danegrey's 370Z Journal

danegrey

So been thinking what I want to do for tracking this year, really thinking. The group I normal run with, decided to take the year off It was a fun group with car limits of 25 per session. This has left me in a real bind. So I am thinking of running with Jzilla, for I know a couple of friends that use them. Also maybe only 6 events this year VIR and Barber in the Type R, Atlanta Motorsport Park and Road Atlanta twice each in the Z. Still thinking and wondering.

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loon

Do you ever make it up to midohio/gateway? I’ll be up there with NASA midamerica, and they have a pretty good group to run in.

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Black 2014 370z Sport Touring MT | FortuneAuto 500s | 25mm Rears 20mm Fronts | Invidia Gemini Exhaust

danegrey

not anymore, since I drive the car to the track, and I'm old, need some with something that is more comfortable - old man excuse (thanks for the suggestion)

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danegrey

ok, been a lazy weekend, was suppose to go on a trip, but it got canceled and it all worked out. It has allowed me to think of my tracking for this year. Tracks I have decided on. VIR and Barber in the Type-R, the AMP and Road Atlanta twice maybe in the Z. Then a couple of SCCA Track Nights, just because they are easy.... Will keep all posted if they want to come and visit

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danegrey

interesting about tracking, so I inquired to just track it, about where I would fit with in there groups. damn, its like going through an interview process, let's see your tracking CV and who was you instructor, because the instructors with you were tracking with are not very good, damn...

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danegrey

Also met a neighbor for the first time, had a great time and at the end of the night he said, if you want to drive my 96 jags, just come and ask for the keys.... amazing, the only question I ask was what year his jags were .... and no more talking about cars...

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danegrey

decided in order to improve a bit this year with tracking I signed up for Ross Bently's
Speed Secret - Self-Coaching for Drivers Masterclass
more education / more knowledge / better driver...

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danegrey

The Z is up for sale... Why, just time, partly the Type-R spoiled me, with the comfort it has and its not a bad on the track.. Just gotten old and did not want to deal with a car that is more track, then pleasure for long trips... Any suggestions on the ad, I look forward to hearing about

https://awesomejoeauctions.com/class...2-Nissan-370Z-

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Mr&Mrs

Good luck with the sale!

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danegrey

Thanks, it will all be down to price, which is a slippery slope.

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danegrey

never realized how expense a head gasket failure could get, Actually one shop asked the mileage and said, since its apart might as well replace the timing chain/water pump. It makes sense Its really a catch 22, haven't priced replacement engines. Just a big bummer... car has 78K on it... If I was 10 years younger it would be an easy decision, but I'm not �� Its not really the parts but the time, 25 to 30 hours labor

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danegrey

on the other hand, I have booked a lapping afternoon at Mid-Ohio in September. Fingers crossed for VIR with chin. Booking opens on 4/1. For Memorial Day weekend, from there the rest of the year will play out But It won't be in the Z, That will be next year if I still have it.

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danegrey

Made a decision to park the Z for the year and try to figure out what I need to do with it.
If I was 10 years younger it would be easy, but I am not.
Good News, I did get a quote from HAGERTY insurance, with a value of 25K.
Which is about half for my full insurance with State Farm. Waiting on State Farm to start offering HAGERTY, which for TN, should be in April.

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filip00

Look at it this way. In 10 years you'll be saying the exact same thing: "If I was 10 years younger"...

Meaning - if you feel well and enjoy the car - maintain it and keep enjoying it, you're not going anywhere yet.

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danegrey

I wish, but being 71 in a couple of days, its age/retirement running together...
so I haven't given up hope... Just trying to figure out...

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Lots of Changes
the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it