I noticed the rear end sagged ALOT.

My first upgrade after you attend to all the other immediate mechanical devices would be to install a complete RB suspension kit with adjustable shocks. DTSS Removal is a MUST.

After that, its full RB exhaust (probably road race treatment for me).

At least, thats how I'd do it.



I know S4 N/A FC's inside out. Need any help, let me know.

 

thanks for the pics... how was the new pavement? wierd how they did just redo the start line also... does it unsettle the car when you go over the bump/old to new part?

 

Sorry guys I couldn't make it either. Had to work last minute and when i finished all i could see was grey. I thought they would be closed.

 

I don't do burnouts and leave much rubber on it, so as an amateur on the drag strip, I wouldn't know good from bad. *shrug* It's black and it's smooth.

They mentioned over the PA system why they paved that section and they explained that it was to show the new management was commited to fixing things up.

Given the amount of time the new owners have had to try and make a profit from the track, the relativley few racers and the cost of pavement I can't fault them.

 

The guy just bought the place, so we'll see only minor improvements this year and a complete overhaul next year.

Not that it matters because the only thing that interests me is lapping days, which dont exsist to my knowledge anymore.

 

Your just looking in the wrong spots... probably the easiest, and best since its timed is solo1. The catch there is you have to sign up at the start of the year and take the school to acquire a licence.

Other than that lots of clubs hold lapping days, but many times its hard to hear about them unless you know the right people... But track days at race city arent dead.

 

Im talking full track, non-stop running (with other cars) until you run out of gas or whatever.

All the track days I goto are wait in line for 30 minutes. Do 2 minutes of driving around a short course, wait 30 more minutes, repeat.

I wanna do 20 laps on the full course in a row. If theres other cars on the track at the same time, thats fine.

 

I knew what you were talking about. Its solo2 that you do the quick runs... Not alot of seat time and alot of standing around... Id say come check out solo1 but you wont be able to get near the steering wheel untill you have a WCMA licence, so that means waiting till next year.
Ill let you know about the next lapping day that i hear about, the usual format is a series of 20 min run groups, which equates to 12-15 laps at a time. on a good day ive known people that have gotten around 125 laps total, at 2miles a lap, that is alot of driving.

 

anyone know the price to rent out the street course for a few hours, i wouldn't mind couching up a little money to have a lappign day with a few other 7's. of course i'm a broke *** so it'll depend on how much it would cost.

 

Miata Club rents the southern roadcourse out 4-5 times a year. Costs about $3000 for half a day.

If money is no issue, they are pretty much booked soon as the season starts.

Keep an eye out for a lapping day. I've been dying to get my Miata out on the track full bore. Everytime I just get warmed up, I have to stand around for 30 minutes.

 

3000$ ouch. few guys from the wheat buckly's series kept mentioning how they were renting the course for practise, so i didn't think it was THAT much.

 

With the south end you dont need the same insurance, you dont need an ambulance on site, and the track rental is cheaper. For a full track day to work its pretty much 20 people at 200 per person... and thats barely breaking even.

 

Found this:

2005 Track Rental Rates
(prices do not include gst)



Non-Racing
• All Day Track Rentals are from 9 AM to 4 PM. All Evening track rentals are from 5 PM to Dusk*
• All track rentals rates are based on the use of existing pavement and buildings, without modification to existing set up.
• Rentals are based on a first come, first serve basis. Priority is given to frequent users.
• Ambulance and specialty insurance not included in rental rates.
• No competition (including passing) is allowed during rentals unless specifically agreed to, in writing, by Race City Management.

Roadcourse
Full Roadcourse Days Monday to Thursday $2500
Friday and Statutory Holidays $3000
Saturday and Sunday $3800

Full Roadcourse Evenings Monday to Sunday $1400

North Roadcourse Days Monday to Thursday $1500
Friday and Statutory Holidays $1700
Evenings Monday to Thursday $850

South Roadcourse Days Monday to Thursday $1200
Friday and Statutory Holidays $1400
Evenings Monday to Thursday $600

(Race Car Testing rates also available on request)
Oval
Full Oval Days Monday to Friday $1200
Sundays and Statutory Holidays $1500

Inside Oval Monday to Friday $600

Skid Pad Days or Evenings Monday to Thursday and Sundays $300

(Race Car Testing rates also available on request)
Drag
All pricing available on request

Miscellaneous Areas & Charges
Parking Lot Days or Evenings Monday to Friday $100

Lighting - Oval First 3 hours $300
Additional hour $50
Lighting – Drag First 3 hours $150
Additional hour $20

Concession Area – 50’ X 35’ $150

Track Rental Rates for Racing Events available on request

 

Curious, why a must? How bad is stock?

I ordered a master cyl rebuilt kit today. Hopefully have it on the road by Thursday.

I was contemplating taking into Adam's shop and getting new ones front and back.