HA! Some of the comments on your runs are classic and typical of Mazda owners in general (check my join date), you all aint that fast so you look for excuses and say things like "use it on a road course" or "I'll leave the 5K clutch drops to your SVO"
Mmmkay, bring your wallet and SVO to LACR and we'll see how fast she is.
Look eliminating WHEEL HOP is easy....
Use SLICK or Drag Radials!
That's what they are DESIGNED for. I never really understood trying to do it on pure street tires if your looking for excellent times at the track. In a pinch or on a budget, that's understandable. But if you say you can't afford EITHER when you bought a $24K car, then I think you need to talk to Suze Orman.
I have ran my SRT-4 on BFG G-Force Sports, Falken 615's, BFG Drag Radials (225/45-17) and this Weds, M&H 23x7.5x15 slicks.
I viturally eliminated wheel hop with motor mount inserts and drag radials...
If you really THOUGHT your STOCK MS3 would run 13's at LVMS (2100ft above sea level) then you really ARE out of touch with the performance of modern performance compacts.
VHT is a good thing, you brought the wrong tires to the party, just that simple and couldn't take advantage of it. I'd wish they lay down that much VHT at LACR!
Seriously though, if you plan on any freq trips to the "strip" then invest in some racing tires, like you would tear around The Streets of Willow with OEM tires (as much NOISE as they make...)
C'mon guys don't be shy, I haven't had another "compact" factory hot rod beat me yet (there's also a certain LT-1 Camaro and LS6 GTO owners scratching their heads). Apples to Apples im talking about FWD cars. I got something for EVO's and STi's already, just waiting to be installed.
I like Mazdas.... I would love to see more of you out there.
