Re-Attaching all of my Cut Corners
08-21-2017, 07:53 AM
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Ok time for an update. Last week I got another churbo to try out, a bit bigger than the normal turbo but much smaller than the large turbo I was running. Spool is very quick and it holds through the top end. I've been jamming to get my car ready for an autocross event today so I don't have any logs yet but I have some other cool stuff to share.
My radiator cracked Friday on my way home from work but luckily I didn't destroy my engine and limped it home after getting water at a gas station. Had to put my old radiator back in. Hopefully it's covered under warranty. I can't see the crack but it leaks water out almost as fast as you can put it in and it's at the bottom. So instead of tuning EBC I swapped rads. I capped the boost at 10psi for the autocross today.
The track here has been running a simple monthly Time Attack series which is basically just a big awesome autocross on the track for street cars only. Events are $50 and you get 5 timed runs and then fun-runs at the end. You also don't need to corner work. It looked like too much fun to ignore and I plan on doing it regularly. I haven't been on the track in several years so I was completely out of practice, but had a blast anyway. The MKTurbo performed flawlessly of course, my quick responding turbo was awesome, but my normal 195mm tires were not holding up to turbo speed and I was overdriving like crazy. I will need to get a set of something better if I want to keep doing this series for sure. The limit is 200tw DOT and 245mm.
Here's a row of turbo Miatas, the one behind my car also has a MKTurbo kit that was running great. I'll have my video up tomorrow.
All 4 of these Miatas are turbod, the 2nd blue one has a built 99 motor on E85, the one in front is some crazy build on DSM Link ECU, fat tires, and skilled driver.
Apprently this was low turnout for this little event.
My radiator cracked Friday on my way home from work but luckily I didn't destroy my engine and limped it home after getting water at a gas station. Had to put my old radiator back in. Hopefully it's covered under warranty. I can't see the crack but it leaks water out almost as fast as you can put it in and it's at the bottom. So instead of tuning EBC I swapped rads. I capped the boost at 10psi for the autocross today.
The track here has been running a simple monthly Time Attack series which is basically just a big awesome autocross on the track for street cars only. Events are $50 and you get 5 timed runs and then fun-runs at the end. You also don't need to corner work. It looked like too much fun to ignore and I plan on doing it regularly. I haven't been on the track in several years so I was completely out of practice, but had a blast anyway. The MKTurbo performed flawlessly of course, my quick responding turbo was awesome, but my normal 195mm tires were not holding up to turbo speed and I was overdriving like crazy. I will need to get a set of something better if I want to keep doing this series for sure. The limit is 200tw DOT and 245mm.
Here's a row of turbo Miatas, the one behind my car also has a MKTurbo kit that was running great. I'll have my video up tomorrow.
All 4 of these Miatas are turbod, the 2nd blue one has a built 99 motor on E85, the one in front is some crazy build on DSM Link ECU, fat tires, and skilled driver.
Apprently this was low turnout for this little event.
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08-21-2017, 10:32 AM
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Yes, the other line of Miatas with RB on them are all stock. I did my best to convert the owners 
A lot of people have heard about the MK kit, this was the first time they saw one. A few didn't realized it's V-bands all the way back either.
Autocross video is up:
This car is fun, but a handful.
A lot of people have heard about the MK kit, this was the first time they saw one. A few didn't realized it's V-bands all the way back either.Autocross video is up:
This car is fun, but a handful.
1. When in doubt, throttle out.
2. Drive flat out.
So what I really need to do is get a few more setups in Colorado, then get you to all show up to the FM open house next year and show off setups.
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09-19-2017, 07:38 AM
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Remind me what you're running for suspension?
And yeah, definitely get an RB front if you can find one. Stock front and MSM rear is a bit mismatchy so I think the behavior you're experiencing is to be expected as you suggest.
Used RB ones pop up from time to time at good prices so pounceee!
Congrats on being the fastest NA/NB of the day. Glad you're enjoying yourself!
And yeah, definitely get an RB front if you can find one. Stock front and MSM rear is a bit mismatchy so I think the behavior you're experiencing is to be expected as you suggest.
Used RB ones pop up from time to time at good prices so pounceee!
Congrats on being the fastest NA/NB of the day. Glad you're enjoying yourself!
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