1995 Salvagewon Eliminator Track Car for Sale
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1995 Salvagewon Eliminator Track Car for Sale
1995 Salvagewon Eliminator Track Car for Sale - $21,000 obo
1995 Salvagewon Eliminator. This is a lightweight exoskeletal Miata-based kit car that is very capable and fun on both the track and the street. It is fast, reliable, and has low consumables cost. It’s fun as heck to drive and attracts a ton of attention everywhere it goes! Here is a basic overview:
The car was built in 2016 by Salvagewon in Alabama. There are roughly 10 Eliminators in existence; this one was #8 I think and benefitted from the learnings on the earlier cars. Inspired by cars like the Ariel Atom/ Lotus 7/ Caterham, this car “eliminates” anything unnecessary. The donor car was stock when I purchased it, so all modifications have been done during my ownership over the last 7 years/ 6k miles.
Build Details/ Pictures
Pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Wq6Vr1kvhoDZCbSL6
Build Spreadsheet (totalling $30k): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing
Lap Times
Track Videos
Keep in mind that most of these clips are from pre-turbo when the car had half the horsepower it does now:
Eliminator Conversion
Engine/Drivetrain
Turbo Kit
Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Brakes
Safety
Cooling
Interior
Gauges
I don't think you could find or build a faster, safer, more reliable, and consumable-friendly track car for less money. Operating costs are very low because this car is incredibly light on consumables. Tires, brake pads, rotors all last multiple seasons.
When I decided I wanted to build a lightweight Miata-based car I debated on whether to build an Exocet or an Eliminator. I love Exocets and am friends with Kevin Patrick (the owner of Exomotive). There were a few factors that pushed me towards an Eliminator - 1) I prefer the aesthetics of the Eliminator, 2) the cage on the Eliminator is wider, meaning the door bars are further away (more comfortable, easier for larger drivers/passengers to fit, and a greater margin of safety in the case of a collision., 3) I wanted to do something different (lots of Exocets here in Atlanta since they are built here!).
If you are currently tracking your nice & expensive street car and want to get into something more track-oriented, this is for you. If you are sick of paying for track insurance and expensive consumables and want something with lower operating costs, this is the car for you. If you want something that can embarrass cars that are 4-5x more expensive, again this car is for you. If you want something truly unique then this is the car for you.
Driving Experience
For those that have not driven a lightweight exoskeletal car like this, I’ll do my best to describe it. First, removing this much weight has a dramatic impact on acceleration, cornering speed, and braking distances. It took me several track events to re-train my brain to brake much later than I was accustomed to. There are also a ton of sights & sounds that you simply don’t get in a “regular” car - you look to your left and can see the pavement rushing by; you hear the air being sucked into the intake, and the crack of the blow off valve when you let off the throttle. The car also attracts an insane amount of attention. I’ve watched people run past exotics & vintage Ferraris just to get a look at the Eliminator. A few years ago I took it to a car gathering at the Atlanta Zoo that Magnus Walker put together. As soon as he arrived mine was the first car he came to check out. He thought it was a cool build which I considered high praise (especially because it is not a Porsche). I did 10-15 track days the first year it was built and probably gave 4-5 point bys total in the advanced group during that period. In other words this car punches well above its weight.
Known Issues
1995 Salvagewon Eliminator. This is a lightweight exoskeletal Miata-based kit car that is very capable and fun on both the track and the street. It is fast, reliable, and has low consumables cost. It’s fun as heck to drive and attracts a ton of attention everywhere it goes! Here is a basic overview:
- VIN: JM1NA3533S0610226
- ~1790lbs
- ~180rwhp (or 230rwhp if you choose to raise the boost)
- 155k miles on chassis; 50k miles on engine
- Flyin’ Miata based turbo kit
- Megasquirt PNP Pro standalone ECU
- XIDA coilovers
- Located in Marietta, GA
- Street legal
- Asking $21k or best offer
The car was built in 2016 by Salvagewon in Alabama. There are roughly 10 Eliminators in existence; this one was #8 I think and benefitted from the learnings on the earlier cars. Inspired by cars like the Ariel Atom/ Lotus 7/ Caterham, this car “eliminates” anything unnecessary. The donor car was stock when I purchased it, so all modifications have been done during my ownership over the last 7 years/ 6k miles.
Build Details/ Pictures
Pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Wq6Vr1kvhoDZCbSL6
Build Spreadsheet (totalling $30k): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing
Lap Times
- Atlanta Motorsports Park – 1:32 (BEFORE turbo; I expect a 1:28 is within reach now)
- Barber – 1:42
- 180-230rwhp, depending on how much boost you choose to run. Currently the car is set at ~6psi (wastegate base) so it is closer to the 180rwhp number, but an electronic boost controller is included if you want to run more boost/ more power (current set up is safe up to around 10psi/230hp).
Track Videos
Keep in mind that most of these clips are from pre-turbo when the car had half the horsepower it does now:
- Chasing/passing Huracan, GT3, GT4
- Chasing a Ferrari 458 Speciale (and passing @ 7:15!
- AMP Fast Lap (1:31.2)
- Charlotte Motor Speedway
Eliminator Conversion
- 1.5"x0.95" DOM tubing (beautiful, high-quality welds!)
- Painted Porsche Macadamia Brown Metallic
Engine/Drivetrain
- 1.8 VVT swapped; low mileage engine imported from UK. Includes later COPS ignition system. Installed April 2020; 1k miles since swap.
- Square Top/ Flat Top EUDM Intake Manifold
- Timing belt, water pump, gaskets, crank seal, rear main seal, thermostat, PCV ($185 in parts)
- Supermiata 1.6 sport clutch
- Supermiata lightweight 1.6 flywheel
- Torsen Limited Slip Differential; 4.10
- Walbro 190lph Fuel Pump
- Magnecor Spark Plug wires
- COPs from 2004-05 Miata
- MiataRoadster exhaust manifold studs & EGR block off
- Non-broken dipstick (uber rare lol)
Turbo Kit
- Flyin' Miata turbo manifold/ downpipe/ turbo outlet
- Garrett GT2560R
- Intercooler: Vibrant 12800 (18”x6.5” core); Flyin' Miata silicone intake hose
- Fuel injectors - Flowforce 640cc
- Blow off valve - Turbosmart Kompact
- Stainless steel oil & coolant lines
- Car is at wastegate base boost right now (~5-6psi); will include electronic boost controller so that you can increase if desired
- Megasquirt PNP Pro Standalone ECU with bluetooth connection
- Innovate LC2 Wideband O2 sensor
- GM Intake Air Temperature senso
Suspension, Wheels & Tires
- Supermiata XIDA coilovers; 700/400 spring rate; billet coaxial mounts; dual spring system. Aluminum, monotube, 20 adjustments.
- Racing Beat Front Sway Bar - 1.125” hollow
- Supermiata Swaybar Endlinks - adjustable
- Your choice - 15x9 with Hankook RS3, or 15x9 with Nitto NT01 (or you can have both for an additional $900) Not wheels pictured; those are 15x10s I temporarily borrowed from my other Miata.
- 949 Racing Aluminum Lug Nuts
- Rebuilt GMB front hubs; packed with Redline CV2 grease
- Bauer Extended Lower Ball Joints
- Race Alignment by Gran Turismo East (Specs: Camber: F:-3.4; R-2.4; Caster 4.1/4; toe: F = 0; R= +1/8)
- R Package Tie Rod Ends
- Inner Tie Rods - Replaced with new OEMs (September 2020 @ 154k
Brakes
- Supermiata Big Brake Kit - Box Mount. Wilwood calipers; ND rotors.
- Hawk Brake Pads - HP+ front; HPS rear
Safety
- Cage - 1.5"x0.95" DOM tubing (beautiful, high-quality welds!)
- Seats - Kirkey 41500/41300 with custom upholstery
- Harnesses - GForce 6 point camlock harnesses (expired in 2019, but still good for track days)
- Window nets - GForce
- Autopower seat back brace
- Longacre Rear View Mirror
Cooling
- Aluminum Radiator; triple pass (will also include a spare radiator)
- Supermiata QMax Coolant Reroute
- Flyin Miata Oil Cooler - Setrab 13 row core; stainless steel lines
Interior
- Momo Mod 70 Suede Steering Wheel
- NRG steering wheel hub & quick release
- Nardi wood shift ****/ parking brake handle
- Charging ports – dual USB outlets so that you can keep your phone,etc charged. Also has a conventional “cigarette lighter” style port (I used this to charge an AIM solo)
- GForce helmet hook
Gauges
- Autometer Sport Comp 3601 Boost Gauge (mounted in front of gauge cluster for easy visibility)
- Autometer Sport Comp 3327 Oil Pressure Gauge
- Autometer Sport Comp 3348 Oil Temperature Gauge
- Autometer Sport Comp 3337 Coolant Temperature Gauge
- Autometer Sport Comp 3647 Exhaust Gas Temperature Gauge
- Innovate LC2 Wideband O2
- 7” Tablet with Shadowdash (allows you to view engine parameters; data long); wirelessly connected via bluetooth
- APR GTC-200 Carbon Wing
- Westco battery - replaced 2023
- No catalytic converter; can include one if needed; exhaust would need to be cut/flanged in order to install
I don't think you could find or build a faster, safer, more reliable, and consumable-friendly track car for less money. Operating costs are very low because this car is incredibly light on consumables. Tires, brake pads, rotors all last multiple seasons.
When I decided I wanted to build a lightweight Miata-based car I debated on whether to build an Exocet or an Eliminator. I love Exocets and am friends with Kevin Patrick (the owner of Exomotive). There were a few factors that pushed me towards an Eliminator - 1) I prefer the aesthetics of the Eliminator, 2) the cage on the Eliminator is wider, meaning the door bars are further away (more comfortable, easier for larger drivers/passengers to fit, and a greater margin of safety in the case of a collision., 3) I wanted to do something different (lots of Exocets here in Atlanta since they are built here!).
If you are currently tracking your nice & expensive street car and want to get into something more track-oriented, this is for you. If you are sick of paying for track insurance and expensive consumables and want something with lower operating costs, this is the car for you. If you want something that can embarrass cars that are 4-5x more expensive, again this car is for you. If you want something truly unique then this is the car for you.
Driving Experience
For those that have not driven a lightweight exoskeletal car like this, I’ll do my best to describe it. First, removing this much weight has a dramatic impact on acceleration, cornering speed, and braking distances. It took me several track events to re-train my brain to brake much later than I was accustomed to. There are also a ton of sights & sounds that you simply don’t get in a “regular” car - you look to your left and can see the pavement rushing by; you hear the air being sucked into the intake, and the crack of the blow off valve when you let off the throttle. The car also attracts an insane amount of attention. I’ve watched people run past exotics & vintage Ferraris just to get a look at the Eliminator. A few years ago I took it to a car gathering at the Atlanta Zoo that Magnus Walker put together. As soon as he arrived mine was the first car he came to check out. He thought it was a cool build which I considered high praise (especially because it is not a Porsche). I did 10-15 track days the first year it was built and probably gave 4-5 point bys total in the advanced group during that period. In other words this car punches well above its weight.
Known Issues
- OEM coolant temperature gauge does not work (I don’t think I wired the sender when I swapped in the VVT motor)
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