hustler's "driver shame" thread
09-20-2009, 04:21 PM
#401
Tour de Franzia
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I was able to relax and drive on the last 2 sessions of the day...it was awesome. I got soooooooooo much faster and started to learn how to manage the power and that its OK to get airborne in turn-8. It really is a different world with 3x the torque. I was looking at the gauges in the corners when I started the event, lol.
I need new brake parts first and foremost. I'm tempted to try again with the ducting in place though because I ran out of time thanks to my ebay boost controller's death on the dyno.
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09-20-2009, 07:12 PM
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So I cranked the car this morning and it blew smoke for a minute or two then stopped. I drove 4-hours and burned no oil. I checked shaft movement and it movies in and out about 1m and "left/right" about 2mm, maybe less. I then cranked it with a water temp of 95*F and it did not smoke.
Should I have an oil restrictor in there?
Is the CHRA garbage?
What's going on? I'm scared, dad.
Am I the ****?
Do I get tons of bitches?
Should I have an oil restrictor in there?
Is the CHRA garbage?
What's going on? I'm scared, dad.
Am I the ****?
Do I get tons of bitches?
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09-20-2009, 07:21 PM
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A couple SM guys came over to me during a track day and started asking about my wheel bearings/hubs. They asked if I had replaced them recently, or if I was having any problems with them. "They're a known weak point in miatas".
I had never heard such a thing.
I had never heard such a thing.
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09-20-2009, 08:10 PM
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They are when you drive fast on track. Hitting berms and curbs kills them quick. Most guys here will never have to touch them though.
Hustler: Known SM fix for longer lasting hubs is repacking them with Redline CV2 (I think) high temp grease.
Hustler: Known SM fix for longer lasting hubs is repacking them with Redline CV2 (I think) high temp grease.
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09-20-2009, 08:52 PM
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I knew this last time but resisted becaise I was lazy. Should I buy Chinese ****, and pack with redline grease, or boy the Mazda **** for 3x the price?
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09-20-2009, 09:25 PM
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Does it have play? or are you just assuming its bad b/c of brake wear/temps?
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09-20-2009, 10:17 PM
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I need new brake parts first and foremost. I'm tempted to try again with the ducting in place though because I ran out of time thanks to my ebay boost controller's death on the dyno.[/QUOTE]
just to let you know, tws is real easy on brakes. most corners only take a sec. or 2 stab at the brakes.
just to let you know, tws is real easy on brakes. most corners only take a sec. or 2 stab at the brakes.
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