Datzun 370Z at the Track

Don Velocity · 06-16-2010, 02:16 PM

Datzun 370Z on the Track

Driven by Don Velocity

Minimum preparation includes:
 Large Stillen oil cooler and oil thermostat
 Carbotech XP10 front pads, XP8 rear pads
 ATE brake fluid in brake and clutch hydraulic systems
 Nissan Ester oil.

In 95 degree heat at VIR, oil temp ran 225 – 230. No “limp mode” problems.

In similar heat at Watkins Glen, the clutch pedal would not fully return. That’s a sure sign of the stock hydraulic fluid beginning to boil. No problems afterward at VIR with fresh, high-temp brake fluid in clutch system.

Tire pressure 40 psi front, 34 psi rear, on track. Less understeer with modified tire pressures.

Driving on totally stock suspension and OEM Bridgestone RE050A tires. Car and tires now have 7,000 miles. That includes 10 track days. Tires have reasonable grip, wet or dry, for stock street tires.

Flickr Photo Download: 2010 370Z 015

Flickr Photo Download: 2010 370Z 009 - cropped

Flickr Photo Download: 2010 370Z 012 - cropped

Flickr Photo Download: 20100515_WGI_INS_9735

Flickr Photo Download: 20100515_WGI_GPC_9305 - cropped

Flickr Photo Download: 2010 370Z 004

spearfish25 · 06-16-2010, 02:57 PM

Is your last name really Velocity? Cool if it is.

-Alex Podiumfinish

cossie1600 · 06-16-2010, 05:55 PM

What part # do you use on your Carbotech pads. Carbotech is saying the sport and non sport model can use the same pads?

What times did you run at VIR?

I need a cool racing last name. Bigboner or something

shabarivas · 06-16-2010, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Is your last name really Velocity? Cool if it is.

-Alex Podiumfinish

HA HA HA HA ... good stuff

Don Velocity · 06-16-2010, 07:25 PM

You can just call me Dr. Velocity, professor of speed.

I don't have the Carbotech boxes handy. I'd listen to the Carbotech guys, especially Mike Jr. I used to race with the whole family and they are top shelf speed merchants.

We weren't supposed to do lap timing, but based on my friends who were ... about 2:30 on the Full Course last week in very high heat (near record temps) and humidity. I suspect quite a bit better if cooler.

Jordo! · 06-16-2010, 08:16 PM

Datsun, eh? haven't heard anyone use that name in a while

spearfish25 · 06-16-2010, 08:31 PM

Dr. Velocity is showing his age with that Datsun label

didymus · 06-16-2010, 08:34 PM

What what? None of that!

I wonder if you could rebadge the 370 with datsun badges...

Jordo! · 06-16-2010, 08:39 PM

My girlfriend when I was 16 drove a Datsun... that back in 1988...

And her car was at least 10 years old if memory serves...

OMGWTFBBQ · 06-17-2010, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

My girlfriend when I was 16 drove a Datsun... that back in 1988...

And her car was at least 10 years old if memory serves...

... I was born in 1988.

Jordo! · 06-17-2010, 05:06 AM

^^^ Ah, then you missed out on driving around in old heaps like this

I'm 99% certain that this was the exact model (give or take a year or two), and also pretty sure it was that shade of blue too...

That car was a spetacular hunk of sh!t

KillerBee370 · 06-17-2010, 12:46 PM

Very nice! The picture with the two Porsches in front of you... I can't help but notice how much sexier the 370 looks. Maybe it's just the tired 911 look but I have noticed this a few times.

Push370zzz · 07-06-2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

... I was born in 1988.

what's 1988?

06-16-2010, 02:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Don Velocity Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 10 Drives: 09 370Z White Sport Rep Power: 15	Datzun 370Z at the Track Datzun 370Z on the Track Driven by Don Velocity Minimum preparation includes:  Large Stillen oil cooler and oil thermostat  Carbotech XP10 front pads, XP8 rear pads  ATE brake fluid in brake and clutch hydraulic systems  Nissan Ester oil. In 95 degree heat at VIR, oil temp ran 225 – 230. No “limp mode” problems. In similar heat at Watkins Glen, the clutch pedal would not fully return. That’s a sure sign of the stock hydraulic fluid beginning to boil. No problems afterward at VIR with fresh, high-temp brake fluid in clutch system. Tire pressure 40 psi front, 34 psi rear, on track. Less understeer with modified tire pressures. Driving on totally stock suspension and OEM Bridgestone RE050A tires. Car and tires now have 7,000 miles. That includes 10 track days. Tires have reasonable grip, wet or dry, for stock street tires. Flickr Photo Download: 2010 370Z 015 Flickr Photo Download: 2010 370Z 009 - cropped Flickr Photo Download: 2010 370Z 012 - cropped Flickr Photo Download: 20100515_WGI_INS_9735 Flickr Photo Download: 20100515_WGI_GPC_9305 - cropped Flickr Photo Download: 2010 370Z 004

06-16-2010, 02:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Is your last name really Velocity? Cool if it is. -Alex Podiumfinish __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z Last edited by spearfish25; 06-16-2010 at 03:00 PM.

06-16-2010, 08:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Datsun, eh? haven't heard anyone use that name in a while __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

06-16-2010, 08:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Dr. Velocity is showing his age with that Datsun label __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

06-16-2010, 08:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	My girlfriend when I was 16 drove a Datsun... that back in 1988... And her car was at least 10 years old if memory serves... __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

06-16-2010, 05:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	What part # do you use on your Carbotech pads. Carbotech is saying the sport and non sport model can use the same pads? What times did you run at VIR? I need a cool racing last name. Bigboner or something

06-16-2010, 07:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Don Velocity Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 10 Drives: 09 370Z White Sport Rep Power: 15	You can just call me Dr. Velocity, professor of speed. I don't have the Carbotech boxes handy. I'd listen to the Carbotech guys, especially Mike Jr. I used to race with the whole family and they are top shelf speed merchants. We weren't supposed to do lap timing, but based on my friends who were ... about 2:30 on the Full Course last week in very high heat (near record temps) and humidity. I suspect quite a bit better if cooler.

06-16-2010, 08:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
didymus Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence / Boston Posts: 564 Drives: 280 / 370Z Rep Power: 306	What what? None of that! I wonder if you could rebadge the 370 with datsun badges...

06-17-2010, 12:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Very nice! The picture with the two Porsches in front of you... I can't help but notice how much sexier the 370 looks. Maybe it's just the tired 911 look but I have noticed this a few times.

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