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Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-16-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,621
Posted By doward
onto Sunday. The biggest change was that I...

onto Sunday.
The biggest change was that I bought brand new 200tw autocross tires for the first time since my Gen 3 Nickel 15x9 6ULs arrived back in 2015? I've been running the last few years on...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-16-2024, 10:02 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,621
Posted By doward
I already have the etx9 from the Miata racecar. I...

I already have the etx9 from the Miata racecar. I opted to keep the OEM battery in the right rear corner on that car, so the ETX9 is just sitting around. I never considered that it wouldnt start the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-13-2024, 01:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,621
Posted By doward
Welp... New year. New autocross season. Even...

Welp...
New year. New autocross season. Even more peer pressure from the local buddies to do a national tour event or something bigger and "more serious" but i dunno...


I absolutely crammed in...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 05-13-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,195
Posted By doward
Sold.

Sold.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-22-2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,195
Posted By doward
Enkei PF05 17x9 +40 Dark Silver

Lightly used set of four, oem boxes/packaging still on hand for shipping.
Set of four wheels, no tires. Black alloy Enkei valve stems included.

Located in Powell, OH 43065 for pickup, but I am...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-15-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,621
Posted By doward
I'm not sure what "ideal" is, but essentially...

I'm not sure what "ideal" is, but essentially killing the current STX and making it STR.2 so the even older, more expensive and less relevant S2000 can have a place to play seems short sighted.

A...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-07-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,621
Posted By doward
My Kmiata rolled off my 2post finally so i was...

My Kmiata rolled off my 2post finally so i was able to get the BRZ in and address a couple updates.

New style heim joint 949 endlinks for the Xidas, and their new velco shock covers went on during...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-07-2023, 11:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,621
Posted By doward
An unfortunate series of events had me running...

An unfortunate series of events had me running HPDE4 at Pitt Race.
My ST5 Miata wasn't ready and TT5 was sold out due to NASA Championships coming to Pitt next month. So I had to drop my...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-16-2023, 02:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,621
Posted By doward
This popped up on socials, but none of the paid...

This popped up on socials, but none of the paid photog shots were worth buying this time.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-16-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,621
Posted By doward
Back to SCCA STX duty. Interior back in, 93oct...

Back to SCCA STX duty. Interior back in, 93oct back in, stickers off.

This weekends course was very power-friendly, and I got raw timed by a handful of things, including this Focus RS, an STU...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-11-2023, 09:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,687
Posted By doward
Ive been in two cars on the RCE SS1 and actually...

Ive been in two cars on the RCE SS1 and actually sold a buddy on a set as the closest thing at the time to "86 technas." They're pretty solid value, and I would definitely call them the current...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-08-2023, 09:49 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 34,152
Posted By doward
Another "TT5" car here, and it was absolutely...

Another "TT5" car here, and it was absolutely peachy perfect at Mid O last month. Literally nothing I want to change. I'll be rolling it right into SCCA STX this weekend as it sits with just a fuel...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-25-2023, 12:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,621
Posted By doward
Since I was here in August(best lap on Pro course...

Since I was here in August(best lap on Pro course at that event was a 1:38.1), the class has had a few changes in the rules.
-Down to 14.5:1 from 14:1.
-A-arm penalty down from .7 to .5
-One free...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-19-2023, 09:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,621
Posted By doward
Building on the theme of "exact science,...

Building on the theme of "exact science, procrastination, bigger priorities and regular life" I have now finally made one more change to the backup TT5 BRZ: Installing the Whiteline RUCA offset...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-22-2022, 12:17 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 29,416
Posted By doward
I finally have my setup capable of winning...

I finally have my setup capable of winning locally, so I figure its worth sharing. Not too crazy different from the 'known formula'

949 Racing Xida, single adjustable w/949 camber plates/mounts...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-22-2022, 12:08 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 29,416
Posted By doward
Yaaaas. I'm glad somebody finally did it. Thanks...

Yaaaas. I'm glad somebody finally did it. Thanks for talking me out of it a year ago :p

I would love an update/backdate 4.3 allowance in ST.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-22-2022, 12:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,621
Posted By doward
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.miataturbo.net-vb...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.miataturbo.net-vbulletin/1300x867/80f75b92_57c6_4dbc_a366_5daf9aa43529_294eef0a0985b55c8fb43dfe1ab512f03be23700.jpeg
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-15-2022, 09:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,621
Posted By doward
In a perfect mix of exact science,...

In a perfect mix of exact science, procrastination, bigger priorities and regular life, I have managed to make only one change at a time. So, even though I knew the parts combo was "wrong" I waited...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-12-2022, 10:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,621
Posted By doward
Yea, using handmedown R7 scrubs. Trying to...

Yea, using handmedown R7 scrubs.

Trying to balance both rulesets, I am allowed an adjustable RLCA in STX, but penalized for it in TT5.
Lots of stuff 'free' or allowed and penalized in TT5 is...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-11-2022, 03:56 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 207,336
Posted By doward
https://youtu.be/wtgYFTGakdI NASA Great...

https://youtu.be/wtgYFTGakdI

NASA Great Lakes
Mid Ohio Sportscar Course, Club Course layout w/chicane.
1:39.798
August 27, 2022

Second place TT5 lap by .023 seconds. :(
Second place again...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-11-2022, 03:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,621
Posted By doward
https://youtu.be/wtgYFTGakdI NASA Great...

https://youtu.be/wtgYFTGakdI

NASA Great Lakes
Mid Ohio Sportscar Course, Club Course layout w/chicane.
August 27, 2022

Second place lap by .023 seconds. :(
Second place again Sunday, but no...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-31-2022, 12:41 PM
Replies: 464
Views: 122,373
Posted By doward
JDL EL 421 JDL UltraQuiet over/mid pipe. ...

JDL EL 421
JDL UltraQuiet over/mid pipe.
Tanabe Medallion Touring single exit
TRD intake/TRD filter.
OFT stg2+e85 off the shelf.
Ohio/midwest pump e85, unconfirmed %

193.66whp

NASA TT5...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-31-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,621
Posted By doward
Ricardo's full aero, 255/10" RC1s2 S2K: He had...

Ricardo's full aero, 255/10" RC1s2 S2K:
He had 20 more WHP, only weighed 50lbs more and had actual aero.
I was taking the same aero penalties, but couldn't get my car any lighter, nor had any...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 08-31-2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2,561
Views: 826,593
Posted By doward
right 'now' two days ago

right 'now' two days ago
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-29-2022, 10:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,621
Posted By doward
Crazy mixed feelings this weekend. I set...

Crazy mixed feelings this weekend.

I set high goals to win TT5 and even challenge the Club Course record in my stupid daily-driver-with-Hoosiers. Short version, that didn't happen. Feel free to...
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 08-29-2022, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,338
Posted By doward
I'll take the Mann bar if its still available

I'll take the Mann bar if its still available
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-29-2022, 05:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,299
Posted By doward
I was there running TT5 in my red '13 BRZ, but...

I was there running TT5 in my red '13 BRZ, but parked with ST5/6 in the upper paved paddock.

Were you parked near the T1 pavilion area? I wandered through there a few times to peak at the Neptune...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-29-2022, 02:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,621
Posted By doward
Yea, the interior is completely stock and intact...

Yea, the interior is completely stock and intact except for removing the trunk junk, rear seat and passenger seat.

That is why is was 'only' able to get as light as ~2550 with 1/4 tank.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-25-2022, 11:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,621
Posted By doward
Porky car is porky. All four OEM seats...

Porky car is porky.

All four OEM seats removed and the Recaro SPG in on the PCI dual locking slider got it down to ~2560 at 1/4 tank.
That puts it near 2750 with my 200lb chiseled mass.
I'll...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-23-2022, 09:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,621
Posted By doward
On Wednesday last week I spent the day installing...

On Wednesday last week I spent the day installing the Xidas and resetting the alignment/setup.
I attempted to contain the variables by running the same setup as before, with just the springrate and...
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