Fireindc's attempt to build a decent miata. (the search for more torque).
07-18-2013, 10:39 AM
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Maybe I'll have some sun this weekend. Getting the car aligned tomorrow and plan to do some canyon ripping to break in the new tires.
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07-18-2013, 10:45 AM
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Thanks man, love my smurf. As for the white balance, nope not a clue. It does not help that it has literally rained every single day for the past few weeks. When it is all cloudy like this in the late afternoon everything looks blue to the human eye even, so the camera is just picking up how it looks.
Maybe I'll have some sun this weekend. Getting the car aligned tomorrow and plan to do some canyon ripping to break in the new tires.
Maybe I'll have some sun this weekend. Getting the car aligned tomorrow and plan to do some canyon ripping to break in the new tires.
Unless you don't care, in which case, go drive your car instead and get us better pics when its sunny lol
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07-18-2013, 11:37 AM
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BT: man I love these wheels, they are freaking awesome. I was torn between these wheels and the flatouts for a LONG time, but I'm very happy with my decision. It's because I love both of those wheels and either would look great on my car. I'm happy I went with gold too.
The upgrade to 15" has really been noticeable in the ride quality. The ride is so much smoother and less jarring because of the weight savings on each wheel, the fatter sidewall, and the softer tires. Once I get the car aligned and get some real driving time in it I'll give you guys a review on the 595 RS-R's.
LOL, sweet. Thanks brain. We should just change the name of my thread to my photography fail thread.
The plan is to get some legitimate pictures with a much more expensive camera after cleaning the **** out of my car (which is desperately needs).
And while I'm here a quick update on the car. Been about a week since I fixed my oil leak, NO more oil leakage! Awesome!
The main issue I'm having right now is with my wbo2. It jumps around all the time, even when the car is running smoothly. I know the gauge is off, and I have a hunch it's how I mounted the sensor. The sensor is mounted horizontally, and maybe even slightly downward pointing and not at an upward angle like the AEM recommended instructions. I did this because my downpipe came with a bung and I was lazy. I assumed it would work, but I'm thinking otherwise now. Will order a new bung and mount it on top of the pipe pointing down, because this is how i had my old setup running. Worst case I'll buy a new AEM setup. Happy with the car though, i've got a good tune on it now and it runs great.
The upgrade to 15" has really been noticeable in the ride quality. The ride is so much smoother and less jarring because of the weight savings on each wheel, the fatter sidewall, and the softer tires. Once I get the car aligned and get some real driving time in it I'll give you guys a review on the 595 RS-R's.
LOL, sweet. Thanks brain. We should just change the name of my thread to my photography fail thread.
The plan is to get some legitimate pictures with a much more expensive camera after cleaning the **** out of my car (which is desperately needs).
And while I'm here a quick update on the car. Been about a week since I fixed my oil leak, NO more oil leakage! Awesome!
The main issue I'm having right now is with my wbo2. It jumps around all the time, even when the car is running smoothly. I know the gauge is off, and I have a hunch it's how I mounted the sensor. The sensor is mounted horizontally, and maybe even slightly downward pointing and not at an upward angle like the AEM recommended instructions. I did this because my downpipe came with a bung and I was lazy. I assumed it would work, but I'm thinking otherwise now. Will order a new bung and mount it on top of the pipe pointing down, because this is how i had my old setup running. Worst case I'll buy a new AEM setup. Happy with the car though, i've got a good tune on it now and it runs great.
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07-18-2013, 02:09 PM
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Weird thing is WOT it reads solid 11.8 like it's tuned to, but at idle it will jump between 13.8 and 15, but the idle itself DOES NOT fluxuate. From my experience this much of a jump in afrs is very noticable and causes an oscilating idle.
Also in cruise it will be 14.2 then go to 16 or so, but the car never jerks. Again in my experience tuning this would cause a very rough driving experience. The car is smooth as butter when it does this. Plus I tuned it well when the wbo2 was working right.
Funny thing is this is a different sensor i swapped it to test. Worked fine for about 2 weeks, now its fucked up again. So I've got to wonder if it is:
1) position of the sensor, which is a hair below horizontal (not to spec as per aem installation instructions).
2) wideband controller.
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07-19-2013, 10:14 AM
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Thanks everyone! These wheels are awesome, and the tires seem like a huge upgrade as well. Have not really "driven" the car yet though because it REALLY needs an alignment. Hopefully this weekend i'll get some canyon driving in.
15x8 wheels with +25 offset. Fenders were basically rolled flat, fender liners still in place (but i may remove them from the front, it rubs on them occasionally).
15x8 wheels with +25 offset. Fenders were basically rolled flat, fender liners still in place (but i may remove them from the front, it rubs on them occasionally).
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07-19-2013, 10:16 AM
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Thanks everyone! These wheels are awesome, and the tires seem like a huge upgrade as well. Have not really "driven" the car yet though because it REALLY needs an alignment. Hopefully this weekend i'll get some canyon driving in.
15x8 wheels with +25 offset. Fenders were basically rolled flat, fender liners still in place (but i may remove them from the front, it rubs on them occasionally).
15x8 wheels with +25 offset. Fenders were basically rolled flat, fender liners still in place (but i may remove them from the front, it rubs on them occasionally).
I removed my fender liners and no negative's about doing that yet.... Only exposed one wiring harness on each side, and I have them secured nicely so they should be fine
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07-19-2013, 01:25 PM
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Yeah, it would be about 3:30 where its mounted. Just a hair below horizontal.
Weird thing is WOT it reads solid 11.8 like it's tuned to, but at idle it will jump between 13.8 and 15, but the idle itself DOES NOT fluxuate. From my experience this much of a jump in afrs is very noticable and causes an oscilating idle.
Also in cruise it will be 14.2 then go to 16 or so, but the car never jerks. Again in my experience tuning this would cause a very rough driving experience. The car is smooth as butter when it does this. Plus I tuned it well when the wbo2 was working right.
Funny thing is this is a different sensor i swapped it to test. Worked fine for about 2 weeks, now its fucked up again. So I've got to wonder if it is:
1) position of the sensor, which is a hair below horizontal (not to spec as per aem installation instructions).
2) wideband controller.
Weird thing is WOT it reads solid 11.8 like it's tuned to, but at idle it will jump between 13.8 and 15, but the idle itself DOES NOT fluxuate. From my experience this much of a jump in afrs is very noticable and causes an oscilating idle.
Also in cruise it will be 14.2 then go to 16 or so, but the car never jerks. Again in my experience tuning this would cause a very rough driving experience. The car is smooth as butter when it does this. Plus I tuned it well when the wbo2 was working right.
Funny thing is this is a different sensor i swapped it to test. Worked fine for about 2 weeks, now its fucked up again. So I've got to wonder if it is:
1) position of the sensor, which is a hair below horizontal (not to spec as per aem installation instructions).
2) wideband controller.
Sensor installed in 12oclock position.
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07-19-2013, 02:13 PM
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My wideband has been displaying stuff like this for about... 4 years. Doesn't seem to matter. Though mine only really fluctuates in cruise from about 14.2-15.2, not all the way to 16. Only fluctuates a half point or less at idle.
Sensor installed in 12oclock position.
Sensor installed in 12oclock position.
Like i said though in WOT boost it always seems to read right. I don't know.
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07-19-2013, 03:21 PM
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Yeah no way I'd autotune the idle, I have filters on my autotune to start at 1250rpm.
The problem is that these fluctuations also happen at steady cruise. Any steady state cruise will fluctuate within 1afr or so on the gauge, but the car will be smooth as butter still. From my experience 1 point in AFR fluctuating while in a steady state cruise you will feel it.
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