Kentetsu

The Miatas are NOT invulnerable!!!

Man, did I have a great weekend! I raced in Muskegon Michigan, and it was one of the nicest courses I've driven to date, despite the small size of the lot. This is only my 2nd year in autocross, so I'm still learning as I go, but this time I had a sort of epiphany. My car ran and handled great, and I felt like I finally drove it at close to the limit. What an awesome time...

The final tally was: I got beat by one Miata, but 7 others fell to the old rx7! On top of that, I also got:

1 Solstice
1 S2000
1 STI
and an RX8
plus many others, of course. But I don't brag about beating Hondas. lol. And this was on street tires! Sumitomos, to be exact.

Here's the official results (I'm #98 in CSP): http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/...sEVENT_ID=7999

From the begining, it was my idea to see how far I could push my car without race rubber. My suspension is just about done, so I think its about time to slap on some real tires. I have no plans for the motor because the way I figure it, I've never lost a race due to lack of horsepower. Only a lack of skill. 213,000 miles now and still plenty strong.

Okay, here is the video:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=jB-JDdINMzU

If you listen closely, you can still hear my sticking apex seal...

Here's some video from an earlier event, which was my first rainy raceday:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=aqTrHIN--2Y


DEATH TO THE MIATAS!!!

mazda6guy

iTrader: (1)

That is so sweet man! If I ever replace the S3 CSP monster it will be with a Miata. Death to them until I get one. Hahahah!

Kentetsu

Thanks man... Yeah, I know. I'll hate the damn Miatas until I own one too.

2MCHPWR

iTrader: (2)

my buddy has a mazdaspeed turbo miata with coilovers and 275 hoosiers a6! kicked my *** numerous times this year but i think next season i'll have a few tricks up my sleeve to better him.

BurlesonRX7

good run thats what I want a second gen for

Ive got a friend with a monster miata..... OMG scary fast his 302 is pushing around 350hp.

that would be my goal to beat in time.

mazda6guy

iTrader: (1)

In SCC magazine a couple years back they had a monster Miata with a Ford 302 swapped in it. That car was a beast!

Natey

iTrader: (19)

Check this 'yata out. Cold-side S/C pushing 340+ RWHP & 310ftlbs @ 22psi.



I'm lovin' the dual K&Ns in the cowl.

more:
http://biggulp.home.att.net/Aboutbig...Gulp%208/29/04

2wheelsmoker

I love Miatas!I don't know if I'd own one over an older RX-7 or used S2000 though.

FelixIsGod29X

iTrader: (50)

My pops has a 01 miata ls and i must say it is sweet. I love the handling and the feel of the car is amazing but 6 speed isnt my thing. Great car in my opinion, and helped the mazda company get back on its feet.

Kentetsu

Good God man! Now that's one Miata that would have me quaking in my boots! At least he wouldn't be in my class. lol

Roen

iTrader: (2)

Good luck with that.....remember, he's getting even more power next year!

diabolical1

iTrader: (3)

very good job there, bro. kudos! thanks for puttin' it down for the Gen I's.

say, do you have that video in e-mail form?

Kentetsu

diabolical1: I'll have to check the size of the file, but I think it's like 40 mb which would be a bit large for email. Maybe I can dub it down to something more reasonable though, but I really don't have much spare time.

I'm working on a compilation of "Michigan Rotary Racers in Action" right now, which is looking to be about 45 minutes in lenght, and that is taking priority right now...

Kentetsu

Alright, I figured out how to reduce the size of the video and got it done for you this morning (only took about ten minutes). Found your email addy in your profile, so I'll be sending it off to you in a few minutes when the video is done processing. Hopefully you can receive 9 mb files... Let me know how the quality turns out. Just send me a running 12a and we'll call it even.

Kentetsu

Did you get the video?

diabolical1

iTrader: (3)

haven't checked my mail yet, but i sent you a PM about it.

thanks.

diabolical1

iTrader: (3)

got it today. thanks a bunch, man. i appreciate it.