I think my autox vids came out pretty good...

[jmortensen]

What do you think?

This video was taken 4 years ago when I had just installed my Mikunis. My brother in law and my wife and I all drove the Z that day. I was at the end of a run group and didn't get a chance to drop my rear tire pressure between runs. Having the rears about 3 psi too high made for a fun ride! There are 2 autox runs, the first one shown from inside the car and outside. The run with my bro in law was made right after he had driven his last run.

The video with music has some swearing in it, so if you've got kids get the other one and listen to the Mikunis singing all by themselves. Here's the URL:

http://hybridz.jimzdat.com/zpics.htm

Here are direct links to the vids:

http://hybridz.jimzdat.com/pics/jmortensenwithmusic.wmv

http://hybridz.jimzdat.com/pics/jmortensenautocross.wmv

I don't usually spend a lot of time on this board, but I thought these might get someone's blood pumping (works for me!), so here they are:

Enjoy!!!

Jon

[240ZX]

That was great footage. I loved it!!! Looks like way too much fun.

You should get some good feedback on this. Both the shoots from inside as well as outside the Z are way cool.......nice job!

[jmortensen]

Thanks! It's my first attempt at editing video. Took me a while to figure it out, but every time I made progress I wanted to do more.

Jon

[Alfadog]

That's awesome!! I think I have your car as a wallpaper - IIRC 2ManyZ's sent it to me. Awesome car you have, and your driving aint too bad either!! LOL

I like the one wihtout music better, though.

Thanks for sharing

[26ounce]

Too cool! I'm going to have to try that some day.

Thanks for the inspiration.

[Gav240z]

I really enjoyed that care to share the specs of your car both in terms of motor and suspension.

Looks like it handles on rails .

[jmortensen]

A brief rundown:

GC coilovers and "roadrace" camber plates

200 in/lb springs front, 250 rear

Tokico Illuminas

MSA swaybars

Heims jointed TC rods

Heims jointed front control arms

Slotted front crossmember for bumpsteer

G Machine bushings in rear

Everything else poly

Homemade strut tower bars front and rear

300ZX R200 LSD

ZX 5 speed

L28/E31 (dished pistons at that time, about 8.5:1 compression :disappoin) now with flat tops :devious:

490/280 cam

Triple 44 Mikunis w/ITG

Cannon manifold

2 1/2 exhaust

ZX elec ign

MSD

Yokohama A005 slicks 250/45/15 or thereabouts the metric is 250/590/15

Custom 8" circle track steel wheels (heavy wheels)

[jmortensen]

Alfadog, I'd like to see your picture. I lost EVERYTHING with regards to the buildup. Had to format the harddrive and thought I had all my old pics backed up.

Jon

[Alfadog]

Heh. Funny thing is, I lost everything a while back too. Was a great shot too, I edited it a bit and it made an awesome background... I wonder if 2ManyZ's still has it??? (if it was you! )

Sorry about that.. in regards to your loss of data on your hard drive, I feel your pain.

[gema]

That gave me a big smile =D I'll be joining a friend's autocross group with my Z, while everyone else has newer cars :: It'll be great when I hand it to them...I hope.

[Zvoiture]

Alfa, I believe I sent it to you. It is this one, no?

Oh, and Jon: BSP? Yeah RIGHT!

steve

[jmortensen]

I've seen some BSP cars that would TEAR ME A NEW ONE!!! Vic Sias comes to mind, but I think he's sold his old car.

That pic is definitely me. If you've got any others, Steve, I'd appreciate an email with some attachments.

Steve's been for a ride with me at the autox before, but I think I was a little out of control that day, Steve, so be nice...:cheeky: It was fun but not fast that day...

Jon