New jack... :)

[J0oftheworld]

Jason Miller
'93 Miata
Mods... laying on my bedroom floor still
GC coil overs 700/325# - Bilstein

Before:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/MunsonAutomotive/Miata/MDF.jpg

Current:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/MunsonAutomotive/SM%20Build/Picture169.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/MunsonAutomotive/SM%20Build/1stcage.jpg

The cage is in process... Should be at some track events late Nov.
Damn weddings, bdays, and upcoming christmas are putting my funds in the hurt box! :D

Seems like an active group in herr! I hope to meet some of you at some events.

jason

[kev]

Looks good Jason. Are you building the cage in your garage?

[moxie]

That looks serious man :)
I love cars that look serious.

We will be at one of the many events in November for sure.
Look forward to seeing you there.

Feel free to stick around the forums for as long as you can stand us.

[wgnths]

Are you the one that was at the Surge weigh day? looks like the same gutted miata awaiting a cage. :) cant wait to see it done!

[kev]

That's him!

[J0oftheworld]

Looks good Jason. Are you building the cage in your garage?

HAHA!! I wish x1,000,000 :D

Thats Tims shop. He incorperated himself and will be doing business as Vista Motorsports Fabrication. Hes a baja/rally racer and does the best cage work I've seen in a non-pro racecar! Has all the niffty tubing software and goodies to do it right!

I'm so excited to get the cage finished, suspension setup, brakes done, harnesses and GO !!

I'll be doing track day/auto-x for the next year and then hopefully the car will be ready for SCCA. Kinda sucks since theres now 3 Spec Miatas for sale in AZ :D All right around $10k.

ASR looks like a FUN track so I'll hope to tow down there a few times.
BUT I tell you the Spring Mountain track also looks like a fun technical track so maybe we can gang up for a little NV invasion and have Brady put in some fast laps over there!?

I know all the auto-x riff raff and Marion knows I'm addicted to BMI videos so hopefully we'll be seeing everyone else soon.

[pickinicholas]

Looks good Jason. Are you building the cage in your garage?

HAHA!! I wish x1,000,000 :D

Thats Tims shop. He incorperated himself and will be doing business as Vista Motorsports Fabrication. Hes a baja/rally racer and does the best cage work I've seen in a non-pro racecar! Has all the niffty tubing software and goodies to do it right!

I'm so excited to get the cage finished, suspension setup, brakes done, harnesses and GO !!

I'll be doing track day/auto-x for the next year and then hopefully the car will be ready for SCCA. Kinda sucks since theres now 3 Spec Miatas for sale in AZ :D All right around $10k.

ASR looks like a FUN track so I'll hope to tow down there a few times.
BUT I tell you the Spring Mountain track also looks like a fun technical track so maybe we can gang up for a little NV invasion and have Brady put in some fast laps over there!?

I know all the auto-x riff raff and Marion knows I'm addicted to BMI videos so hopefully we'll be seeing everyone else soon.

How much would a good roll cage cost to be built in... let's say a 2002 Subaru WRX? Or you can just PM me the guy's name and number... 8)

[wgnths]

........and in a 240sx. :)

[J0oftheworld]

Hes just getting started so turn around might be slow.

My car was totally ready.. so stripping the car down could save $$!

If its something you would plan to do in the future or are in no hurry I bet he'd work out a smokin' deal for you guys!
Have an idea of what you want.. like photos or rules if it needs to meet an SCCA or Formula drift rule book.

Tim Hayosh
(480)577-6296
End of week and weekends are best. (Thurs-Sun)
(website is coming)

I think all cars should have atleast a 4point right?? :D :D

PS: Just wait till mine is done... you'll :shock:

[wgnths]

my 240 is already gutted, interior wise. i'd like a simple 4pt with harness bar to start with. :) thanks for the info!

[J0oftheworld]

I don't want to quote anything without talking to Tim but I'm sure a custom 4point with harness bar and maybe some extras to stiffen things up a bit would be on par with an Autopower bolt-in type!!

If anyone gets ahold of him let us know... I'm curious as well!

-jason

[pickinicholas]

I don't want to quote anything without talking to Tim but I'm sure a custom 4point with harness bar and maybe some extras to stiffen things up a bit would be on par with an Autopower bolt-in type!!

If anyone gets ahold of him let us know... I'm curious as well!

-jason

He is researching the rules for SCCA and NASA as well as NHRA and getting back to me with a quote. REALLY nice guy. I'm excited to see what the quote will be...

[J0oftheworld]

Damn, your car seems busy! :D

Yes hes very nice to deal with and one lucky guy being his better half is all about motorsports as well! I need to find me a motorsports chick!!

[pickinicholas]

Damn, your car seems busy! :D

Yes hes very nice to deal with and one lucky guy being his better half is all about motorsports as well! I need to find me a motorsports chick!!

Yeah I keep it pretty busy... Or try to.

[ImportOrigins]

That looks like one little fast Miata.
Hope I can see it run the course. :D

[J0oftheworld]

Heres some funny ones from CAC auto-x...
Completely stock and 104k suspension! lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/MunsonAutomotive/Miata/IMG_0267.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/MunsonAutomotive/Miata/IMG_0273.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/MunsonAutomotive/Miata/46328738.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/MunsonAutomotive/Miata/46328667.jpg

Sorry guys.. the pimp gold wheels are gone!
new_Eyecrazy.gif

[F-This]

No! Bring them back :cry:

[b15chik]

welcome to the board! very nice 8)
i'll be sure to wave if i see you around here sometime

[kev]

Jason,

Can you post the list of allowable mods for a spec miata. I'm too lazy too google.

Plus this board has been slow!

[moxie]

Jason,

Can you post the list of allowable mods for a spec miata. I'm too lazy too google.

Plus this board has been slow!

Yes it has :(

I feel sad... inside...

[F-This]

I feel sad outside :?

[Philthy]

I felt sad inside, but then I felt my outsides and now I am happy again.

[J0oftheworld]

HAHA!! This outa keep you busy... and make you want to buy an SM :D

SPEC MIATA (SM)

17.1.9. Spec Miata Class (SM) (Regional Class Only): These specifications are part of the SCCA General Competition Rules (GCR) and all automobiles shall conform to GCR Section 17., Automobiles

Purpose and Intent
The Spec Miata (SM) class is intended to provide the membership with the opportunity to compete in low cost cars with limited modifications, suitable for racing competition. It is intended to encourage low cost, entry level, production car based competition in SCCA.

Further, the rules are intentionally designed to be more conservative than the Improved Touring class, but with equivalent safety standards. The Spec Miata class will be reviewed on a yearly basis for participation. If the class participation drops below a reasonable level, the cars will be assimilated into the appropriate Improved Touring class.

These rules are intended to SUPPLEMENT those of the Showroom Stock Category Specification (SSS). The Spec Miata class shall strictly follow the SSCS except for modifications permitted by these rules. Unless specifically mentioned or approved in these rules, no additional modifications may be made..

Quick Spec Menu ---------------------------- Make of Car Engine Cooling System Intake System Fuel System Ignition System Exhaust System Clutch Differential Suspension Steering Rims and Tires Brake System Exterior Interior Safety Class ID Markings


Make of Car
1990 - 1993 Mazda Miata 1600cc at 2300 pounds
1994 - 1997 Mazda Miata 1800cc at 2400 pounds
1999 - 2005 Mazda Miata 1800cc at 2500 pounds

Cars are to be weighed with the driver.

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Engine
The Spec Miata class shall strictly follow the SSCS except for modifications permitted by these rules. Unless specifically mentioned or approved in these rules, no additional modifications may be made.
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Cooling System
1. Any radiator may be used, provided it is mounted in the original location, maintains the same plane as the original core and requires no body or structure modifications to install.

2. Thermostats may be modified, removed, or replaced.

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Induction System
1. All air entering the intake tract shall pass through the fuel injection air inlet.

2. 1600cc cars may replace the stock air box with a cone style air filter assembly. The air filter element is unrestricted.
1800cc cars must use the stock air box, but the air filter element is unrestricted.

3. 1800cc cars shall use an air restrictor. The air restrictor shall be placed between the throttle body and the plenum, and shall be flat steel, or aluminum plate with a thickness between .030" and .060". The specified orifice shall be centered in the restrictor plate and the edges of the orifice shall not be radiused. All intake air shall pass through the restrictor plate.

1994 - 1995 47mm restrictor
1996 - 1997 45mm restrictor


1999 - 2005 41mm restrictor
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Fuel System
1. Unleaded fuel filler trap door and restrictor plate in filler neck may be removed.

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Ignition System
1. Ignition wires may be substituted.
2. Ignition timing is unrestricted.
3. Batteries may be replaced with those of an alternate manufacturer, provided they are of similar amp-hour capacity, size, and weight and are fitted in the standard location. Additional battery hold-down devices may be used, and are strongly recommended.

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Exhaust System
1. The factory exhaust system beyond the OEM front down pipe may be replaced, provided:

a. Said replacement system retains the original configuration, e.g. single tube design, and the tubing diameter is a maximum of 2.25".

b. The pipe may end anywhere after the rear subframe. Forward of the subframe, the pipe must follow the original path configuration of the oem exhaust system.

c. No expansion chambers. A single muffler may be added.

d. The system meets all event specific sound requirements (see GCR Section 12)

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Clutch
1. Any clutch disc and pressure plate of stock diameter may be used, provided that they shall be bolted directly to an unmodified stock flywheel. The addition of an external scattershield per GCR 17.24., is permitted and recommended..

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Transmission/Final Drive
a. Transmission and final drive ratios must remain stock for the year of car.

b. 1990 to 1993 Miatas may use the stock, unmodified viscous limited slip differential or the MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development limited slip differential, part number #QN10-64-A00 (previously TOY1-27-200 & 0000-02- 5501).

c. 1994 to 1997 Miatas may only use the stock Torsen limited slip differential.

d. 1999 - up cars shall use the stock OEM differential

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Chassis
Chassis modifications are limited to the addition of the MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development "Spec Miata kit" and those modifications detailed in this area.

a. MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development Spec Miata kit
1990-93 1.6 DOHC K-SPEC-M5-SUSP
1994-97 1.8 DOHC K-SPEC-M5-SUS8
1999-05 1.8 DOHC K-SPEC-M5-SUS9

The following is a breakdown of components supplied within these kits. All parts numbers are MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development parts numbers. No substitution of parts is allowed. The kits must be used in their entirety.

1. Shocks
Front Bilstein 0000-04-5225-BL
Rear Bilstein 0000-04-5226-BL

2. Springs
Front Eibach ERS 700 lbs/6" 0000-04-9700-06
Rear Eibach ERS 325 lbs/7" 0000-04-9325-07

3. Coil-Over kit
Front/Rear 0000-04-5402AW

4. Anti-Roll Bars
K-SPEC-M5-SUSP
Eibach kit - front / rear bars 0000-04-5302-EB
Front 24mm Adjustable Rear 15mm Adjustable

K-SPEC-M5-SUS8 Eibach kit - front / rear bars 0000-04-5303-EB
Front 27mm non-Adjustable Rear 15mm Adjustable

b. All cars shall use unmodified Mazdaspeed bump stop (Part # 0000-04-5993AW). 1999-up cars shall use the bump stops from the Mazdaspeed kit (Part # 0000-04-5993AW) in conjunction with the 1999-up stock upper mount assembly consisting of the upper mount (Part #: NC10-28-340C), the upper mount bushing (Part #: NC10-28-775) and the upper mount washer (Part #: NC10-28-774. All other OEM upper mounting hardware should be discarded.

c. Subframe braces may be updated to stock 1997 configuration utilizing the MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development Spec Miata kit.

d. Anti-roll bar links may be replaced and/or adjustable, but the attachment points must remain stock. The control arms and specified anti-roll bar may not be modified.

e. Cars may decamber wheels by the use of factory means to a maximum of two (2) degrees negative in the front and two and one half (2.5) degrees negative in the rear.

f. No other relocation or reinforcement of any suspension component or mounting point is permitted.

g. Hardware items (nuts & bolts) may be replaced by similar items performing the same fastening function(s).

h. Manual or power steering racks may be used. Power steering racks may be converted to manual by removing all power steering components.

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Steering
1. Manual or power steering racks may be used. Power steering racks may be converted to manual by removing all power steering components.

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Wheels and Tires
a. Any wheel/tire may be used within the following limitations:

1. Required rim diameter is fifteen (15) inches. Maximum rim width is seven (7) inches. Minimum weight of wheel shall be 13 lbs without spacers.

2. Knockoff/quick change type wheels are prohibited. Wheels must be made of metal.

3. Any DOT approved tire is permitted. Racing, recapped, or regrooved tires are not allowed. Tire size is unrestricted. The only modifications allowed to tires are having treads "shaved" or "trued." Individual regions may require spec tires. Supplemental regulations for specific events should be checked.

4. Track may be changed to accommodate larger tires, provided that there is safe tire/fender/chassis clearance under all conditions of steer, bump, and rebound. Aftermarket wheel studs, lug nuts, and wheel spacers are permitted.

5. Tire tread (that portion of the tire that contacts the ground under static conditions) shall not protrude beyond the fender opening when viewed from the top perpendicular to the ground. To determine compliance, the vehicle should be rolled through a powdered substance, as raced with driver, in order to indicate the tire tread contact patch under static conditions.

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Brake System
a. Backing plates and dirt shields may be ventilated or removed.

b. Brake lines may be replaced with steel lines or Teflon lined metal braided hose. Cars with antilock braking systems must have the system disabled as specified in GCR 11.2.1.E.

c. Parking brakes, mechanisms, and actuating components may be removed.

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Body/Structure
a. Fenders and wheel openings shall remain unmodified. It is permitted to roll under or flatten any interior lip on the wheel opening for tire clearance. Non metallic inner fender liners may be removed.
b. The "R" package Miata chin spoiler is permitted on 1990-1997 cars provided it is mounted in the OEM Location. 1999-up cars may use the OEM chin spoiler for these cars (Part #: NC10-V4-900F)

c. Minimum ride height is unrestricted, but no part of the car, except for the exhaust system and suspension components, shall be lower than the lowest part of the wheel rims.

d. Windshield clips per the GCR Section 17.33. are permitted and recommended.

e. Convertible tops and attaching hardware shall be completely removed. Cars may compete with the Mazda factory detachable hard top in place (latches shall be replaced with positive fasteners), but it is not mandatory. When no top is used, driver shall wear arm restraints, and the cage will meet the helmet clearance rule. See GCR 18.3.1 for additional information.

f. Body side moldings, rocker panel moldings, and wheel opening trim pieces may be removed.

g. The plastic trim on the hood may be removed.

h. Hood clips are permitted. Stock hood latches may be disabled or removed.

i. Ducting may be added to provide fresh air to the driver compartment. This ducting shall be located in the driver and/or passenger vent window area by a means of a transparent/alternate vent window material and duct with no modifications to the bodywork.

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Driver/Passenger Compartment - Trunk
a. Any steering wheel except wood rimmed types may be used. Any shift knob may be used.

b. Gauges and instruments may be added, replaced, or removed. They may be installed in the original instrument(s) location using a mounting plate(s), or any other location using a secure method of attachment. Other than modifications made to mount instruments and provide for roll cage installation, the remainder of the dash "board" or panel shall remain intact.

c. Any interior or exterior mirrors may be used.

d. Front passenger seat, sun visors, seat belts and their attaching hardware and bracketry may be removed.

e. Carpets, center consoles, cargo bins, drivers seat belt, floor mat, radio system, headliners, dome lights, grab handles and their insulating and attaching materials may be removed. Other than to provide for the installation of required safety equipment or other authorized modifications, no other driver/ passenger compartment alterations or gutting are permitted.

The driver's door window glass, window operating mechanism, and inside door latch/lock operating mechanism may be removed and the inner door structural panel may be modified, but not removed. The stock side impact beam, if equipped, and the outside door latch/lock operating mechanism shall not be removed or modified. This gutting of the door shall only be made to the driver's door and shall only be made if roll cage incorporates NASCAR-style side protection extending into the door.

f. Any removable covers used to cover spare tires, tools, bins, etc., may be removed along with attaching hardware and bracketry. Carpets, mats, and their insulating or attaching materials may be removed from the floor and recesses of the cargo/ trunk/spare tire area.

g. Dead pedal/foot rest and heel stop may be added.

h. Ballast may be located in the front passenger footwell area, aft of the firewall and any footwell angle and forward of the passenger seat. Installation shall be per SSS.

i. In any automobile where allowed removal of seat belts, upholstery, etc., creates an opening between the driver/passenger compartment and an exposed gas tank, or part thereof, including the filler tube, a metal bulkhead which completely fills such opening shall be installed (See GCR 17.12.4)

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Safety
a. Roll cages shall meet all requirements of GCR Section 18., requirements for Showroom Stock cage configuration, tubing size, and material.

1. Regardless of car weight, all Spec Miata autos may be constructed to the requirements for a 2095-pound car.

b. Steering lock mechanisms shall be removed.

c. An electrical master ("kill") switch is required. See GCR Section 17.27., for requirements.

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Class Identification Markings
1. Each car must display the following
a- 'SM' must displayed on both sides and in front.
b- 16" MAZDA logo must be displayed on both side rear quarter panels. (For MAZDASPEED Membership)
c- 22" MAZDA logo must be displayed on the hood or front bumper
(For MAZDASPEED Membership)

[J0oftheworld]

Summary:
Lighten car
Instal safety gear
Coil overs
Sways
Exhaust
Intake
Rad
Clutch
Adj timing
LSD
Subframe stiffening
Wheels + R compounds
Brake pads
Hardtop

Good setup and GO!!

Updated cage photos:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/MunsonAutomotive/SM%20Build/3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/MunsonAutomotive/SM%20Build/2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/MunsonAutomotive/SM%20Build/1.jpg

:)

[wgnths]

far too many words for me.......but the pics look awesome!! :D

[F-This]

I want a Miata... No really, I do

[J0oftheworld]

far too many words for me.......but the pics look awesome!! :D

LOL thats why I sumarized in the following post!

It'll be a beast! and who says a racecar can't look good?!?! :D

Theres one on ebay that'll probably get relisted.. '93 w/ 85k :o

[J0oftheworld]

Just a couple gussets left!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/MunsonAutomotive/SM%20Build/7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/MunsonAutomotive/SM%20Build/4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/MunsonAutomotive/SM%20Build/5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/MunsonAutomotive/SM%20Build/6.jpg

[moxie]

Damn Nice man :)

Is it gonna have 2 seats? ;)

[J0oftheworld]

Yup... 2 Kirkey's! for hpde!

[moxie]

I call dibs on a ride... :)

[wgnths]

really nice work. i think the 240 will be taking a trip over there.

[J0oftheworld]

Its done! Its Home! Im SO happy!

Tim did a bangup job! A++
A bunch of little extras!

ANYONE who wants to come take a look pm me and I'd be happy to share with ya!

[wgnths]

congrats! cant wait to see it all done

[Philthy]

So, ah, since I don't see the "fits with the softtop" option checked on that cage, you want to get rid of the ol' rag top?

[J0oftheworld]

Soft top is gone... All i have left is the a/c, airbags, and a "few" interior bits.
Didn't take long to get rid of everything else :D

Thanks for the comments boys! Should be ready for some track action soon.

[kev]

Troy, you should sell me your miata.

1st gen miatas are getting bought way too quickly :(

[J0oftheworld]

Thought I'd post some finished cage shots!
Turned out pretty good.. Im a little rusty on my prepping skills but finished it up christmas afternoon.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/MunsonAutomotive/SM%20Build/Picture087.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/MunsonAutomotive/SM%20Build/Picture086.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/MunsonAutomotive/SM%20Build/Picture082.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/MunsonAutomotive/SM%20Build/Picture046.jpg

Big thanks to Tim again! Hes got a temp website up w/ contact info:
http://www.vistamotorsports.com/

Tax/Bonus season is here soon.... time for go fast goodies!!

[kev]

Looks great so far Jason. How long till it makes an appearance?

[J0oftheworld]

hmm good queston! :D
When I get the order of parts in and on then I'll be out.
Soon... Probably do an auto-x first.

[wgnths]

looks awesome! nice work. :)

[Wagoman]

So I a buy a type-R and then a S2000. Now both the previous owners have purchased miatas and are discussing them with each other. :) Sup Jason.

Maybe I should have skipped a few steps and went straight to a Miata! :D

[kev]

The Journey is the fun part!

[J0oftheworld]

Noway bro...... if life had been differant for me I'd still have the type-r, trust me! :D
Then I'd get a miata and race it! :afro:

Can you believe I torture myself w/ the best motoring "type-r" episode on a regular basis!? :(

[J0oftheworld]

ahh wth, lets update! :)

Some stuff...

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album85/Picture_1730.jpg

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album85/Picture_1731.jpg

Low + r chin (a must for all 90-97 miatas IMO) ;)

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album85/Picture_1778.jpg

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album85/Picture_1781.jpg

Inside.. notice the "ice" :) lol

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album85/Picture_1728.jpg

jr's already asking if it'll be his!

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album85/Picture_1729.jpg

Final product:

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album85/Picture_1764.jpg

I have to get the 15" + RA1's and align it.. Drives okay now but as soon as I get $1000 I'll have that done..
Then I'll have tow hooks, fire, fuel port, kill switch, etc (small ish) and I'll be ready for Sept drivers school! :)

Building a racecar, highly recommended! :)

[wgnths]

lookin good! came out really nice. i give it 5 out of 5 top guns.

[J0oftheworld]

ahh damn.. it's not "red dawn" quality!? :lol:

Lucky for me there's a 63yo who runs SM so I'll have someone to race w. when I first get "out there" :)

I'll probably drive it at the June 13 auto-x just for fun!

[wgnths]

sorry, no miata is red dawn quality..........however, 5 top guns is a phenomenal score! you should be proud. :D

[speedblind]

Nice car!! My brother and I just picked up a 91 w/ 147K on it. Thinking of going in the same direction, but more of a fun/HPDE car. I love how cheap these things are to buy and maintain.

[J0oftheworld]

"Team Brokeback" will be out @ FIR tomorrow night! ;) :D

[wgnths]

dammit, i saw the car from a distance but somehow, never got a chance to get over there.

[J0oftheworld]

updates..

15x7 ET30 TD's sporting 205/50-15 RA1's ftw!

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album85/Picture_1828.jpg

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album85/Picture_1829.jpg

:)

[J0oftheworld]

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album85/Picture_1833.jpg

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album85/Picture_1835.jpg

:)

[kev]

Those rims are sexy.

[J0oftheworld]

$120ea.. can't beat'm! :)
Ima run this first set of ra1's full tread and see what happens!

I guess ChapmanBMW will shave for $15ea fyi

[wgnths]

i could use a good shave.

[speedblind]

Car looks great! And props on painting the cage - that's no fun.

How do you like the SM suspension? Seems pretty complete for a track car, and it's cheap too. Post up when you get a chance to drive it on track and let me know what you think.

[J0oftheworld]

Got the lil guy in training!

right click/save as
http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/Trackn/CarterKart1.avi

:cool:

[J0oftheworld]

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/Trackn/IMG_2838.jpg

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/Trackn/IMG_2842.jpg

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/Trackn/IMG_2848.jpg

[J0oftheworld]

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/Trackn/IMG_2868.jpg

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/Trackn/IMG_2869.jpg

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/Trackn/IMG_2874.jpg

[J0oftheworld]

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/Trackn/IMG_2876.jpg

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/Trackn/IMG_2877.jpg

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/Trackn/CRA_firebirdwest_08_1_0095.jpg

BIG THANKS to my friend Billy!! Always amazing shots of the cars.. he's also availible for hire, fyi!
Last Pic is from Shaun P.. I gave Billy a lift in my 2nd session! He had fun catching all the high HP cars through the twisties. :)

[wgnths]

really good pics! car looks like it's working well.

[J0oftheworld]

Yes.. felt awesome w. alignment and new tires!!
Now the following day at the auto-x NOT so good.. too low for the bumpy skid pad! :(

[J0oftheworld]

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1099738774

2:50 vid.. Finally getting used to the track.. had my friend in the car w. me! :)

[wgnths]

bah, have to watch it when i get home.

[J0oftheworld]

haha.. it's footage of me through the fast sweeper and double lefts onto the straight..
Getting my ass ate on the straight.. then catching up through the remaining track. :)

[wgnths]

nice vid, yellow 240 is fast on the straight.

[J0oftheworld]

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/Trackn/Picture_1939.jpg

Damn.. I owe alot of people thanks for this! :cool:

That is all.. :)

[wgnths]

sweet! you can re-pay me later, for all my help.

[J0oftheworld]

yeahYa

[J0oftheworld]

Lap 2, got 1 back! :)

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album79/j_4.jpg

This kid and I passed eachother 5x's!

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album79/j_5.jpg

Thurs night.. lil'man helping me load her up!

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album79/race_002.jpg

Finished 8th out of the miata's!
Top 5 were the regulars/pros
Pos 6 & 7 were faster students
The 5 people behind me were all students that weekend!

Good class.. race pace was good. 5 more laps I'd might've been 7th.

http://www.mylaps.com/results/newResults.jsp?id=417318

[J0oftheworld]

Grid b4 20lap race Sun.

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album79/j_1.jpg

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album79/j_2.jpg

Turn 1/2 just after start.. lost 2 places! :(
http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album79/J_3.jpg

[kev]

bitchin

congrats on the progress!

[J0oftheworld]

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoID=1723884255

[Max Power]

Thurs night.. lil'man helping me load her up!

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album79/race_002.jpg


Little bit of a weird question, but do you live in Chandler? Like south of Chandler Blvd around Rural? Because that house/neighborhood looks EXACTLY like where I live :)

[J0oftheworld]

My ghetto house w. latter garage door opener is near ray/dobson. :)

[phoenixZ33]

Elliot and Dobson, checking in. lol

[J0oftheworld]

She's gone.. :(

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album216/finalemiata.sized.jpg

Everyone keeps asking me what the "next project" is going to be..
Well, it's going to be a Lexus LS400 and a Comer 50cc. :D
Thought it was time to get something comfy and stop being selfish and spread some love to my son who's reciently 5yrs.. karting age!
So anyone see any CLEAN! -UCF10/20 LS's hollar!
Won't take long for me to be back out there though.. my friends moving to SanFran for who knows how long and his 20v AE86 is going to be mine to do "whatever with" :D haha

Still looking for a shop.. so anyone see anything priced nice in Tempe/Phx hook me up w. a number.

[wgnths]

nice, ls400 is a nice car. i can't decide if i want to pick up something new and cheap (fit, yaris, xd) or buy something older and luxo.

[J0oftheworld]

I drove my friends grandfathers LS400 when they were BRAND new.. way back before I even had my license. :D Still an amazing car. Problem is they're on 2nd owners.. They're in the $3500-8k range. I wouldn't mind paying $5k for one w. <130k. Common issues to lookout for are pwr steering leaks, a/c-heater readout goes blk, cluster backlighting issues, drivers switches seem to all be missing the lock button.. all fixable for less than $200. They're supposed to have a tbelt/water pump @ 90k so service history is important.

Or I guess a highmile S2000 ~ $12k would probably be too sweet to pass up! :D

[crzyjulius]

I test drove an 07 S2000 with 26 miles on the clock last weekend for the fun of it :) Wow!!! VTEC in that car felt damn nice!!! The poor salesman was scared :p "Isn't it bad if you go into the red (RPM)?" ha ha ha no since its not my car :D

[Malogus]

nice, ls400 is a nice car. i can't decide if i want to pick up something new and cheap (fit, yaris, xd) or buy something older and luxo.

Don't know how much higher end or luxo you want to go, but here is definitely a good deal I would think.

http://www.azaudi.org/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=7214

A water pump install can't be more than a few hours worth of work.

[wgnths]

no used audi/vw's for me!

[J0oftheworld]

Well.. that didn't take long! :p

[Max Power]

oh really................... well??? :)

[J0oftheworld]

haha.. will post pics/etc soon.. prob 2nite! :D

[J0oftheworld]

I see a 9er up there!

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album223/S2g_9_20_003.jpg

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album223/S2g_9_20_002.jpg

:)

[Max Power]

Nice ap1.

[J0oftheworld]

Shinered her up.. :)

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album223/s2kClean_003.jpg

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album223/s2kClean_005.jpg

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album223/s2kClean_011.jpg

[J0oftheworld]

Couple outside today..

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album223/s2gClean_008.jpg

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album223/s2gClean_005.jpg

[skilit]

Nice, looks sweet!

[J0oftheworld]

Decided on blk.. :)

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album223/s2kblk_005.jpg

http://gallery.competitiveparts.com/albums/album223/s2kblk_011_1.jpg

[kev]

So you jumped on Pat's wheels?

holla!

[Max Power]

What year? If it's an 03, take good care of my car ;) - I'll be looking for an 03 AP1 in a year or two. And everyone knows red is the fastest color :)

[J0oftheworld]

haha.. yeah Pat has like 12 wheels and 18 tires for s2k.. He runs jdm OE's! (baller)
The car is an '00 just hit 63k. Feels good to have some sticky street tires under the car (kook rs-2).. was kinda scary w. the wornout gforce sports on it! :p

[kev]

Yeah, I saw the wheels he ran on Sunday. I watched him run, he's pretty quick :) It makes me want to run an S2000 again.