miataturbo.net-like debauchery thread (about the ND or something)
#2642
Anyone have reliable lap times that ND's are running? Actually being driven to the limit on 200tw tires? I'm curious how they stack up, and haven't seen any at our tracks around here yet. If so, mods list would be helpful.
Has the ECU intrusion/limitations during constant track use been permanently dealt with? I've been following this thread pretty close for the last year and don't recall updates on these items.
Has the ECU intrusion/limitations during constant track use been permanently dealt with? I've been following this thread pretty close for the last year and don't recall updates on these items.
#2643
Cosmetic covers for ND RZ installation
So we got our first prototype cover set in yesterday and had a local customer bringing a car for test fitting purposes.
Overall, this came out even better than I originally thought it would, and the final production pieces should be even better because we were able to make a couple minor changes in the design that will clean up the end result even further.
For those who have already installed the bar, this will be a very simple retrofit that will take no more than ~20 minutes to do.
Those who are going to purchase a set with their bar are going to add only a handful of minutes to the installation process, and by handful I mean counted on the hand of a bomb squad guy
The covers are made out of Leatherette which has a texture that is fairly similar to the interior plastics -
Here are pics from our retrofit to the existing installation on Ryan's car.
Car before we started -
The installation process is extremely simple, just cut the little ridge left on the rear plastic piece off and apply the Velcro strips on.
You'll be happy to know that the Velcro has a sticky backing made specifically for installation on plastics, it's all in the details!
With the prep work done, simply slide the covers on and attach the Velcro strips to the ones sewn on the back of the covers.
That's it, done!
With seats in place, the covers blend into the interior well -
The one thing that we'll be changing on the production covers is that the outer most flap is going to be about an inch longer so that it folds further down next to the little rubber bumper to make the edge of the flap even less visible.
Again, it's all in the details.
Final pricing will be announced in the coming days and we'll start taking orders, stay tuned!
Overall, this came out even better than I originally thought it would, and the final production pieces should be even better because we were able to make a couple minor changes in the design that will clean up the end result even further.
For those who have already installed the bar, this will be a very simple retrofit that will take no more than ~20 minutes to do.
Those who are going to purchase a set with their bar are going to add only a handful of minutes to the installation process, and by handful I mean counted on the hand of a bomb squad guy
The covers are made out of Leatherette which has a texture that is fairly similar to the interior plastics -
Here are pics from our retrofit to the existing installation on Ryan's car.
Car before we started -
The installation process is extremely simple, just cut the little ridge left on the rear plastic piece off and apply the Velcro strips on.
You'll be happy to know that the Velcro has a sticky backing made specifically for installation on plastics, it's all in the details!
With the prep work done, simply slide the covers on and attach the Velcro strips to the ones sewn on the back of the covers.
That's it, done!
With seats in place, the covers blend into the interior well -
The one thing that we'll be changing on the production covers is that the outer most flap is going to be about an inch longer so that it folds further down next to the little rubber bumper to make the edge of the flap even less visible.
Again, it's all in the details.
Final pricing will be announced in the coming days and we'll start taking orders, stay tuned!
#2651
I turned over 10k miles a few weeks back. Just got my report card back from Blackstone:
Laff.
With this being the factory fill, it's not shocking to find high metals and silicon in the oil. The metals are from the new parts making elbow room and silicon is from harmless sealers used during assembly. It usually takes a few oil changes to wash this stuff out, especially if you stick with longer intervals like this. As long as things start looking more like universal averages, which are based on about 6,900 miles of oil use, we won't have anything to complain about. The TBN was strong at 3.1 since 1.0 or less is low. You could try 12,000 miles next. Check back for progress.
#2656
The car came in Saturday, ahead of schedule. Too bad they drilled the front bumper for a front license plate, even when I told the three people I dealt with at the dealership many, many, many, many times to not do that. So I refused the car and now they are going to swap the front grill piece that they drilled with another ND that is coming in on Monday, so I should be able to go pick it up Tuesday.