Hornetball's First Track Day!
07-31-2013, 12:17 PM
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Track prepping!! How do you like it, Chili?
That explains why I saw Eric sign up for a BMW Auto-X over on dfwmiata.com.
Planning to. That will be the weekend after my next DE event, so I'll have some idea of the Miata's track reliability before going.
Fun stuff!
That explains why I saw Eric sign up for a BMW Auto-X over on dfwmiata.com.
Fun stuff!
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07-31-2013, 12:28 PM
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As long as your tires/brakes and fluid/front hubs are good, you shouldn't have anything to worry about.
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07-31-2013, 01:36 PM
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Hopefully after I finish my paint job off, I'm only a few safety items away from my first track day in my Miata. Its been years since I've done one (back in my AE86 Corolla days) and now I'm itching to do one in a faster car.
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07-31-2013, 04:08 PM
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Or buy a "nearly there" complete car that represents a serious discount to NAV that can be tracked to death as it sits now and can then be a great platform for more power if you decide it needs it.
Then, you can leave your current car as a shiny drag car.
For maximum effect, the second Miata should be black.
(Since that picture, the car now has low-profile square pop-up headlights and factory-style front turn signals).
Then, you can leave your current car as a shiny drag car.
For maximum effect, the second Miata should be black.
(Since that picture, the car now has low-profile square pop-up headlights and factory-style front turn signals).
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07-31-2013, 11:11 PM
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July and Aug trackdays have been sparse. Only two days each month. MSR-C 7/20-21 and TWS 8/24-25.
Sept looks fun, 9/7 ECR, 9/13-14 Hallett, 9/20-22 TWS & 9/28 a TT w/ PCA at Mineral Wells
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10-17-2013, 09:32 PM
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This Thread is USELESS Without PIX
Pictures!!!
Stock Suspension. LOLOLOLOL!!
Enough V-8 fun. On to the Miata!
BMW Hunting:
Guess who passed on the straight? Sounded awesome!
Miatas at Hallett 2013:
So, since late July:
MSR-C 1.7 CW x 1
MSR-C 3.1 x 2
Hallett x 1
~14 hours of seat time and counting.
Stock Suspension. LOLOLOLOL!!
Enough V-8 fun. On to the Miata!
BMW Hunting:
Guess who passed on the straight? Sounded awesome!
Miatas at Hallett 2013:
So, since late July:
MSR-C 1.7 CW x 1
MSR-C 3.1 x 2
Hallett x 1
~14 hours of seat time and counting.
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02-09-2014, 10:48 PM
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Been awhile since I've posted in this thread.
Anyways, I've degraded to a complete, drooling/shaking/need my next fix track junkie.
I joined MSR-C in November. Bought a second Miata to dedicate to the effort in December. And on and on.
Just finished another track weekend with Driver's Edge. Yellow group now. Making good progress. It was cold this weekend, high today was 36. A slick track is a good teacher.
My goal this weekend (besides driving) was to build and test my lap timer/data logger/video logger. Simple setup consisting of an iPod Touch, a Dual XGPS150A and the CMS LapTimer Pro app. I built my own bracket to hold the iPod and GPS. It bolts between my rear view mirror and windwhield header. It worked great. Some pics:
The end of the 1/8"x3" aluminum strap is drilled to match the mirror's mount. This is the mount for older NA's where the mirror screws into the windshield header.
A couple of pictures of the finished aluminum strap. An iPod case will be riveted to one surface and the GPS will be tie-wrapped to the flat at the end.
Installed. To finish, the strap is bent towards the windshield and then a furniture "Elevator Bolt" with a foam pad is placed against the windshield to triangulate. Adjust the nuts so that the assembly is spring-loaded against the windshield and the iPod is level and square for good G-readings. Simple and sturdy.
How it looks from the driver's seat:
Here's some laps from today for your enjoyment!
Anyways, I've degraded to a complete, drooling/shaking/need my next fix track junkie.
I joined MSR-C in November. Bought a second Miata to dedicate to the effort in December. And on and on.
Just finished another track weekend with Driver's Edge. Yellow group now. Making good progress. It was cold this weekend, high today was 36. A slick track is a good teacher.
My goal this weekend (besides driving) was to build and test my lap timer/data logger/video logger. Simple setup consisting of an iPod Touch, a Dual XGPS150A and the CMS LapTimer Pro app. I built my own bracket to hold the iPod and GPS. It bolts between my rear view mirror and windwhield header. It worked great. Some pics:
The end of the 1/8"x3" aluminum strap is drilled to match the mirror's mount. This is the mount for older NA's where the mirror screws into the windshield header.
A couple of pictures of the finished aluminum strap. An iPod case will be riveted to one surface and the GPS will be tie-wrapped to the flat at the end.
Installed. To finish, the strap is bent towards the windshield and then a furniture "Elevator Bolt" with a foam pad is placed against the windshield to triangulate. Adjust the nuts so that the assembly is spring-loaded against the windshield and the iPod is level and square for good G-readings. Simple and sturdy.
How it looks from the driver's seat:
Here's some laps from today for your enjoyment!
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03-22-2014, 02:24 AM
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Personal best today on the MSR-C 1.7CCW: 1:29.2.
Plus, I did it with a blown engine! (Sigh) Read all about it:
https://www.miataturbo.net/build-thr...6/#post1113926
Just wait 'till the car's healthy again!
Plus, I did it with a blown engine! (Sigh) Read all about it:
https://www.miataturbo.net/build-thr...6/#post1113926
Just wait 'till the car's healthy again!
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