OKC--OKZCC Open Track Day, 8am
07-02-2008, 11:12 PM
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OKC--OKZCC Open Track Day, 8am
As mentioned during the driving event the Oklahoma Z Car Club held at the Sheriff's Track on the 22nd of June, this event has an entry form which I will need you to submit in order to secure a slot. You can download it here:
http://www.okzcc.com/event_files/events.html
The track layout will differ a little, but the format will be basically the same, so I won't go into too much detail. Plus I am sure getting the lowdown from someone here who was there last month will carry more weight than anything I could tell you.
Last month's track day was pretty fun and had a pretty good turnout so I'm looking forward to improving upon it for this month. If you still aren't convinced, take a look at the excellent photos taken and posted by Roast in the South Central forum!
Look forward to another fun track day!
LJ
http://www.okzcc.com/event_files/events.html
The track layout will differ a little, but the format will be basically the same, so I won't go into too much detail. Plus I am sure getting the lowdown from someone here who was there last month will carry more weight than anything I could tell you.
Last month's track day was pretty fun and had a pretty good turnout so I'm looking forward to improving upon it for this month. If you still aren't convinced, take a look at the excellent photos taken and posted by Roast in the South Central forum!
Look forward to another fun track day!
LJ
07-15-2008, 10:52 PM
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LJ... I'm sorry man... I missed this post. I checked the regional forums a few times and didn't see anything.. my bad! 
I guess it's too late to mail anything in... but if it's not too late and/or you don't already have me on the list... I would like to play! If you need payment in advance just let me know and I would be more than happy to drop it off. I'm good for it either way! To answer some of the questions on the form... No I'm not a certified instructor. Yes I will ride along. Yes I will work the corners!
If nothing else I would still like to come out and shoot some video and take some pictures. Thanks for the plug BTW!
Here is an updated video with a few more cars..
http://youtube.com/watch?v=yQ3p9rxb2iE
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I probably should have trimmed out some of the clips to make it not so long and boring, but oh well! It was a ton of fun.... it was nice to be on the track with a viper, rx7, and a gt500 all at the same time....
Any OKC 350z members should come out and play... if nothing else just come watch and hang out!
Let me know if you still have a spot available. Again, my apologies for not sending in the form!
I guess it's too late to mail anything in... but if it's not too late and/or you don't already have me on the list... I would like to play! If you need payment in advance just let me know and I would be more than happy to drop it off. I'm good for it either way! To answer some of the questions on the form... No I'm not a certified instructor. Yes I will ride along. Yes I will work the corners!
If nothing else I would still like to come out and shoot some video and take some pictures. Thanks for the plug BTW!
Here is an updated video with a few more cars..
http://youtube.com/watch?v=yQ3p9rxb2iE
<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/yQ3p9rxb2iE&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/yQ3p9rxb2iE&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
I probably should have trimmed out some of the clips to make it not so long and boring, but oh well! It was a ton of fun.... it was nice to be on the track with a viper, rx7, and a gt500 all at the same time....
Any OKC 350z members should come out and play... if nothing else just come watch and hang out! Let me know if you still have a spot available. Again, my apologies for not sending in the form!
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07-16-2008, 09:18 AM
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id love to drive that...if my car wasnt driving like a$$!!! everytime it gets warmed up...i lose all hints of power...and it hesitates like hell when you do step on teh gas....
for future ref, what would i need to drive the track? never done it before.
for future ref, what would i need to drive the track? never done it before.
07-16-2008, 08:41 PM
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You need:
helmet
seatbelts
functioning brakelights
brake pads that are not on their last legs
You should:
flush/refill brake fluid (with DOT4 fluid)
check all coolant hoses/clamps for cracking/rotting/looseness etc
flush coolant system if necessary
That's about it off the top of my head. These events are very casual fun-run type of events. Just a nice convenient way for us to get out in our Z's and enjoy some real driving that you can't do on public roads without risking dire consequences.
helmet
seatbelts
functioning brakelights
brake pads that are not on their last legs
You should:
flush/refill brake fluid (with DOT4 fluid)
check all coolant hoses/clamps for cracking/rotting/looseness etc
flush coolant system if necessary
That's about it off the top of my head. These events are very casual fun-run type of events. Just a nice convenient way for us to get out in our Z's and enjoy some real driving that you can't do on public roads without risking dire consequences.
07-16-2008, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Krank
MAN!!! To bad I will still be in Denver on the 22nd
Also don't forget Midwest Z Fest Aug 29th - Sep 1st in Tulsa. PLENTY of action; track, strip, car show, banquet, dinner, countryside cruise, nightly entertainment. So far we already have 50 Z's signed up and registered, the goal is 75-100. I think we'll make it, you don't want to miss out on something like this. These types of events are the kind when you first go, you wonder what the hell was wrong with you for not going to all the others you passed up on, lol.
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07-20-2008, 01:43 PM
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man I'm exhausted.... that 97 degree heat took it out of me.... I'll post up some pictures later...
LJ... I gotta hand it to you, you put on a great event... it's safe... well organized... good turnout.... and a whole lotta fun! Can't wait to do it again....
LJ... I gotta hand it to you, you put on a great event... it's safe... well organized... good turnout.... and a whole lotta fun! Can't wait to do it again....
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I am in a partial state of dead. I am beat too. Glad you made it out and had a good time. Thanks alot for spending time doing corner flagging. Right now that is the limiting factor in the event. Too much time wasted cycling people out to the corners and bringing them back. Unfortunately I can't seem to recruit any Z club members to come out and do it, so we kind of are stuck having to drag people out there when they aren't driving for the time being. I don't like it anymore than you guys do. Once I get something done about that, the events will go MUCH better and it will be possible to get everyone 4-5 runs in by noon, noon-thirty.
We gotta drum up some more Z33's for these! What's up with all the "track" model owners in OKC? Scared to get those brembos dusty??
I am looking forward to seeing the pics! Get some race pads for Hallett!
We gotta drum up some more Z33's for these! What's up with all the "track" model owners in OKC? Scared to get those brembos dusty??
I am looking forward to seeing the pics! Get some race pads for Hallett!
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07-20-2008, 06:19 PM
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Please swing over to www.okzcc.com and look in the "upcoming events" forum. You can also check "past events" forum to see some feedback on these. The next one will be Sept 7th, and we'd love to have you, but I must say it is one helluva drive from Amarillo. It'll cost you way more in gas than it will to pay the entry fee!
If I were you, I'd make plans for THIS instead. You do not want to miss out on it.
If I were you, I'd make plans for THIS instead. You do not want to miss out on it.
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07-21-2008, 09:46 AM
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wish i coulda made it...i was at the vets office all day for a pet emergency. ended up not going well there...lost a pet
ill have to get out to the next one!
ill have to get out to the next one!
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Lots of fun! Thanks LJ and nice to meet you Roast. This was the first time tracking the Z.
Things learned:
1) Stock front brakes faded but seemed to do ok compared to the rears, weird. The rear brakes completed disintegrated from the heat pretty much after one round. On the way home I could hear the metal backing plates from the brake pads grinding the rotors everytime I slowed down. And yes, my rotor is quite grooved.
I wonder if I could get it cover under warranty since I only have 8000 miles on the car.!
Oh well, EBC Yellow time!
2) Track layout included a brake torture test front straight so stock brakes probably isn't enough if you like to do deep into the braking zone.
3) The Quaife LSD was wonderful. It almost felt like traction control since it allowed me to apply full power out of exit to be only limited by front tire traction.
Things learned:
1) Stock front brakes faded but seemed to do ok compared to the rears, weird. The rear brakes completed disintegrated from the heat pretty much after one round. On the way home I could hear the metal backing plates from the brake pads grinding the rotors everytime I slowed down. And yes, my rotor is quite grooved.
I wonder if I could get it cover under warranty since I only have 8000 miles on the car.!
Oh well, EBC Yellow time!
2) Track layout included a brake torture test front straight so stock brakes probably isn't enough if you like to do deep into the braking zone.
3) The Quaife LSD was wonderful. It almost felt like traction control since it allowed me to apply full power out of exit to be only limited by front tire traction.
07-21-2008, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by LJ.
I am in a partial state of dead. I am beat too. Glad you made it out and had a good time. Thanks alot for spending time doing corner flagging. Right now that is the limiting factor in the event. Too much time wasted cycling people out to the corners and bringing them back. Unfortunately I can't seem to recruit any Z club members to come out and do it, so we kind of are stuck having to drag people out there when they aren't driving for the time being. I don't like it anymore than you guys do. Once I get something done about that, the events will go MUCH better and it will be possible to get everyone 4-5 runs in by noon, noon-thirty.
We gotta drum up some more Z33's for these! What's up with all the "track" model owners in OKC? Scared to get those brembos dusty??
I am looking forward to seeing the pics! Get some race pads for Hallett!
I'll post up higher-res shots of my favorites.....
07-21-2008, 09:59 PM
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Lots of fun! Thanks LJ and nice to meet you Roast. This was the first time tracking the Z.
Things learned:
1) Stock front brakes faded but seemed to do ok compared to the rears, weird. The rear brakes completed disintegrated from the heat pretty much after one round. On the way home I could hear the metal backing plates from the brake pads grinding the rotors everytime I slowed down. And yes, my rotor is quite grooved.
1) Stock front brakes faded but seemed to do ok compared to the rears, weird. The rear brakes completed disintegrated from the heat pretty much after one round. On the way home I could hear the metal backing plates from the brake pads grinding the rotors everytime I slowed down. And yes, my rotor is quite grooved.
2) Track layout included a brake torture test front straight so stock brakes probably isn't enough if you like to do deep into the braking zone.
I liked the the new layout too... it was only slightly different than last time... when we did the parade lap I thought it was going to be slower and trickier to navigate... but LJ was right and it turned out to be faster and much more fun....
3) The Quaife LSD was wonderful. It almost felt like traction control since it allowed me to apply full power out of exit to be only limited by front tire traction.
Anyway.... hopefully you can make it out again next time!
07-22-2008, 08:42 AM
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Look at my PUNY brakes!! hahahaaa.....ahhh, I want to cry....lol
Great shots as usual!
Hmm, that gives me an idea...what about a "brakes day" where we all get together and get our brakes done? Upgrade, replace pads, flush lines with DOT4 fluid, etc etc....I'm pretty sure I have all the tools we will need in my garage, if not we can go somewhere else, I plan on putting wilwoods on mine so I will likely do it on base with all their tools. We can pitch in and order some pizzas/drinks to keep us going while working.
Just a thought for before the Hallet track day for those of you planning to attend. Lemme know what you guys think. The day at Hallett is August 29th, a friday, so we have time, maybe the saturday or sunday prior.
Great shots as usual!
Hmm, that gives me an idea...what about a "brakes day" where we all get together and get our brakes done? Upgrade, replace pads, flush lines with DOT4 fluid, etc etc....I'm pretty sure I have all the tools we will need in my garage, if not we can go somewhere else, I plan on putting wilwoods on mine so I will likely do it on base with all their tools. We can pitch in and order some pizzas/drinks to keep us going while working.
Just a thought for before the Hallet track day for those of you planning to attend. Lemme know what you guys think. The day at Hallett is August 29th, a friday, so we have time, maybe the saturday or sunday prior.
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07-22-2008, 05:36 PM
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I noticed your puny brakes too....and then looked at mine and noticed mine are just as puny! haha 
Brake day sounds like fun...
I have a lot of tools too so between the both of us we should have everything covered... I have a ton of metric socket/wrenches/extensions, open/closed end wrenches, floor jack, 4 way lug wrench, edit: (cheap) bleeder kit, compressor + impact wrenches/metric impact sockets, cordless drill.... May have to stop by the store and get some brake/carb cleaner and fluid though... If you think we will need anything that you might not have let me know and I will bring it along...
hallett makes me nervous because it's a bit of a drive..... I'm just worried about breaking something and having to leave my car there and go back and fourth or having to get a tow all the way home.... I'm just worried about it turning into an expensive disaster or headache.... call me a pessimist lol... I work on fridays but still have all of my vacation so work will not be a problem...... i guess that's a good thing?
I think we should definitely do it the week before... this way we can make sure our brakes are totally bedded in and ready to go for track day.... last june my fronts weren't completely bedded in because I replaced them the day before and my rotors glazed over... :/
Brake day sounds like fun...
I have a lot of tools too so between the both of us we should have everything covered... I have a ton of metric socket/wrenches/extensions, open/closed end wrenches, floor jack, 4 way lug wrench, edit: (cheap) bleeder kit, compressor + impact wrenches/metric impact sockets, cordless drill.... May have to stop by the store and get some brake/carb cleaner and fluid though... If you think we will need anything that you might not have let me know and I will bring it along...
hallett makes me nervous because it's a bit of a drive..... I'm just worried about breaking something and having to leave my car there and go back and fourth or having to get a tow all the way home.... I'm just worried about it turning into an expensive disaster or headache.... call me a pessimist lol... I work on fridays but still have all of my vacation so work will not be a problem...... i guess that's a good thing?
I think we should definitely do it the week before... this way we can make sure our brakes are totally bedded in and ready to go for track day.... last june my fronts weren't completely bedded in because I replaced them the day before and my rotors glazed over... :/
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