The weather for Wigan at the moment looks good enough to make a trip north to Wigan this saturday to have a play

at Three Sisters .

The track is so small and tight that it doesnt really suit my 300Zx but that doesnt stop me having fun.

Thats what I built the car for in the first place.:biggrin::biggrin:

Keep racing Pete. :thumbup1:

If you constantly push your car and yourself to the limit on a track lap after lap then it is inevitable that one day it will go wrong.

For me today was that day.:scared:

I ran out of traction, road and talent all at the same time.:yes:

The back end stepped out to the left on a fast uphill right hand bend.

I failed to catch it and the car shot off the track in to the tyre barrier on the inside of the track.

It was a fairly substantial impact. Nothing broke on the car tho so I was able to drive home. :thumbup1:

The front end bodywork needs some TLC. It wont polish out!!

I am fine. The paramedic checked me over post incident.

apart from a faster heart rate and elevated blood pressure the only problem he could find was a complete lack of working brain cells!!

Good job that was the last planned event of the season.

Couple of pics to have a look at.:biggrin::biggrin:

 

Looks not to bad Pete but worried about the lack of brain cells mate. :wacko:

Looks not to bad Pete but worried about the lack of brain cells mate. :wacko:

 

Im sure the cells will regenerate now the red mist has cleared.!

I was really on one I have to admit.:innocent:

I came out on track the last of the eight in the session and had already overtaken two or maybe three of them.:thumbup:

Just glad your ok mate. :thumbup1:

There’s little point doing it unless you’re pushing your limits and, as you say, it was always going to happen. I’m glad you had a good season and I look forward to reading about your adventures next season. :cool3:

Glad you’re ok Pete, the bumper seems to have taken the impact well. Looks like you hit the sweet spot directly front on to spread the load across the front instead of pushing in a corner. Hope it doesn’t put you off and you get back on it in the new year [emoji41]

Yolo Pete [emoji41] !

 

 

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Glad you’re ok Pete, the bumper seems to have taken the impact well. Looks like you hit the sweet spot directly front on to spread the load across the front instead of pushing in a corner. Hope it doesn’t put you off and you get back on it in the new year [emoji41]

 

The big tyre wall cushioned the impact and did its job well.

Thre is no danger in it putting me off. I will be back on track next season.

The Z32 slicktop is a very strong shell.

I am strapped inside tighter than a tight thing in a full harness and sat in a high quality bucket seat which is very securely bolted in .

I also have a braced half cage fitted.

And of course we all have helmets on.

If you constantly push your car and yourself to the limit on a track lap after lap then it is inevitable that one day it will go wrong.

For me today was that day.:scared:

I ran out of traction, road and talent all at the same time.:yes:

The back end stepped out to the left on a fast uphill right hand bend.

I failed to catch it and the car shot off the track in to the tyre barrier on the inside of the track.

It was a fairly substantial impact. Nothing broke on the car tho so I was able to drive home. :thumbup1:

The front end bodywork needs some TLC. It wont polish out!!

I am fine. The paramedic checked me over post incident.

apart from a faster heart rate and elevated blood pressure the only problem he could find was a complete lack of working brain cells!!

Good job that was the last planned event of the season.

Couple of pics to have a look at.:biggrin::biggrin:

 

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Glad you came out unscathed, out of interest what and how is your towing eye attached to Pete?

Glad you came out unscathed, out of interest what and how is your towing eye attached to Pete?

 

Its bolted to a custom steel bracket that I made, which is then bolted to the lower rad support panel.

It is strong enough to tow the car from any situation, the fabric strap allows for quick fixing by a racetrack recovery truck and a pull even from an extreme angle.

Its bolted to a custom steel bracket that I made, which is then bolted to the lower rad support panel.

It is strong enough to tow the car from any situation, the fabric strap allows for quick fixing by a racetrack recovery truck and a pull even from an extreme angle.

 

And it looks like its sticking its tongue out at everyone you pass... :lol:

Its bolted to a custom steel bracket that I made, which is then bolted to the lower rad support panel.

It is strong enough to tow the car from any situation, the fabric strap allows for quick fixing by a racetrack recovery truck and a pull even from an extreme angle.

 

Here you go Howard. Picture of the install.....

 

I spent some time today assessing the accident damage.

Pass door was catching on the wing which was pushed in.

Front of wing had a fair size dent in it.

The good news is there is no visible shell damage or suspension damage.

I have straightened the wing roughly back to shape and the door opens OK now.

There is a dent in the door which will push out, fill and paint when I paint the front.

I havnt time at the moment to skim the wing and paint it. Likewise the front bumper needs repainting.

That can wait for another day.

I will just bolt it all back together for now so I can get back out in the car.

 

 

Thats one hard working road and track Z you have their Pete.:thumbup1:

Thats one hard working road and track Z you have their Pete.:thumbup1:

 

It sure is Gary. It doesn't do many miles in a year but they are hard driven miles.

It will soon be ready for action again.

I have straightened the wing and trial fitted it.

Passenger door opens again without catching and it all looks OK from a distance.. :lol:

Since the wheels were off I took the opportunity to fit some new tyres.

 

All back together now.

Some scuffs have compounded out.

I have booked it in for a tracking check on Monday.

I will also be able to look underneath when its on the ramp for tracking for a final inspection.

 

 

Shipshape and Bristol fashion again Peter - well done!

Shipshape and Bristol fashion again Peter - well done!

 

Cheers Andrew.

Track time at Japfest Silverstone is looking likely for me as I dont wanna stand about all day looking at a row of OEM+ 300ZXs.:whistling::innocent:

Do you still want to see what its like riding shotgun??

I promise not to crash!:scared:

Cheers Andrew.

Track time at Japfest Silverstone is looking likely for me as I dont wanna stand about all day looking at a row of OEM+ 300ZXs.:whistling::innocent:

Do you still want to see what its like riding shotgun??

I promise not to crash!:scared:

 

Definitely!

Definitely!

 

+1

I have booked it in for a tracking check on Monday.

 

Tracking check done. virtually correct but they have just centred it up a touch.

Running with no toe either way.

I took the car for a quick blast. It felt great on its new tyres and settings..

Ready to get back on track.:thumbup:

1 hour ago, JaiKai said:

No harm in it but we think its very strange.

Its more than strange. Its annoying and completely uncalled for..?

Its more than strange. Its annoying and completely uncalled for..[emoji34]

I second this, as do probably the rest of the active members..


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