TravisJB Journal

Bluemeanie · 06-15-2010, 10:54 AM

Thanks Travis..

The dealer discovered that the AC control knobs and control box need to be hooked back up to complete that connection even though the AC unit is out of the car. We're going to do that and hide them behind the center panel. Also, the reason the VCS is staying off is because the steering wheel sensor in the stock steering wheel was disconnected after we put the Sparco quick release steering wheel on.

If I remember correctly, you put in a custom harness right?

Did you ever hook up with Rich on the gas tank fix?

-Stan

travisjb · 06-15-2010, 03:56 PM

I don't use the AC control knobs and all is fine... only issue there is the ECU wouldn't respond to UpRev tuning software, but we temp plugged in the unit and got that to work

Steering wheel position sensor is removed from my car, to no impact

Tried to connect with Rich but haven't heard back... he's probably busy

Thanks,
Travis

travisjb · 06-21-2010, 02:54 PM

I've got a potential project idea... As you all know, I no longer have AC and I have some dead weight in the form of an AC condenser that is integral to the stock radiator. I can either go with an aftermarket radiator and dump the stock unit or I can find a way to re-use the condenser for some other purpose. What do you guys think about using it to cool oil - either engine oil or trans gear oil?

A couple articles on this:
Convert AC condenser into oil/PS cooler? [Archive] - FSB Forums
Useing A/C condenser as a trans oil cooler? - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

ChrisSlicks · 06-21-2010, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

I've got a potential project idea... As you all know, I no longer have AC and I have some dead weight in the form of an AC condenser that is integral to the stock radiator. I can either go with an aftermarket radiator and dump the stock unit or I can find a way to re-use the condenser for some other purpose. What do you guys think about using it to cool oil - either engine oil or trans gear oil?

A couple articles on this:
Convert AC condenser into oil/PS cooler? [Archive] - FSB Forums
Useing A/C condenser as a trans oil cooler? - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

I've heard of condenser's being reused to cool the air-intake. Not sure if it really works or not as it restricts the airflow.

Valentino · 06-21-2010, 05:16 PM

Great idea travisjb

travisjb · 07-21-2010, 03:10 PM

Important update on fuel starvation:

I will be working with Richard Biscevic of Nohotwire racing on the installation of a kit to manage the fuel starvation problem we are all having. My fuel tank is being dropped out of my car today and will be shipped to Richard's shop in San Carlos, California. He will install a set of in tank pumps and swirl pot and ship back to me in time for my mid-August event. SRD Racing in Tempe, AZ is doing the R&R and will become a dealer for this kit once we prove it works on my car. By way of background, Richard is working directly with Nissan Motorsports on this project and once it is proven on my car it will be commercialized and made available for everyone else. Richard successfully installed a similar kit on his 350z racecar (Car and Driver Nissan 350Z Race Car | For sale!), and the approach will be similar to the method used on that car. In his 350z, they were able to race all the way down to the last 0.5 gallon of fuel. We're hoping for a similar result.

I will post pictures and updates here as the project moves forward.

MightyBobo · 07-21-2010, 04:53 PM

Yay. I was getting it at Autobahn in Chicago after burning less than half a tank!

travisjb · 07-28-2010, 02:49 AM

Who can get me these sunline sideskirts? fiberglass... please shoot me a PM, thanks

travisjb · 08-07-2010, 01:31 AM

... waking up in Frankfort and have only 1 question on my mind this morning... 'should i go drive the Nürburgring?'

UPDATE: going to do it... will rent one of these bmw 330's http://rentracecar.de/english/vehicles-prices/index.htm wish me luck!

Valentino · 08-07-2010, 04:48 AM

Have fun

Mike · 08-07-2010, 04:58 AM

Do it!!!!!!

LateralG'z · 08-07-2010, 07:07 AM

I am Jealous

MightyBobo · 08-07-2010, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

... waking up in Frankfort and have only 1 question on my mind this morning... 'should i go drive the Nürburgring?'

UPDATE: going to do it... will rent one of these bmw 330's Vehicles rent racecar Nurburgring prices rental car selfdrive wish me luck!

In the words of Borat...

NIIIICEEEEEEE

travisjb · 08-07-2010, 02:20 PM

oh man! you only live once - must find a day in your life to do this... I finished 6 laps in a bmw 330, prepped with kw clubsports, semi-slicks and a half cage... I didn't time it, but that's okay had an absolute blast... I pushed pretty hard beginning on my 3rd lap and managed to miss a hard left turn and had an off road excursion... I'll see if I can find a picture of that from the ring photographers... that should have taught me to take it easy, but... In my 6th, I carried a bit too much heat through the big carousel and trouble ensued... I'm fine, no real damage to car, but some cosmetics need to be addressed. This is the same spot where I always have trouble on simulators... I should have known better!

All in all, so worth it!... will post pics if I find them... EDIT, think this is one of me but can't be sure pic isn't very clear http://nurburgring-photos.fotopic.net/p66378797.html

ChrisSlicks · 08-07-2010, 04:25 PM

Sounds like a blast! Glad you got to do this, it's definitely on my todo list.

Do you have to pay for the car repair or is damage insurance included?

06-15-2010, 03:56 PM	#1037 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	I don't use the AC control knobs and all is fine... only issue there is the ECU wouldn't respond to UpRev tuning software, but we temp plugged in the unit and got that to work Steering wheel position sensor is removed from my car, to no impact Tried to connect with Rich but haven't heard back... he's probably busy Thanks, Travis __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-21-2010, 02:54 PM	#1038 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	I've got a potential project idea... As you all know, I no longer have AC and I have some dead weight in the form of an AC condenser that is integral to the stock radiator. I can either go with an aftermarket radiator and dump the stock unit or I can find a way to re-use the condenser for some other purpose. What do you guys think about using it to cool oil - either engine oil or trans gear oil? A couple articles on this: Convert AC condenser into oil/PS cooler? [Archive] - FSB Forums Useing A/C condenser as a trans oil cooler? - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-21-2010, 05:16 PM	#1040 (permalink)
Valentino Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RaceTrack Posts: 349 Drives: SOLD 09,370z,M6 Rep Power: 305	Great idea travisjb __________________ Lou Fusz Nissan \| KW V3 \| SPL rear camber and toe bolt \| OS Giken LSD \| Nismo Diff cover \| Engine Oil cooler \| F.I. TDX Cat Back 18" Resonators \| F.I. Resonated Test Pipes \| Injen cold air intake \| COBB AccessPORT \| JWT Clutch Flywheel \|

07-21-2010, 03:10 PM	#1041 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Important update on fuel starvation: I will be working with Richard Biscevic of Nohotwire racing on the installation of a kit to manage the fuel starvation problem we are all having. My fuel tank is being dropped out of my car today and will be shipped to Richard's shop in San Carlos, California. He will install a set of in tank pumps and swirl pot and ship back to me in time for my mid-August event. SRD Racing in Tempe, AZ is doing the R&R and will become a dealer for this kit once we prove it works on my car. By way of background, Richard is working directly with Nissan Motorsports on this project and once it is proven on my car it will be commercialized and made available for everyone else. Richard successfully installed a similar kit on his 350z racecar (Car and Driver Nissan 350Z Race Car \| For sale!), and the approach will be similar to the method used on that car. In his 350z, they were able to race all the way down to the last 0.5 gallon of fuel. We're hoping for a similar result. I will post pictures and updates here as the project moves forward. __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

07-21-2010, 04:53 PM	#1042 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Yay. I was getting it at Autobahn in Chicago after burning less than half a tank! __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

06-15-2010, 10:54 AM	#1036 (permalink)
Bluemeanie Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: same as it always was.. Posts: 81 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Thanks Travis.. The dealer discovered that the AC control knobs and control box need to be hooked back up to complete that connection even though the AC unit is out of the car. We're going to do that and hide them behind the center panel. Also, the reason the VCS is staying off is because the steering wheel sensor in the stock steering wheel was disconnected after we put the Sparco quick release steering wheel on. If I remember correctly, you put in a custom harness right? Did you ever hook up with Rich on the gas tank fix? -Stan

07-28-2010, 02:49 AM	#1043 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Who can get me these sunline sideskirts? fiberglass... please shoot me a PM, thanks __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

08-07-2010, 01:31 AM	#1044 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	... waking up in Frankfort and have only 1 question on my mind this morning... 'should i go drive the Nürburgring?' UPDATE: going to do it... will rent one of these bmw 330's http://rentracecar.de/english/vehicles-prices/index.htm wish me luck! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale Last edited by travisjb; 08-07-2010 at 01:51 AM.

08-07-2010, 04:48 AM	#1045 (permalink)
Valentino Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RaceTrack Posts: 349 Drives: SOLD 09,370z,M6 Rep Power: 305	Have fun __________________ Lou Fusz Nissan \| KW V3 \| SPL rear camber and toe bolt \| OS Giken LSD \| Nismo Diff cover \| Engine Oil cooler \| F.I. TDX Cat Back 18" Resonators \| F.I. Resonated Test Pipes \| Injen cold air intake \| COBB AccessPORT \| JWT Clutch Flywheel \|

08-07-2010, 04:58 AM	#1046 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	Do it!!!!!! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

08-07-2010, 07:07 AM	#1047 (permalink)
LateralG'z Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 876 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	I am Jealous __________________ 2010 Mag Black, 6MT,

08-07-2010, 02:20 PM	#1049 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	oh man! you only live once - must find a day in your life to do this... I finished 6 laps in a bmw 330, prepped with kw clubsports, semi-slicks and a half cage... I didn't time it, but that's okay had an absolute blast... I pushed pretty hard beginning on my 3rd lap and managed to miss a hard left turn and had an off road excursion... I'll see if I can find a picture of that from the ring photographers... that should have taught me to take it easy, but... In my 6th, I carried a bit too much heat through the big carousel and trouble ensued... I'm fine, no real damage to car, but some cosmetics need to be addressed. This is the same spot where I always have trouble on simulators... I should have known better! All in all, so worth it!... will post pics if I find them... EDIT, think this is one of me but can't be sure pic isn't very clear http://nurburgring-photos.fotopic.net/p66378797.html __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale Last edited by travisjb; 08-07-2010 at 04:20 PM.

08-07-2010, 04:25 PM	#1050 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Sounds like a blast! Glad you got to do this, it's definitely on my todo list. Do you have to pay for the car repair or is damage insurance included? __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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