The trifecta.....

Full Results HERE

 

nice job mike!!

 

Way to go!

 

We love you Mike!!

 

Nothing going on this weekend is it?

 

Baltimore GP.....

 

From Ed Chan,

This is for the CDC event on the 10th. You can make up to 12 runs for 50 bucks (members price).

 

registered for the 10th. Wee!!! Can't wait to see Mike dominate!

Also getting a team ready for http://www.summitpointkart.com/index...atid=7:general

 

Im probably going to join the league there. I have been going there a lot the past 3 months since the HPDE. I've qualified for the RX250 karts that go 70+ mph. Its really tough to qualify for them.

 

I'm having some difficulties with ride height. The front is OK, but would prefer just a bit higher (I am at 25.4 to the center of the fender). I need to get another turn or turn and a half on the collar, but with 800lb springs it is easier said than done. The rear is about .5" lower than I want, but my rear is not height adjustable. I use spring rubbers to dial in the height, but I ran out of energy and daylight to get it done today (went to the WVU Game last night.....that literally went all night). So, I am at 25.4-25.5 in the rear...which gives the appearance that it is slightly lower overall than the front. I still have just under 2 finger gap on all (4) corners with the hoosiers. I think under hard, cambered turns it will rub a bit. With that said, I am going to have it aligned tomorrow at its current height. The front should be fine, but the rear will need to be raised. Luckily re-aligning the rear is easy as pie.

The car looks pretty damn slammed on street tires, though. I don't like it.

I will be on my 255 street tires for the CDC event on Saturday...so no domination. It will be a day of trial and error with settings. I need to develop a basline on Sat and maybe Sunday with Mercedes.

I plan to run in the PRO index class wtih AI the following weekend. I will be in true BSP trim for that event, and expect the car to be VERY fast.

 

blah... had to cancel for this weekend Time seems to escape faster as you get older.

Good Luck to everybody else!

 

Beat...

 

Had to push the alignment back until Friday, but did get the ride height where I want it. 25.3" front and 25.8" rear.

 

Ran on street tires this weekend. Went alright, but I still can't get used to the lack of front grip. Sadly, Sunday didn't go well....the car decided on the 3rd run it no longer liked second gear. It is still the original 001 trans from 03. I didn't have any issues coming home, but I haven't shifted in anger since it wouldn't go into second. Mercedes club does "practice" runs first. I would have had FTD over Howard in his Exige S260 on R-comps by a 1/2 second, but I only got one clean run before I lost second. Oh well.

Results from CDC on Sat:

1 193 Wade Cha 1965 FFR Roadster 32.01
2 365 Jim Har 2004 Chevrolet Corvette ZO6 33.49
3 194 James Dun 2006 Mazda MX-5 33.75
4 533 Mike Lan 2003 Datsun 350z 33.80
5 393 Paul Car 2002 Honda S2000 33.96
6 733 Franklin Dam 2000 Mazda Miata 34.02
7 465 Howard L 2008 Lotus Exige S 34.05
8 630 John L 2008 Subaru STi 34.38
9 578 Jared Gol 2000 Mazda Miata 34.40
10 547 Michael Adr 2006 BMW M3 34.41
11 133 Dan Kra 2003 Mazda Miata 34.45
12 28 Larry Cas 2003 Mazda Miata 34.47
13 887 Mike Gol 1989 Toyota Corolla SR5 34.50
14 33 Mike Mor 1989 Toyota Corolla SR5 34.50
15 515 Rock Star 1993 Mazda Rx-7 34.61
16 910 Jerry B 2006 Subaru WRX STI 34.77
17 29 Mark Ans 1994 Mazda Miata 34.80
18 199 John Wil 2006 Mitsubishi Evil 34.93
19 621 Nick Dun 2008 Subaru STI 34.96
20 172 Andrew S 2010 Mazda Miata 35.15
21 274 Jacob Hur 2003 Mazda Miata 35.42
22 391 Beepbeep 2002 Honda S2000 35.46
23 173 Richard Sto 2010 Mazda Miata 35.52
24 808 Riki L 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 35.72
25 419 Lemming 2000 Chevrolet Corvette 35.87
26 490 Michael Fas 2009 Nissan 370Z 35.89
27 49 MATTO 2003 Ford Focus 35.98
28 770 Dan Mye 2007 Mini Cooper S 36.01
29 539 Manuel DeP 1996 BMW M3 36.06
30 731 Jacquelyn Dam 2000 Mazda Miata 36.07
31 543 Caitlin Den 2010 MINI JCW Hardtop OC 36.07
32 565 Michael Fin 2004 Honda S2K 36.17
33 451 MikeF 2007 MINI Cooper S 36.29
34 719 Jeff Noy 1998 BMW M3 36.39
35 911 Anthony M 1991 Honda CRX 36.47
36 455 John Lat 2003 Chevy Corvette 36.48
37 434 hepcatz 1986 Toyota AE86 36.52
38 904 Sean Mic 2006 Mitsubishi Evo IX 36.55
39 536 David Goo 1999 Mazda Miata 36.78
40 567 Greg Lar 1988 Merkur XR4Ti 36.82
41 905 CYK 2008 Mitsu Evo 36.84
42 48 JERRYO 2003 Ford Focus 36.86
43 915 Anonymous Coward 2007 Subaru WRX 36.96
44 531 Charles Huf 1998 Plymouth Neon 37.21
45 610 Tom1972 1995 Chevrolet Corvette 37.66
46 75 Lionel Mit 1973 Triumph TR6 37.87
47 377 Evans Bro 2005 BMW 330 ci 37.89
48 934 Patrick Mor 1989 Opel Cadet 38.04
49 605 Dr. Ew 2010 Mazda Speed3 38.35
50 106 TriciaStang 2002 Ford Mustang GT 38.52
51 579 Wes McB 1982 Mazda RX-7 38.69
52 913 Daniel Rod 1999 Mazda Miata 38.79
53 907 Lorena Wha 2008 Nissan 350Z 38.80-member here?
54 916 JohnnyG 2010 Ford Mustang 38.82
55 912 Enrique Cob 2003 Hyundai Elantra 38.95
56 557 Lori Han 1978 Datsun 280z 39.25
57 556 Rick Owe 1995 Mazda Miata 39.26
58 107 waldig 2005 Chrysler Crossfire 39.61
59 923 Mehr Pas 1990 Nissan 240sx 40.06
60 4 Ed Cha 1990 Nissan 240SX 40.10
61 598 Wayne Cha 2004 Ford Focus 40.54
62 750 Vince Ill 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0 40.84
63 247 Justin Nev 1994 Mazda Miata 40.99
64 902 Matt Car 1994 Mazda Miata 41.41
65 908 John Wha 1989 Toyota Supra 46.19

 

LOL datsun

 

Test fit the hoosiers with the new suspension and lower ride height last night....

Drove it around the block...holy poop. The much higher rates and re-done shocks really make the car transition hard. I think I can get away with adding a bit more rate via bumping the sway up a notch. I had dropped it down since the new spring rates are 800lbs in the front.

315's on the front might be a pipe dream...285's look like this with -3 camber:

 

I see you got a new seat. I know you needed one of those bad. I did some upgrades on my car Quaife LSD, Crawford Strut bar, and RS-3 tires. I think im going to the NCCA even on Saturday in Manassas to try everything out.

 

I won't be at that event. I am going out to Cumberland on Sat and running AI on Sunday. Have fun at Manassas....

 

Well...after the long *** wait for the shocks. I am not happy. They perform alright, but already have a very slight seep from the rebound adjuster on the front drivers side. They will fix the issue, but what is the point. They have been done a couple of times now (by different people) only to leak again. In short, I am in talks with MOTON working something out that is legal for street prepared. B/w motons and the rebuilding of the Koni's...I am going to end up spending probably 7 grand on freaking shocks...fail. I am going to do it right this time, though. I am done with Koni....on to Moton or JRZ.

Remote reservoir shocks FTW.

The DA Koni's will be up for sale. They are still WAY better than any OTS coil-over or shock you can buy, but they will likely need a rebuild once a year (figure 600-750 for all 4). I'll sell them cheap.

Pic of fronts:

 

Mike - what exhaust do you run - and what would you recommend as far as a cat back system. I looked at Stillen, Borla and also Legalis-R (fujitsubo) which isn't a true dual. Not interested in the sound so much (I commute with the car) but a bit more hp gain and low end and mid range torque would be good - i do realize exhaust doesn't do too much overall. Other issue is I have lots of rust just near cats so replacing not a bad idea.