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Post by TYSON on Feb 20, 2003 10:57:54 GMT -5
Tyson After watching a couple local autocross events last year, I don't think my car would be much fun around the cones. I've decided to give SOLO I a try instead. My car: 1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring -Magnus GT42 ball bearing turbo -custom Magnus manifold w/ 2X TiAL 35mm wastegates -4" SS downpipe, 3" SS midpipe w/ Borla XR-1, HKS SS / Carbon / Ti catback -Customized M2 medium intercooler -twin Supra in-tank fuel pumps, Russell -6 braided fuel lines, 2X K&N fuel filters, 2X 850cc / 2X 1300cc fuel injectors -Haltech E11 engine management -M2 radiator -ACT heavy duty clutch -Hawk HP+ brake pads, Mazda Motorsports SS brake lines -OMP removed -custom rear strut tower bar -Simpson Cam-lock Bolt in harness -Bridgestone S-03 tires Can't afford suspension upgrades to match the engine yet.  |
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Post by Mazdaracer on Feb 20, 2003 15:41:25 GMT -5
looking at those engine mods, thats going to be one HALLUVA suspension!
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Post by TYSON on Feb 20, 2003 16:23:23 GMT -5
Well, you need coil overs to fit 285's all around. Throw in some aftermarket sway bars and we're talking nearly $10 g's. Definitely 10 w/ traction control and a cage.
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Post by Mazdaracer on Feb 20, 2003 16:49:09 GMT -5
10gs huh! mac & cheese or top ramen tonight ;D
can't wait to see it. keep us posted with your progress.
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Post by TYSON on Feb 20, 2003 16:59:51 GMT -5
That won't happen for quite some time.
The computer, harness and strut bar still need to be installed. Actually, I still need to draw the strut bar.
I think I'll be taking it easy for a while to keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up.
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Post by rx7carl on Feb 20, 2003 17:53:18 GMT -5
Try Autox anyway. It'll teach you the basic car control skills to be a good raod racer.  |
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Post by TYSON on Feb 20, 2003 18:01:54 GMT -5
I would like to autocross but they make the courses really tight around here. I would have trouble. Besides, they have SOLO I events every second weekend here, and I have to have time to do other things or I'll get bitched at. Besides, I might need the off days for repairs.
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Post by TYSON on Feb 20, 2003 18:03:24 GMT -5
Hmm, auto editting. I write pregnant doged, and it changes to pregnant doged.
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Post by TYSON on Feb 20, 2003 18:04:46 GMT -5
OK, not all female dogs are pregnant dogs. ;D
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Post by Mazdaracer on Feb 20, 2003 18:08:40 GMT -5
found them, there is a list of censored words...a LONG list....i'll fix that....as it took me like 3 reads to figure out you sais b i t c h e d at.... |
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Post by TYSON on Feb 20, 2003 18:14:28 GMT -5
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Post by PseudoRealityX on Feb 20, 2003 19:19:26 GMT -5
Try Autox anyway. It'll teach you the basic car control skills to be a good raod racer. Just wondering, but is this Carl Perez? |
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Post by jgraves on Feb 20, 2003 23:55:20 GMT -5
Tyson, considering the amount of power you should be producing, you might want to consider some Hawk Blue front brake pads before going to a lapping day or Solo 1. (don't use Blues on the street) I have found the HP+ fads after 3 to 5 laps even with my wimpy 140HP Miata.
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Post by TYSON on Feb 21, 2003 0:25:27 GMT -5
How many hot laps do we get at once during SOLO I in Ontario? Believe me, during the lappings days I will be taking it easy for a while. I don't own a truck and trailer. ;D
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Post by jgraves on Feb 21, 2003 21:38:40 GMT -5
Solo 1 in Ontario is 1 warmup lap, 3 timed laps and a partial cool down lap. Typically this is repeated 3 to 4 times during the day. COM sports Car Club (comssc.org) does a combined driving school and time trial at the Mosport big track once a year. I don't know much about their events.
Jeff
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