Norcal Track Days
04-14-2011, 08:36 AM
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Any idea when dates for track dates in the summer/fall are posted for Laguna? Have a friend from the mid-west who wants to come out for one.
Also aiming for the June 6th or 24th Thunderhill date.. and possibly that September weekend for Buttonwillow. Still gotta make sure I pass the broomstick test though.
Scott, know of a good fabricator in the area? I've heard of TC Design.. May need to do a custom seat mounting to clear the rollbar.
Also aiming for the June 6th or 24th Thunderhill date.. and possibly that September weekend for Buttonwillow. Still gotta make sure I pass the broomstick test though.
Scott, know of a good fabricator in the area? I've heard of TC Design.. May need to do a custom seat mounting to clear the rollbar.
We use a guy in Sand City that does stuff within the Datsun community. I will see him tomorrow, so can ask if he would be interested in this type of job. He is the one doing the NHRA roll bar in my Z32, and maybe I'll have him do the cage in my Z33.
04-17-2011, 11:12 PM
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I believe there is a free karting event at Marina this weekend. It's geared at getting people into the sport.
Also, my new engine is burning oil too.
How hard can piston rings be to get right?
Also, my new engine is burning oil too.
How hard can piston rings be to get right?
04-18-2011, 07:28 AM
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Also, if you're around and available tomorrow to cruise by Laguna Seca, we'll be there.
Bummer on the engine, at least you'll keep getting a fresh one (and they'd better be giving you a loaner car. I'd expect that from Infiniti, but you'd have to beg for one from Nissan).
04-18-2011, 07:52 AM
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Any details?
Also, if you're around and available tomorrow to cruise by Laguna Seca, we'll be there.
Bummer on the engine, at least you'll keep getting a fresh one (and they'd better be giving you a loaner car. I'd expect that from Infiniti, but you'd have to beg for one from Nissan).
Also, if you're around and available tomorrow to cruise by Laguna Seca, we'll be there.
Bummer on the engine, at least you'll keep getting a fresh one (and they'd better be giving you a loaner car. I'd expect that from Infiniti, but you'd have to beg for one from Nissan).
Those of you who autoX at the Marina airport have probably seen the kart races across the field on the next big piece of tarmac.
The kart club http://www.montereybaykarters.com/ and local shop http://www.fastech-racing.com/ have at least one demo maybe more kart(s) they lend out for FREE on practice days to anyone that wants to give it a try. They're trying to get people "hooked" on the sport.
The next practice day is Saturday March 4th and the one after that is Saturday April 23 - just show up and try it or call the guys at Fastech Racing 831.384.5278 for more information.
You need long pants, long sleeves, and a helmet.
You do have to buy a pit pass (~$5) to get in but that's all. These are not the toys that you rent at GoKart racer or somewhere like that, they're the real deal > 2G's cornering force and handling only surpassed by Indy or F1 cars. These are the kind of karts that are also run on full size race tracks like Laguna Seca and lay waste to all but the fastest cars times.
The kart club http://www.montereybaykarters.com/ and local shop http://www.fastech-racing.com/ have at least one demo maybe more kart(s) they lend out for FREE on practice days to anyone that wants to give it a try. They're trying to get people "hooked" on the sport.
The next practice day is Saturday March 4th and the one after that is Saturday April 23 - just show up and try it or call the guys at Fastech Racing 831.384.5278 for more information.
You need long pants, long sleeves, and a helmet.
You do have to buy a pit pass (~$5) to get in but that's all. These are not the toys that you rent at GoKart racer or somewhere like that, they're the real deal > 2G's cornering force and handling only surpassed by Indy or F1 cars. These are the kind of karts that are also run on full size race tracks like Laguna Seca and lay waste to all but the fastest cars times.
04-18-2011, 02:12 PM
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Any details?
Also, if you're around and available tomorrow to cruise by Laguna Seca, we'll be there.
Bummer on the engine, at least you'll keep getting a fresh one (and they'd better be giving you a loaner car. I'd expect that from Infiniti, but you'd have to beg for one from Nissan).
Also, if you're around and available tomorrow to cruise by Laguna Seca, we'll be there.
Bummer on the engine, at least you'll keep getting a fresh one (and they'd better be giving you a loaner car. I'd expect that from Infiniti, but you'd have to beg for one from Nissan).
Last time they swapped it I got an M37. It didn't handle as good as the G35 but that thing was fast in a straight line! It was also noticeably more luxurious. I made sure to keep my pinky up while I was driving it!
I've noticed slight burning via smoke from the tailpipe for a while. That mostly happens on uphill drives. [Continuing our talk from the UFO school, this is something else which might narrow down the issue.] But I hadn't been burning much. However, once I pulled in my driveway after the UFO cruise, lots of oil smoke started coming up from behind the engine. Sure enough when I unscrewed the oil cap there was smoke inside the engine as well. Why I'm more concerned now is that I really wasn't pushing it hard on the cruise. The car was getting lots of airflow, temps were 70 degrees and I grannied it the last 30 minutes (plus I was under 4000K most of the drive and took a 1 hour break midway). I've started tracking my oil loss to see how serious the issue is.
My powertrain warranty is up in September. If I get a new engine I'll need to break it in for 3000 miles which will hurt at autoX events this summer (and my title chances). Also, they're only replacing the short block now instead of the long block so there's more room for technician error in the rebuild. Not quite sure what I'm going to do.
With that novel written, time to get to the library so I can make it to Seca tomorrow.
04-18-2011, 10:23 PM
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I'll make it out there if I can knock out some serious homework tonight! What time will you be there?
Last time they swapped it I got an M37. It didn't handle as good as the G35 but that thing was fast in a straight line! It was also noticeably more luxurious. I made sure to keep my pinky up while I was driving it!
I've noticed slight burning via smoke from the tailpipe for a while. That mostly happens on uphill drives. [Continuing our talk from the UFO school, this is something else which might narrow down the issue.] But I hadn't been burning much. However, once I pulled in my driveway after the UFO cruise, lots of oil smoke started coming up from behind the engine. Sure enough when I unscrewed the oil cap there was smoke inside the engine as well. Why I'm more concerned now is that I really wasn't pushing it hard on the cruise. The car was getting lots of airflow, temps were 70 degrees and I grannied it the last 30 minutes (plus I was under 4000K most of the drive and took a 1 hour break midway). I've started tracking my oil loss to see how serious the issue is.
My powertrain warranty is up in September. If I get a new engine I'll need to break it in for 3000 miles which will hurt at autoX events this summer (and my title chances). Also, they're only replacing the short block now instead of the long block so there's more room for technician error in the rebuild. Not quite sure what I'm going to do.
With that novel written, time to get to the library so I can make it to Seca tomorrow.
Last time they swapped it I got an M37. It didn't handle as good as the G35 but that thing was fast in a straight line! It was also noticeably more luxurious. I made sure to keep my pinky up while I was driving it!
I've noticed slight burning via smoke from the tailpipe for a while. That mostly happens on uphill drives. [Continuing our talk from the UFO school, this is something else which might narrow down the issue.] But I hadn't been burning much. However, once I pulled in my driveway after the UFO cruise, lots of oil smoke started coming up from behind the engine. Sure enough when I unscrewed the oil cap there was smoke inside the engine as well. Why I'm more concerned now is that I really wasn't pushing it hard on the cruise. The car was getting lots of airflow, temps were 70 degrees and I grannied it the last 30 minutes (plus I was under 4000K most of the drive and took a 1 hour break midway). I've started tracking my oil loss to see how serious the issue is.
My powertrain warranty is up in September. If I get a new engine I'll need to break it in for 3000 miles which will hurt at autoX events this summer (and my title chances). Also, they're only replacing the short block now instead of the long block so there's more room for technician error in the rebuild. Not quite sure what I'm going to do.
With that novel written, time to get to the library so I can make it to Seca tomorrow.
We can chat about the car stuff tomorrow!
04-20-2011, 08:26 AM
#108
It was a great day out at Laguna yesterday. We were 7 350Zs, 1 370Z (another one was there), a TTG35, and a 240Z. I fought with a brake issue after the first run group, as the pedal went to the floor as I entered the corkscrew! Thankfully, it was on the checkered flag lap, so I was only going about 70% and managed my way through it. I missed the 2nd session, but things went well for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th sessions.
Pics coming.
Pics coming.
04-21-2011, 07:06 AM
#110
The inner pad on the fronts were at about 30%. I think that was just too thin, which allowed the conducted heat to get through and heat up the brake fluid past its boiling point. I changed pads and bled, and things were better although not perfect. I was running on a set of BFG R1s, but the pads overpowered them. The system was good, i.e. I had enough grip for the braking force I was requesting, once I switched back to the Hoosiers. The pedal was still a little soft though, so I may need a complete brake flush.
04-21-2011, 08:32 PM
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Hey guys I did a write-up with lots of pics from 'Seca
http://www.zcarblog.com/2011/04/20/e...ort-41911.html
enjoy!
ps Scott just got passed by a silver Z
http://www.zcarblog.com/2011/04/20/e...ort-41911.html
enjoy!
ps Scott just got passed by a silver Z
04-22-2011, 12:54 PM
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Hey guys I did a write-up with lots of pics from 'Seca
http://www.zcarblog.com/2011/04/20/e...ort-41911.html
enjoy!
ps Scott just got passed by a silver Z
http://www.zcarblog.com/2011/04/20/e...ort-41911.html
enjoy!
ps Scott just got passed by a silver Z
