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K. So I went to ZCON. Just thought I'd put my post up with thanks
and props and junk and stuff. I'll just jump into the events that
were important to me.
TTnet dinner. I didn't get to stay very long, but I had a great
time. The food was great, the venue was incredible, the CF belt
buckle...ohmy. :)
I was equally impressed by the amount of organization of the event.
Each year, the twinturbo.net staff become better and better hosts.
The shot glasses were a brilliant idea.
I was impressed by the guest list... which included many
Japanese guests and...
Next up, and the deciding factor for me, was Watkins Glen.
This is a world reknowned race track and North Americas
first racing facility.
I have been EXTREMELY fortunate to be associated with
TwinTurbo.net for a couple years. During that time, I'ved
been able to meet some great people (and their companies).
One such vendor was MWSmotorsports. Mike called me asking
my advice and what my needs were for a brake kit that fits
under stock wheels. Without any thought, i gave Mike my
opinions and left it at that. A few months later, he calls
me to tell me he wants me to check out his brake kit.
Check it...
[ www.mwsmotorsports.com ]
Ok... so a quick post on the brake kit. It's big. It fits
under any combination of stock wheels (fronts or rears).
Infact, no other brake kit works with stock front or rear
tires that uses a stock caliper. The only next logical
upgrade would be going to Russell S's Wilwood Kit.
On the track... first session... pure crap. I never got
a chance to bed in the Hawk Blue race pads. So all they
did was gas out and catch on fire (the pads) during braking.
Second session... Pads are bedded in obviously. My brake
ducts on the passanger side kind of failed, but the brakes
are holding up nicely... need more track time... I had
come of early for health reasons (long unrelated story).
third session... Pads are great, brakes are INCREDIBLE.
The car was far more predictable. Braking was super
solid and my braking point kept getting deeper and deeper.
I was attaining speeds of 120+ on the front and back
straights which is equal to or greater then any other track
I've driven. Braking confidence was very much significant
by the end of the day.
in summary, the MWS brake kit fills the wheels nicely,
install easily, and are a great value... whether you
track your car or not. For the money, you absolutely
cannot go wrong.
I need to make mention of Mark Leader (sipriz) and his
gearset ([ www.leadergears.com ]).
these things really helped pull the car and accelerate
it out of turns. I found myself noticing I was getting
greater speeds after track out then I was used to. The
car felt solid and controllable under WOT. Even when
traction was compromised, I feel the gears really helped
me during throttle steer. It may be the slightly higher
RPMs. All I know is, I'm really impressed with this
upgrade as well.
Thanks to these fellas who helped make it happen for me.
it was great to meet PAT300zx and see his pride and joy...
enviable at the least.
I saw Bonnie and crew when they caught up with me on the
way home. (As many know, I drive slow and in the right
lane 99% of the time). What caught me off guard is when
she asked me to cut in. I was like, sure, no problem.
Then she let like 30 other Z cars in infront of her...
(ok, 6 or 7). Whatever. I stayed with her group for
about 2 or 3 hours. I forget. For the most part it was
enjoyable and they were cognicent of lane usage. Rare
for caravans.
I caught some NASTY storms on the way home. If you have
problems keeping your car under control in the rain at
60mph plus, you should really consider getting an
alignment. Since setting my car up for -.05 degrees of
camber all around, the Z is completely and totally
controllable in the worst down pour. Give it a try.
You'll thank me, and so will your tire wear.
Important thanks to my "sponsors" for their support, financial considerations, free parts in some cases, tc.... Maglito for his support.
Kyle of SGP fame for the complete suspension.
COZ for the shocks.
Courtesy Nissan for the Hawk Blue pads.
[ www.MWSMotorsports.com ] for the brakes.
[ www.300Degree.com ] for the nprobe and future products (wink wink)...
Mark leader of [ www.leadergears.com ] for the awesome gears.
And I can't thank enough those that kept an eye on me during
my trip, especially HaloZ and ChinaClipper.
I want to thank all those old friends who know me for who
I really am versus an internet persona, and new friends
who have figured it out.
Thanks again!
Petz #3
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Belated ZCon post... enjoy - 
