The Ohio Random Thread... aka We Should Probably Be Working

magnumP5 said:
It's interesting reading the opinions of those who race/track their cars versus those who don't when it comes to horsepower. Not ridiculing one side or the other but the general impression I'm getting is the guys who race/track generally prefer handling and the ability to put down the power they have and the street guys seem to want more HP. I was definitely in the latter category about four years ago. I've got a friend from school with a twin-turbocharged 4.6L Mustang who likes to go around saying things like "My daily driver is faster than your racecar." Sure, 0-60 mi/hr, but what about around a corner? What about against cars with similar HP/weight ratios? I mean, comparing a twin-turbo V8 street machine to a Spec Miata is pretty assinine.
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This is why my street Miata has a turbo. A track Miata would be much better naturally aspirated. On the street though, the increase in power is really useful. It's sad that a minivan can out accelerate a sports car.

Handling is better on a track, power is better on the street. A stiff, low suspension with lightweight wheels and grippy tires doesn't make much sense if you are just driving around on public roads.
 
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rally2003 said:
I want to go, but it depends on these interviews I have today and the hole in my wallet right now. The MSP looks like crap too, but is still a blast to drive. I need to check the extra set of springs I have at home and see what I need to get from Pablo.
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good luck in your interveiws.
 
codex said:
This is why my street Miata has a turbo. A track Miata would be much better naturally aspirated. On the street though, the increase in power is really useful. It's sad that a minivan can out accelerate a sports car.

Handling is better on a track, power is better on the street. A stiff, low suspension with lightweight wheels and grippy tires doesn't make much sense if you are just driving around on public roads.
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I can see the logic in that. It's easier (and somewhat safer) to use that power 0-60 or 0-70 on the street than it is to push the handling capabilities.
 
WillD said:
I can see the logic in that. It's easier (and somewhat safer) to use that power 0-60 or 0-70 on the street than it is to push the handling capabilities.
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I agree. Not to mention the reliability issues of a turbo on a track car. I can accept the added maintenance required of a turbo on the street car but it's not something I'd want to deal with on a track car.
 
Good. Does that mean people will let up on me about tracking my Miata?
 
Anybody want to be a nice guy and take a pair of struts from me at Mid-Ohio to deliver to codex?
 
Exactly what I'm thinking. Although I do hope to get the Miata out for an autocross soon. No where close to being competitive in the class it's in with a turbo, but at least it would be a fun time. That June 9 is too close to the June 10 track day so I'll probably skip that one. Any idea when NORA is going to start hosting autocross again this year?
 
o0n8 said:
Anybody want to be a nice guy and take a pair of struts from me at Mid-Ohio to deliver to codex?
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Sure. Anthony is about 1 mile from my house.

Anthony, why aren't you going to Mid-Ohio? And why can't you do track events in a row?
 
codex said:
Exactly what I'm thinking. Although I do hope to get the Miata out for an autocross soon. No where close to being competitive in the class it's in with a turbo, but at least it would be a fun time. That June 9 is too close to the June 10 track day so I'll probably skip that one. Any idea when NORA is going to start hosting autocross again this year?
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You have the same kit that I do. You're not getting off easy if I don't get off easy.

Heh... that sounded like a Miata thing to say...
 
Lewis7789 said:
Sure. Anthony is about 1 mile from my house.

Anthony, why aren't you going to Mid-Ohio? And why can't you do track events in a row?
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+1 on the Mid-Ohio question.

I'll be in Columbus this weekend if Anthony needs them sooner than Mid-Ohio.
 
WillD said:
+1 on the Mid-Ohio question.

I'll be in Columbus this weekend if Anthony needs them sooner than Mid-Ohio.
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If you could pick them up for me this weekend, that would be awesome.

I'm just lazy and would rather not wake up early on Sunday, especially with a track day the next day. I'll be getting my speed fix in the next day so I'll be less motivated to go to an autocross.
 
Lewis7789 said:
Sure. Anthony is about 1 mile from my house.

Anthony, why aren't you going to Mid-Ohio? And why can't you do track events in a row?
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I took vacation the week of June 10 and we are leaving after the track day on Monday. I don't think we'll be back soon enough for the Grand Am race.
 
THE Phen said:
You have the same kit that I do. You're not getting off easy if I don't get off easy.

Heh... that sounded like a Miata thing to say...
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lol.. why not use another car for track days? That Bavaria would be a blast on track, or Civic, or ... ?
 
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