Hey everyone another n00b here
10-02-2015, 10:03 AM
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For 'street', you should fine.
Ceramic is prob overkill... bc street.
Drilled discs are known for failure due to high heat on the track.
I suggest you read - https://www.miataturbo.net/general-m...estions-81577/
Ceramic is prob overkill... bc street.
Drilled discs are known for failure due to high heat on the track.
I suggest you read - https://www.miataturbo.net/general-m...estions-81577/
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10-02-2015, 11:11 AM
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Curly's car seemed to brake just fine, and I think that's all he's running.
I'll double check though.
You would be surprised how much "faster" good supporting mods will make you.
That being said, if it's mostly a street car, do whatever.
I have certainly had some fast, uncontrollable vehicles in my day.
Just be safe on the street.
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10-02-2015, 12:04 PM
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Ceramic pads usually stop much worse but they don't dust much and are designed for the street.
Drilled and slotted rotors are a waste. They usually explode from heat and stress cracks at the track. Just getting a proper heat range pad for the track will make a huge difference. Rotors are a consumable item and therefore need to be cheap.
The Trackspeed Dynapro kit mentioned above is good. I am a fan of the V8Roadsters 11.75in kit with the Dynalites or Dynapros in front and the upgrade to sport rotors with stock calipers and the spacer bracket from 949Racing in the rear. I really like the PFC11 pads and the Cobalt XR2s, either one. But you will be able to get by with stock brakes and PFC11 or Cobalt XR2 or XR3 unless you are running R-compound tires. You don't want too much braking authority for your choice of tire or you will flatspot the crap out of them.
And yes, a 2560 or the small T3 that MK Turbo is using with their kits will be ideal for you. I would personally buy brakes, suspension, stronger clutch, bigger radiator and rollbar prior to looking at turbo kits. You won't be able to enjoy the power otherwise. Twice as much power as stock creates twice as much heat that needs to be dealt with and the stock radiator is barely enough for stock power. Braking energy required is squared when speed is doubled. Little increases in speed make braking require more effort and much more heat is generated. High temp range racing pads are a must for even a stock Miata at the track.
You get the idea.
Drilled and slotted rotors are a waste. They usually explode from heat and stress cracks at the track. Just getting a proper heat range pad for the track will make a huge difference. Rotors are a consumable item and therefore need to be cheap.
The Trackspeed Dynapro kit mentioned above is good. I am a fan of the V8Roadsters 11.75in kit with the Dynalites or Dynapros in front and the upgrade to sport rotors with stock calipers and the spacer bracket from 949Racing in the rear. I really like the PFC11 pads and the Cobalt XR2s, either one. But you will be able to get by with stock brakes and PFC11 or Cobalt XR2 or XR3 unless you are running R-compound tires. You don't want too much braking authority for your choice of tire or you will flatspot the crap out of them.
And yes, a 2560 or the small T3 that MK Turbo is using with their kits will be ideal for you. I would personally buy brakes, suspension, stronger clutch, bigger radiator and rollbar prior to looking at turbo kits. You won't be able to enjoy the power otherwise. Twice as much power as stock creates twice as much heat that needs to be dealt with and the stock radiator is barely enough for stock power. Braking energy required is squared when speed is doubled. Little increases in speed make braking require more effort and much more heat is generated. High temp range racing pads are a must for even a stock Miata at the track.
You get the idea.
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10-02-2015, 12:08 PM
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I've got a somewhat full weekend... working tomorrow morning, then Crystal has her first weekend off in about... a year? So we're hanging out since we see each other about once a week.
Free monday-thursday afternoon/evenings next week. Friday is prepping for trip. Saturday morning i'll be in San Diego, then i'm going to drive 2100 miles home in time for work on Monday.
Free monday-thursday afternoon/evenings next week. Friday is prepping for trip. Saturday morning i'll be in San Diego, then i'm going to drive 2100 miles home in time for work on Monday.
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10-02-2015, 12:13 PM
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Ceramic pads usually stop much worse but they don't dust much and are designed for the street.
Drilled and slotted rotors are a waste. They usually explode from heat and stress cracks at the track. Just getting a proper heat range pad for the track will make a huge difference. Rotors are a consumable item and therefore need to be cheap.
The Trackspeed Dynapro kit mentioned above is good. I am a fan of the V8Roadsters 11.75in kit with the Dynalites or Dynapros in front and the upgrade to sport rotors with stock calipers and the spacer bracket from 949Racing in the rear. I really like the PFC11 pads and the Cobalt XR2s, either one. But you will be able to get by with stock brakes and PFC11 or Cobalt XR2 or XR3 unless you are running R-compound tires. You don't want too much braking authority for your choice of tire or you will flatspot the crap out of them.
And yes, a 2560 or the small T3 that MK Turbo is using with their kits will be ideal for you. I would personally buy brakes, suspension, stronger clutch, bigger radiator and rollbar prior to looking at turbo kits. You won't be able to enjoy the power otherwise. Twice as much power as stock creates twice as much heat that needs to be dealt with and the stock radiator is barely enough for stock power. Braking energy required is squared when speed is doubled. Little increases in speed make braking require more effort and much more heat is generated. High temp range racing pads are a must for even a stock Miata at the track. As well as just purchased ms2.
You get the idea.
Drilled and slotted rotors are a waste. They usually explode from heat and stress cracks at the track. Just getting a proper heat range pad for the track will make a huge difference. Rotors are a consumable item and therefore need to be cheap.
The Trackspeed Dynapro kit mentioned above is good. I am a fan of the V8Roadsters 11.75in kit with the Dynalites or Dynapros in front and the upgrade to sport rotors with stock calipers and the spacer bracket from 949Racing in the rear. I really like the PFC11 pads and the Cobalt XR2s, either one. But you will be able to get by with stock brakes and PFC11 or Cobalt XR2 or XR3 unless you are running R-compound tires. You don't want too much braking authority for your choice of tire or you will flatspot the crap out of them.
And yes, a 2560 or the small T3 that MK Turbo is using with their kits will be ideal for you. I would personally buy brakes, suspension, stronger clutch, bigger radiator and rollbar prior to looking at turbo kits. You won't be able to enjoy the power otherwise. Twice as much power as stock creates twice as much heat that needs to be dealt with and the stock radiator is barely enough for stock power. Braking energy required is squared when speed is doubled. Little increases in speed make braking require more effort and much more heat is generated. High temp range racing pads are a must for even a stock Miata at the track. As well as just purchased ms2.
You get the idea.
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