Mt Tam I am's Driving Journal

blackcherry20 · 04-15-2013, 08:52 PM

where are you?
I have Qs

1-track tire pressure?
2-do i really need to change brake fluid and bleed!?
3-how do i check my brake pad thickness?
4-how much is "enough"? And am i going to have to replace them immediately after?!
Feeling a bit panicky and overwhelmed!

What else?!

How bad is this going to beat my Z up?!

Mt Tam I am · 04-16-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

What?!

Have a video i want to upload to youtube but it seems to get stuck at 6% ...what am i doing wrong? .mov file, 8+ minutes, no added music etc.

Just drag it to upload. I can not imagine what is wrong. I want to see it too.

Mt Tam I am · 04-16-2013, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackcherry20

where are you?
I have Qs

1-track tire pressure?
2-do i really need to change brake fluid and bleed!?
3-how do i check my brake pad thickness?
4-how much is "enough"? And am i going to have to replace them immediately after?!
Feeling a bit panicky and overwhelmed!

What else?!

How bad is this going to beat my Z up?!

1) bring a gauge. Keep them at 35 psi or whatever is recommended

2) No but it can only extend the track time before it boils. I went to Sears Point at least 4 times with a stock set up before i changed my brakes at all.

3) I hire this done. Ask another for certainty, but I think you remove the wheel to inspect the pads visually. You might be able to use a mirror though.

4) Your track looks like you will have one big brake zone followed by a cooling down of the brakes via slight use. I think you will be fine all the way around. Go a little slower,down shift, and coast a bit into your big braking zones and they ought to hold up without worry.

Your Z will not be beat up so badly really. With 11 track events on mine, people still ask if it is new. I did put on an acrylic wax that seems to have helped with the tire rubber come off the hood.

Ask me anything

Good luck

blackcherry20 · 04-16-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Just drag it to upload. I can not imagine what is wrong. I want to see it too.

i'll try again this weekend.

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

1) bring a gauge. Keep them at 35 fps or whatever is recommended

2) No but it can only extend the track time before it boils. I went to Sears Point at least 4 times with a stock set up before i changed my brakes at all.

3) I hire this done. Ask another for certainty, but I think you remove the wheel to inspect the pads visually. You might be able to use a mirror though.

4) Your track looks like you will have one big brake zone followed by a cooling down of the brakes via slight use. I think you will be fine all the way around. Go a little slower,down shift, and coast a bit into your big braking zones and they ought to hold up without worry.

Your Z will not be beat up so badly really. With 11 track events on mine, people still ask if it is new. I did put on an acrylic wax that seems to have helped with the tire rubber come off the hood.

Ask me anything

Good luck

Thank you!! I am sure there will be more as time gets closer

blackcherry20 · 04-17-2013, 07:37 PM

hey Tam! Driving the Z to work tomorrow.

Track q: insurance? My ins. company said all is well as long as i am on track alone. As soon as other cars join me my insurance is questionable to none (racing).

need info!

Mt Tam I am · 04-18-2013, 12:06 PM

I did it my first time for $225 ish. It gave me peace of mind out in the rain, but never since have I purchased insurance.

In general I would say, Insure that which you can not lose.

blackcherry20 · 04-18-2013, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I did it my first time for $225 ish. It gave me peace of mind out in the rain, but never since have I purchased insurance.

In general I would say, Insure that which you can not lose.

my car is still in hock because we got it at 0 %...I know. Hubby pays the bills...

anyways....thanks for the information!

Mt Tam I am · 04-18-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

: Hubby pays the bills...

I know how it is. I've got his job on this end as well.

blackcherry20 · 04-19-2013, 12:10 PM

Let me restate. I make the money. He writes the checks!

collaboration and role reversal ...he brought the cash before. My turn!

blackcherry20 · 04-19-2013, 12:13 PM

Glad I reread older posts. Dramamine!!
Studying up on track layout. Practicing apex and turns on commute

Need to prep phone / camera make sure I have storage. And adjust the optic mount..."static" in video us actually chatter from mount on windshield!
Thx so much for the support Tam!

Mt Tam I am · 04-25-2013, 11:16 AM

Something big came up and I had to go home and come back to work, mid day. Said I will return in 30 minutes.

I found that fewer cars are on the road while I work. I blazed home. Passing two cars on the way home, one let me by as I made my move, I had a near record time home. About 7 minutes. Found what I was looking for, briefly explained to the better half why I was home and off I went. I encountered impassable cars back to work, so my round trip time was 20 minutes. Not bad at all.

When I returned so quickly, the person waiting said "You really do have a race car."

It was great to get out, and get down with the Z.

blackcherry20 · 04-25-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Something big came up and I had to go home and come back to work, mid day. Said I will return in 30 minutes.

I found that fewer cars are on the road while I work. I blazed home. Passing two cars on the way home, one let me by as I made my move, I had a near record time home. About 7 minutes. Found what I was looking for, briefly explained to the better half why I was home and off I went. I encountered impassable cars back to work, so my round trip time was 20 minutes. Not bad at all.

When I returned so quickly, the person waiting said "You really do have a race car."

It was great to get out, and get down with the Z.

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exhilaration!

Sigh. Love the Z

blackcherry20 · 04-25-2013, 07:48 PM

hey esteemed leader of BC

Prep for Nelson ledges:

Bought tote that will hold floor mats and "stuff"
Bought smaller tote for "small" stuffs that will fit in larger tote above ^^

Removed from hatch area:
2 layers of covers.
1 styrofoam insert.
1 styrofoam support piece.

Jack and accessories moved into the tote that is going with me.
Helmet in tote.

Mt Tam I am · 04-26-2013, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackcherry20

hey esteemed leader of BC

Prep for Nelson ledges:

Bought tote that will hold floor mats and "stuff"
Bought smaller tote for "small" stuffs that will fit in larger tote above ^^

Removed from hatch area:
2 layers of covers.
1 styrofoam insert.
1 styrofoam support piece.

Jack and accessories moved into the tote that is going with me.
Helmet in tote.

Add Dramamine, sun screen, sun glasses, power bars, camera, bottled water, light colored clothes. Try and get a good nights sleep.

If I think of anything else I'll add it.

blackcherry20 · 04-26-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Add Dramamine, sun screen, sun glasses, power bars, camera, bottled water, light colored clothes. Try and get a good nights sleep.

If I think of anything else I'll add it.

Dramamine-check
Sunscreen-don't need, i'm a brown already
Sunglasses-check
Power bars-need
Bottled water-need
Light colored clothes-contemplating what i have!

You da best Tam!

04-15-2013, 08:52 PM	#151 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	where are you? I have Qs 1-track tire pressure? 2-do i really need to change brake fluid and bleed!? 3-how do i check my brake pad thickness? 4-how much is "enough"? And am i going to have to replace them immediately after?! Feeling a bit panicky and overwhelmed! What else?! How bad is this going to beat my Z up?! __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White Last edited by blackcherry20; 04-15-2013 at 08:57 PM.

04-17-2013, 07:37 PM	#155 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	hey Tam! Driving the Z to work tomorrow. Track q: insurance? My ins. company said all is well as long as i am on track alone. As soon as other cars join me my insurance is questionable to none (racing). need info! __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

04-18-2013, 12:06 PM	#156 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I did it my first time for $225 ish. It gave me peace of mind out in the rain, but never since have I purchased insurance. In general I would say, Insure that which you can not lose. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

04-19-2013, 12:10 PM	#159 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	Let me restate. I make the money. He writes the checks! collaboration and role reversal ...he brought the cash before. My turn! __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

04-19-2013, 12:13 PM	#160 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	Glad I reread older posts. Dramamine!! Studying up on track layout. Practicing apex and turns on commute Need to prep phone / camera make sure I have storage. And adjust the optic mount..."static" in video us actually chatter from mount on windshield! Thx so much for the support Tam! __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

04-25-2013, 11:16 AM	#161 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	Something big came up and I had to go home and come back to work, mid day. Said I will return in 30 minutes. I found that fewer cars are on the road while I work. I blazed home. Passing two cars on the way home, one let me by as I made my move, I had a near record time home. About 7 minutes. Found what I was looking for, briefly explained to the better half why I was home and off I went. I encountered impassable cars back to work, so my round trip time was 20 minutes. Not bad at all. When I returned so quickly, the person waiting said "You really do have a race car." It was great to get out, and get down with the Z. JARblue and blackcherry20 like this. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

04-25-2013, 07:48 PM	#163 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	hey esteemed leader of BC Prep for Nelson ledges: Bought tote that will hold floor mats and "stuff" Bought smaller tote for "small" stuffs that will fit in larger tote above ^^ Removed from hatch area: 2 layers of covers. 1 styrofoam insert. 1 styrofoam support piece. Jack and accessories moved into the tote that is going with me. Helmet in tote. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

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