SuperMiata airdam @ 949 Racing
IWe now have the SuperMiata airdam in stock for the NB1 (99-00). 90-97 will be ready in about 6 weeks. NB2, (01-05) in about 8 weeks.
The design goals were, in order of priority: 1. Reduce aero drag 2. Reduce aero lift 3. Be inexpensive 4. Not destroy the front body work if it gets hit 5. Be lightweight 6. Be easy to add an undertray or splitter to 7. Improve cooling 8. Not be too fugly This is a racing part so it comes with no warranty or instructions. It fits very well but don't expect a show car piece. It's designed to be lightweight and flexible so as to come apart if it gets a direct hit. It will not take the bumper (and everything attached to it) along with it. I recommend three small 4m nut/bolt fasteners to attach it. One in the radiator opening, one on each tip near the fender. Small washer on outside, fender washer on inside. You want the fastener to pull through the FRP and not pull the OEM bumper off with it. The underside has a small 2" flange to rest an undertray on or attach a splitter to. In testing, it provides a good aero balance with an APR GTC-200 wing set at 0~8° (relative to groundplane) in the center. To increase front downforce, one could add a splitter between 1-4". I do not have recommendations, tutorials or instructions on splitters. That's a real DIY experimentation thing and the subject of another thread. We even tore one off in testing and it fractured exactly as it was designed to. Came off without damaging the bumper skin, fasteners still attached to car. So, no nuts and bolts on the track for somebody to find with their $250 Hoosier. Until then, it was solid and balanced the GTC-200 wing. Mission accomplished.
http://949racing.com/images/products...PM_dam_NB1.jpg |
Nice price. Very tempting when the NB2 version comes out.
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I'll be very interested to see what the 90-97 looks like once it's done.
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Originally Posted by falcon
(Post 704168)
I'll be very interested to see what the 90-97 looks like once it's done.
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Ok, so the only difference will be the inside to have it fit on the early bumper?
Good to know... def going to be interested when they become available! |
looks great!
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Anxiously awaiting the NA version!
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Emilio, can we get shots from a few different angles.
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Originally Posted by samnavy
(Post 704602)
Emilio, can we get shots from a few different angles.
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It looks like a beard!
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Originally Posted by Faeflora
(Post 704667)
It looks like a beard!
That shape is our solution for masking as much of the front tire as possible while staying within NASA and SCCA rules with the least aero drag, lightest weight and best breakaway characteristics. Like an F1 winglet or DTM rear fender diffuser, it ends up looking odd but works. |
Originally Posted by emilio700
(Post 704669)
Someone on NASA forums called it the Amish airdam.
That shape is our solution for masking as much of the front tire as possible while staying within NASA and SCCA rules with the least aero drag, lightest weight and best breakaway characteristics. Like an F1 winglet or DTM rear fender diffuser, it ends up looking odd but works. |
Canards - please.... saw the thread over there... I wouldn't be suprised if Greg makes it a 6pt Mod as the frontal slope could induce downforce (?) (+3) , and then slap another +3 as an airdam - then probably another 3 for just putting it on a miata :jerkit: ...
So how flexible are the sides? Think they could cover up my fat tires when stretched? :) |
From an aero design standpoint it is really good that it extends past the front bumper. I think it will sell well in both NA and NB versions. As stated before, it does look like it has a beard. It reminds me of Air Israel from the movie Airplane!
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lc...8ahfo1_500.png |
Will it hold up to traffic cones at 70MPH?
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Originally Posted by DammitBeavis
(Post 704770)
Will it hold up to traffic cones at 70MPH?
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Will it hold up to dancing midgets at 70MPH?
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Originally Posted by Faeflora
(Post 704873)
Will it hold up to dancing midgets at 70MPH?
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I'm sure Faeflora meant yard gnomes.
I think you will sell lots of these. The stock nose design on both the NA and the NB lends itself to air pushing up on the underside of the bumper and lifting the front end. This is nice. |
Looks like a smoothed-out version of my ISC airdam (same air dam as the white one on Emilio's car in his sig?), which the guys in my paddock have come to call "Abraham Lincoln" or "the Abe Lincoln chin". :)
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Good price for the function it surely performs.
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Does it have enough slope to flip raccoons and other critters over the top when hit at 70 mph?
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Wombat tested
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Remember to thaw out the wombat first.
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I like all the bullshit talk about assessing 8-points to this. I think it's clear that NASA is intent upon seeing something other than Miatas on the podium. I intend to be a thorn in their side this season.
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NASA is pissing me off, fuckin miata/s2k haters. I'm sorry our cars have real suspension and real men drivers Greg.
Back on topic, Can this be used to clear snow? |
Originally Posted by jacob300zx
(Post 706592)
Back on topic, Can this be used to clear snow?
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:bowrofl::bowrofl: |
Na eta?
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Still in for the NA version :bigtu:
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Bump for NA hotness.
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looks sick on the NA
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Where have you seen it on a NA?
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Originally Posted by emilio700
(Post 706577)
Wombat tested
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How far off are the NB2 airdams?
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Originally Posted by dgmorr
(Post 731423)
How far off are the NB2 airdams?
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Emilio, got a ETA on the NA piece?
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Originally Posted by viperormiata
(Post 731608)
Emilio, got a ETA on the NA piece?
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Originally Posted by viperormiata
(Post 727693)
Where have you seen it on a NA?
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Originally Posted by emilio700
(Post 731613)
Our mold maker got sidetracked with other projects so the NA and NB2 were delayed for a bit. NA buck is just about done now.
Originally Posted by mx5autoxer
(Post 731617)
Its on an NA in Emilio's sig if I'm not mistaken.
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Originally Posted by mx5autoxer
(Post 731617)
Its on an NA in Emilio's sig if I'm not mistaken.
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There I go trying to think again. I stand corrected.
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Originally Posted by emilio700
(Post 731613)
Our mold maker got sidetracked with other projects so the NA and NB2 were delayed for a bit. NA buck is just about done now.
I'm looking into the twin clutch, a gtc 200 and matching air dam... |
Originally Posted by Spookyfish
(Post 732458)
What does that mean for a potential shipping date?
I'm looking into the twin clutch, a gtc 200 and matching air dam... |
Pic from this weekend at Thunderhill sent in from a customer that lives in the northwest. I don't know much about the car other than it has MonoFlex with 10/7 springs and is N/A. He said the grip and balance was vastly improved with the GTC-200 wing and SPM airdam.
http://949racing.com/supermiata/spm_NB1_JM.jpg |
can't wait for a NA airdam to come out
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I like the idea of a more stable car, but guys ... it's sooooooooo ugly!!
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Form follows function. People trying to go faster don't care if it pleases the eye. More important to keep the design effective and simple and therefore affordable. Plus, it will look MUCH nicer when painted to match the car. A small lip in black looks nice on a colored car, but that huge lip needs to be painted - too much black imo
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Any news on the NA air dam?
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spm? South Park Mexican?
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1313445563 lol... sorry back to topics. i too would like an NA version of said lip. |
I think it looks good, just gotta get it painted. And the price is rather nice too.
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Any picture with a front splitter installed ? I need some aero for 2012 (winter project)
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Thought I'd contribute for folks looking for more pics of the 99-00 version. Saw the above car Emilio posted at a track day I put together in August. Hopefully this is useful to someone.
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1314972502 DSC_0274-2 by stormin'norman3, on Flickr https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1314972502 DSC_0236-4 by stormin'norman3, on Flickr https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1314972502 DSC_0273-3 by stormin'norman3, on Flickr https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1314972502 DSC_0271-3 by stormin'norman3, on Flickr |
NA SuperMiata air dam
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INteresting.
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I want to see one painted., and will it come in black like the NB one?
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How long until NASA gives that 9 points? How is it not 3 points for "modify front fascia"?
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Originally Posted by jbrown7815
(Post 818716)
I want to see one painted., and will it come in black like the NB one?
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6 points with or without a splitter
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