informal miata challenge @ tws trackday
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that'll give you 1 point back, which will allow you to use it for a big gay wing like mine!
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Not signed up yet. Still trying to figure out if I can get my LS1 ready in time. I think I can, but I hate signing up only to have to cancel later on. I already did that once this year for H2R.
Right now I have two Miatas I can bring, but neither are ready. One of them has the motor in the back of my truck, and needs proper tuning upon reinstallation (turbo car). The other runs, but at a minimum needs a lot of suspension/brake work, radiator ducting, a proper racing seat with a harness, and an oil cooler before it is ready for the track. Running an LS1 on the track without an oil cooler is a well established cause of engine death.
Oh yeah, and this is further complicated by the fact that I need to keep the LS1 car running as a DD, at least until the turbo car is back on-line. My wife's car just died a tragic death so she needs my truck as a daily driver until she gets another car
Either way, it is a lot to get done in three weeks, especially being pretty busy at work and at home. But I am highly motivated to get one of them ready in time.
Right now I have two Miatas I can bring, but neither are ready. One of them has the motor in the back of my truck, and needs proper tuning upon reinstallation (turbo car). The other runs, but at a minimum needs a lot of suspension/brake work, radiator ducting, a proper racing seat with a harness, and an oil cooler before it is ready for the track. Running an LS1 on the track without an oil cooler is a well established cause of engine death.
Oh yeah, and this is further complicated by the fact that I need to keep the LS1 car running as a DD, at least until the turbo car is back on-line. My wife's car just died a tragic death so she needs my truck as a daily driver until she gets another car
Either way, it is a lot to get done in three weeks, especially being pretty busy at work and at home. But I am highly motivated to get one of them ready in time.
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What's up? This event is only three weeks away, and the only one signed up is jeff man. No ZX-Tex, no johnwag, and no spoolin2bars! Are you guys all talk and no action?
This is a good way to get this event canceled.
By the way, big ups to jeff man for stepping up and registering first.
that being said, yes we want as many people to sign up as possible, but more importantly, we need people to actually show up. if you have to pay when you get there thats cool, just get there!
zx-tex, if hustler shows up and you don't, you'll never live it down! lol
get that big v8 there. i think it's important for you to be there for comaparison and r&d! of course, if you have to drive your turbo car, we won't be mad at ya'
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If I have time I will be testing out different hoods to see what is most effective that day. I have an FM extractor and the new one I am STILL in process of making, if I have it done by then. I may even try a combination of both the FM hood with an extractor behind the radiator as well.
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zx-tex, if hustler shows up and you don't, you'll never live it down! lol
If we do make it, and I and/or Ryan (more likely) smoke Hustler's best lap time, then Hustler will never hear the end of it.
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If I have time I will be testing out different hoods to see what is most effective that day. I have an FM extractor and the new one I am STILL in process of making, if I have it done by then. I may even try a combination of both the FM hood with an extractor behind the radiator as well.
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I have a 92 chassis with a 99 motor and instruct with DriversEdge, Harris Hill, BMWCCA and Texas World Speedway for the past 6yrs. I will be at TWS on 9/25 - 27 just in case you get a wild hair and want to come out and get familiar with the track. I welcome ride alongs and love to talk track.
I might need ZX-Tex help with my Megasquirt after I instal my Mazdaspeed or maybe before to get rid of tha crappy flapper AFM.
Stay well
I might need ZX-Tex help with my Megasquirt after I instal my Mazdaspeed or maybe before to get rid of tha crappy flapper AFM.
Stay well
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you guys that are going to be there. can you send me your class and why.
street 8 points or less, modified 9-15 points, unlimited 16+ points
example: my car
tires: 100 treadwear +6
wheels: 7.5-8.0'' +1
suspension: +2
diff.: torsen +1
exhaust: +1
internal eng. mod: +2 not sure if i need to take this with f/i,won't matter
forced induction: +4
wing/splitter non-oem +1
totaL 18 = UNLIMITED CLASS
thanks, it'll help alot if i can make a time sheet for you guys before hand.
street 8 points or less, modified 9-15 points, unlimited 16+ points
example: my car
tires: 100 treadwear +6
wheels: 7.5-8.0'' +1
suspension: +2
diff.: torsen +1
exhaust: +1
internal eng. mod: +2 not sure if i need to take this with f/i,won't matter
forced induction: +4
wing/splitter non-oem +1
totaL 18 = UNLIMITED CLASS
thanks, it'll help alot if i can make a time sheet for you guys before hand.
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Tires:
100 or less treadwear +6
Wheels:
Wheel width <7.5" +0
Suspension:
Any change to factory suspension +2
Any Torsen (including OE) or clutch type differential +1
Power:
Any exhaust mod +1
Any external engine mod (intake, ECU, pulley, NOS) +1
Forced induction +4
Other:
Non male -1
You have 14 points. This puts you in modified class.
100 or less treadwear +6
Wheels:
Wheel width <7.5" +0
Suspension:
Any change to factory suspension +2
Any Torsen (including OE) or clutch type differential +1
Power:
Any exhaust mod +1
Any external engine mod (intake, ECU, pulley, NOS) +1
Forced induction +4
Other:
Non male -1
You have 14 points. This puts you in modified class.