miataturbo.net-like debauchery thread (about the ND or something)
#1201
If I purchased one it probably wouldn't see track duty for some time, that's what the beat up 1993 with 5k worth of parts from your website is for. I really enjoy the 1993, but it would be nice to have similar performance from a car with power steering, air conditioning etc...
#1208
Wouldn't they be mostly for NVH? Surely the ND chassis is stiffer than the preceding generations and it's on pretty soft springs for it's weight. The chassis flex to spring rate ratio ought to be way past what is important for mechanical grip.
Last edited by asmasm; 06-16-2015 at 12:09 PM.
#1210
Supporting Vendor
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Lake Forest, CA
Posts: 7,956
Total Cats: 1,008
I mean, those are pretty complex braces, and likely not incredibly light either. By not putting them on the standard cars whose handling will be squandered on wine-and-cheesers anyway, they save the weight and expense. By making it available in the sortof-aftermarket (at a considerable profit-generating markup, no doubt) those who want it will buy it.
Car is light and rigid, but properly engineered bracing would surely make it more rigid.
#1211
Not really m.net stuff, but I like it. Interesting that the cup car is being developed in the US. Probably cheaper to do here than anyplace else.
MX-5 Cup Car Development Page:
MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development
Intro:
Chassis Kinematics/Compliance:
Rollcage:
Hubs and Brake Ducting:
Transmission and Diff:
Headers and Exhaust:
Engine Cooling:
ECU:
Data Acquisition:
Wheels and Tires:
MX-5 Cup Car Development Page:
MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development
Intro:
Chassis Kinematics/Compliance:
Rollcage:
Hubs and Brake Ducting:
Transmission and Diff:
Headers and Exhaust:
Engine Cooling:
ECU:
Data Acquisition:
Wheels and Tires:
Last edited by hornetball; 06-17-2015 at 10:54 AM.