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03-06-2012, 09:08 AM
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I can't WAIT for double digits Dave. Ill be out and about for sure 
I can admit to being a ***** around the last turn at TMP. Something about the wall, I've seen a few cars put their rear into it (and fronts, and sides..). I find I enter way too slow, treat it as 2 turns so I am way out on the outside before cutting almost straight across that big flat rumble in 2nd gear and track out slowly. Im positive there's close to a second lost here too, as Im not red lining 4th for turn 1 (can't remember how close I am).
Turn 1 and final turn are what I want to work on, as well as my braking/line through that kink/"S" right before the other hairpin. I usually brake before the rumbles to not lock up, but I want to try braking on/after them this year.
I can admit to being a ***** around the last turn at TMP. Something about the wall, I've seen a few cars put their rear into it (and fronts, and sides..). I find I enter way too slow, treat it as 2 turns so I am way out on the outside before cutting almost straight across that big flat rumble in 2nd gear and track out slowly. Im positive there's close to a second lost here too, as Im not red lining 4th for turn 1 (can't remember how close I am).
Turn 1 and final turn are what I want to work on, as well as my braking/line through that kink/"S" right before the other hairpin. I usually brake before the rumbles to not lock up, but I want to try braking on/after them this year.
03-06-2012, 10:20 AM
I can't WAIT for double digits Dave. Ill be out and about for sure
I can admit to being a ***** around the last turn at TMP. Something about the wall, I've seen a few cars put their rear into it (and fronts, and sides..). I find I enter way too slow, treat it as 2 turns so I am way out on the outside before cutting almost straight across that big flat rumble in 2nd gear and track out slowly. Im positive there's close to a second lost here too, as Im not red lining 4th for turn 1 (can't remember how close I am).
Turn 1 and final turn are what I want to work on, as well as my braking/line through that kink/"S" right before the other hairpin. I usually brake before the rumbles to not lock up, but I want to try braking on/after them this year.
I can admit to being a ***** around the last turn at TMP. Something about the wall, I've seen a few cars put their rear into it (and fronts, and sides..). I find I enter way too slow, treat it as 2 turns so I am way out on the outside before cutting almost straight across that big flat rumble in 2nd gear and track out slowly. Im positive there's close to a second lost here too, as Im not red lining 4th for turn 1 (can't remember how close I am).
Turn 1 and final turn are what I want to work on, as well as my braking/line through that kink/"S" right before the other hairpin. I usually brake before the rumbles to not lock up, but I want to try braking on/after them this year.
Downshifting smoothness!
I found more insanity/anger helps a lot too.
My fastest laps last summer just happened to be after someone was holding me up. Coincedence? No. It's the racing red mist.
03-06-2012, 10:49 AM
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it's easy for mike, it sucks for you.
i've had it done before. needles all up in your gums, and they're yanking on nerves. not a definition of good times :P
i've had it done before. needles all up in your gums, and they're yanking on nerves. not a definition of good times :P
03-06-2012, 11:24 AM
I'm going to be taking mine out for a spin after work tomorrow. Hopefully my insurance will let me put coverage on just for day
03-06-2012, 12:11 PM
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the recovery wasn't too bad. The procedure wasn't fun for me. I did however develop a cyst after the root canal so I had to do another surgery to extract the thing :/
03-06-2012, 06:47 PM
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Those are some sexy covers. I'm more of a leopard print man myself though.
Put the dash back into the car today, I gave up on the wiring and just stuffed it back in. Its just too much work. I had a good 10 bolts and screws left over and have no idea where they were supposed to go lol
Picked up some APR CF mirrors today though. Figured it could save 2 or 3lbs, which is both exciting and depressing.
Put the dash back into the car today, I gave up on the wiring and just stuffed it back in. Its just too much work. I had a good 10 bolts and screws left over and have no idea where they were supposed to go lol
Picked up some APR CF mirrors today though. Figured it could save 2 or 3lbs, which is both exciting and depressing.
03-07-2012, 03:42 PM
I rolled my Z out today and 3 times around the block.
Weight reduction, new dif, and no canisters on the back of the exhaust.
She feels and sounded like a racecar.
Weight reduction, new dif, and no canisters on the back of the exhaust.
She feels and sounded like a racecar.
03-08-2012, 06:56 AM
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A bit off topic...
Since I bought my Z last fall, I have noticed how it affects other drivers on the road, and I just though I would rant/share...
I get that when someone pulls up to a car a sexy as ours, they may be inclined to try and race. I'm not much of a speeder, but when the conditions are right, I'm willing to step up (until I just get over the speed limit). what I don't get is how the following vehicles will try and race everytime. And even once you make a fool of them, when they finally catch up, they "zoom" by you.
It's a short list, but feel free to edit according to your experiences:
1) CAVALIERS (surprisingly not Sunfires, just stupid cavaliers)
2) Full size pickup trucks
3) Newer minivans
I now refuse to give these vehicles the satisfaction of even getting my attention. But even that frustrates me because I'm sure that those ridiculous Cavalier drivers are like "yeah, I killed that Z!"
Sorry for the rant, I just can't stand having my z disrespected!
I get that when someone pulls up to a car a sexy as ours, they may be inclined to try and race. I'm not much of a speeder, but when the conditions are right, I'm willing to step up (until I just get over the speed limit). what I don't get is how the following vehicles will try and race everytime. And even once you make a fool of them, when they finally catch up, they "zoom" by you.
It's a short list, but feel free to edit according to your experiences:
1) CAVALIERS (surprisingly not Sunfires, just stupid cavaliers)
2) Full size pickup trucks
3) Newer minivans
I now refuse to give these vehicles the satisfaction of even getting my attention. But even that frustrates me because I'm sure that those ridiculous Cavalier drivers are like "yeah, I killed that Z!"
Sorry for the rant, I just can't stand having my z disrespected!
03-08-2012, 01:12 PM
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I think I just don't notice it anymore. But when I do, its usually some big *** pickup truck that I could probably fit my car under. I generally don't play along, as tend to drive like an old lady lol
Thanks to Judd and his awful paint job, and I had a spare hood to ruin!
8lbs of metal came out, plus probably 2 or 3 with the latch system. Hood is a little more flimsy but I left a good "border" as you can see its not bad really. With 2 pins vs 1 latch I think it will be just fine.
Thanks to Judd and his awful paint job, and I had a spare hood to ruin!
8lbs of metal came out, plus probably 2 or 3 with the latch system. Hood is a little more flimsy but I left a good "border" as you can see its not bad really. With 2 pins vs 1 latch I think it will be just fine.