Hey! That's not a Miata!

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04-06-2005, 03:42 AM
TheWhiteMR2

Hey! That's not a Miata!

What's up, Miatae!
As there aren't any DFW MR2 forums, I guess I'm gonna have to come here and bug you guys.:wink:
Some of you might remember a white MR2 Spyder lurking around the autocrosses mid-season last year. That would be me. My name's Joey.
I'm trying to get involved in autocross again this year. I got to busy with school last semester and had to miss the last part of the season, but things should be better for me this year.
I still have a lot to learn about autocross, and would like some help. If any of you guys would like to be an instructor, I would greatly appreciate it if you would ride a couple runs with me and offer some advice. You really don't need to be that experienced either, just able to point out some of my newbie mistakes. I was pretty happy with my progress last season, but still have a ways to go to reach the car's full potential.

Add another momentum car to the forum, I hope to meet some of you guys soon. :)
04-06-2005, 06:54 AM
sammm

Hey! Who let that guy in here?!?! :wink: J/K. Welcome aboard Joey. Even though you drive an MR2, we won't hold it against you. :P See you at an AX soon!
04-06-2005, 07:40 AM
Treibenschnell

What the? Who the? Hey, someone check the door... :wink:

Welcome aboard, Joey!
04-06-2005, 07:42 AM
Jiggerachi

Welcome aboard!! Ive seen your car a few times, I might ask you for a ride next time, since I was always curious how the newer MR2's drive.

I had a friend with a 91 MR2 turbo, man that was a sweet car, untill somebody rear ended him...

Anyway, I hear you on needing an instruction...im a recent FWD convert & my last autocross(first in the miata, first w/ RWD really) wasnt pretty. Since it looks like i'll be missing the autoX school this year, I could really use some coaching too...
04-06-2005, 02:41 PM
Mark52

We might as well rename the forum Metroplex Two Seater Convertible Sportscar Enthusiasts Forum. Yes, the MTSCSEF, that's what we'll call it!
No? Welcome aboard, Joey.
04-06-2005, 02:48 PM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark52

We might as well rename the forum Metroplex Two Seater Convertible Sportscar Enthusiasts Forum. Yes, the MTSCSEF, that's what we'll call it!

NOOOOOOOOOOO! :shock:

That would mean we would have to welcome the Corvette guys! :bash:

How about MFCTSCSEF?
Metroplex Four Cylinder Two Seater Convertible Sportscar Enthusiasts Forum
04-06-2005, 02:56 PM
channelmaniac

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

How about MFCTSCSEF?
Metroplex Four Cylinder Two Seater Convertible Sportscar Enthusiasts Forum

But that leaves out these guys!

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...4_155_full.jpg

:shock:
04-06-2005, 02:57 PM
Titus

:banghead:
04-06-2005, 03:00 PM
POS Racing

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...4_155_full.jpg

Dang!! That is one of the best looking MR2's I've seen! 8)

That is an MR2 isn't it?? :P

Welcome aboard, Joey.
04-06-2005, 03:15 PM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...4_155_full.jpg

Dang!! That is one of the best looking MR2's I've seen! 8)

That is an MR2 isn't it?? :P

Welcome aboard, Joey.

Yeah POS. Thats an MR2. :roll:

I guess it is almost as close as this thing is to a Miata.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...78_54_full.jpg

:mrgreen:
04-06-2005, 03:27 PM
Treibenschnell

Hey!!! :P :P

You're just jealous of my rare color!
04-06-2005, 03:32 PM
channelmaniac

RARE?

It even flashes up on your avatar!

*WARNING* 3Bean's avatar may be hazardous to your health. If you are pregnant, have heart problems, or are prone to seizures you should avoid the avatar at all costs.

:lol:
04-06-2005, 03:33 PM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Hey!!! :P :P

You're just jealous of my rare color!

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :colors: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
04-06-2005, 03:46 PM
altiain

Welcome to the board, Joey. I think I remember your car from a couple of events last season - is this the SM2 Spyder that you can pop the hood (or the trunk, or whatever you guys with the engine in the wrong place call it :wink: ) and see all the way to the ground?

BTW, you may come to regret getting involved with this bunch of characters. :mrgreen:
04-06-2005, 03:59 PM
Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by altiain

BTW, you may come to regret getting involved with this bunch of characters.

Hey now, don't leave yourself out of that credits list!
04-06-2005, 05:58 PM
TurboDuane

Well there goes the neighborhood :shock: :wink:

Actually welcome, we need more newbies that have less seat time than I do :P
04-06-2005, 06:59 PM
tailchaser

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboDuane

Well there goes the neighborhood :shock: :wink:

Actually welcome, we need more newbies that have less seat time than I do :P

You're right on the first count, out of luck on the second... He was running as quickly as lost216 on Sunday... on an extremely demanding course...
04-06-2005, 09:35 PM
TurboDuane

Quote:

Originally Posted by tailchaser

[You're right on the first count, out of luck on the second... He was running as quickly as lost216 on Sunday... on an extremely demanding course...

:nutkick: :x
04-07-2005, 12:21 AM
TheWhiteMR2

Quote:

Originally Posted by altiain

Welcome to the board, Joey. I think I remember your car from a couple of events last season - is this the SM2 Spyder that you can pop the hood (or the trunk, or whatever you guys with the engine in the wrong place call it :wink: ) and see all the way to the ground?

BTW, you may come to regret getting involved with this bunch of characters. :mrgreen:

LOL! Yeah that's my car. The MR2 guys tend to call it the "frunk". Think I'll be staying in SM2 again this year. I wanted to run in the street tire class, but eventually decided on experimenting with R-compounds (Yokohama A032R, hard compound). I like them so far, but I've heard that they aren't comparable to the short-lived Hoosiers/Kumhos. They sure seemed to be quicker than my previous Azenis setup (which was very prone to oversteer, no 50/50 weight distribution here!). It still feels like I'm learning this all over again, just gotta get more seat time.
I had a good time at the PCA event on Sunday. It was nice talking with Lauren, and I had a good time working "the ricochet" with Brad.
I should be at the next few autocrosses, so feel free to stop by and introduce yourselves. I can handle a few characters. :wink:

-Joey