Side Mirrors
I finally got my beast on the track a few weeks ago and quickly found out that the early NA mirrors just don't work at 168mph. The fold down at about 135mph.
Sooooo.... I could just put a set of 94+ mirrors, but I'm contemplating other options. Either a set of formula car mirrors or some aftermarket replacement motorcycle mirrors. Has anybody tried either with any success? |
All the motorcycle mirrors I've seen have stalks that are way too long to work on a car.
APR makes nice carbon fiber F1 style mirrors I got a cheap set of F1 mirrors off ebay - they were supposed to be universal but came with a triangular baseplate instead of the simple two-hole universal plate that they had shown in the pic on their auction. I fiberglassed a new baseplate for them. They work great. All that said, you don't need your side mirrors for the track - just the rearview, so it shouldn't matter. I'm probably going to take my passenger one off for aero. -Ryan |
Originally Posted by ThePass
(Post 786692)
All that said, you don't need your side mirrors for the track - just the rearview, so it shouldn't matter. I'm probably going to take my passenger one off for aero.
-Ryan |
Originally Posted by ThePass
(Post 786692)
All that said, you don't need your side mirrors for the track - just the rearview, so it shouldn't matter.
-Ryan I know I don't use them a lot, but I do use them and I'm not giving them up. I found the APR F1 mirrors, but I'm not going to spend that kind of money. I may order a set of sport bike mirrors off ebay and give them a shot. |
Are yours manual mirrors? Take them out and find a different way to bolt them to the base. They use a spring. U might even be able to just up the tension, or hard mount them without a spring.
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slickauto.com has what you want bro. Rad speeds..
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Originally Posted by ThePass
(Post 786692)
All that said, you don't need your side mirrors for the track - just the rearview, so it shouldn't matter. I'm probably going to take my passenger one off for aero. -Ryan |
Guess I should have mentioned that I have convex mirrors inside of the car.... so the side ones are redundant.
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If your going 168 mph in a Miata, which if I understand correctly is fairly unstable at really high speed, why are you looking in the rear view mirrors?
Maybe you could modify the stock unit to not fold back? Or maybe a MX-6 mirror? http://market.autopartsfair.com/mazd...ign=mx_6mirror |
You can find mirrors just like the APR's on ebay. I have 2 pairs of abs plastic and. 1 pr in carbon. The plastic were even direct bolt on. All under $100. What track were you hitting those speeds on?
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Originally Posted by Gearhead_318
(Post 786839)
If your going 168 mph in a Miata, which if I understand correctly is fairly unstable at really high speed, why are you looking in the rear view mirrors?
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Originally Posted by TURNS101
(Post 786748)
slickauto.com has what you want bro. Rad speeds..
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Originally Posted by spoolin2bars
(Post 786840)
You can find mirrors just like the APR's on ebay. I have 2 pairs of abs plastic and. 1 pr in carbon. The plastic were even direct bolt on. All under $100. What track were you hitting those speeds on?
Track: Back straight at VIR in VA. |
Originally Posted by Gearhead_318
(Post 786839)
If your going 168 mph in a Miata, which if I understand correctly is fairly unstable at really high speed, why are you looking in the rear view mirrors?
With good aero, the Miata it's not that unstable at high speeds. Better than I would have thought.
Originally Posted by Gearhead_318
(Post 786839)
Maybe you could modify the stock unit to not fold back?
I do need to pull my mirrors apart and see if I can tighten them up. Definitely something to look at before I buy anything. |
Originally Posted by Gearhead_318
(Post 786839)
If your going 168 mph in a Miata, which if I understand correctly is fairly unstable at really high speed, why are you looking in the rear view mirrors?
Maybe you could modify the stock unit to not fold back? Or maybe a MX-6 mirror? http://market.autopartsfair.com/mazd...ign=mx_6mirror |
Originally Posted by fourwhls
(Post 786875)
Can you post a link to a set of the plastics ones? There are a ton of mirrors for sale on ebay.
Track: Back straight at VIR in VA. enough thread jackin', the mirrors. here's the carbon fiber ones i have: http://www.ebay.com/itm/F1-CARBON-FI...sories&vxp=mtr and these are the exact mirrors i have in plastic, but these are in carbon. these bolt directly to the car without modification. maybe the ebay store has the abs plastic ones available?: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-F1-STYLE...sories&vxp=mtr i painted the chrome parts blk. on mine. |
Your ebay links have expired, but I was able to search and find the mirrors.
Thanks! I also found another option at Pegasus: https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...p?Product=5115 As for VIR... I was doing high 2:14s when SC'd at 225 rwhp on 225 RA1s. My fast lap last weekend during my one and only full session was 2:06.9 at 375 rwhp on 10in Avon slicks. I'm sure there is very low 2min in the car and maybe even sub 2min with a "real" driver. I guess I'll find out next spring after I spend the winter rebuilding my engine:sad2: |
30 Minute epoxy in the seams? Not that elegant but why spend money on mirrors you don't really need anyway.
I think my best around VIR is in the 2:38 range (N/A & street tires) |
Stupid simple solution....
Tighten the 10mm nut on the driver's side and 8mm nut on the passenger's side. Done! https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-b...1024-00007.jpg |
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Originally Posted by ThePass
(Post 786692)
All that said, you don't need your side mirrors for the track - just the rearview, so it shouldn't matter. I'm probably going to take my passenger one off for aero.
-Ryan |
Originally Posted by Doppelgänger
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I like my mirrors. I've had them up to a bit over 150 mph.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/737924...a-mx-5/page-14 Got them from Mooneyes http://www.mooneyesusa.com/shop/prod...oducts_id=1331 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...2&d=1319557773 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...4&d=1319559246 Bob |
Originally Posted by fourwhls
(Post 786998)
As for VIR...
2:06.9 I guess I'll find out next spring after I spend the winter rebuilding my engine:sad2: |
Lost oil pressure, but don't know why yet. I haven't torn the engine down, so I don't know what is going on. Nothing better than losing an engine with less than 2hrs run time.
LS motors are prone to oil starvation, but I thought I addressed that. I am running a full dry sump oil system. Kinda bewildered, but I guess I will find out soon enough. But anyways.....This is getting way off topic. |
Weren't you having oiling issues back during the first start-up? Maybe they came back to bite you? Hope you get it figured out. That car is BAD
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Originally Posted by spoolin2bars
(Post 787663)
love the bomex shape. hate the mounting base. looks gross on such a nice looking mirror.
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Originally Posted by fourwhls
(Post 787451)
Stupid simple solution....
Tighten the 10mm nut on the driver's side and 8mm nut on the passenger's side. Done! https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-b...1024-00007.jpg you can make the mirrors non-adjustable by just cranking up the tension. |
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