Capital Driving Club Discussion Forum

I have a set of used 225/50r15 Yokohama Advan A048 tires. They are r-compound, 60tw rating. $220 new each. But these aren't new. They are past their prime but still have the thread visible. $120 for all 4! I'm in Sterling, VA but I drive to MD on weekly basis, so we can meet somewhere. They came wit...

Some pictures (not mine) are here - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 013&type=3

here's my 42.something run, I don't remember. car is WAY too much fun to do composed and tidy runs....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3t7q5u3n2A

does anyone have pictures?

Wade Chamberlain wrote:what did you end up running at Mason Dixon last weekend?

12.7 @ 115 with a 2.01 60ft time. How did you do?

It was my first time at a drag strip. Boost control wasn't great so effectively that was at 17psi. I fixed it so now it holds 24psi (or so) to redline

v10climber wrote:

soviet wrote:I'll be there with my turbo explosion Miata dynoing it tomorrow!!!

It's back!!! Same turbo?

nope, bigger one 4mm bigger compressor whel, spools virtually same.

I'll be there with my turbo explosion Miata dynoing it tomorrow!!!

That's the first time I've ever seen a Borg-Warner turbo fail. I would be surprised if they didn't replace it free of cost. idk if posted my video or not -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RruN0dZmBgE It failed due to a manufacturing defect that only affected the first production batch of these turb...

That, my friend, is great news...Mainly because you shouldn't have to pay a dime for it, and secondly because I would kill for an opportunity to drive your car again. It was so good that I'm really tempted to sell the Vette and build a replica. 8-) Looks like I'll be getting a free replacement... b...

Yep, sorry for the confusion! Ed scanned the index, but since I registered under the rolla, that's what sticks. Though, I did find out online how to actually turn off the traction control. I think 44s were totally there. Darn shame the Turbo blew up on the Miata (for many reasons). 43s were totally...

Video of turbo fail - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RruN0dZmBgE Bummer about the turbine wheel but I am now happy that I did not drive your car even though I said I would. I would have been really unhappy if your car had broken when I was driving it. Hoping you get if fixed for the next AX in Winch...

So my turbine wheel snapped off its shaft

Awesome. Dan, sent you a PM.
I'll be picking up a mazdaspeed 6 speed tomorrow from some wrecked car in Pittsburg.
3.6 gears are awesome, but frankly is a BIG investment. I'm not ready yet.

Hey guys, This is a long shot but I figure I'd try. I'm turboing my miata and I need a 6 speed. Right now I have a 91 5 speed (two, actually) and a low mileage 4.3 torsen out of a 2000. 5 speeds don't hold a lot of power, and 4.3 torsen with a 6 speed is no fun. So i want to find someone with a 6 sp...

I forgot my stuff in the parking lot at TNT. I realised it too late to go back... Would it be picked up by CDC? I do not recall anyone placing missing items in the trailer. I could swing by the venue later today and see if it is still there, or maybe someone closer could check for us. Anyone? I jus...

I forgot my stuff in the parking lot at TNT. I realised it too late to go back... Would it be picked up by CDC?

The CDC tech inspection is pretty relaxed. You pull up, open your trunk and hood. The inspectors then check that Your battery is secure There are no loose items in trunk/interior Driver floor mats are removed Wheel bearings don't make abnormal noises (they simply push on the wheels back and forth a ...

Wait, registration already closed? I'm a slowpoke.
I can still show up, right?

Imprezive_04 wrote:

soviet wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx7c-QT1LkQ
here's my best run vs Nicks best run... 42.8 vs 43.3 (i think?)

What program did you use to do the split screen?

Nothing specific, any decent video editing tool will do. I used Sony Vegas and it was alright...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx7c-QT1LkQ
here's my best run vs Nicks best run... 42.8 vs 43.3 (i think?)

So I see a Purple LFA, Ferrari California and and two F430s on the roster.
ok who's been fudging their make/model?

Here's my photos. Heat 3 morning runs only.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54399937@N ... 7058644377

Here are 2 of my videos from different angles. First time I ran with a camera, and it helped to get my times down, IMO.

45.08 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHa_ljAGWOE
44.44 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fueCyKbqRM

I'll upload the photos in a couple of hours or so

My car decided it would be cool to spew hot coolant all over my feet so I didn't make it. Lame.

Woo, thank you so much for the pics! I didn't take any this time. Was hiding in the shade

here are my photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54399937@N ... 705913897/
all heats except 2

couple of gems in there, including this one