The MiataTV Shooting is next week

[trackdog]

Don't go there!!!! Maybe if you are playing on the street. At the track, better keep at about 10 PSI if you want to drive it home. You don't need much more on this track plus it only generates more heat, a problem you already got. Work on the suspension more as that is where you are going to get your track times down.

Gary

[Screamin'Screw]

We are probably going to keep it around 13lbs. The extra boost really helps keep me in the Corvette Mirrors. I can always turn it back down after the race.

I think I have the heat issue solved (for now):

1. It's going to be about 55 - 65 Degrees (VERY NICE!!!)
2. I have new holes in the nose and an extractor in the hood
3. I am running the fans always on
4. We are going to rig up some water spray onto the intercooler and radiator off the washer pump (Secret Weapon).

I am also going to lace the intercooler connectors with hair spray for extra bite.

[blackzx3_13]

lace the intercooler connectors with hair spray for extra bite.

[altiain]

Cheap bastard tip from someone who works with high boost commercial turbodiesels every day - when in doubt (and where there is space available) use two hose clamps in place of one.

Better yet, get thee down to your local welding shop and have someone roll or weld a bead around all of your hose ends to better secure those clamps. Our engine manufacturers require beaded hose connections on all HHP (high horsepower - 750+hp) charge air cooler applications. If we don't design 'em that way, they won't warranty our applications.

This is especially true in automotive applications, where the intercooler piping is typically unbracketed and the engine is not rigidly mounted (i.e., the pipes get to move around quite a bit).

[MadMerv]

I am guessing 1:34 Gary has me at about 1:31.

After FM retunes the car and we boost to 15 lbs, I think we might have a shot if I dont blow a intercooler connector hose clamp.

Listen to Gary...boost is not the answer, handling is! There is no reason that the car can't easily run 28's with the power you already have and 'R' tires. As for "I hope those widebodies let the miata pass.", your attitude is all wrong. They will NOT let you pass! You will have to make it happen!. Do it under braking, into Little Bend, Horseshoe, or Rattlesnake. A Miata can easily pass big heavy cars in those areas and that's what you've got to do. I would also recommend you put a set of Hawk blue race pads on the car, just to give you the bite you will need to out brake the vettes. Wish I could be here to help.....
Merv

[Sharpie]

I agree more boost won't get you much faster lap times.

What's this about FM coming to tune? When? and Where? Is Bill coming or is Jeremy coming? My dad is meeting Bill in Florida on the 30th, is he coming here along the way?

[MadMerv]

I agree more boost won't get you much faster lap times.

What's this about FM coming to tune? When? and Where? Is Bill coming or is Jeremy coming? My dad is meeting Bill in Florida on the 30th, is he coming here along the way?

Wow! I haven't seen Bill, Terrie, and TurboDog in years...must've been at the Pocono National Miata event in 1999! Say "Hi" for me, Chris.

Merv

[Screamin'Screw]

Ok, much to answer here.

1. Jeremy is coming down to tune the car, mug for the camera and get some pub for FM.

2. I found a sponsor for the alignments so the car is going to go to the following settings...

Front
Camber -2
Caster MAX
Toe 0

Rear
Camber -2.5
Toe 0

And then back to aggressive street settings after the event.

3. I am installing a set of Hawk Blues and I have already upgraded the brakes to 94+ brakes, SS lines. We will also be flushing the fluids for that firm pedal feel and I have new rotors.

The guys I am racing aginst are even LESS expierenced than me, so I am a little concerned about clipping their line too much. That's something they may not have seen before in regular HPDE events. There is also a certain amount of ego in a vette driver that might not let a Miata get through. My goal here is to...

#1 Survive without incident.
#2 Not look like an idiot.
#3 Win this race.


My number one technique I am going to employ is to get into their mirrors and get them driving in their mirrors. They'll fall off track soon enough.

Even if I do make it to the next round, Verges, Cole and boys will be waiting. In that sandlot, I don't stand a shovel.

[Sharpie]

Wow! I haven't seen Bill, Terrie, and TurboDog in years...must've been at the Pocono National Miata event in 1999! Say "Hi" for me, Chris.

Merv

I'll tell my dad to say "Hi", when he sees them. TurboDog is still doing well and chasing tennis balls. Cool Dog!

I've never met Jeremy, hopefully I get to.

[MadMerv]

Even if I do make it to the next round, Verges, Cole and boys will be waiting. In that sandlot, I don't stand a shovel.

One step at a time..... You will be the hero if you whoop up on two Corvettes! Good luck.....

[Sharpie]

Stay patient and you'll eat up those Vettes. It's gonna be fun to watch

[Screamin'Screw]

Ohh! I have a plan B too!

I could wait until they run out of gas.

[trackdog]

I don't think you will have any opportunity to really push each other if they are going to base the show on the last one, I hope they will change the format and or script. Unfortunatley this show is more on the drivers life, like we really care, than the cars. We will get to see you in the kitchen maybe cooking or something, watch you pet your dog while (if you have one) and see the little wifey doing her thing (again if you have one, sorry I don't know but I soon will see). It is more of a reality show of why you do what you do than what WE really want to see and that's competition!!! Samson verses Goliath.

Don't get your hopes up that this is going to be a wheel to wheel shoot out becuase it is not. They will start you three guys based on your handicap times and see who comes out at the last turn across the line. Not real exciting. Seriously, you should have seen the pilot.

Gary

[Screamin'Screw]

Supposedly,

There is much more competition with each other for this one. Basic format is 3 cars/racers per episode - 12 episodes. There may be some handicapping based on car qualifications. The winner of each episode moves to the final episode where the 12 qualifying winners race against each other for massive cash and prizes. (I added the massive cash and prizes).

The race shooting starts Monday with a few very good drivers going up against each other KV with a certain Lotus and JC with his Spec Miata are their initials.

[Screamin'Screw]

If anyone is joining me tomorrow in the Pit crew, I need to hear from you. We are starting the shoot at 12 Noon.

[Sharpie]

I'll be there!

[Miatamoto]

When do you need people there and when do think everything will be done? I'm thinking about taking some vacation time to come out.

[Screamin'Screw]

We are starting at 12:30 and the group today was done before 4pm. Todays race was EXCELLENT!!! Not giving away the ending, but definitely worth checking out.

Jeremy and I just got back from ATSRACING (Thanks Arron!)

We kept the Miata fairly conservative (12 lbs) due to track demands but we were pulling 202 at the rear with no knock. Jeremy likes our 93 octane gas.

[Miatamoto]

Count me in! I'll see you around 12:30 tomorrow. Let me know if I need to show up a little earlier.

[altiain]

For the love of God, one of you better take some pictures tomorrow to share with the rest of us workin' stiffs!