TravisJB Journal

travisjb · 02-25-2012, 01:49 PM

theDreamer · 02-25-2012, 01:50 PM

I agree with the VK56 mod, though I am sure you do not have to SC it yet.

ValidusVentus · 02-25-2012, 04:07 PM

Hey Travis have you seen Love the Beast? or Senna? Both great movie/documentaries about racing/motorsports (you can find them both on netflix), you'd definitely connect with Love the Beast. Highly recommended.

Keep up the push with the car man, got a lot of fans here you cant disappoint after all

Edit: I made it about halfway though Love the Beast before I had pause it and go drive my car lol, finished it up later.

ValidusVentus · 02-25-2012, 05:27 PM

Your situation does give you a great excuse to drop in w/e you can find that will fit.

travisjb · 02-26-2012, 12:27 AM

Love the Beat - haven't seen it but will check it out when I can, thx for tip!

I think most of you know that an engine swap involves a lot of work besides just dropping in the motor! (:

ValidusVentus · 02-26-2012, 02:06 AM

Very true, very true. Just food for thought and all.

MightyBobo · 02-26-2012, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

Love the Beat - haven't seen it but will check it out when I can, thx for tip!

I think most of you know that an engine swap involves a lot of work besides just dropping in the motor! (:

Unless of course, it's a small block Chevy going into a Miata, or RB25 into a 240. Lol

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travisjb · 03-03-2012, 09:36 PM

This can be justified? YES?!

shaun66 · 03-03-2012, 10:06 PM

I have something similar for gokarting and it paid for itself with in a year of racing only mine was $1000. 20 bucks to mount and dismount tires adds up quickly. How much does a full size tire machine go for?

travisjb · 03-03-2012, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaun66

I have something similar for gokarting and it paid for itself with in a year of racing only mine was $1000. 20 bucks to mount and dismount tires adds up quickly. How much does a full size tire machine go for?

Exactly the math I was thinking!

The pair of these are are about $2,200 delivered on ebay... new with warranty... would be a bit of 2 years to payback for me, I think... and should hold some value if I ever sell down the road

shaun66 · 03-03-2012, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

Exactly the math I was thinking!

The pair of these are are about $2,200 delivered on ebay... new with warranty... would be a bit of 2 years to payback for me, I think... and should hold some value if I ever sell down the road

Oh well that's not bad at all, plus it's way more convient to do it at home then take it to a shop. I say go for it

Forewarn though people we be nicer to you and ask to borrow it lol.

ChrisSlicks · 03-04-2012, 10:36 AM

Hmm, I get my race tires mounted for $10 each, would need to mount 50 full sets of tires to get payback. The convenience factor would be huge though.

Mike · 03-04-2012, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

Exactly the math I was thinking!

The pair of these are are about $2,200 delivered on ebay... new with warranty... would be a bit of 2 years to payback for me, I think... and should hold some value if I ever sell down the road

I've been thinking the same thing. Discount has upped their charge to 140 for a swap out now. I was actually thinking of just getting a mounter and taking them to be balanced afterwards, at least initially. I could also use it in my business here too, since people always want to bring me their wheels with the tires on for coating.

shaun66 · 03-04-2012, 10:17 PM

Forgot to mention I also split the tire machine cost with a buddy I race with. So if your looking for a faster return on your investment and don't mind sharing. Thats another option

travisjb · 03-05-2012, 09:44 PM

I have the opportunity to swap out my company car... the 135 convertible is honestly a bit boring... suspension is squishy, which defeats the purpose of the car IMO.

Has to be new. Prob no convertible this time. What's your top pick? Already in the stable are '08 ISF, '12 Tundra and of course the Z... so this will be really a fun weekend car for me when not at the track. Would be great to have room for junior and the missus, e.g., 911 or GTR.

02-25-2012, 01:49 PM	#1621 (permalink)
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02-25-2012, 01:50 PM	#1622 (permalink)
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02-25-2012, 04:07 PM	#1623 (permalink)
ValidusVentus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 400 Drives: #18 Z34 Rep Power: 23	Hey Travis have you seen Love the Beast? or Senna? Both great movie/documentaries about racing/motorsports (you can find them both on netflix), you'd definitely connect with Love the Beast. Highly recommended. Keep up the push with the car man, got a lot of fans here you cant disappoint after all Edit: I made it about halfway though Love the Beast before I had pause it and go drive my car lol, finished it up later. __________________ Mods: Dedicated caged track car, lots of things. \|\|\| Valkyrie Autosport \|\|\| Last edited by ValidusVentus; 02-25-2012 at 04:11 PM.

02-25-2012, 05:27 PM	#1624 (permalink)
ValidusVentus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 400 Drives: #18 Z34 Rep Power: 23	Your situation does give you a great excuse to drop in w/e you can find that will fit. __________________ Mods: Dedicated caged track car, lots of things. \|\|\| Valkyrie Autosport \|\|\|

02-26-2012, 12:27 AM	#1625 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Love the Beat - haven't seen it but will check it out when I can, thx for tip! I think most of you know that an engine swap involves a lot of work besides just dropping in the motor! (: __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

02-26-2012, 02:06 AM	#1626 (permalink)
ValidusVentus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 400 Drives: #18 Z34 Rep Power: 23	Very true, very true. Just food for thought and all. __________________ Mods: Dedicated caged track car, lots of things. \|\|\| Valkyrie Autosport \|\|\|

03-03-2012, 09:36 PM	#1628 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	This can be justified? YES?! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

03-03-2012, 10:06 PM	#1629 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	I have something similar for gokarting and it paid for itself with in a year of racing only mine was $1000. 20 bucks to mount and dismount tires adds up quickly. How much does a full size tire machine go for?

03-04-2012, 10:36 AM	#1632 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Hmm, I get my race tires mounted for $10 each, would need to mount 50 full sets of tires to get payback. The convenience factor would be huge though. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

03-04-2012, 10:17 PM	#1634 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	Forgot to mention I also split the tire machine cost with a buddy I race with. So if your looking for a faster return on your investment and don't mind sharing. Thats another option

03-05-2012, 09:44 PM	#1635 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	I have the opportunity to swap out my company car... the 135 convertible is honestly a bit boring... suspension is squishy, which defeats the purpose of the car IMO. Has to be new. Prob no convertible this time. What's your top pick? Already in the stable are '08 ISF, '12 Tundra and of course the Z... so this will be really a fun weekend car for me when not at the track. Would be great to have room for junior and the missus, e.g., 911 or GTR. __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale Last edited by travisjb; 04-01-2012 at 09:45 AM.

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