Vengeance68 Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 Baaaahahahaha freekin' chick cars.... oh man you just lost 30 respect points for admitting you own a Miata. Bringing the pain since 1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Baaaahahahaha freekin' chick cars.... oh man you just lost 30 respect points for admitting you own a Miata. Bringing the pain since 1968 Spec Miata is the Chuck Norris of Miatas. There's a reason they are outlawed in lemons/chumpcar racing. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vengeance68 Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 Spec Miata is the Chuck Norris of Miatas. There's a reason they are outlawed in lemons/chumpcar racing. Come on now... just like a crappy pizza is still pizza, a Spec Miata.... say it with me... is still a Miata [emoji12] To be serious, I have seen some beast Miatas out there... I'm just jealous I can't be seen, err I mean fit in one. LOL You know I'm just bustin' chops, right? Bringing the pain since 1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Come on now... just like a crappy pizza is still pizza, a Spec Miata.... say it with me... is still a Miata [emoji12] To be serious, I have seen some beast Miatas out there... I'm just jealous I can't be seen, err I mean fit in one. LOL You know I'm just bustin' chops, right? Bringing the pain since 1968 It's on now. Them's fighting words, and I'm itching to use my ban hammer... It's all good. The Miata was not my first choice in racecars either, however, the deal was too good to pass up. Even in my current Buddha like configuration I can get in and drive with no issues. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 who's talking crap about miatas..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vengeance68 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 It's on now. Them's fighting words, and I'm itching to use my ban hammer... It's all good. The Miata was not my first choice in racecars either, however, the deal was too good to pass up. Even in my current Buddha like configuration I can get in and drive with no issues. Ban Hammer... Clown![emoji1] That makes you the "Thor" of the forums. Buddha config. Lmao Heck even at 225 with 13% body fat I could barely squreze into one back in the day, my buddy Dante had one. Love my LGT, plenty of growing room. D'oh Bringing the pain since 1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vengeance68 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 who's talking crap about miatas.....[emoji38] Me man that's who... I'd strap one to each foot and go Miata skating.[emoji33] Oh no he dhnt... Yes I did.[emoji12] Bringing the pain since 1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 take a ride in a NC. it just might change your mind about them. you'll fit too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vengeance68 Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 Okay time for an update... Yesterday I went ahead and installed the new KYB Excel-G struts, Paranoid Fabrications' .5" anti-sag spacers, Whiteline adjustable front top-hats and H&R sport springs. The worst part of the whole install was breaking the nuts/bolts which are 186k miles old. Two of my stock struts were completely shot and two were at best mediocre. I measured the pre-install height and the car was sitting 3/4" higher on one side than the other. While doing this install I inspected all my bushings and they are all shot, so they are on my to-do list. Just with new struts and springs the car rides and handles much much better, I cannot wait until I get everything done with the suspension. I set up the Whiteline front top-hats for maximum caster and minimum camber. The tricky part were the front camber bolts. Since I was installing new struts, marking the camber bolts and old struts was useless. However I did mark the bolts so they were relatively close side-to-side and it looks like I was only off by a hair. Either way I am getting an alignment within the next two weeks. There was a noticeable drop to the front but the back seemed higher. This was due to the .5" saggy butt spacers. When the new springs settle in and the car sits at its lowest I should have about a 1" drop in the rear. This will give it a minor raked appearance but it does not concern me too much as I prefer a car to rotate quicker in the rear when cornering rather than push in the front. This is also the same reason I am keeping my stock front sway-bar and only increasing the rear sway-bar. (see modified list below) I have modified what I will be doing with it however based on some conversations I have been having with my favorite guru JmP. I will be replacing/adding; Rear sway-bar with the AVO 20mm rear sway-bar Front and rear sway-bar end-links Whiteline rear camber kit AVO rear sway-bar mount braces Front sway-bar bushings Every other bushing and ball-joint I can change. Before images http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/11/a645b30121c99f366ff2367861fc48d2.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/11/db033dd9127cae4c5b688d9310f4584c.jpg Right after installation images Just realized a WRX photo-bombed me. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/11/d5c3df27d22f280c0c426e0996183b30.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/11/ae2b9a9ba3010f38ade9ae7044773755.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 More bar in the back is not to help you. put a bigger bar up front as most of the weight is there. What do you mean by "rotate" in the rear? You don't want it loose. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vengeance68 Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 If I do go with a front sway it will be after I go with just a rear bar upgrade and new end-links front and rear. I prefer a car that rotates faster due to my years of racing my wagon, it is what I'm comfortable with. I do understand what you are saying but the 21mm bar up front with fresh bushings and adj. end-links should be all I really need on that end. However, if it is not then yes I will step up to a 22mm bar. As of right now the bodly roll has been reduced significantly with the new struts and springs. I do need to allow for some give on the sways or that will hurt me just as bad as too much. Do I know exactly what my setup will be right now? No, but I also do not need to go overboard right off, rather I will make changes and see where I sit with it and make more changes as I require based on my driving style. Thank you, J Bringing the pain since 1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I'd be happy to meet up with you and give my opinion. Seeing as you have done most of the upgrades, it shouldn't cost you anything more. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vengeance68 Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 Once the Summer schedule calms down you got it Boxkita. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vengeance68 Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 I'd be happy to meet up with you and give my opinion. Seeing as you have done most of the upgrades, it shouldn't cost you anything more. Baaaahahaha, your opinion would be free? I just re-read your post after some sleep.[emoji6] Bringing the pain since 1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Baaaahahaha, your opinion would be free? I just re-read your post after some sleep.[emoji6] Bringing the pain since 1968 I had to put that in there. Everytime I ride in someone's car, there's a "upgrading my car" thread shortly thereafter. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vengeance68 Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 I had to put that in there. Everytime I ride in someone's car, there's a "upgrading my car" thread shortly thereafter. [emoji38] That is awesome... I think Tris told me it was you who got his car to break loose.[emoji1] Bringing the pain since 1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 That is awesome... I think Tris told me it was you who got his car to break loose.[emoji1] Bringing the pain since 1968 Yeah, that was pretty funny. Tris: Yadda, yadda my car is awesome. Woah! do that again! Me: Woah! Your brakes suck, and your suspension is a bit loose Tris: No its all fine Car: tires howling Me: No, I think its supposed to stop when you press the pedal. several months pass Tris: So I did a suspension upgrade Me: Oh, what? Replace the struts? Tris: No, I painted the rear swaybar pink! Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vengeance68 Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 Yeah, that was pretty funny. Tris: Yadda, yadda my car is awesome. Woah! do that again! Me: Woah! Your brakes suck, and your suspension is a bit loose Tris: No its all fine Car: tires howling Me: No, I think its supposed to stop when you press the pedal. several months pass Tris: So I did a suspension upgrade Me: Oh, what? Replace the struts? Tris: No, I painted the rear swaybar pink! You are pulling my leg, right? ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Nope, that's pretty much how it went down. he may have done something else before the pink thing, however, the lurid picture of the swaybar pretty much overwhelmed anything else he might have said. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vengeance68 Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 Gotta say I miss him. He's a good kid deep down and has always been there to help me. I have invited him over several times since we moved but his schedule has been hectic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vengeance68 Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 Took the car in for an alignment and come to see the cam bolts in the front don't allow for enough adjustment. I need to find new cam bolts that allow for greater adjustment. Anyone know where I can find these? J Bringing the pain since 1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Wl alk Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Vengeance68 Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 I have the Whiteline adjustable top hats set at minimum camber and maximum caster. Only the front right won't true out camber-wise. Bringing the pain since 1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 if you get the whiteline front LCA bushings, you can use those as the caster adjustment, and then use the top hats set in camber only mode to equalize and max out camber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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