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by ferris
Tue Jun 15, 2010 10:42 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: cheap lighweight battery
Replies: 16
Views: 3768

Re: cheap lighweight battery

does everyone use the 12lb battery. I was thinking I might be able to get away with the smaller/cheaper one. I don't want to have to jump my car before auto-x. I could install a cut-off switch. I guess if everyone is running the 12lb battery I will just get that one. Why make my car annoying to star...
by ferris
Fri Jun 11, 2010 12:53 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: cheap lighweight battery
Replies: 16
Views: 3768

Re: cheap lighweight battery

miata.net had some people that pointed to motorcycle model numbers or tractor batteries from walmart. The motorcycle batteries were smaller than the odysey battery that you talk about. 4.5lbs, but you sacrafice some storage and CCA. The reason I was so excited for these is that I can get one for $59...
by ferris
Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:28 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: cheap lighweight battery
Replies: 16
Views: 3768

cheap lighweight battery

My battery died and I have been looking into a lightweight alternative. Especially since they are about the same price as a regular sized battery. I was wondering what you guys were running. It seems like some SM or SCCA people are running motorcycle or tractor batteries in their miatas with around ...
by ferris
Wed Jun 09, 2010 3:17 pm
Forum: The Car Lounge
Topic: Miata performance alignment in MD/DC/VA Area?
Replies: 13
Views: 12868

Re: Miata performance alignment in MD/DC/VA Area?

andrewtech aligned my car. They did a great job and will do any custom spec you want and also corner balance the car.
by ferris
Thu May 20, 2010 10:14 am
Forum: Track Days
Topic: FATT - May 14
Replies: 17
Views: 4547

Re: FATT - May 14

I sold my OE seat for $25 ... I probably can find another OE seat for the same price to throw in the car I have Axxis Ultimates on the car (I seriously love these pads ... I used them exclusively on my passat and they are probably the only pad I will ever spend more than $10 on) The rotors are in go...
by ferris
Thu May 20, 2010 8:08 am
Forum: Track Days
Topic: FATT - May 14
Replies: 17
Views: 4547

Re: FATT - May 14

my take away is to make the next one I need... better passengers seat 6-pt harness FIA padding on my roll bar another set of wheels another set of tires this cheap miata isn't looking so cheap ... and I didn't win the powerball last night I think I am going to have to wait until at least next year t...
by ferris
Thu May 20, 2010 6:52 am
Forum: Track Days
Topic: FATT - May 14
Replies: 17
Views: 4547

Re: FATT - May 14

damn ... that looks like a ton of fun

I guess I need to upgrade my passengers safety equipment so I can do these in the future

What wheels/tires did you run ... I am assuming a day like that would eat your hoosiers in one day
by ferris
Mon May 10, 2010 6:43 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Corner balancing
Replies: 3
Views: 577

Re: Corner balancing

I would call Andrewtech, they did a great job on my car. They will even do a custom alignment for you and I thought the price was more than reasonable. 240-683-1000
by ferris
Thu Apr 29, 2010 9:48 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Bowie 5/8
Replies: 64
Views: 37034

Re: Bowie 5/8

I thought drums took more pressure ... but I could be completely wrong. For some reason I thought that the piston area for the calipers was smaller than the area of the drum brakes. Again, I could be backwards. I would think that a proportioning valve would be the way to go. They way you can dial in...
by ferris
Thu Apr 29, 2010 6:38 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Bowie 5/8
Replies: 64
Views: 37034

Re: Bowie 5/8

That's only cause most cars have the bias towards the front brakes from the factory casue that where the weight transfers too.. But ya still need the back ones they do help out. I was mostly joking (everything except my brakes being seized and my times)... especially about disconnecting the brake l...
by ferris
Wed Apr 28, 2010 4:41 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Bowie 5/8
Replies: 64
Views: 37034

Re: Bowie 5/8

I went through all last season without knowing my rear calipers were seized ... my times havn't changed that much since last year

My conclusion, rear brakes aren't important, just disconnect the brake lines ... maybe my times will be closer to yours then
by ferris
Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:45 am
Forum: Freebies
Topic: 1-2 feet of SFI Rollbar Padding for 1-1.5 inch bars
Replies: 3
Views: 5896

Re: 1-2 feet of SFI Rollbar Padding for 1-1.5 inch bars

I would love that

Are you coming on the 8th?
by ferris
Thu Apr 22, 2010 10:48 am
Forum: The Car Lounge
Topic: Where/How to Buy Piloti Shoes
Replies: 16
Views: 4904

Re: Where/How to Buy Piloti Shoes

I got mine for like $30 shipped to my house. They are comfertable for all day at auto-x. But I don't think mine are full race shoes and are not super thin. The edges and the bottom are rounded for better heal-toe ... not like this is an issue at auto-x. But my basketball sneakers weren't comfertable...
by ferris
Wed Apr 21, 2010 2:15 pm
Forum: The Car Lounge
Topic: Where/How to Buy Piloti Shoes
Replies: 16
Views: 4904

Re: Where/How to Buy Piloti Shoes

I got mine off of buy.com or amazon.com.

I just googled for the cheapest/last years model. You can't try them on is the only issue.
by ferris
Mon Apr 19, 2010 9:33 am
Forum: For sale or trade
Topic: Miata Catalytic Converter
Replies: 11
Views: 3220

Re: Miata Catalytic Converter

Dave ... trying to get rid of a test pipe?
by ferris
Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:06 am
Forum: Track Days
Topic: FATT - May 14
Replies: 17
Views: 4547

Re: FATT - May 14

3-pt belts are acceptable, but then it states that 4,5,6 pt belts may be used provided the same is available for the passenger .... that means I don't pass tech. I also don't have roll bar padding or an FIA passengers seat so I don't know that the "safety for the driver is equivalent for the pa...
by ferris
Tue Apr 06, 2010 6:38 am
Forum: Track Days
Topic: FATT - May 14
Replies: 17
Views: 4547

Re: FATT - May 14

What is it ... would my car pass tech inspection?

And I am picking up a helmet tomorrow, so no one can make fun of me for having to borrow one again
by ferris
Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:55 am
Forum: The Car Lounge
Topic: the Capri Is cooler than you think
Replies: 15
Views: 5938

Re: the Capri Is cooler than you think

thehammer wrote:I can get 500 for the N/A capri (non-turbo) probably could get $400 for the hardtop, and something for the Turbo Capri
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ ... 77553.html

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/1674191707.html
by ferris
Sun Apr 04, 2010 7:10 am
Forum: The Car Lounge
Topic: the Capri Is cooler than you think
Replies: 15
Views: 5938

Re: the Capri Is cooler than you think

the only problem with the one that you found, it's not an XR2, there is one up in Dayton, Ohio i will be going to look at. By the next event I will have the misfire solved If by solved you mean, you will now be running on only two cylinders, gas and oil will be spraying from the head (like Ed C's c...
by ferris
Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:21 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: results are up!
Replies: 77
Views: 30133

Re: results are up!

eage8 wrote:Why are you so set on getting TRD parts?
I completely understand ... I only buy parts from one source because of the quality and performance that I have grown to love ...


Craigslist has every part I could ever want at a price even I can afford ...
by ferris
Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:05 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: live web stream
Replies: 5
Views: 797

Re: live web stream

I was actually thinking about this over the winter. The problems I think we face are that everyone that is free that day, or who could watch auto-x at home, will be at the event or another auto-x event. Also, auto-x generally looks slow and there is a lot of down time between cars/heats ect. It woul...
by ferris
Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:01 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: First event
Replies: 49
Views: 17100

Re: First event

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLjXRy8XqNA I wish I would have taken more seat time in the L at the T&T. I feel the car still has some issues that need to be sorted out (Too much understeer) but I need more seat time so I can get some confidence with it. That video makes it look so easy to driv...
by ferris
Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:47 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Snow at Harry Grove Stadium
Replies: 41
Views: 4552

Re: Snow at Harry Grove Stadium

AWESOME ... it looks like I have to figure out the Dan K/Franklin wheel/tire method. I purchased 10' of 1" PVC pipe and 4 ratchet straps. (Dave?) Does anyone else want to split this stuff up. I have no need for that much PVC or ratchet straps. The stuffs not expensive, I just don't want to end ...
by ferris
Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:41 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Update: BAR CODE SYSTEM DISCONTINUED
Replies: 53
Views: 52646

Re: IMPORTANT- NEW BAR CODE SYSTEM- READ NOW

I wonder if the magnet will be strong enough to hold the bar code on during an auto-x...
by ferris
Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:29 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: Winter Small Bore projects.
Replies: 49
Views: 27962

Re: Winter Small Bore projects.

The car does not have abs ... but you were right. It took maybe half hour to bleed the whole car again and it made a HUGE difference.

Thanks for all the help