The Ohio Auto-X and Track Event chat thread
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princess peach
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Huh, while looking up what class the MS6 will be in I found the KL swapped P5 would stay in SMF.
"Street Modified – This is the top tier of the “street” classes. This class allows
engine swaps as long as the engine is made by the same manufacturer
car. You may also add turbo/superchargers, camshaft upgrades, and any
suspension upgrades as long as it uses the factory attachment points."
"Street Modified – This is the top tier of the “street” classes. This class allows
engine swaps as long as the engine is made by the same manufacturer
car. You may also add turbo/superchargers, camshaft upgrades, and any
suspension upgrades as long as it uses the factory attachment points."
Sticking with SM. I could run ST with my mods but it will be more fun to run with my friends. I'm not competitive anyway.
Marc, what would you suggest for my tires. Though I think I already know the answer...
I've got a set of 215/45-17 used Conti DW's and a set of used Conti Contact 235-45-17. I've already got a used set of Nitto NT-o1 215-45-17's mounted on my Enkeis. Which tires should I run the auto-x and Mid-O track day with? I know you'll say switch to the 215/45-17's and run them to learn on street tires. But will a track day burn up these tires in the day? I've got the Nitto's wrapped around my Enkei's for at least 2 years now and only used them on one track day so I would rather burn those up. Otherwise I'll have to get them switched around at a shop.
Thoughts?
Marc, what would you suggest for my tires. Though I think I already know the answer...
I've got a set of 215/45-17 used Conti DW's and a set of used Conti Contact 235-45-17. I've already got a used set of Nitto NT-o1 215-45-17's mounted on my Enkeis. Which tires should I run the auto-x and Mid-O track day with? I know you'll say switch to the 215/45-17's and run them to learn on street tires. But will a track day burn up these tires in the day? I've got the Nitto's wrapped around my Enkei's for at least 2 years now and only used them on one track day so I would rather burn those up. Otherwise I'll have to get them switched around at a shop.
Thoughts?
I know you asked Marc, but I will answer anyway and say use up the NT01s. 
They aren't super different from a really sticky extreme performance summer tire, and they still provide plenty of feedback near the limit. Also, no you won't use up street tires in a day unless you're doing something really funky.
They aren't super different from a really sticky extreme performance summer tire, and they still provide plenty of feedback near the limit. Also, no you won't use up street tires in a day unless you're doing something really funky.with ms6 you'll be battling with a lot of understeer. Slow-er in, gun it out - that's the only way to stay competitive. If you are coming in hot, you'll never get 'dat @ss' to swing. Unless you are planning on using your ebrake, of course. But I'll suggest against that until you know what to expect from the boat.
Although, I did autoX before RSB. I'm sure that will help you quite a bit.
Although, I did autoX before RSB. I'm sure that will help you quite a bit.
I know you asked Marc, but I will answer anyway and say use up the NT01s.
I agree with Will use the Nittos for track and Auto-x, save your other tires for daily duty. Are you going to run on Sunday June 9th @ LLCC? Its a good way to knock off the rust before hitting Mid-Ohio the next day.
Slow in, fast out.
I love this and want to put it in my sig, but it doesn't really fit the MSP
You'll score a better PAX index in ST, but if you are in it to just to have fun and compete with friends then SM is where it is at.Thanks for the advice guys, that questions was for all of you as well.
I will run the NT-01's then and burn them up. Well, slowly burn them up. I want to go slow then increase my speed gradually over the day. And Yep, I'm going to LLCC. I was there last time with Peaches to help him load up the MSP so I might as well run while I'm there again.
Fez, I'll be installing the Whiteline RSB with my coilovers at Marcs next week so hopefully that will help. Did you turn your DSC off for your track day?
I will run the NT-01's then and burn them up. Well, slowly burn them up. I want to go slow then increase my speed gradually over the day. And Yep, I'm going to LLCC. I was there last time with Peaches to help him load up the MSP so I might as well run while I'm there again.
Fez, I'll be installing the Whiteline RSB with my coilovers at Marcs next week so hopefully that will help. Did you turn your DSC off for your track day?
Coppertone
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I don't know what DSC is, but if it has anything to do with stability control or traction control, I'd advise NOT turning it off until you know how to recover yourself without it. All the instructors will tell noobs to leave it on ... just sayin' : ) (that's for Mid-Ohio at least)
princess peach
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- '92 Miata, '06 MS6
Turn it off fir autox, leave it on at the track till you feel its slowing you down
This. Keep it on for the track. It saved me ass before.
Coppertone
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Didn't scottisanass turn his off at Nelson's and hence trashed his ms6 into the tire wall? I agree with Pablo ... off for autox ... on for track days ...
Perro del Sol
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- 2003 MSP, Spicy Orange, 2004 Mazda 6 Hatch, 2004 Mazda 6 Wagon
Per Randy Pobst, until you know your and the cars limits, keep the all of your drivers aids on while tracking your car. Good advice from one of the best drivers I know.
