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Don't feel bad if a miata is chasing you down. I have run several High Performance Drivers Events (HPDE) at VIR in Virginia and the miatas are always fast. Some of those guys have superchargers, turbos, and even rotaries in their miatas.
damn right.
check out my miata (www.plainmiata.com) debating on wether to sell it for a fd or go turbo. Anyone have any opinions?
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I had some fun yesterday also. I managed to drop my time down another 0.5secs from 6months ago. I was 2nd fastest on the track (with E36 M3), 0.6sec off the E46 M3. I was driving on 3 years old SP9000, so the grip wasnt the most excellent, but I had a lot of fun nonetheless. Did about 40laps and burnt 3/4 of the tank 
Here's me and my girlfriend with Rex waiting in the line for takeoff
Rex at the limit of grip at corner exit, setting up for the next right-hander (I really need some new rubber, this set doesnt want to wear off, lol ):
Blasting from the last corner down the start/finish straight:
Here's me and my girlfriend with Rex waiting in the line for takeoff
Rex at the limit of grip at corner exit, setting up for the next right-hander (I really need some new rubber, this set doesnt want to wear off, lol
): Blasting from the last corner down the start/finish straight:
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Cruiser:
I can't believe they let you run an event with
a)the sunroof open
b) windows partially rolled down.
Neither is safe. You should run the car with the sunroof closed and both windows down. Looks like you had fun though!
TTB:
What is it with Thill and rain? I'm glad it didn't rain when we were both there in December. Cool pics!
Tyler
I can't believe they let you run an event with
a)the sunroof open
b) windows partially rolled down.
Neither is safe. You should run the car with the sunroof closed and both windows down. Looks like you had fun though!
TTB:
What is it with Thill and rain? I'm glad it didn't rain when we were both there in December. Cool pics!
Tyler
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by rynberg
[B]Cruiser:
I can't believe they let you run an event with
a)the sunroof open
b) windows partially rolled down.
c) NOT wearing a helmet
You can't track without one in Denmark or Sweden ......thats for sure.
[B]Cruiser:
I can't believe they let you run an event with
a)the sunroof open
b) windows partially rolled down.
c) NOT wearing a helmet
You can't track without one in Denmark or Sweden ......thats for sure.
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Rynberg: Well... its not an officially sanctioned event. Two friends rent a track and we time our laps, that's it. No special instructions regarding sunroofs, windows, etc...
And its hot on the track, and I refuse to use AC
I dont see that as a problem, do you ?
Track is a small track, called Mobikrog in Slovenia. Its about 2km long, and my PB is 1:13.9sec.
Some more pics:
And its hot on the track, and I refuse to use AC
I dont see that as a problem, do you ?
Track is a small track, called Mobikrog in Slovenia. Its about 2km long, and my PB is 1:13.9sec.
Some more pics:
Rotary Freak
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Originally posted by RX187
Great pics ttb and cruiser. Nice wheel you got their cruiser. So were you the only rotary at the event?
Great pics ttb and cruiser. Nice wheel you got their cruiser. So were you the only rotary at the event?
With stock wheel and my 6' figure I would've spun for sure.Yes. There are only 2 FDs in the country.
Other one is being rebuilt atm.
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We were dead even up to about 120mph (we did a rolling start from about 30mph in 2nd gear). I was running 12psi with quite heatsoaked IC due to tracking and then setting for some time. He was running 1.1bar I think with JWT ECU and some other mods (intake, exhaust). He is around 400hp.
If I ran 13psi and with cool intercooler, I could probably take him, but I dont want to risk an engine for fun racing.
If I ran 13psi and with cool intercooler, I could probably take him, but I dont want to risk an engine for fun racing.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by OC94Rx7
c) NOT wearing a helmet
You can't track without one in Denmark or Sweden ......thats for sure.
Damn, I missed that one -- that's even worse!
[QUOTE]Originally posted by cruiser
Yes, I do. It's dangerous and you definitely should be wearing a helmet. Does the track have any response team (ambulance, etc)? Tracking the car can be dangerous work and there's no way in hell I would do it without a helmet, at the very least.
That sounds cool that a group of you are just renting out the track for the day, but be safe out there. We want to see more track pics in the future!
c) NOT wearing a helmet
You can't track without one in Denmark or Sweden ......thats for sure.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by cruiser
Rynberg: Well... its not an officially sanctioned event. Two friends rent a track and we time our laps, that's it. No special instructions regarding sunroofs, windows, etc...
And its hot on the track, and I refuse to use AC
I dont see that as a problem, do you ?
And its hot on the track, and I refuse to use AC
I dont see that as a problem, do you ?
That sounds cool that a group of you are just renting out the track for the day, but be safe out there. We want to see more track pics in the future!
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No, there's no response team.
Yes, it is kind of dangerous, but until something bad happens its going to be like that.
It's the only track in the country, and its tight enough so that even less-powered cars can run competitive times.
Top speed is about 100mph.
Yes, it is kind of dangerous, but until something bad happens its going to be like that.
It's the only track in the country, and its tight enough so that even less-powered cars can run competitive times.
Top speed is about 100mph.
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