Miata Challenge

[WillM]

*This* would not bump me out of SPC, but other things might.

Dave, Troy, I think a couple guys like yourselves would be able to handle this nicely. As I said above, I can help get it off the ground.

There would be no additional fees or charges!

[Kai Noeske]

Won't you have one or two Miatas for competition this season?

If not, sorry, sounds like you are looking for the "Corolla Challenge".

Just kidding - no, I won't bring my 'rolla this season (except as a substitute car maybe) and won't drive Ivy's Miata. Hope to bring my new car - not a Corolla, but basically a sporty version thereof. Yes, even sportier than a Corolla...

[paultg]

Will, saw this thread and thought you might want to see this:
http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=360816

It looks like they are in the process of organizing an East Coast region for the MC. I haven't read much of this either; but thought it sounded like alot of fun and if members here actually participated (while practicing/participating with COM) that it be a great way to promote the club on a regional/national level.

Paul G.

[6PAK72]

Liz says that she wants +1 point for non-male driver. I want a +1 consideration for being 6-foot plus and managing to get into the damn thing! We're up for it, and we've got a better opportunity to help out this season than last.

See you all at the dinner.

[WillM]

Sounds good, Jeff & Kai.

Paul - thanks for the link. Yes, I read that. However, by "East Coast", it appears that they (NASA) are predominantly looking at Mid-Atlantic and southern states. Us Northeasterners (pun intended, Paul ), especially New Englanders, usually get left out, Canucks too!

NHMS, NJMP, Mt Tremblant, and WGI will likely be unique to COM. Not to mention Mosport & Calabogie, when we finally get back there.

[jeffw]

I tell my wife the bald tires are so much cheaper..

SO glad my significant other is racing with COM too... ... in fact, I am falling behind with new car purchases - Ivy already has her new car, I only mailed the check for mine today

What'd you get?

[horizenjob]

"excessive rice" sounds intriguing. I've been looking at the same rather boring Formula Ford for almost 30 years, now I feel sort of inspired.

I could buy a junk Miata, then move over the FF parts and then take out the extra stuff - maybe about 3000 lbs. worth.

[Kai Noeske]

What'd you get?

Now that Mick came clean about the bimmer, I can say ... 99 Civic SI, previously ran SSC with SCCA. Caged and all. Will be SSB with COM, though...

[breakaway500]

^Good choice.Rugged,reliable car,and parts are readily available and inexpensive.

[Kai Noeske]

^Yes, especially so because spare parts have to be stock... plan to also run it with SCCA in SSC.

Checking tire rack ... a stock replacement rotor is $40 front, $25 rear - if you splurge and get Brembo!!!

Impressive what Honda did with a little 1.6L - balanced crankshaft, 160 HP, redline at 8000, cutoff at 8500 - goes into VTEC at 5500 - and has a stock sports suspension - it's the sporty version of the 'rolla that Toyota never made ...