Publicado: Jan 17, 2008
Por: VagaXt
Duracion: 9:41
Track: Streets of Willow Springs (CCW) Date: 12/14/2007 After getting time to sort out settings after a rushed first session, it was time for the real track test for the second session of the day for my "new" MSM, powered by Flyin' Miata. This session is the only real good session I had to test my MSM because an intercooler pipe popped out during the third session, disabling my car and thus ending the test day. Featured here are short battles of against an Evo and a 911 RS (both DOT-R tire clad and caged). Also, I set my car's benchmark time of around 1:30 (3/10 off if I didn't lift on the final straight during the checkered flag). __________________________ Testing for items of interest: 1. Custom-built BP4W motor w/ FM2 turbo kit 2. Falken Azenis RT-615 tires 3. FM frame rails Conclusions: 1. OMG, so much faster and more responsive relative to a stock-ECU MSM. But obviously, as seen on the film, I'm still no match against power cars on the straights. Note that I'm not running full boost right now because I still getting some knocking issues sorted out. As soon as that's done, I can finally turn up my boost to full power. 2. I can see what people have been on about with these tires. These have great response, awesome dry grip and warm up quickly (only took a half a lap). However, after about 5 minutes of hard driving, the tires started to get a bit greasy, but not uncontrollable. To me, this verifies the auto-x reputation, but for the track, I still think my old BFG KDW2s still come out on top on the track because they take heat better and grip better overall through long track sessions. 3. In short, even the old suspension benefited from the chassis stiffening and added to the responsiveness and stability in the corners. As a bonus, they also help the chassis cope with the bumps on the track compared to my last visit.
Canal: Autos
Tags: battle ccw chase counterclockwise drift mazda mazdaspeed miata mx-5 nb8c oversteer roadster turbo
Calificacion: 4.17 (6 votos) Reproducciones: 4606' favoriteCount='4 Comentarios: 18
VagaXt Escribio:
Jan 17, 2008 - I haven't been on any of the other tracks at Willow Springs. The GP track I think you are talking about is called Big Willow.
Roadstar06 Escribio:
Jan 17, 2008 - which camera and mount did you use?
VagaXt Escribio:
Jan 17, 2008 - Camera: Panasonic PV-GS32 w/ generic wide-angle lens. Mount: I/O Port
yyjack23 Escribio:
Jan 18, 2008 - maybe it's not a fair comparsion cos azenis is with more hp, r u running same sizes? wat's the exact time of last lap? i tried to use stopwatch and bring the start/finish earlier, you only save about 0.3 from 1'31.3 to 1'31.0 no matter what, you r showing very good potential of your new set-up, maybe mark your calendar for the Redline Time Attack in March
VagaXt Escribio:
Jan 18, 2008 - When I was making comparisons between the RT-615s and the KDW2, I was only comparing the front tire grip on this course. Also, the power increase has little/no effect on front tires because they aren't the drive wheels and I'm still on the same suspension as I've always had, so comparing them head-to-head for heat tolerance and grip endurance isn't a bad comparison.
VagaXt Escribio:
Jan 18, 2008 - The last lap was 1:31, 8/30 frames (about 1:31.27). And looking at the footage again, it looks like I could only save about 3/10 seconds. I'm sure this car can go faster, but I didn't get another session for the rest of the day because a IC pipe popped out and I couldn't hold it to keep the car running on track. :( And yes, I'm looking forward to a Redline Time Attack with this car in March. Buttonwillow is definitely my most familiar track to drive and compete.
legoflamb Escribio:
Jan 18, 2008 - Is that like the pet name or is that what they really call it?
VagaXt Escribio:
Jan 18, 2008 - Big Willow is the official name for the GP track.
gyrenejoe Escribio:
Jan 20, 2008 - Was that a real 911RS? If so then it's nice to see someone flogging a 35 year old collector's car on the track! Looks like you had some trouble getting the power down on that long right hander. It's nice too have more power, huh?
legoflamb Escribio:
Jan 20, 2008 - I haven't been there in a while, so I'm kinda out of the loop. I've only been there to spectate so I wasn't really sure.
VagaXt Escribio:
Jan 20, 2008 - I don't know if it was a real 911 RS, but it did have a cage in it and that's the name of the car written down on the driver roster for the day. And yes, the power's so nice and easy to use, but the right hander's just a tricky corner (half downhill then uphill). I even had trouble putting power down there when the power was stock the last time I was last there.
yyjack23 Escribio:
Jan 22, 2008 - did u get my last msg, somehow it didn't show!
VagaXt Escribio:
Jan 23, 2008 - Nope, I didn't get it.
yyjack23 Escribio:
Jan 23, 2008 - haha, I think I know why, cos I include a web address, anyways, I just agreed with u the tricky part of sows above, CW as well, especially high speed sections! and that EVO driver also owns a miata! u can check out some CA track discussion at trackHQ com
zuelspeed Escribio:
Oct 14, 2008 - Great vid. Nice driving, although I think your turn in's are a little early.
gtomaniac55 Escribio:
Oct 21, 2008 - do miatas have enough power to have a good take off
VagaXt Escribio:
Oct 26, 2008 - Depends on a lot of things, really.
legoflamb Escribio:
Jan 17, 2008 - Have you been on the GP track? Or whatever its called... the one thats not the streets of willow.