New FSP build

xelderx said:
If it has the BP 1.8L motor the ITBs made for the 1.8L Miata could be modified to work.
Do you know who would make them and how would you go about making them work?
 
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I just got back from the divsional in Texas. Fun event- just no one else in FSP. I got some new front springs- 450#'s (up from 325). Awesome. Thanks Justin! Turn-in was beautiful and it slalomed so nice.
Unfortunately I got 10" long springs since that was all they had in stock at the time, and a 10" long spring is way heavier that an 8" long spring. So I'll have to get some 8" springs when they get them back in stock and return the 10" ones.
Since there was no one else in my class I did a little test and tunin' messing with ride height, alignment, and tire pressures.
I need to get some new wheels that fit under my car better. I kept clipping cones with the rear tire! Anyone know where I can get some light 14"x8" (6" backspace) rims? I may have to go for 13"s or 15"s because I haven't seen much light stuff available in 14"s.
 
iracemine said:
will 13" fit our brakes??

Thinking about it, I wish we'd have thought to check the clearence of my RB's when Jason's car was in my garage.

I think it's time for a roadtrip. Just in time for the DoubleX, eh, Jason? ;)

That aside, unless you can fit a 15" wheel/tire combo with the same rolling diameter as your current 14" setup, I'd stick with a 14" solution.
 
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I've heard of 13"s fitting the front, but they need to be certain brands (don't know which). The problem with 13's on the rear is that you can only get about 4" of backspace due to the toe-links.
So I think the 14" is the best way to go to get the same wheel on all four corners. I just want to find something lighter than Diamond Wheels, but costs less than Kodiaks ($417 per wheel!). I'm not sure if that even exists.
 
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OK, I'm seriously considering getting some 15" rims and trying the 275/35/15 Hoosiers.
I'm thinking of getting 15x9's with a 6" backspacing. anything wider seems like it would be making the car too wide. Also, with the 9" wheel I figure I could run 225's as an option.
The Hooiser is the same OD as my current 225-50-14's so there is no change in gearing. And the tire itself only weighs 1 pound more.
Anyone have a good recommendation for a wheel? Diamonds are going to be too heavy in that size...so I gotta go for something good.
 
Order a Diamond to test fit. Hell...order a full set of Diamond rims and I'll possibly take them off your hands when you upgrade to something lighter. They will bolt up to my 1st Gen and I can use them until I can afford the light ones.
 
xelderx said:
Order a Diamond to test fit. Hell...order a full set of Diamond rims and I'll possibly take them off your hands when you upgrade to something lighter. They will bolt up to my 1st Gen and I can use them until I can afford the light ones.

OK, I have a line on some slightly used Kodiaks. They are the correct backspacing, and the Kodiak Design allows different sized outer shells to adjust the width. I'll let you know if I pick 'em up. :)
Also, put an order in on the AutoEXE throttle body- but might not see it for a while due to shipping from japan. I also ordered an exhuast system :) So I should have some fun toys on the way!
 
So you don't want my fart pipe? :)

Can I have your old exhaust? ;)

David

Jas00x said:
OK, I have a line on some slightly used Kodiaks. They are the correct backspacing, and the Kodiak Design allows different sized outer shells to adjust the width. I'll let you know if I pick 'em up. :)
Also, put an order in on the AutoEXE throttle body- but might not see it for a while due to shipping from japan. I also ordered an exhuast system :) So I should have some fun toys on the way!
 
miata_racer said:
So you don't want my fart pipe? :)

Can I have your old exhaust? ;)

David

Yes sir. The muffler is yours! Its the Axle-back exhuast from the MP3 (which I believe could be the same as the Mazdaspeed)
Are you going to be in San Antonio this weekend for the Spokes event?
 

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