Yokosuka Naval Base Friendship Day Car Show 2018

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Originally Posted by G-Sting

GREAT to hear the Zs drew such attention!

Craig, You're welcome for the tips. I am no pro, just have done a few videos really. It takes a bit to get it all set up, then do the driving, download, edit, etc. But it's kinda fun when a video does turn out OK. Glad to help anytime.

Seems like our C4 ZR-1 community could use a whole lot more quality videos online, IMO.

Seize the day!
G

Hey G,

I just ordered the two Amazon items. I appreciate the feedback and advice. I rather hear from someone with experience than me trying to test out myself by trial and error. I was concerned about attaching suction cups to the car, but I do remember when I tracked the car at Laguna Seca, the video company I hired added 4 cameras to my car by suction cup so no worries. I do want to hear the exhaust note and that is the reason why I yanked the stock mufflers as they sounded like crap at WOT. So far the Dynomax VTs are awesome and people say they are wicked sounding at WOT, but I can't hear them from inside.

I have not even edited the video I shot last weekend while on a touring ride and the MC with the Harley so I still have to play with that. We'll see if I have the time and patience to play with this video stuff. Life is short so I figured I wanted more than just photos.

Thanks again for taking time to share your experience.

Aloha from Japan,

Craig

[G-Sting]

Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1

Hey G,

I just ordered the two Amazon items. I appreciate the feedback and advice. I rather hear from someone with experience than me trying to test out myself by trial and error. I was concerned about attaching suction cups to the car, but I do remember when I tracked the car at Laguna Seca, the video company I hired added 4 cameras to my car by suction cup so no worries. I do want to hear the exhaust note and that is the reason why I yanked the stock mufflers as they sounded like crap at WOT. So far the Dynomax VTs are awesome and people say they are wicked sounding at WOT, but I can't hear them from inside.

I have not even edited the video I shot last weekend while on a touring ride and the MC with the Harley so I still have to play with that. We'll see if I have the time and patience to play with this video stuff. Life is short so I figured I wanted more than just photos.

Thanks again for taking time to share your experience.

Aloha from Japan,

Craig

Hi Craig,

Great - I am hopeful that it'll all work well for you. I am still playing with it all, too. Be sure to clean the area with a spray bottle of something before you mount. The suction cup on that mount, I think, sticks like a rock.

I may post a short YouTube video of driving with the side mount setup in the neighborhood, but it's a pretty mellow drive... because it's a neighborhood! Which reminds me of a funny story a friend told me once...

He grew up in SoCal near Vandenburg AFB and one of the many things he did was get into cars. I think it was an old Mercedes in which he modified for more HPs. One day he and his friend determined that he would need new rear tires real soon. So what did they do with the old tires before they got new ones - those wet-behind-the-ears 17 years olds?

They - on a street in a neighborhood - did a stationary burn out. Continuously and in the same spot!

As he told it, "We were generating smoke like crazy, and making a whole lot of noise. It was great! ... until a lady came out of her house with a baseball bat!" "So we figured it was time to leave." lol "When we drove away, the street was on fire where we burned the rubber."

Anyway, I've done a few dumb things myself, but after living in a neighborhood, raising kids, I can now relate to the lady with the baseball bat. Thus, the mellow drive in the neighborhood! ...Other places more prudent, let her rip!

Hey, is that video of your Z at Laguna Seca posted somewhere? Love to see it if you have.

Aloha!

G

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Originally Posted by G-Sting

Hi Craig,

Great - I am hopeful that it'll all work well for you. I am still playing with it all, too. Be sure to clean the area with a spray bottle of something before you mount. The suction cup on that mount, I think, sticks like a rock.

I may post a short YouTube video of driving with the side mount setup in the neighborhood, but it's a pretty mellow drive... because it's a neighborhood! Which reminds me of a funny story a friend told me once...

He grew up in SoCal near Vandenburg AFB and one of the many things he did was get into cars. I think it was an old Mercedes in which he modified for more HPs. One day he and his friend determined that he would need new rear tires real soon. So what did they do with the old tires before they got new ones - those wet-behind-the-ears 17 years olds?

They - on a street in a neighborhood - did a stationary burn out. Continuously and in the same spot!

As he told it, "We were generating smoke like crazy, and making a whole lot of noise. It was great! ... until a lady came out of her house with a baseball bat!" "So we figured it was time to leave." lol "When we drove away, the street was on fire where we burned the rubber."

Anyway, I've done a few dumb things myself, but after living in a neighborhood, raising kids, I can now relate to the lady with the baseball bat. Thus, the mellow drive in the neighborhood! ...Other places more prudent, let her rip!

Hey, is that video of your Z at Laguna Seca posted somewhere? Love to see it if you have.

Aloha!

G

Thanks G! I’m still trying to wrap up my DeWitts radiator upgrade. It took longer for me to find the wrench I dropped than to do the radiator R/R. Our cars sure do have some good hiding places when you drop stuff. I can’t wait to try out different mounting locations and scenes.

At least you have nice, open roads in your neighborhood; wait till you see some of my videos. Ha, ha and funny story. We probably all have crazy burnout stories and upset neighbors from our younger days.

The video was on you tube at one time, but not now and I only have them on DVD. Nothing special and training day so not allow to go WOT. I did find that the stock Z does not having enough brakes and power to last all day on a track like Laguna Seca.

Thanks again and take care.

Craig


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[G-Sting]

Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1

Thanks G! I’m still trying to wrap up my DeWitts radiator upgrade. It took longer for me to find the wrench I dropped than to do the radiator R/R. Our cars sure do have some good hiding places when you drop stuff. I can’t wait to try out different mounting locations and scenes.

At least you have nice, open roads in your neighborhood; wait till you see some of my videos. Ha, ha and funny story. We probably all have crazy burnout stories and upset neighbors from our younger days.

The video was on you tube at one time, but not now and I only have them on DVD. Nothing special and training day so not allow to go WOT. I did find that the stock Z does not having enough brakes and power to last all day on a track like Laguna Seca.

Thanks again and take care.

Craig

Hi Craig,

I hope your DeWitts radiator upgrade is progressing. Oh, yes, I've dropped a few tools and parts down into the dark recesses of engines in my day, too. Not the ZR-1, though... yet.

It sounds like the Leguna Seca track was at least good experience... and lessons learned about the Z.

I'm just itching for a break in this hot/humid weather to try taking some Z GoPro videos. Fall is right around the corner here, and some of the most beautiful colors are to be enjoyed. If and when I do, I'll try to post them up.

Took the Z to another Cars & Coffee last weekend. A very nice variety of cars there. The Z got decent attention. I also enjoyed talking with other owners - a 'raised' Miata racer, a guy in his mid-80s with a 2017 Challenger, a VW club, a '58 C-1 owner, '83 911, C-7 GS, '95 Toyota Supra, and more. It was the first time I'd heard of a 'raised' Miata - the young guy was going to race it off-road in September - sounds like a blast. The C-1 gentleman restored his car from the ground up - looked very nice. Those Supras were impressive for their day, and in ways still are. The VW group is definitely more light-hearted and fun-loving than most. Anyway, lots and lots of other cars of all types, including exotics. A great morning.

All the best,
G

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Originally Posted by G-Sting

Hi Craig,

I hope your DeWitts radiator upgrade is progressing. Oh, yes, I've dropped a few tools and parts down into the dark recesses of engines in my day, too. Not the ZR-1, though... yet.

It sounds like the Leguna Seca track was at least good experience... and lessons learned about the Z.

I'm just itching for a break in this hot/humid weather to try taking some Z GoPro videos. Fall is right around the corner here, and some of the most beautiful colors are to be enjoyed. If and when I do, I'll try to post them up.

Took the Z to another Cars & Coffee last weekend. A very nice variety of cars there. The Z got decent attention. I also enjoyed talking with other owners - a 'raised' Miata racer, a guy in his mid-80s with a 2017 Challenger, a VW club, a '58 C-1 owner, '83 911, C-7 GS, '95 Toyota Supra, and more. It was the first time I'd heard of a 'raised' Miata - the young guy was going to race it off-road in September - sounds like a blast. The C-1 gentleman restored his car from the ground up - looked very nice. Those Supras were impressive for their day, and in ways still are. The VW group is definitely more light-hearted and fun-loving than most. Anyway, lots and lots of other cars of all types, including exotics. A great morning.

All the best,
G

Hey G,

Thanks for your thoughts and I actually did wrap up the DeWitts radiator install yesterday. I have not had a chance to test it out yet with rain this weekend and typhoon on the way. The small 10mm ratchet wrench fell down into the shroud and could never be imagined how it bounced into there. I think this is the third time over the past 15 years with Z ownership that I had a hard time finding what dropped. The stainless steel bolt was the worse since I could not use a magnet to find and get it.

Yes, tracking these cars really does allow finding the weaknesses in braking and power. I'm working my way to get on Fuji Speedway with a group of Super Cars, but it ain't cheap here. Over $600 to track your car for a day, but I'm going to fork it out for the experience. Of course I have to get the GoPro set up. The suction mount arrived on Friday, but the lanyards have not yet. I can't wait to see your fall colors videos.


Cars and Coffee are always nice to attend and it sounds like a nice variety of cars there. Like you, I can appreciate all of them. I also never heard of a "raised" Miata. I'll be attending one in the next few weeks if weather holds out since Sep is typhoon season here. I'll post some photos if so. I did not bother posting other photos of the Friendship day related to this post figuring this is a ZR-1 site.

Take care and thanks for the note.

[G-Sting]

Greetings Craig,

Great to hear the DeWitts radiator project is complete. That Fuji Speedway track looks like a great venue. Would enjoy seeing any shots or video of that, for sure.

All the best,
G

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Originally Posted by G-Sting

Greetings Craig,

Great to hear the DeWitts radiator project is complete. That Fuji Speedway track looks like a great venue. Would enjoy seeing any shots or video of that, for sure.

All the best,
G

Thanks for your thoughts G! I gotta make time to drive my car and make sure everything is good to go before taking on the track. I had to pass on the Fuji event this weekend. It’s sounds pretty cool. These Supercars (except mine) meet prior to and do a cruise to Fuji Speedway for the event. I was surprised they even allowed my low budget C4 ZR-1. All the cars are high end, real Supercars. I’ll be sure to share a video when I make it. Here is a clip from one of their promo videos:

https://youtu.be/gnnS4ljiZ7w

Take care,
Craig



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