way... if anyone wants one, I have distributor pricing now and can arrange your order.

wstar · 09-13-2011, 02:31 PM

Did you already do your rear window? Seems like a simple flat piece, and even less concern about hazing/scratching/etc.

Edit: also, the front windshield you're ordering, does this go in with the factory-style mounting/adhesive, or?

travisjb · 09-13-2011, 04:51 PM

Already converted rear window but I don't think it saved much weight... the rear glass is very thin / light

Going with something like this for sealant

Permatex 24105 RTV Silicone, Oil-Resistant, 13 OzCart, Blk

... the piece is cut to the precise dimension of the OEM glass (so I'm told!) and so was planning to use the OEM frame with this RTV sealant... 1/4" polycarb is I believe the same thickness so fingers crossed it will all work out

I may also chicken out and call a glass guy in to do the job! haha

wstar · 09-13-2011, 05:04 PM

I used this little glass repair/replace shop close to me to replace my windshield a few months ago (too many bad rock chips) and they were dirt cheap, I imagine it's the same everywhere with these little specialist companies. Was $200 with tax and everything for the new cheapo aftermarket glass + install labor, and I know their cost on that glass had to have been at least $140. Took them about an hour.

travisjb · 09-13-2011, 05:00 PM

Trying to learn a bit about aero on this car... ordered a bunch of wool yarn - going to do a yarn test to determine which way air is flowing with different aero setups... also ordered four of these:

These read differential air pressure... going to use these to determine the optimal placement for a vent in the hood to draw air through the intercooler and radiator and out through the hood... will also use it to figure out of the side scoops are working, rear diff cooler, and how to optimize all of the above... it's going to be a lot of work, but somewhere down the road we should all benefit from the data... stay tuned for more in a couple months

wstar · 09-13-2011, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

it's going to be a lot of work, but somewhere down the road we should all benefit from the data... stay tuned for more in a couple months

Yeah I'm anxiously awaiting the results. Some of the exterior stuff won't perfectly apply to everyone (with your aftermarket wing and nose), but the interesting bits for everyone will be engine bay venting, a lot of the underside stuff, spoilers in front of the wheels, etc.

Zless@arizona · 05-03-2013, 04:34 PM

Awesome to se that you are obtaining digital representation of invisible forces on your car. That is what it takes. I did not know that you were going to spend that much money when your project started. I'm am impressed!

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

Trying to learn a bit about aero on this car... ordered a bunch of wool yarn - going to do a yarn test to determine which way air is flowing with different aero setups... also ordered four of these:

These read differential air pressure... going to use these to determine the optimal placement for a vent in the hood to draw air through the intercooler and radiator and out through the hood... will also use it to figure out of the side scoops are working, rear diff cooler, and how to optimize all of the above... it's going to be a lot of work, but somewhere down the road we should all benefit from the data... stay tuned for more in a couple months

travisjb · 09-14-2011, 09:44 PM

Supercharger kit package weighs 70 pounds according to Fedex tracking... I'm hoping there's 5-10 lbs of boxes and what-not... also hoping that jnaut will come through with 20 pounds of weight savings on the front and net gain of 40 pounds when we add the kit

Kit arrives next Monday... then install... then updates here... targeting Sebring end of month, but will be tight

Jamaica · 09-14-2011, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

Supercharger kit package weighs 70 pounds according to Fedex tracking... I'm hoping there's 5-10 lbs of boxes and what-not... also hoping that jnaut will come through with 20 pounds of weight savings on the front and net gain of 40 pounds when we add the kit

Kit arrives next Monday... then install... then updates here... targeting Sebring end of month, but will be tight

good news!!!

SPOHN · 09-15-2011, 05:58 AM

Where could 20lbs be saved at on the front? Maybe removing the AC.

travisjb · 09-15-2011, 09:54 AM

Spohn, I've already pulled off more than that... lots of little stuff remains... plastic relay boxes that are mostly empty (except horn relay!), skinning the hood, removing little / uneeded brackets, NVH stuff, intake heater lines, etc

jnaut · 09-15-2011, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

Spohn, I've already pulled off more than that... lots of little stuff remains... plastic relay boxes that are mostly empty (except horn relay!), skinning the hood, removing little / uneeded brackets, NVH stuff, intake heater lines, etc

I am a master in finding little bs items

09-13-2011, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	When a driver hits a glass windshield, the energy is absorbed and the windshield fractures and gives - reducing the severity of any head injury. When a driver hits these windshields they bounce in a big hit __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

09-13-2011, 09:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	Of course, in theory all drivers wear seatbelts and have airbags now, so nobody should be hitting their head on a windshield ... __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

09-13-2011, 10:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Agree... this gets into a political discussion about govt overstepping / over-regulating __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

09-13-2011, 02:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Okay, my new polycarb 1/4" windshield is on the way... if anyone wants one, I have distributor pricing now and can arrange your order. __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

09-13-2011, 02:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	Did you already do your rear window? Seems like a simple flat piece, and even less concern about hazing/scratching/etc. Edit: also, the front windshield you're ordering, does this go in with the factory-style mounting/adhesive, or? __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

09-13-2011, 04:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Already converted rear window but I don't think it saved much weight... the rear glass is very thin / light Going with something like this for sealant Permatex 24105 RTV Silicone, Oil-Resistant, 13 OzCart, Blk ... the piece is cut to the precise dimension of the OEM glass (so I'm told!) and so was planning to use the OEM frame with this RTV sealant... 1/4" polycarb is I believe the same thickness so fingers crossed it will all work out I may also chicken out and call a glass guy in to do the job! haha __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

09-13-2011, 05:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	I used this little glass repair/replace shop close to me to replace my windshield a few months ago (too many bad rock chips) and they were dirt cheap, I imagine it's the same everywhere with these little specialist companies. Was $200 with tax and everything for the new cheapo aftermarket glass + install labor, and I know their cost on that glass had to have been at least $140. Took them about an hour. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

09-13-2011, 05:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Trying to learn a bit about aero on this car... ordered a bunch of wool yarn - going to do a yarn test to determine which way air is flowing with different aero setups... also ordered four of these: These read differential air pressure... going to use these to determine the optimal placement for a vent in the hood to draw air through the intercooler and radiator and out through the hood... will also use it to figure out of the side scoops are working, rear diff cooler, and how to optimize all of the above... it's going to be a lot of work, but somewhere down the road we should all benefit from the data... stay tuned for more in a couple months __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

09-14-2011, 09:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Supercharger kit package weighs 70 pounds according to Fedex tracking... I'm hoping there's 5-10 lbs of boxes and what-not... also hoping that jnaut will come through with 20 pounds of weight savings on the front and net gain of 40 pounds when we add the kit Kit arrives next Monday... then install... then updates here... targeting Sebring end of month, but will be tight __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

09-15-2011, 05:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Where could 20lbs be saved at on the front? Maybe removing the AC. __________________

09-15-2011, 09:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Spohn, I've already pulled off more than that... lots of little stuff remains... plastic relay boxes that are mostly empty (except horn relay!), skinning the hood, removing little / uneeded brackets, NVH stuff, intake heater lines, etc __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

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