Who'd be up for a DC Metro meet now that it's warm? [Archive] - Page 9 (2024)

y8s

3rd August 2007, 21:07

yeah, probably just for tonight.

PS reply 2000 woot!!!

Braineack

3rd August 2007, 22:17

shuiend

4th August 2007, 00:12

wow is this thread #1 yet?

Yah I believe it is. I actually think it has been the largest thread for a while now.

moxnix

4th August 2007, 07:26

that7guy

4th August 2007, 08:36

boogie van

4th August 2007, 17:27

Braineack

4th August 2007, 18:00

NAautoxer

5th August 2007, 09:59

i worked on a civic yesterday from about 11-8pm.. it was most definately warm. i'm at work today re-organizing the warehouse. i thought i bought a house near the mountains for a reason?

i'm still on the search for some sick roads. i've found a few, but not too many.

MiataXcore

6th August 2007, 18:35

i worked on a civic yesterday from about 11-8pm.. it was most definately warm. i'm at work today re-organizing the warehouse. i thought i bought a house near the mountains for a reason?

i'm still on the search for some sick roads. i've found a few, but not too many.

on www.motorcycleroads.us there seems to be a lot of nice twisty roads in VA and west VA... more than maryland atleast...

NAautoxer

6th August 2007, 22:25

y8s

7th August 2007, 22:22

freedomgli

7th August 2007, 22:25

nate0123

7th August 2007, 23:05

NAautoxer

8th August 2007, 07:04

uncompiled

8th August 2007, 14:17

The gap did all sorts of weird stuff to my head. I got up at 7 am today to go hit some back roads while the sun was coming up and it was still nice and cool out. It just wasnt the same.

How was the gap? I just don't think I could take that kind of road trip in a Miata.

Ugh, it's rediculously hot. It's like 101? 105?

nate0123

8th August 2007, 15:47

How was the gap? I just don't think I could take that kind of road trip in a Miata.

Ugh, it's rediculously hot. It's like 101? 105?
101, "feels like 109" according to weather.com

NAautoxer

8th August 2007, 17:01

boogie van

8th August 2007, 22:56

How was the gap? I just don't think I could take that kind of road trip in a Miata.

Ugh, it's rediculously hot. It's like 101? 105?

It was awesome, totally worth the drive. I recall you have corbeau forza's and I have one too now, I actually didnt get uncomfortable at all the whole weekend. Now, it wasnt 100+ degrees either....

I think I already posted these a page back or so but heres my album again.
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v600/194GVan/MATG%20XI%202007/

NAautoxer

9th August 2007, 07:04

NAautoxer

12th August 2007, 20:11

http://www.redpepperracing.com/gallery/v/EATme/mia/?g2_page=5

a few new pics out near me. :)

shuiend

12th August 2007, 20:38

y8s

12th August 2007, 22:01

freedomgli

12th August 2007, 22:20

So is any one going to the CDC autocross in Manassas next Saturday? I am signed up but am bnot sure if I will be there or not.

Is it because you know I'm the fastest Miata driver around and are afraid to compete against me? Hahaha. I was actually one of the slowest cars there today. For some reason my car just isn't gripping. I think the tires are getting hard as they approach the wear bars. I was hoping they'd get faster as the tread wears down but with today's heat they were greasy from the 1st run onwards.

NAautoxer

13th August 2007, 07:17

shuiend

13th August 2007, 09:57

Is it because you know I'm the fastest Miata driver around and are afraid to compete against me? Hahaha. I was actually one of the slowest cars there today. For some reason my car just isn't gripping. I think the tires are getting hard as they approach the wear bars. I was hoping they'd get faster as the tread wears down but with today's heat they were greasy from the 1st run onwards.

No more because earlier last week I couldnt make left turns or my car would shut off. I am not sure if I have fixed that perfectly and ont really wana chance my car dieing on the autox course. NOW if you could promise no left turns I might be more inclined. If I dont participate I will definately stop by and watch for a bit.

freedomgli

13th August 2007, 10:46

NAautoxer

13th August 2007, 12:31

shuiend

13th August 2007, 15:01

Is your tank empty? Why only left turns? Is it repeatable?

Megasquirt wiring is what was causing it. I have more or less got it fixed I believe but am not positive. Megasquirt really has just been giving me alot of headaches recently.

Kyle could you remove me from the list for Saturday? I just found out I have to go in and work Saturday morning. I will probally be out in the afternoon to watch when I get off work.

NAautoxer

13th August 2007, 16:30

freedomgli

15th August 2007, 12:07

Kyle could you remove me from the list for Saturday?

Done. Sorry you can't make it. I'm looking for a ride for this weekend as I've got to tow the CDC truck/trailer so can't bring my Miata. If anybody is willing to let me co-drive that would be much appreciated!

that7guy

15th August 2007, 12:35

Done. Sorry you can't make it. I'm looking for a ride for this weekend as I've got to tow the CDC truck/trailer so can't bring my Miata. If anybody is willing to let me co-drive that would be much appreciated!

Know how to drive a turbo? I not registered for next one yet though.

NAautoxer

15th August 2007, 17:21

Braineack

15th August 2007, 17:30

Braineack

16th August 2007, 14:31

speaking of.....

unshrouded valves, lapped valves, polished chamber
http://www.miataturbo.net/~web1_braineack/engine_work/combustion_chamber.jpg

port-matched, ported & "polished" intake runners
http://www.miataturbo.net/~web1_braineack/engine_work/intake_port.jpg
http://www.miataturbo.net/~web1_braineack/engine_work/intake_port1.jpg

"polished" exhaust runners
http://www.miataturbo.net/~web1_braineack/engine_work/exhaust_polish.jpg

blended seats
http://www.miataturbo.net/~web1_braineack/engine_work/blend.jpg
http://www.miataturbo.net/~web1_braineack/engine_work/blend1.jpg

freedomgli

16th August 2007, 16:36

boogie van

16th August 2007, 19:34

drrice

18th August 2007, 22:32

I met a fellow named John (jon?) drives in spec SM with a green miata. Lives in stone ridge in loudoun county. Also said he instructs FATTS at summit.

Also who has a white spec SM on a nice aluminum trailer stored off towerview road next to hilton in herndon?

y8s

19th August 2007, 10:51

so where were all my brethren miata guys yesterday at CDC!? I saw a couple roadsters but didn't recognize the owners.

My times were... well, mostly timed. I did improve constantly though. Here's my pathetic run times:

1. Off Course
2. Off Course
3. 48.06
4. 45.35
5. 43.41
6. 43.24

I think TTOD was like high 34s. Guess I'm a lot rusty. :D

Anyway, good to see the few who did show up later or were running the event.

Braineack

20th August 2007, 08:32

wow scott, I bet youll be runnin real smooth when you put that back together. thought about adding cams to the mix?

I'm going to be building a block with this head down the road....so once the shortblock is complete, I'll pull this head and do a valve job, put some heavier springs in there, go with aggressive cams, and some cams gears....but as of now i just want it running again.

rappadan

20th August 2007, 18:09

so where were all my brethren miata guys yesterday at CDC!? I saw a couple roadsters but didn't recognize the owners.

My times were... well, mostly timed. I did improve constantly though. Here's my pathetic run times:

1. Off Course
2. Off Course
3. 48.06
4. 45.35
5. 43.41
6. 43.24

I think TTOD was like high 34s. Guess I'm a lot rusty. :D

Anyway, good to see the few who did show up later or were running the event.
Hey at least you were out there doin you're thing!!! Watching all those runs made me wanna get in my none running whip and go through some cones!!!!

Braineack

20th August 2007, 19:08

Watching all those runs made me wanna get in my none running whip and go through some cones!!!!

I second that!

I'll be running soon!!!

check out my failed HG:

http://www.miataturbo.net/~web1_braineack/blown_engine/headgasket.jpg

http://www.miataturbo.net/~web1_braineack/blown_engine/headgasket1.jpg

that thing only had 40miles on it!!! :realmad: :realmad:

freedomgli

20th August 2007, 19:15

Braineack

20th August 2007, 22:13

nothing :)

new head has been milled (as seen above), i doubt the block is warped....cast iron vs. aluminum.

actually, i put a straight edge the the head i just pulled and I dont see any warpage...I'm starting to blame my torque wrench and the $10 head gasket.

boogie van

21st August 2007, 12:23

freedomgli

21st August 2007, 13:48

Night Drives

21st August 2007, 17:30

im signing up for the next one in manassas (sept 1st)

Yep me too.

rappadan

21st August 2007, 22:25

NAautoxer

21st August 2007, 22:34

sorry, can't do it again. i might as well stop saying that...

anyways, anyone have a spare oil pressure switch laying around? i need one BAD. mine is (i hope) going south and seems to be really flaky showing only about 30 psi while driving. then it jumps around every now and then. i dunno. it's wierd. i don't think it's the motor. well, atleast i HOPE it's not the motor.. :(

y8s

22nd August 2007, 11:41

I'm signed up. this time I'm not going to run the first half of the first heat. argh.

Joey: how come you keep ditching the few events that are within an hour drive?

NAautoxer

22nd August 2007, 13:40

Braineack

22nd August 2007, 13:46

ooh ooh me to me to, i want in!!!! Kyle keep us up to date as to when reg. is.

you a member? it's already open. I signed my ass up....get on the bost man!!!!

y8s

26th August 2007, 17:11

So... I know you all saw the storm. I was out on the appalachian trail in shenandoah during the worst part of it.

let me tell you something: a fierce downpour and lightning a few hundred feet away will turn you into a record-breaking trail runner.

NAautoxer

27th August 2007, 07:12

Braineack

27th August 2007, 08:25

Braineack

27th August 2007, 10:41

shuiend

27th August 2007, 15:48

Braineack

27th August 2007, 16:49

y8s

27th August 2007, 22:18

Braineack

28th August 2007, 22:14

shuiend

29th August 2007, 08:04

rappadan

29th August 2007, 23:32

What main seal? I something else not working correctly with your car now?

yeah and on top of that he cant tune my MS to run right either!!!! lol

Braineack

30th August 2007, 10:06

What main seal? I something else not working correctly with your car now?

what, youd expected me to fix one thing and then something else not related fail soon afterwards?

shuiend

30th August 2007, 15:57

what, youd expected me to fix one thing and then something else not related fail soon afterwards?

I mean I figure after 8 monthes of working on your car just maybe it would work.

Braineack

30th August 2007, 16:27

you think too much of me.

hopfully it was the case of the "I got too excited to hurry up and drive the car and forgot to tighten the valve cover good enough syndrome"

NAautoxer

30th August 2007, 21:40

Braineack

30th August 2007, 23:11

the oil in there is 40 miles old :(

I'd perfer not to lose it.

NAautoxer

31st August 2007, 06:58

Braineack

31st August 2007, 14:22

boogie van

31st August 2007, 15:45

Hey Scott, got a favor to ask of you, can I borrow your front license plate holder tomorrow for a few minutes so I can take a photo or two with my front plate attached? Gotta go fight a ticket, and the bracket I ordered will most likely get here 3-4 days after my court date.

Im used to having 6 weeks or so before my court date on tickets, this one they only gave me a little over 2 weeks.

shuiend

1st September 2007, 15:25

Night Drives

1st September 2007, 19:52

Nice turn out today at the autocross today. I was in the mid 46s all day, except my last run I managed to pulled out a 44.02 (still not sure how I did that).

rappadan: I must say I was impressed with your second run. Might not have been the fastest but certainly the most entertaining. Going through that back gate sideways was a nice touch.

NAautoxer

2nd September 2007, 00:11

boogie van

2nd September 2007, 08:13

Nice turn out today at the autocross today. I was in the mid 46s all day, except my last run I managed to pulled out a 44.02 (still not sure how I did that).

rappadan: I must say I was impressed with your second run. Might not have been the fastest but certainly the most entertaining. Going through that back gate sideways was a nice touch.

Good job, I couldnt get lower than mid 45's.

Oh, here are a few pics of those wheels I was telling you about.

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/7349/72129md.jpg
http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/6162/p10107095hv.jpg

they are good lookin wheels and will look great all cleaned up or painted. I would keep them but I dont need them and they are just taking up space in my 'rents garage.

Im stopping by their house today so Ill clean them up as best I can and try and get a few more pics.

y8s

2nd September 2007, 11:49

Nice turn out today at the autocross today. I was in the mid 46s all day, except my last run I managed to pulled out a 44.02 (still not sure how I did that).

rappadan: I must say I was impressed with your second run. Might not have been the fastest but certainly the most entertaining. Going through that back gate sideways was a nice touch.

I've got lots of work to do on my driving! I couldn't get anywhere near 45. I think I ended up with a 46.41 as a best. two seconds is a lot!

btw, quay_ryan, what is your name? I can't put the username to the face...

Matt (the black turbo 2001)

shuiend

2nd September 2007, 12:24

sounds like fun guys. lars, let me know if you need a ride into work on tuesday.

I got a car to drive tell I get new ignitors. I will hoepfully have some sent out to me on tuesday.

rappadan

2nd September 2007, 12:46

Night Drives

2nd September 2007, 14:32

I've got lots of work to do on my driving! I couldn't get anywhere near 45. I think I ended up with a 46.41 as a best. two seconds is a lot!

btw, quay_ryan, what is your name? I can't put the username to the face...

Matt (the black turbo 2001)

Sorry, should have introduced myself, my name is Zac, I have the 94 Laguna Blue (Quay is my middle name, Ryan my last). You borrowed my air compressor lol. BTW, I love your car, almost makes me wish I bought an NB instead ... almost.

y8s

2nd September 2007, 14:53

Sorry, should have introduced myself, my name is Zac, I have the 94 Laguna Blue (Quay is my middle name, Ryan my last). You borrowed my air compressor lol. BTW, I love your car, almost makes me wish I bought an NB instead ... almost.

Duh, hey nice to meet you again. Thanks re the car. Now to run the course faster...

freedomgli

2nd September 2007, 15:50

Braineack

2nd September 2007, 23:03

my 5-yo azenis' were not up to the task of hold my torque down. If I ever punched it and it wasn't perfectly straight the rear would flip out on me like nothing. I believe I got a clean 44.x run in there, once I mount my new tires I suspect I'll be faster. Just glad the car actually powered on it's own and not me pushing it Fred Flintstone style.

Matt, you should have asked about the front plate thing again...totally forgot.

Night Drives

3rd September 2007, 01:36

boogie van

4th September 2007, 12:53

Matt, you should have asked about the front plate thing again...totally forgot.

Yeah, me too at the time.

I think a photo of the one I ordered along with a confirmation of shipping, etc.. will have to suffice.

Kyle, just to follow up with what Zack said, he's asking because mentioned to him I overheard Ed talking at the registration table about trying to secure another couple lots before the end of the season. So from what I gathered, no gurantees, but it sounded like CDC is going to try to add another autox or few to the schedule before the end of the year. Lets keep our fingers crossed for another one in Manassas.

a13n0rma1

4th September 2007, 13:07

Hey! Who's interested in a mini Miata swap meet at my place before winter?

I've got a ton of random parts, a full white Miata shell, and my old DD 95 that I need to get rid of before we move out in Dec/Jan... Any takers on showing up, rummaging, and handing over cash for parts?

I promise, no offer refused! haha

that7guy

4th September 2007, 13:21

freedomgli

4th September 2007, 13:57

y8s

4th September 2007, 17:16

Yes, we hope to have at least 2 more auto-x this season after Bowie. Keep an eye on the CDC schedule.

yayyyyy cuz I can't make the 9/23. I remembered what I'm doing. it's the last game at RFK forever. have to go to that.

and I'll be in maine prior to that in the morning!

Braineack

4th September 2007, 17:55

make it at bowie. i love running there.

i used to run with the bmw ncc chapter, they always use that venue, fun stuff.

freedomgli

4th September 2007, 19:26

dow.tom

4th September 2007, 20:12

Braineack

4th September 2007, 21:36

NAautoxer

4th September 2007, 22:37

dude, i'm SO down for a swap meet. and a white shell, eh? i may be interested in that..

sorry i haven't been around lately, but me and my wife have just adopted a found 2.5 week old kitten so i've been nursing that, working, and doing a motor swap on the ole civic. i'll be around soon.

y8s

4th September 2007, 23:03

allll the miata guys get kittens. i'm jealous i can't have pets here. :(

bowie thirded.

and i've got some rear sway bar and stock 2001 shocks for a swap meet... maybe more if I lurk in my garage.

freedomgli

4th September 2007, 23:28

Braineack

5th September 2007, 08:37

Who's Bryan, is he on here? which miata was that? 41.x good time!

Looks like I beat all you guys here though :rofl: suckers!

I was shooting for a 43.x, but a 44.01 will suffice :bang:

fwiw, i have a video here of one of my clean runs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_IU4OnItxA

and here of me wiping out bad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0PF0hQBAaY

moxnix

5th September 2007, 11:19

Don't forget MSCW@Fudruckers tonight.

MSCW Monthly Meeting tonight - September 5

Roy Wagner, will be our guest speaker at the September monthly meeting.
Roy is a renowned for his scenic drives and is a highly regarded expert
and entertaining spokesperson on the historic roads of the United
States. Tonights topic will feature the famous Route 66. An icon in the
development of the American automobile and westward migration, in the
1950's and 1960's. Route 66 even had it's own television show.

We meet on the first Wednesday of each month. Good weather = parking lot
socializing before the meeting... we average 40-70 Mazdas (30-50 winter
months) at our monthly meetings.

MSCW meets at Fuddruckers restaurant (703-821-8582), 1587 Spring Hill
Road, one block south of Route 7 in Tyson's Corner (Vienna), VA.
Parking lot socializing starts at 6:45 p.m., indoor meeting follows at
7:30 p.m. Directions to the meeting location;
http://www.mscw.com/business.html

rappadan

5th September 2007, 19:20

Who's Bryan, is he on here? which miata was that? 41.x good time!

Looks like I beat all you guys here though :rofl: suckers!

I was shooting for a 43.x, but a 44.01 will suffice :bang:

fwiw, i have a video here of one of my clean runs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_IU4OnItxA

and here of me wiping out bad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0PF0hQBAaY

wow that last one was obvious that you were gonna spin out, it sounded like it was understeering, then snap over steer! ha. ANyways put up the pics of my junx son!

shuiend

5th September 2007, 19:56

boogie van

6th September 2007, 07:34

Hey! Who's interested in a mini Miata swap meet at my place before winter?

I've got a ton of random parts, a full white Miata shell, and my old DD 95 that I need to get rid of before we move out in Dec/Jan... Any takers on showing up, rummaging, and handing over cash for parts?

I promise, no offer refused! haha

Do you have any spare dasies or other wheels? I totally dont need more wheels but I am on the hunt for 2 oem 14" wheels, even better if they have useable tires.

Braineack

6th September 2007, 08:25

Matt, I have 4 with new tires.

wow that last one was obvious that you were gonna spin out, it sounded like it was understeering, then snap over steer! ha. ANyways put up the pics of my junx son!

yep, i need to retune my suspension.. i cant remember where i used to set the shocks.

I was pushing around the sweeper and then i gave it a bit of the gas when it straightened out, the boost kicked in, and I lost the rear.

boogie van

6th September 2007, 09:27

what kind of tires? something sticky? I have 2 dasies right now with azenis rt215's and plenty of tread, trying to piece together a full set (not necessarily all rt215s) for autocrossing to hold me over for a while. My avons arent what they used to be.

I just recieved my new all seasons tuesday just waiting on the rims to put them on. 14x7 +12.5!

Braineack

6th September 2007, 09:40

nah, just all seasons. bridgestones.

I can give you 4 old ass 215s unmounted.

Night Drives

6th September 2007, 12:24

...
I just recieved my new all seasons tuesday just waiting on the rims to put them on. 14x7 +12.5!

14x7? What wheels did you get?

On the topic of tires, a friend of mine with an '01 Z06 just spent $1500 on new tires!!!! I told him what I spent on my rt615's and I thought he was gonna cry. I love our tiny ass wheels ...

As for the swap meet, I don't have much to contribute, but I'd be buying. Specifically I'm looking for:
- 90-93 seat belt receiver (the part you plug into)
- suspension stuff, specifically a stiffer front sway bar.

boogie van

6th September 2007, 12:53

diamond racing wheels, painted black. sorta heavyish for a 14" at 15lbs, but I purchased them mainly for looks and to hold my all seasons. And to see what all the fuss is about these low offset wheels anyways. I hear what youre sayin about tire prices, I paid less than $200 shipped for my 4 tires.

Just ordered gorilla blue anodized tuner lugs yesterday to replace my crap rusty autozone ones finally.

Just need to get them mazdaspeed tow hooks and spray them flourescent yellow, thats next I think. So that way if I ever roll out of a parking spot I can get towed back into place. LOL!!

psbjames69

7th September 2007, 09:32

Hey, anyone up for an late summer/early fall drive around Skyline and Winchester tomorrow (9/8). Figured that being the first full weekend of football on both Saturday and Sunday and the fall colors are not out yet that NOW would be a good time for a drive...

James

NAautoxer

7th September 2007, 10:44

boogie van

7th September 2007, 15:19

ahh sorry james. I think tomorrow my car is finally getting the much needed detailing that I have been putting off for weeks. the paint looks terrible right now.

we do need to do a weekend cruise in the next few weeks though.

OT: who's planning on going to GT LIVE at VIR the first weekend of October?

rappadan

7th September 2007, 16:41

OT: who's planning on going to GT LIVE at VIR the first weekend of October?

I'm signed up for the drift comp!

NAautoxer

7th September 2007, 20:36

psbjames69

7th September 2007, 20:59

Like to do it before October... How about in two weeks... Can make a separate post on it.

JP

Braineack

8th September 2007, 22:35

a13n0rma1

8th September 2007, 22:48

I have the p/s hose, the cat shell, 93 coils (all four), the shell (dinged up though!), ugly daisies (full set and then some...), 94+ wheels, and a whole lot of other junk (Suspension parts, f/r subframe, good 93 crank, 93 head, blah blah...

I would set up a classified ad, but I like you guys! First dibs automatically!

boogie van

10th September 2007, 13:03

detailed the car this weekend, looks like new again. cusco side mount license bracket installed.

sumitomo htr h4's sittin at my 'rents house, diamond racing wheels being built as we speak and I should have them next week sometime.

aaaand my car was having difficulty going into 5th again this morning, and has randomly given me issues going into reverse. w tee eff. I just put in a new clutch master and slave cylinder a month or two ago. suggestions?

NAautoxer

10th September 2007, 13:22

SamNavy

10th September 2007, 23:12

rappadan

12th September 2007, 17:42

detailed the car this weekend, looks like new again. cusco side mount license bracket installed.

sumitomo htr h4's sittin at my 'rents house, diamond racing wheels being built as we speak and I should have them next week sometime.

aaaand my car was having difficulty going into 5th again this morning, and has randomly given me issues going into reverse. w tee eff. I just put in a new clutch master and slave cylinder a month or two ago. suggestions?

do you still have the short shifter installed?

Braineack

12th September 2007, 20:44

^Is there any part of your car that hasn't broken? I know, I know, your last blown motor was my fault... but still!

it's still in one-piece, that's a good thing.

boogie van

13th September 2007, 08:39

do you still have the short shifter installed?

No, took that out when I did the clutch master and slave cylinders about 2 months ago. back to stock now. And I dont think Ill upgrade again, stock just feels good.

Actually replacing those parts allowed me to shift into 5th again after not having it for a week or two.

It wasnt working earlier this week but ive been able to get it into 5th for the past 2 days....well I dont know wahtehfugg my car is doing. but its working for now.

uncompiled

13th September 2007, 12:26

Hey, all you racers... I'm going to ptuning to get an alignment. I totally destroyed the wheels on the passenger side of the car in a fight with a pothole, so I put on my spare set of wheels and my car is sitting in the garage until I can get it aligned.

Who has used ptuning for alignments? They seem to have good rates for custom alignments. I'm thinking of just going with a lanny alignment, but does anyone else have recommendations for aggressive street settings?

boogie van

13th September 2007, 12:32

I give p-tuning an A+++++ on their alignments. With their high tech equipment they hit my numbers right on the head.

Icehawk alignment is virtually the same as the lanny, but with slightly more aggressive camber numbers (approx. -0.5 camber more all around or so if I remember correctly). I have the Icehawk on there right now, I am enjoying it. Icehawk claims even tire wear without rotation, I find you still have to rotate tires front to rear to keep the inside/outside edges from wearing unevenly.

If you look up the user Icehawk, he has a link to his cardomain which has his alignment specs.

Also the forum user/moderator OceanRagtop has a few different alignments on his cardomain page as well, with descriptions of the car's behavior.

shuiend

13th September 2007, 16:09

moxnix

13th September 2007, 16:21

that7guy

13th September 2007, 16:32

NAautoxer

13th September 2007, 16:42

boogie van

13th September 2007, 22:02

I was thinking of having my new tires mounted there...but its like $30 a tire. pretty pricey considering its not even a roadforce balancer....but I would like to give them business...what to do, what to do

I need to call them and find out if theres any sort of discount for CDC members.

Joey hows your alignment treating your tires? I know you went with pretty aggressive numbers.

shuiend

13th September 2007, 22:52

Braineack

13th September 2007, 23:00

yuk. get Dan's brother to hook you up. I'm used to paying $10 a tire at Costco.

Walmat is said to be $4 a tire for mounting only.

freedomgli

13th September 2007, 23:47

boogie van

14th September 2007, 08:01

I think I paid $25 per tire on my team dynamics to have them roadforce balanced. Tirevan.com came to my office to do it.

I should be talking with Dan and Graham tonight about tires and fender rolling, so we'll see.

I need to get it all pulled together to roll down to GT Live!

NAautoxer

14th September 2007, 08:02

NAautoxer

14th September 2007, 09:13

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/car/420969803.html

will trade for miata? hmmm. i wish my wife would let me!

Braineack

14th September 2007, 10:02

cheap 15" 99 rims like mine

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/pts/421040463.html

boogie van

14th September 2007, 11:48

yeah I saw that this morning.

Once I get the new wheels and tires on I think all my spares will hit craigslist. I need them out!

shuiend

14th September 2007, 19:13

faeflora

15th September 2007, 01:22

Speaking of turbo installs...

i've been working for the past week full time on installing my turbo :(

maybe i'm slow but it's been all sorts of stupid little things holding me up like tonight i spent 2 hours trying to shove the sleeve onto the BOV.

i was actually supposed to go to santa cruz for vacation tonight but i cancelled because my car is still not mobile :(

is there anyone in the dc area that would be willing to help me finish this kit up?

here's what's left on my 2003 begi s5 install:

intercooler piping
BOV piping
turbo piping
putting the turbo and manifold in the car
wiring up the hydra air temperature sensor
wiring up the hydra electronic boost control solonoid
install boost gauge
install and calibrate EGT gauge

i have beer, cash, fine hard liquor, sex, drugs if you can help...

i realllllly want to finish this install and fire it up this weekend. if you can guide me in street tuning the hydra that would be wonderful too.

please let me know, thanks. i'm in columbia, md

BadAl

16th September 2007, 19:53

Braineack

16th September 2007, 21:25

hughtwg

18th September 2007, 13:32

If you mean the MSCW autox in October I'll be there in the morning.

-Hugh

Braineack

18th September 2007, 13:45

boogie van

18th September 2007, 14:12

y8s

18th September 2007, 17:05

boogie van

18th September 2007, 17:40

NAautoxer

18th September 2007, 20:39

PrintError

18th September 2007, 21:24

freedomgli

18th September 2007, 22:27

I heard a nasty rumor....that CDC no longer will have access to the Osburn Park High School parking lot :mad:
Sadly, 'tis true. No more auto-x for anyone at Osbourn Park, CDC included. The principal didn't have a problem with the organization, safety, or noise from our events. No complaints were received. Rather, the principal didn't like the skid marks across the white lines that demarcate the parking spaces. He thought it looked disorderly, as though a band of hooligan teenagers had fooled around late at night vandalizing the parking lot doing burnouts in their cars. He didn't want to give the students the impression that such behavior was okay. Nevermind the fact that the skid marks wash away as soon as it rains. :(

WDCR SCCA just lost fed ex. actually, there will apparently NEVER be another auto event held there again. stinks.. :(
I heard it was Ripken Stadium, not FedEx.

At any rate, auto-x in the DC area is dying out. There are a multitude of reasons. Most significant are the value of land (much more profitable to put in a bunch of McMansions or low-cost townhomes), encroaching development (NIMBY), zoning regulations that require new parking lots to have many islands and landscaping for runoff mitigation, and lawyers that wish to minimize their client's exposure to risk.

What the area needs is a benefactor to secure a facility so that we can auto-x, drift, race go-karts, and conduct driver education training. I figure we need about 3 million dollars to get the facility off the ground. Know any investors?

freedomgli

18th September 2007, 22:29

NAautoxer

18th September 2007, 22:41

whatever.. they're all too far for me now anyways. :( hello, summit point!

anyways, it would be awesome to have just a huge expanse of concrete and asphalt. yeah, we need surface transisions. those are awesome.

moxnix

18th September 2007, 23:01

All currently scheduled Ripken events for this year will be held. They are not writing any contracts for 08 events but some clubs are currently working with the stadium who wants to continue with the events on trying to keep it for 08 and beyond.

The whole thing is a big mess between the stadium and the city and autox is caught in the middle.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/harford/bal-te.ha.stadium14jul14,0,3949744.story?page=1

moxnix

18th September 2007, 23:04

whatever.. they're all too far for me now anyways. :( hello, summit point!

Have you checked out the blue ridge region SCCA? they have some events in Verona, VA.

y8s

18th September 2007, 23:07

that's a shame. bring back the DC grand prix track!

i bet now that principal is going to get a bunch of irate skidmarks now heh

NAautoxer

19th September 2007, 07:36

Have you checked out the blue ridge region SCCA? they have some events in Verona, VA.

went to one about 2 years ago. it was kind of scary! we were in a "live" parking lot with big-rigs driving around! and the course was way too close to some of the parked trucks. not to mention that the closest event is still 2 hours from my house, i might as well go to fed ex!

boogie van

19th September 2007, 07:54

:eek:

Dropped off wheels & tires at Dan's house last night. If all goes well, fender rolling and install tonight.

Braineack

19th September 2007, 08:49

that's a shame. bring back the DC grand prix track!

i bet now that principal is going to get a bunch of irate skidmarks now heh

I still havent done my burnout video when i installed the lsd :realmad:

boogie van

19th September 2007, 21:43

better pics tomorrow. these are the only ones that came out ok tonight.

diamond racing 14x7 +0 sumitomo htr h4 185/60

NAautoxer

19th September 2007, 22:10

freedomgli

19th September 2007, 23:25

NAautoxer

20th September 2007, 08:08

boogie van

20th September 2007, 08:37

PrintError

20th September 2007, 14:52

Braineack

20th September 2007, 15:16

OH SHNAP!

http://www.miataturbo.net/~web1_braineack/cops/cops001.jpg

http://www.miataturbo.net/~web1_braineack/cops/cops002.jpg

http://www.miataturbo.net/~web1_braineack/cops/cops003.jpg

http://www.miataturbo.net/~web1_braineack/cops/cops004.jpg

rappadan

20th September 2007, 18:26

Rather, the principal didn't like the skid marks across the white lines that demarcate the parking spaces. He thought it looked disorderly, as though a band of hooligan teenagers had fooled around late at night vandalizing the parking lot doing burnouts in their cars. He didn't want to give the students the impression that such behavior was okay. Nevermind the fact that the skid marks wash away as soon as it rains. :(

...Well if everyone wasn't clapping and cheering me on i might of kept it toned down and not drifted as much but everyone wanted more more more!!!!!!!!
lol

boogie van

20th September 2007, 22:18

principal must have been at the autocross and heard the +10 bonus points after dan destroyed the parking lot.

better pics. now i need some oem rear mudflaps. dan, i rolled out the rears as best I could and now they dont rub on every damn dip in the road. but still rub occasionally. so when you get that roller let me know, I want to get it rolled to the point where I dont even have to worry about it if I want to do some spirited driving, or cut through old town manassas and cross the train tracks twice.

PrintError

21st September 2007, 17:01

NAautoxer

21st September 2007, 17:22

Braineack

21st September 2007, 19:07

freedomgli

22nd September 2007, 00:34

Braineack

22nd September 2007, 19:15

people on stock ecus and power seem to love them as well. smoother idle and better gas mileage.

two must read threads: http://www.miataturbo.net/showthread.php?t=12704 for the how to

and: http://www.miataturbo.net/showthread.php?t=4756&highlight=cops for the large discussion

cops can be found for $50-75 shipped.
connectors are $27 shipped from toyota, and the pins are $3 shipped from me (while supplies last). You can do without the connectors and shove the pins on the terminals and fill with silicone.

after that it's just a matter of splicing wires and building a harness, that's it.

NAautoxer

23rd September 2007, 11:37

rappadan

28th September 2007, 16:55

Braineack

28th September 2007, 17:29

yeah? well my DIY port job spools my turbo 500RPM sooner. I make 86mph about 3 seconds faster in 3rd gear from 2.5K.

http://www.miataturbo.net/~web1_braineack/logs/headwork_boost_comparison.jpg

I was supossed to sign up for hyperfest...dunno why i didn't, my car probably wasn't working or something stupid.

for those you can read that log: 197kPa = 14psi :)

boogie van

28th September 2007, 18:05

rappadan pwns ur drift!

we missed hyperfest this year due to some family function, we were pretty pissed off about it too.

scott your little projects are always interesting. I dont have that much of an understanding most of the time but in most cases I can follow the numbers, more is gooder!

Braineack

28th September 2007, 18:15

thanks, matt ;)

Oh yeah, we all need to make it out on Wednesday, we all havent met up in a while. And my car is acutally running quite nicely.

shuiend

28th September 2007, 18:36

NAautoxer

28th September 2007, 18:45

i'd go, but i don't even like you guys anymore. honestly, you're a bunch of pricks...

j/k. ain't making it cause i got an hour drive as it is! also, my OPG is flaky.. or maybe it's the motor. i dunno. i'm pretty scared to drive it for fear of the oil pressure..

Night Drives

28th September 2007, 19:34

Braineack

28th September 2007, 19:58

boogie van

28th September 2007, 22:09

moxnix

28th September 2007, 22:28

Anyone have a stock (or aftermarket) exhaust they'd be willing to sell me? The one on my 94 has a hole in it and failed inspection, and I need one ASAP.

I don't want to get rid of it but I could loan you my stock 90 exhaust to get thru inspection until you can find something else.

moxnix

28th September 2007, 22:42

boogie van

28th September 2007, 23:31

PrintError

29th September 2007, 00:04

Night Drives

29th September 2007, 00:22

Rev2Red: I really hate the dual exhausts, but i'll keep that in mind as a last resort.

Moxnix/Boogie: Thanks for the tips on the Volt exhaust. I'm worried about it lasting though. But for $150 (or less) it seems like a good deal.

I got DTorresF1's cell and I'm calling him tomorrow, still hoping that deal works out (minus the K1's), but I'm not counting on it.

moxnix

29th September 2007, 08:24

Night Drives

29th September 2007, 15:29

that7guy

29th September 2007, 16:01

I'll be thur Wednesday...

Anyone have a stock 1.6 cat i can borrow for a week for emissions?

boogie van

30th September 2007, 19:09

I'll be thur Wednesday...

Anyone have a stock 1.6 cat i can borrow for a week for emissions?

I do but I wont be there wed. practially brand new, dan borrowed it to pass, you can borrow it to pass, next spring when I need to pass Ill have my exhaust cut and flanged so I can install it. I got it cause dan failed when he borrowed my stock exhuast :cry:

you may need to get gaskets and hardware, not sure whats still left in the box. just dont blow it up with your turbo! :eek:

if you want to drive out to manassas sometime this week to pick it up, cool, otherwise I have class in fairfax thursday nights, I get out at 9:30, pm me and let me know what you want to do.

boogie van

30th September 2007, 21:42

boogie van

1st October 2007, 13:10

Garage Vary front spoiler on craigslist in Dulles VA, painted 97 STO blue mica. $150.

its not mine, just letting you guys know theres one up there for cheap!

boogie van

1st October 2007, 13:58

4 in a row!

Joey, you mentioned you are worried about your oil pressure? - http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?p=2723198#post2723198

NAautoxer

1st October 2007, 14:58

moxnix

2nd October 2007, 12:59

Don't forget The MSCW meeting tomorrow (Wednesday night)
Also the next MSCW autox is coming up.

October 13: MSCW @ Bowie
http://www.mscw.com/de07/07sp.html#max

PrintError

3rd October 2007, 15:23

MBCA Autocross this weekend, Sunday the 7th.

Millbrook High School

http://gws-mbca.org/

Braineack

3rd October 2007, 16:02

Don't forget The MSCW meeting tomorrow (Wednesday night)
Also the next MSCW autox is coming up.

October 13: MSCW @ Bowie
http://www.mscw.com/de07/07sp.html#max

Im coming out tonight to the MSCW meet.

autox sounds like fun. I love bowie, gotta check my schedule

y8s

3rd October 2007, 17:38

Im coming out tonight to the MSCW meet.

autox sounds like fun. I love bowie, gotta check my schedule

I'm goin to MSCW tonight. if only to eat nasty hamburgers and shoot the shht.

Braineack

4th October 2007, 09:22

NAautoxer

4th October 2007, 09:38

Braineack

4th October 2007, 13:31

whatever, it's gangsta.

and of course, since i fixed one thing, another has to fail. who wants to take bets on what's next? :rofl:

rappadan

4th October 2007, 17:04

freedomgli

4th October 2007, 17:10

NAautoxer

4th October 2007, 17:34

PrintError

4th October 2007, 18:43

freedomgli

4th October 2007, 18:57

NAautoxer

5th October 2007, 07:33

boogie van

13th October 2007, 16:29

oh no. this fell to the second page.

arcana from clubroadster came up to manassas last night to hang out, today we washed cars and had a little photo shoot session.

this is all I have right now, he took all the pics so more later of course...

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/8031/attid01162aa8buj4.jpg

Braineack

13th October 2007, 19:01

apparently a driveshaft bolt or 4 came loose, so i heard?

lost two, the other two i took off by hand. how it happened :dunno: I didnt touch it for over 6 months, but i was complaining about dritrain noise all week.

i'm assuming that the bolts were stretched and the lock washers just didnt cut it anymore.

kyle, it's just that murphy's law is using me as a guinea pig. Tomorrow I'm changing my oil and adjusting my clutch play and I'm putting on a new exhaust next week, so expect something new to fail soon. :rofl:

NAautoxer

13th October 2007, 20:58

Braineack

14th October 2007, 20:35

NAautoxer

15th October 2007, 20:53

boogie van

16th October 2007, 11:16

Braineack

16th October 2007, 11:26

if the tires were in better condition id snatch them.

wait what am i saying.

I have:

'99 15" 5-spoke 15's with proxies
'94 14" 7-spoke with rt-215s (4 spare 615s waiting to mount)
'93 14" daisies with bridgestones

if anything i need 15x8s with 245/45s

Night Drives

16th October 2007, 20:50

Joey: I might have to get some info from you about the HPDE's. I really want to give that a try next year. Just need to figure out how to fit under the roll bar, I got it installed last weekend but there is no way I'll pass a broomstick test. Probably try a foamectamy or a Sparco Sprint V bolted to the floor....

theres some pretty sweet 15" miata wheels on craigslist. :)
Good luck with the sale.

NAautoxer

17th October 2007, 08:24

Just need to figure out how to fit under the roll bar, I got it installed last weekend but there is no way I'll pass a broomstick test. Probably try a foamectamy or a Sparco Sprint V bolted to the floor

i fixed it by buying a hard top.. and the roll bar that goes with it.. don't need to fit underneath it then cause NO WAY was i going to. also, if you get the sparco sprint a lot of organizations require your instructor to have the same equipment that you do. aka, if you have a harness, they need one too. same with the seats you use. as far as i remember...

Night Drives

17th October 2007, 13:01

i fixed it by buying a hard top.. and the roll bar that goes with it.. don't need to fit underneath it then cause NO WAY was i going to. also, if you get the sparco sprint a lot of organizations require your instructor to have the same equipment that you do. aka, if you have a harness, they need one too. same with the seats you use. as far as i remember...

I got a HDHCHT with the intent of getting a hardtop at some point. If the hardtop nullifies the broom stick rule, I guess I'll have to get one before any track days...

But I still really want to do something with the driver seat though. If I tilt my head back, it goes right over the top of the seat, and right into the bar. I put some SFI padding on there, but that won't help too much if I get rear ended on the street.

NAautoxer

17th October 2007, 14:47

If the hardtop nullifies the broom stick rule, I guess I'll have to get one before any track days...

But I still really want to do something with the driver seat though. If I tilt my head back, it goes right over the top of the seat, and right into the bar. I put some SFI padding on there, but that won't help too much if I get rear ended on the street.

yeah, i hear you. i have to "slink" down into the seat on the street too. but i am almost 100% sure the hardtop nullifies the rule. that's why i bought one. keep an eye on specmiata.com classifieds. that's where i found mine.

Braineack

18th October 2007, 15:38

oh no! Lars has a turbo kit in his possession, watch out!

mmmmm 3" exhaust Saturday.....anyone want a Borla dual?

NAautoxer

18th October 2007, 15:47

oh no! Lars has a turbo kit in his possession, watch out!

hehe. i posess the power to hold back his turbo plans. he's got to go through me to get his downpipe. BWAHAHAHAAAAA. i am shipping. i control EVERYTHING.

Braineack

18th October 2007, 16:12

y8s

18th October 2007, 23:42

this will help you crap out:

http://www.fishbowl.com/clt/hrdtms/pc/200710/1/brwfst.htm

NOVA Brewfest / Hard Times Cafe

boogie van

19th October 2007, 06:34

i heard about that on the radio..maybe ill go over there sunday.

wooo, NOVA drive tomrrow.

I had a nice one on the way home from class in fairfax last night, finally got no one in front of me on Clifton Road

NAautoxer

19th October 2007, 07:18

y8s

19th October 2007, 11:54

PrintError

19th October 2007, 11:58

T-minus TOMORROW! Woohoo! Looking forward to it.

I'm debating heavily whether to leave the shocks on 8 or turn them down to 1 so my back isn't cussing...

Braineack

21st October 2007, 20:04

Well....you guessed it Murphy's Law played havoc on me again.

not a few hours after I installed my new exhaust something failed. :)

http://www.miataturbo.net/~web1_braineack/exhaust/exhaust002.jpg
http://www.miataturbo.net/~web1_braineack/exhaust/exhaust003.jpg
http://www.miataturbo.net/~web1_braineack/exhaust/exhaust005.jpg

NAautoxer

22nd October 2007, 07:19

Well....you guessed it Murphy's Law played havoc on me again.

not a few hours after I installed my new exhaust something failed. :)

and that would be?????

so, is lars going to be at work today? or is he going to be "out sick" due to snail infection?

Braineack

22nd October 2007, 08:40

that would be too much boost failed a silicone coupler somehow :dunno: :

http://www.miataturbo.net/~web1_braineack/exhaust/exhaust001.jpg

but last i heard Lars did get it running, so i doubt he'll show up. Running N/A is completely not fun. I was trying to pass traffic as usual this morning and couldn't even keep up with the cyclists next to me :(

shuiend

22nd October 2007, 15:44

hoss

23rd October 2007, 23:07

y8s

23rd October 2007, 23:31

GW Parkway, yeah, I take it every morning to work.

I dont think people generally hate the miata. I dont wave anymore either. If I make eye contact I might nod. Usually I just floor it and leave everyone in the dust. No time for taking my eyes off the road!

Keep an eye on this thread, you'll see meets or whatnot pop up once in a while.

that7guy

24th October 2007, 01:29

NAautoxer

24th October 2007, 07:24

y8s

24th October 2007, 13:50

shuiend

24th October 2007, 23:00

that7guy

25th October 2007, 00:56

4.2psi is what I am pushing.

Weak....

shuiend

25th October 2007, 06:42

that7guy

25th October 2007, 18:27

NAautoxer

25th October 2007, 20:13

Braineack

25th October 2007, 21:06

y8s

25th October 2007, 23:10

Yah I know. Maxing out my injector duty cycle is limiting me right now. So hopefully next week I will get my 460's cleaned and bump that up to at least 6. Then just going to be ewating for the clutch to go out. Then after clutch Shooting for 12psi.

i would do the clutch before the 6psi. once it goes.... you wont ever get it back.

freedomgli

25th October 2007, 23:11

MiataXcore

26th October 2007, 20:28

Braineack

26th October 2007, 20:52

boogie van

27th October 2007, 00:23

it's been raining a lot. do you guys like driving in the rain? i'm loving it. don't want it to end! walking in the rain sucks though because my pumas are falling apart and my feet are getting wet :O

Im about ready for it to stop raining.

my new narrower tread is noticeable in the rain, although when I have noticed it slipping, its just a little and not out of control. I need to get out to the parking lot behind my office tomorrow morning while its still wet out to get a feel how these tires react to being pushed when its wet out.

that said, I think my avons @ the wear bars would be doing worse.

freedomgli

27th October 2007, 10:09

Braineack

27th October 2007, 13:16

mmmm now to go take some good logs with my new exhaust.

I was hitting 12psi at 3500RPM in the rain ;)

before the exhaust and headwork it took 4200-4400RPM to hit 12psi.

PrintError

28th October 2007, 05:18

Rain didn't stop a nice crowd of Mazda Drivers at Shanandoah Circuit yesterday. I went and peeked at the parade laps (to take my wife out on the circuit). Now I'm itching for an HPDE there.

Kinda wishing it would rain on today's autocross though... just so I can beat the R-compounds off of another car with my Hankooks :P

NAautoxer

28th October 2007, 13:02

PrintError

28th October 2007, 17:02

Braineack

28th October 2007, 20:05

yummy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcZCbi2gpkU

that7guy

28th October 2007, 22:15

boogie van

29th October 2007, 12:50

that7guy

29th October 2007, 13:10

Sure, I should have my test done by the end of this week.

Any Gov peeps on here know whats happening in DC today? 3 F-22 Raptors just flew over my school at about 2000 ft heading N-NE toward DC.