I am curious how long I should wait before having some fun in my NC? (AutoX)
I know the proper break in as far as the manual says, but what do you guys think is a relatively safe break in period to try some AutoX's.
Thanks
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I am curious how long I should wait before having some fun in my NC? (AutoX)
I know the proper break in as far as the manual says, but what do you guys think is a relatively safe break in period to try some AutoX's.
Thanks
Brad uses his Nc for autocross, dont' know what to tell you for the other question.
Based on what we learned from Brad's NC, you will need to get an RX8 front sway bar, but other than that, you would be ready to go.
Not sure about the break-in period.
hancheyjeff and rpmchris also autocross their NCs.
That's something I have heard about the RX8 bar, anyone know what year/s would work? model?
They're all the same, just get the one from the 6spd manual cars. They pop up on RX8club from time to time for about 50-80 bucks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Blaze
cool!Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
Make sure you get the bushings, too. I got the Mazdaspeed RX-8 bar and had to source poly bushings (27mm) after the fact.
You're gonna want tires, too - eventually.
Yep these suck pretty bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by rpmchris
have you had any trouble with the 3rd gear shifter fork?
Not yet, but every now and again I do feel a little ... well, I just feel something from second to third. Never going the other way, though. I mentioned it at my 1000 mile service, so it's noted in my records. If it becomes an issue, I'll have it replaced.
I will be AutoX'ing my NC come this may, but it will be bone stock.
C'mon - not even some stickier tires? ::ConeUPQuote:
Originally Posted by MX-5EE
What tires are you using Chris?
Probably just stock tires until they wear down.Quote:
Originally Posted by rpmchris
I am trying this on a shoestring budget afterall.
I ran last year on my steet 235/40-17 Goodyear F1 GS-D3s, and they're pretty good for a non-R-compound, full-tread-depth tire. I'll bet they'd make an extremely good rain tire.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Blaze
This year, I'll be on 245/40-17 BFG R1s, mounted on wider (9") Enkei RPF1 wheels.
Use up the stock tires. It makes no sense to upgrade the tires until you know what you're doing. No offence. Those "crappy" tires will wear like iron and provide an excellent learning opportunity; they will give plenty of feedback.
Deleted post - tried to add pictures, and I'm 2 stoopid 2 do it.
I need to get my car to an autocross and figure out hows it's gonna handle.
I haven't really had a chance to play with tight corners much but the couple I have scared me a little bit.
It had the feeling that the tire was going to roll off the rim and rear end wasnt very predictable....pressure in the tire was at 30lbs all around.
I might end up springing for a set of sways.
Next autocross is ER at Mineral Wells on the 24th.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Blaze
As stated before, all you need is a front sway bar from an RX8. Cheap and easy. Don't complicate it with a rear sway that you do not need and that will take you out of the Stock class. Once you leave the Stock class, then you get to start pouring money into the car to make it competitive. We've seen how modifying a car too much works out for you, so leave it as stock as possible.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Blaze
+1 on just getting a RX8 front bar. It's cheap and easy!Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
...but jrj512 needs to remember that the majority of Miata drivers out there could care less about SCCA stock class autocrossing. Non-stock class mods won't affect your classing with BMWCCA, S2K and PCA locally. Some people just want to have fun with their cars and that's understandable.
Unless you're really serious about being competitive, just mod the car the way you want to drive it on the street. That's why I went ahead and did springs on the MX-5.
+1 and at around the $50.00 dollar mark it is TCB approved! ::Banana::Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
thats why i do it anyhow, fun.
i am thinking the mazda speed bar though to keep it warranty safe.
i want to drive it first without it too, just to have a baseline.
You have to roll your fenders for those? Did you lower it?Quote:
Originally Posted by rpmchris
So, then they care? ::Banana::Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
I've had the Mazdaspeed (Eibach ProKit) springs and Koni Sport "yellow" shocks since it was brand new. The springs lower it 1.5" and the shocks lower it another .5" so overall it's about 2" lower than stock.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nails
Yes, I've had to do a pretty extensive fender roll - especially in the back. But adding more negative camber helped a lot. The tires stick out slightly when sitting or running straight, and tuck in JUST under the fenders on compression.
Billy Blaze, if you're looking for a deal on a Mazdaspeed MX-5 front bar, I have one - PM me!
pm sent.