Huff...Here goes..
- Thread starter TroyV
- Start date
Are you going to give us any details on it's replacement?
I'd rather not due to extreme fear of backlash.. 
Oh alright..
It is a street legal 93 1.6 Miata with a Chris Howard cage, SCCA inspected with a current log book. At Com it is an ST4/SPC car which owns the ST4 class records at almost all the tracks that Com visits. The car has a hard top bolted on, A/C removed, fire system, kill switch, Momo seat and wheel, and has ultra shield harnesses.
To do 7 away events....this is what I can afford in terms of spares, fuel and consumables. Plus...if I ball it up...it won't break my heart...or the bank. I'm probably going for my competition lic in April so I'll need something that qualifies..
All the decals have been removed, but this is a fairly current photo.
Oh alright..
It is a street legal 93 1.6 Miata with a Chris Howard cage, SCCA inspected with a current log book. At Com it is an ST4/SPC car which owns the ST4 class records at almost all the tracks that Com visits. The car has a hard top bolted on, A/C removed, fire system, kill switch, Momo seat and wheel, and has ultra shield harnesses.
To do 7 away events....this is what I can afford in terms of spares, fuel and consumables. Plus...if I ball it up...it won't break my heart...or the bank. I'm probably going for my competition lic in April so I'll need something that qualifies..
All the decals have been removed, but this is a fairly current photo.
The car looks clean and will definitly be cheaper to feed than the Cobra. I've been at track events with some pretty fast Miata's. Good luck!
Thanks. I'm going for this one because I know the history of it, have shared the track with it, and it is completely sorted out. It has some very trick JIC coil overs and a bunch of other goodies.
It is a little tricky getting in and out with the cage. The car weighs 2370 with a full tank and no driver. I plan to drive it as it sits for the coming season, then decide what changes, if any I want to make. The class records this car owns are on RA-1's. It is going to be nice to see what the car can do on a real tire. I'm going to run hoosier R's for practice and A's for the TT days.
I'm looking forward to seeing what driving 10/10ths is like....what with all the good safety gear in place.
It is a little tricky getting in and out with the cage. The car weighs 2370 with a full tank and no driver. I plan to drive it as it sits for the coming season, then decide what changes, if any I want to make. The class records this car owns are on RA-1's. It is going to be nice to see what the car can do on a real tire. I'm going to run hoosier R's for practice and A's for the TT days.
I'm looking forward to seeing what driving 10/10ths is like....what with all the good safety gear in place.
wow JIC coilovers are not cheap! Congrats.. .yeah yeah.. i have a sweet spot for Miata's. I own one now and i had a Mazdaspeed for a year.
One of the most difference i noticed turning-wise was when i got my 6UL wheels.. and 225 tires: 6UL WHEELS . You can get 15x9's and put some 275x15 hoosiers , of course you will need some power to move them . I'd assume that tires/grip is proportional to the weight of the car (i might be way off on this simple math) : A 225 tire in a 2400 car is a 318mm tire in a 3400lb car ... or a 275 tire in a 2400 car is a 389mm tire in a 3400lb car
One of the most difference i noticed turning-wise was when i got my 6UL wheels.. and 225 tires: 6UL WHEELS . You can get 15x9's and put some 275x15 hoosiers
, of course you will need some power to move them . I'd assume that tires/grip is proportional to the weight of the car (i might be way off on this simple math) : A 225 tire in a 2400 car is a 318mm tire in a 3400lb car ... or a 275 tire in a 2400 car is a 389mm tire in a 3400lb car that's what i've got. Believe me... you will push it and push it every time more and more in the turns and the little miata will keep turning and turning
Great. So now we don't even get to see your awesome car anymore in your avitar. :bored:
Troy, a big step and I think a great choice. Have lots of fun with it.
But what will you do this May 2-3?
That was Harry Meise.
Nope, once I pulled the hitch bar out of the car and packed it for Adam, I considered the car no longer mine.
Ok...Harry Meise.... That dude seriously has balls of steel... I followed him around for awhile to see what he was doing. We was taking the bowl with very little brake....literally slamming the car down into it... ballsy..
Edit: I plan on coming for the SP event plus the full day invite only thing at the main course on the monday. I'm bringing a few friends, but I doubt I can muster the 25-26 car groups I have done the last four seasons.
Last edited:
Harry is the smoothest driver in our group. We call him "Ice Man".
Here's Harry following me at a NASA SP last fall. Catch what happens to him at 7:10. NASA HPDE3 from an '03 Cobra at Summit Point 10/08 on Vimeo
And you didn't answer my question. Any chance I'll get to see that little beauty at SP in May? It is street legal, and you northern guys can endure a 12 hour ride in one, right?
Oh, I know Harry. Very nice guy! We've shared the track several times! Fun times :banana:
Yes, its too bad he won't be at VIR with the rest of us. But he has a prior commitment that precludes him from going. :nonono:
Great!. I'll look forward to seeing you there. I can't swing the extra funds for Monday, though.
Does that roller skate have a passenger seat? :banana:
Users who are viewing this thread
