OK, you convinced me

***Jake*** · 10-03-2011, 01:44 PM

Sully Wrote:that giant mass of rainbow racers looks too fun to miss out on.

Sorry, that was just too easy.

Kaan · 10-03-2011, 01:51 PM

After Evan won in 2006 some heavy hitters started showing up to NASA events. the front runners have so much in their cars its CRAZY. there are guys making a living off of prepping and keeping half a dozen miatas up front. I'm of the opinion that i would want to be no where near the middle of that type of racing...

I'm sure Olson would help you out DJ and give you the inside line on all the crap it takes to stay up front. He's done it with less money in the car then most... but i dont think he'd tell you the cheap econo spec racers is actually cheap.

i dont know what Rossini is charging for a motor, but the range is between $4500 and $7k for a "built" miata motor. i've "heard" guys going through 2-3 a season!

that being said... Honda Challenge wouldnt be any better as far as engine cost. there arent any H4 cars running right now, but when hizzyfest comes to town and the ITA guys show up... they have MONEY in those hondas.

**JustinG** · 10-03-2011, 01:53 PM

Sully Wrote:I just want to get into Spec Miata eventually becasue that giant mass of rainbow racers looks too fun to miss out on.

Just don't drop a wrench around them.......... it will be like dropping a bar of soap in a prison shower.

Sully · 10-03-2011, 03:09 PM

Well I'd still paddock with the autobahn racers (dj) and the honda guys (you and kaan)

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***Jake*** · 10-03-2011, 03:45 PM

No love?

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Sully · 10-03-2011, 04:16 PM

Well if you are paddocking with MM, then of course but it would have ruined the joke if I said I was paddocking with the other Miata drivers.

Kaan · 10-03-2011, 05:15 PM

MM, no matter the car, has the ability to reach out to anyone in the paddock. honda/bmw/miata/mustang/vette/firebird/legends/etc

we know people, are respected, and can get help when needed.
<3

D_Eclipse9916 · 10-03-2011, 05:19 PM

+1 I still paddock with MM first!

Kaan · 10-03-2011, 05:29 PM

D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:+1 I still paddock with MM first!

when i'm 100% absolved from duties... we can talk motor building if you are in a miata

D_Eclipse9916 · 10-03-2011, 06:15 PM

Kaan Wrote:
D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:+1 I still paddock with MM first!

when i'm 100% absolved from duties... we can talk motor building if you are in a miata

Wont be for a while if it is. As I said, I gotta drive one first to see if I can "get over" driving that thing on track.

***Jake*** · 10-03-2011, 08:18 PM

D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:
Kaan Wrote:
D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:+1 I still paddock with MM first!

when i'm 100% absolved from duties... we can talk motor building if you are in a miata

Wont be for a while if it is. As I said, I gotta drive one first to see if I can "get over" driving that thing on track.

They're so godawful slow. It's a great My First Track Car, but I could use another ~100 hp.

Kaan · 10-03-2011, 08:32 PM

50hp/50ftlbs and you would be tickled i'm sure

TorinoCobra070 · 10-03-2011, 10:26 PM

Ok, kind of skipped this thread, but this better not involved the sale of a certain 02 Camaro SS...

Levey · 10-03-2011, 11:31 PM

Camaro(s) are staying. I just wanted something I could drive to the golf course, drive all 18 holes, save $20 on cart fees, and drive home.

**Goodspeed** · 10-12-2011, 09:42 AM

This is a good candidate: '94 R package (sports package), Laguna Blue. First year of the 1.8L but OBD-I for simplicity. 148k miles but looks clean/stock and if its been maintained its nearly a non-issue.

http://www.chesapeakeroadsters.com/CARFo...f=8&t=9297

DLingenfelter · 10-13-2011, 12:44 AM

Goodspeed Wrote:This is a good candidate: '94 R package (sports package), Laguna Blue. First year of the 1.8L but OBD-I for simplicity. 148k miles but looks clean/stock and if its been maintained its nearly a non-issue.

http://www.chesapeakeroadsters.com/CARFo...f=8&t=9297

NICE! And you get a Torsen. Those are still dominant ES cars in autocross with some sticky tires.

Scott · 10-13-2011, 03:29 PM

Jake Wrote:
D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:They're so godawful slow. It's a great My First Track Car, but I could use another ~100 hp.

They don't seem so slow when you are in the middle of a 40 car pack......

D_Eclipse9916 · 10-13-2011, 03:45 PM

Scott Wrote:
Jake Wrote:
D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:They're so godawful slow. It's a great My First Track Car, but I could use another ~100 hp.

They don't seem so slow when you are in the middle of a 40 car pack......

Seemed slow when I blew by you in the race lapping you guys :wink: Just playing, I love em; Im still trying to jockey myself into a position to drive one for a test run.

PS- Thanks for the point by, next time youll have to throw out a rope and grab onto my bumper. What I sohuld have done was push you down the straight :lol:

Ole · 10-13-2011, 09:43 PM

D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:They're so godawful slow. It's a great My First Track Car, but I could use another ~100 hp.

So what is your fast lap at SPR?

D_Eclipse9916 · 10-13-2011, 11:11 PM

Ole Wrote:
D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:They're so godawful slow. It's a great My First Track Car, but I could use another ~100 hp.
So what is your fast lap at SPR?

First look back, I never said that :p I don't know how I got quoted that.

Second, I'm game, I'm curious where you are going with this even though it may get me. A 1:22.2. Hp is 229rwp and 3176 minimum weight.

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