danegrey's 370Z Journal

danegrey · 11-23-2018, 07:13 PM

Big Thanks to GETYOURWHEELS, they look great

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danegrey · 12-17-2018, 07:53 PM

Well I went to get tires at Tire Discounter (not Z) but for 2005 mini convertible I picked up for DD this winter. It was funny, mention to the salesperson that my fun car was a 370Z, and that got him talking and mentioning his buddy. Well his buddy worked there and put the tires on the mini, and he has a Z too, so we talked a bit about mods... It was just pure fun....

danegrey · 01-08-2019, 10:41 AM

always a smile when someone comments on the Z
dropped the Z off at the dealership I work with to have installed
the ZSpeed Stage 2+ COMPLETE Street Track Heavy Duty Clutch Kit + Flywheel + CMAK CSC Delete

And someone bring in there 240sx, said nice Z....

love my Z

danegrey · 04-06-2019, 02:05 PM

took the Z for a drive and an individual comment on the car and ask what I did. Also asked if it was fast... always brings a smile to me.... love my Z

danegrey · 04-06-2019, 08:02 PM

did a couple of little mods, in blacking out the silver.. I think it looks better, not sure how far I will take it....

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And did the doors a bit more, the carbon fiber insert that I bought I got a surprised that is was going to cover and be removable, so I decided to use double sided tape, seems to be working, time will tell
IMG_4453 (1).jpg

Just some low level mods, to see how it looks....

danegrey · 04-28-2019, 02:13 PM

Last Wednesday, did a SCCA Track Night at Road Atlanta. Has a great time and it looks like I have the car working. Last year I had issues every time I took it out. No issues, car ran great for the three 20 minute session. Best Lap was a 1:57:13, and I am happy with that. Showed improvement through all the sessions....

danegrey · 05-19-2019, 04:40 PM

Went and Autocross on Saturday, but did not take the Z, I have a 05 Mini Cooper Convertible that I used, automatic about as different as you can get. But I did to learn something, about caring speed and not braking. It was a fun car to learn in and it I wasn't pressing myself. So hopefully when I take the Z I will have learned something, thou the Z and Mini Cooper are two different animals...

danegrey · 06-11-2019, 05:23 PM

On Wednesday (6/5) I did a track night at Atlanta Motorsport Park (AMP). Interesting track, not sure how to describe it.
Has some good elevation changes, long sweeping curves. It is not a power/speed circuit. I think more of a circuit that
you can find a nice flow to it.

The night was strange, in that first session it was raining, talk about learning a new track in the rain and trying to figure
it out. So best time was a 2:10. Next session rain had stopped track was wet, was now more familiar with the layout. But
still wet and slick, but knowing where the course layout helped a bit. So time down to 2:02. By the third session track was trying
and a dry line was appearing. So I decided to let it ripe. It felt good, was hard on it Best time of the night
was down to 1:50. So it was fun, but a couple areas need to improve. Actually, it’s a long stretch, from turn 12 to 16. Mainly because going up to turn 12
is a steep climb, then with a sharp right and blind,
the from 13 to 15 a long continues curve, which tests how much you believe in grip, to keep the power on.

It was also interesting that I did not get black flag, why you might ask, they have a 98db sound control. I always wonder what the DB is on my Z, since I have
Z1 headers / Z1 resonated test pipes / FI exhaust
with 18" resonated mufflers. It does sound great at speed. Funny, another 370z was there and said he heard me on the track, that is
why I am so surprised I did not get black flag

danegrey · 06-12-2019, 11:26 AM

OK, last Sunday I went and did an autocross, it was a bit wet part of the time as the pictures show. So I simply run for seat time and fun.

SCCA_Pts5_0601.jpg

this shows the water splash best
SCCA_Pts5_0602.jpg

SCCA_Pts5_1049.jpg

the white you see on the car, is paint-n-peel, I use it to protect from stone chips, but in the wet it turns white and then drys clear

enjoy

ZontheRocks · 06-12-2019, 01:30 PM

This is a great owner's log.

Keep on having fun!

danegrey · 06-13-2019, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZontheRocks

This is a great owner's log.

Keep on having fun!

Thanks, it is all about having fun..

danegrey · 06-13-2019, 10:16 AM

:Other notes from Last Wednesday (6/5) at AMP
- another Z owner, that's black cherry, rare nice
cannot remember the last time someone got the color right

- talked to the President of essex parts services (he was driving a 2017 GTI, common areas, he and I both owned 84 GTI and both had raced Formula Fords, but never crossed paths)
and is looking at the Z as possible track car, based on a conversation with an employee who has a Z
- then a person who drives a S2000, came over and looked at the car, because he was thinking about getting a Z as a daily driver...
Just an interesting evening.

Lvcky69 · 06-13-2019, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danegrey

Well finally after 6 months, I have re-installed my door panels with the carbon fiber inserts. I can now use my doors as normal..

Yes, there were several production delays in getting them completed (jan) and I finally had time today to get them installed.

It was well worth the wait..

Driver

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Passenger

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some custom shop made those cf parts for you?

danegrey · 06-20-2019, 11:23 AM

I took the Z to the dealership for an oil change, (quick/easy). I always find it funny how the service techs come over and check out the car. Just makes me smile...

danegrey · 08-11-2019, 04:10 PM

well, my Z was built 8 years ago this month and I have owned it since Oct 2011..
Interesting, I think this has become the longest car I have ever own. There are a few cars I wish I would have kept
-- 240Z / 260Z / 84 GTI / 1966 Chevy Impala station wagon / 93 Mustang GT
but life takes you through different journeys and I am fortunate to be able to keep my Z..

On a funny note, just found my SCCA Competition License from 1988, when I raced FF.

Time simply moves on

11-23-2018, 07:13 PM	#226 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	Big Thanks to GETYOURWHEELS, they look great IMG-2293=crop.jpg IMG-2294=crop.jpg ZontheRocks likes this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

12-17-2018, 07:53 PM	#227 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	Well I went to get tires at Tire Discounter (not Z) but for 2005 mini convertible I picked up for DD this winter. It was funny, mention to the salesperson that my fun car was a 370Z, and that got him talking and mentioning his buddy. Well his buddy worked there and put the tires on the mini, and he has a Z too, so we talked a bit about mods... It was just pure fun.... __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

01-08-2019, 10:41 AM	#228 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	always a smile when someone comments on the Z dropped the Z off at the dealership I work with to have installed the ZSpeed Stage 2+ COMPLETE Street Track Heavy Duty Clutch Kit + Flywheel + CMAK CSC Delete And someone bring in there 240sx, said nice Z.... love my Z Hotrodz and ZontheRocks like this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

04-06-2019, 02:05 PM	#229 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	took the Z for a drive and an individual comment on the car and ask what I did. Also asked if it was fast... always brings a smile to me.... love my Z __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

04-06-2019, 08:02 PM	#230 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	did a couple of little mods, in blacking out the silver.. I think it looks better, not sure how far I will take it.... IMG_4450a.jpg And did the doors a bit more, the carbon fiber insert that I bought I got a surprised that is was going to cover and be removable, so I decided to use double sided tape, seems to be working, time will tell IMG_4453 (1).jpg Just some low level mods, to see how it looks.... God-Speed and drahmin like this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

04-28-2019, 02:13 PM	#231 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	Last Wednesday, did a SCCA Track Night at Road Atlanta. Has a great time and it looks like I have the car working. Last year I had issues every time I took it out. No issues, car ran great for the three 20 minute session. Best Lap was a 1:57:13, and I am happy with that. Showed improvement through all the sessions.... Hotrodz likes this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

05-19-2019, 04:40 PM	#232 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	Went and Autocross on Saturday, but did not take the Z, I have a 05 Mini Cooper Convertible that I used, automatic about as different as you can get. But I did to learn something, about caring speed and not braking. It was a fun car to learn in and it I wasn't pressing myself. So hopefully when I take the Z I will have learned something, thou the Z and Mini Cooper are two different animals... Hotrodz likes this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

06-11-2019, 05:23 PM	#233 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	On Wednesday (6/5) I did a track night at Atlanta Motorsport Park (AMP). Interesting track, not sure how to describe it. Has some good elevation changes, long sweeping curves. It is not a power/speed circuit. I think more of a circuit that you can find a nice flow to it. The night was strange, in that first session it was raining, talk about learning a new track in the rain and trying to figure it out. So best time was a 2:10. Next session rain had stopped track was wet, was now more familiar with the layout. But still wet and slick, but knowing where the course layout helped a bit. So time down to 2:02. By the third session track was trying and a dry line was appearing. So I decided to let it ripe. It felt good, was hard on it Best time of the night was down to 1:50. So it was fun, but a couple areas need to improve. Actually, it’s a long stretch, from turn 12 to 16. Mainly because going up to turn 12 is a steep climb, then with a sharp right and blind, the from 13 to 15 a long continues curve, which tests how much you believe in grip, to keep the power on. It was also interesting that I did not get black flag, why you might ask, they have a 98db sound control. I always wonder what the DB is on my Z, since I have Z1 headers / Z1 resonated test pipes / FI exhaust with 18" resonated mufflers. It does sound great at speed. Funny, another 370z was there and said he heard me on the track, that is why I am so surprised I did not get black flag Hotrodz, Spooler and ZontheRocks like this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

06-12-2019, 11:26 AM	#234 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	OK, last Sunday I went and did an autocross, it was a bit wet part of the time as the pictures show. So I simply run for seat time and fun. SCCA_Pts5_0601.jpg this shows the water splash best SCCA_Pts5_0602.jpg SCCA_Pts5_1049.jpg the white you see on the car, is paint-n-peel, I use it to protect from stone chips, but in the wet it turns white and then drys clear enjoy Hotrodz and ZontheRocks like this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

06-12-2019, 01:30 PM	#235 (permalink)
ZontheRocks Track Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Central Florida Posts: 957 Drives: 2016 Nissan PW 370Z Rep Power: 34535	This is a great owner's log. Keep on having fun! danegrey likes this.

06-13-2019, 10:16 AM	#237 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	:Other notes from Last Wednesday (6/5) at AMP - another Z owner, that's black cherry, rare nice cannot remember the last time someone got the color right - talked to the President of essex parts services (he was driving a 2017 GTI, common areas, he and I both owned 84 GTI and both had raced Formula Fords, but never crossed paths) and is looking at the Z as possible track car, based on a conversation with an employee who has a Z - then a person who drives a S2000, came over and looked at the car, because he was thinking about getting a Z as a daily driver... Just an interesting evening. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

06-20-2019, 11:23 AM	#239 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	I took the Z to the dealership for an oil change, (quick/easy). I always find it funny how the service techs come over and check out the car. Just makes me smile... __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

08-11-2019, 04:10 PM	#240 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	well, my Z was built 8 years ago this month and I have owned it since Oct 2011.. Interesting, I think this has become the longest car I have ever own. There are a few cars I wish I would have kept -- 240Z / 260Z / 84 GTI / 1966 Chevy Impala station wagon / 93 Mustang GT but life takes you through different journeys and I am fortunate to be able to keep my Z.. On a funny note, just found my SCCA Competition License from 1988, when I raced FF. Time simply moves on Hotrodz likes this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

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