Hello from Ninelives Racing :)
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Hello from Ninelives Racing :)
Don't we all love first posts? Yay!!!! Well, my
Names Devin and I recently received a 96 turbo Miata from my dad. He did auto cross, high speed Autocross, and some trail days. He was thinking about selling it so I begged him to pass it to me and the only way I'll sell it is if it wound up on its roof or in a wall at some track. The bad thing is the last season I broke it at a drag strip, it was running consistently slower each run and then we thought it was our driving. Well, turns out it wasn't. Started smoking and that's the last time it drove. Sat in the garage till I got it. So I performed a compression test and well, I'll just post the numbers.
So not good, leak down test revealed that it's the rings, so I'll be getting another stock engine and I might build (pistons and rods) on the side. I only want 250whp. This car will also function as an enthusiast (or equivalent) classed car for time attack events, but mainly a fun convertible for spring/summer/fall use (no hardtop). I presently own the best Miata ever made which is a Honda S2000. She serves primary competition duties. So that's about it right now I suppose, she sits and awaits parts and some donor parts. One thing doing research on the wings is a pain I wish Miata had as many choices as the s2 does. Well, now to photos of both cars, but mainly the Miata
Names Devin and I recently received a 96 turbo Miata from my dad. He did auto cross, high speed Autocross, and some trail days. He was thinking about selling it so I begged him to pass it to me and the only way I'll sell it is if it wound up on its roof or in a wall at some track. The bad thing is the last season I broke it at a drag strip, it was running consistently slower each run and then we thought it was our driving. Well, turns out it wasn't. Started smoking and that's the last time it drove. Sat in the garage till I got it. So I performed a compression test and well, I'll just post the numbers.
So not good, leak down test revealed that it's the rings, so I'll be getting another stock engine and I might build (pistons and rods) on the side. I only want 250whp. This car will also function as an enthusiast (or equivalent) classed car for time attack events, but mainly a fun convertible for spring/summer/fall use (no hardtop). I presently own the best Miata ever made which is a Honda S2000. She serves primary competition duties. So that's about it right now I suppose, she sits and awaits parts and some donor parts. One thing doing research on the wings is a pain I wish Miata had as many choices as the s2 does. Well, now to photos of both cars, but mainly the Miata
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what a gay boy. you'll fit in fine here.
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#5
Welcome, ino20. Check out the Miata Gallery and post up some pics!
Guess I'm not the first nine lives person here then ay
New pavement my personal best is 1:44 goal is 1:40 NA, street tires come round three of gridlife
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It's funny that you say that because both events I did with Jimmy I sat out the last session. The one this year at blackhawk ended at the perfect time,while my buddies were on track I was taking down our tent and finished right before the downpour. Either way next event I see you at I'll be sure to say hi. And here's a little throwback for you haha
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It's funny that you say that because both events I did with Jimmy I sat out the last session. The one this year at blackhawk ended at the perfect time,while my buddies were on track I was taking down our tent and finished right before the downpour. Either way next event I see you at I'll be sure to say hi. And here's a little throwback for you haha
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#13
Welcome Devin. When are you pulling the motor down? What are you plans for the motor/car? I plan on doing a rods-only build this winter (maybe pistons too if I can swing it).
What power was that car at before it started acting funny? I have gone on rides with your dad at WCMC events and it sure seemed fast/fun. Glad to see the car went to good hands.
What power was that car at before it started acting funny? I have gone on rides with your dad at WCMC events and it sure seemed fast/fun. Glad to see the car went to good hands.
#14
Welcome Devin. When are you pulling the motor down? What are you plans for the motor/car? I plan on doing a rods-only build this winter (maybe pistons too if I can swing it). What power was that car at before it started acting funny? I have gone on rides with your dad at WCMC events and it sure seemed fast/fun. Glad to see the car went to good hands.
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