250+ HP Fun Run

[LagunaRoadster]

Got a Miata making big power? Let's go for a fun run.

(Details coming soon)

[LagunaRoadster]

Conception Ideas:

*I think we should do this whenever Eric finishes up his car, like a celebration run.
*offer seats for those who are not making big power ;)
*photo or video some for youtube, to show off mx5atlanta.

*Run to begin in the morning so we get lots of top down time when it's not hot
*'Special consideration' given to certain cars that may not meet the power requirement but are highly prepped and able to keep up

[ben91]

I agree on all stated points of the concept. Would like to offer 2 more
*Run to begin in the morning so we get lots of top down time when it's not hot
*'Special consideration' given to certain cars that may not meet the power requirement but are highly prepped and able to keep up

[LagunaRoadster]

I agree on all stated points of the concept. Would like to offer 2 more
*Run to begin in the morning so we get lots of top down time when it's not hot
*'Special consideration' given to certain cars that may not meet the power requirement but are highly prepped and able to keep up

I edited my post to hold all the conception ideas, and will continue to update. (great ideas btw)

[Atlanta93LE]

Hmmm, I guess I don't qualify (~210 rwhp).

[tbone heller]

Sounds like fun.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Hmmm, I guess I don't qualify (~210 rwhp).

But you can keep up. ;)

Conception Ideas:

*I think we should do this whenever Eric finishes up his car, like a celebration run.

Thank you. I feel special now. :)
My car should be done (again) by Friday. I'll be running it with no mufflers (just the downpipe, cat, and long 3" pipe) until I can get it up to Jason to fix the duals. But that will be the only thing mechanical left to finish.

[ericsbestshot]

well it sound like fun. But damn. I guess i'm out. (at least i got go tires)

[ls1_miata]

I'm down. David's LS6 miata should be done by the end of the month too.

[miatamike]

well looks like ill have to make a road trip down to GA from CT my car will be making 250+ once all of my parts are in should be on 20pounds =]

[redrumracer]

if mine is done by then i should be well past that bench mark, and if it is ill be more than happy to come out.

[CaveRacing]

I'd like to participate in this, as well. While I don't meet the power requirements, I have a decent suspension setup with sticky tires. I'm relatively certain I can keep up through the twisties. ;)

Plus, I'm one of the few NCs on the forum. AND...I have stripes that add a TON of power. :D

While my photography skills are...well, novice, I would still be happy to take plenty of pics.

I've stated my case.

[morningscifi]

I'd like to participate in this, as well. While I don't meet the power requirements, I have a decent suspension setup with sticky tires. I'm relatively certain I can keep up through the twisties. ;)

Plus, I'm one of the few NCs on the forum. AND...I have stripes that add a TON of power. :D

While my photography skills are...well, novice, I would still be happy to take plenty of pics.

I've stated my case.

As a fellow NC owner, I can keep up as well. You guys wont walk away until the straights. eat our dust in the twisties suckas!

I have stated my case.

[CaveRacing]

As a fellow NC owner, I can keep up as well. You guys wont walk away until the straights. eat our dust in the twisties suckas!

I have stated my case.


NCs UNITE!! (with the NAs and NBs, of course.) ;)

[RotorNutFD3S]

Pro move stating your cases there. You two are trouble together.

[CaveRacing]

Pro move stating your cases there. You two are trouble together.

If by "trouble" you mean "always making pro moves," then yes. ha!

Anyway, I've seen that boy drive and he's not afraid to keep up.

[morningscifi]

If by "trouble" you mean "always making pro moves," then yes. ha!

Anyway, I've seen that boy drive and he's not afraid to keep up.

All you've seen are my taillights in the distance playa.

oh snap! pro move.

[wildfire0310]

If I could keep my car running for any real length of time I am all in. I am no where near 250 most likely closer to 160 but should be able to keep up with everyone unless we get on a long straight.

[matredd]

Depending on when.. I may be intercooled.

[LagunaRoadster]

So far all sounds good. I think we'll have a fun turnout. I don't have much more details yet, but those will come. lol.

[RotorNutFD3S]

We'll start bouncing ideas around Friday while you're down here. :)

[ben91]

Anyway, I've seen that boy drive and he's not afraid to keep up.Oh you mean Mr, "Oh my car is new and I've never even gone to full throttle before."? :lol:

[Doppelgänger]

This sounds more like just a MX5ATL G2G mountain run :lol:

[CaveRacing]

Oh you mean Mr, "Oh my car is new and I've never even gone to full throttle before."? :lol:

Did he say that? Because I know that's not me. My foot is always planted.

[ericsbestshot]

I think that if this will be a limited mountain run i think if someone was going to choose weather or not i was fast enough, it would be ben. because he was behind me on my last mountain run. Just keep in mind i gots sticky tires now.

[CaveRacing]

This sounds more like just a MX5ATL G2G mountain run :lol:

It does indeed. Nevertheless, it will still be fun. But we'll be sure to call it the "250+ HP MX5Atlanta run."

[ericsbestshot]

it would be crazy if we could see 40+ cars hit the mountains

[Stealth97]

Is all that power really going to help on the mountains? Seems to me it's more about skill and grip, but mostly skill. For example, last time I went to the gap there were some turbo guys that could not hang with me, but James dean who has been driving up there for like...40+ years, showed up in a 100% stock miata and I could not touch him, despite having more power, better suspension and tires.

[ben91]

Did he say that? Because I know that's not me. My foot is always planted.Yeah I'm sure I can find that quote somewhere. On miata.net

it would be crazy if we could see 40+ cars hit the mountainsActually over 6-8 gets to be a PITA. Can't imagine what a nightmare 40 would be.

[Atlanta93LE]

I like going up with 1-3 other cars. Makes it much more fun and relaxed.

[ben91]

safety is always number one by far. but i'll be too timid to even get on it much anyways... so i'll be the slooooow one in the back for awhile. =)
oh, and the name's Jason. Thanks everyone for the info!
LOL

[CaveRacing]

Nice find, Ben. I can't wait til he sees this!

He's not timid anymore. :eek:

[metalman]

Is all that power really going to help on the mountains? Seems to me it's more about skill and grip, but mostly skill. For example, last time I went to the gap there were some turbo guys that could not hang with me, but James dean who has been driving up there for like...40+ years, showed up in a 100% stock miata and I could not touch him, despite having more power, better suspension and tires.

That pretty much sums it up accurately.
A good driver in stock Miata > mediocre driver in 250 hp Miata.
Seen this play out on tracks too.

[miata5620]

it would be crazy if we could see 40+ cars hit the mountains
i agree it would be cool to be but it would create a lot of attention for the local cops and i dont want that when i am out driving.

[ericsbestshot]

very true

[Oblio]

you punk *** mo fos think you might like to invite me

[CaveRacing]

you punk *** mo fos think you might like to invite me

Obviously you are speaking with your mouth full becuase I can't understand what you are saying.

Beotch.

[Oblio]

Obviously you are speaking with your mouth full becuase I can't understand what you are saying.

Beotch.
Let me rephrase that

Would you anti social behinds care to include me, I'm quite certain that I can keep up.

Lee would you vouch for that?


Beotch.

[Oblio]

<<< Real Pro>>>

[CaveRacing]

Yeah, I'd vouch for that.

You owe me $20. :D

[Oblio]

I'll give you that 20 when you bend over and I can shove it up your......

[CaveRacing]

Reeeeeeaaaal Pro. Real pro.

[miata5620]

i dont know him but if he really has that big stripe on his car i think he has to have atleast the 20 hp he claims it gives him if not more. its why drag racers add strips and stickers it adds mad tight hp you guys.

[Oblio]

It's really not the stripes. Its the total disregard for the law that makes me faster

[Oblio]

Lee drives faster when he is following me :)

[CaveRacing]

This is OH SO TRUE.

[Oblio]

It's really not the stripes. Its the total disregard for the law that makes me faster
Please keep in mind that all parties getting home in one piece is always my first priority.

[CaveRacing]

Agreed. Keep it between the ditches.

[miata5620]

It's really not the stripes. Its the total disregard for the law that makes me faster

i might think that way once i get a roll bar put in my car, untill then i have the picture of a 10th ae that i saw which was crushed in the back of my head when i drive.

[Oblio]

i might think that way once i get a roll bar put in my car, untill then i have the picture of a 10th ae that i saw which was crushed in the back of my head when i drive.
You know what helps me? I have nothing in the back of my head.

[wonton]

Conception Ideas:

*I think we should do this whenever Eric finishes up his car, like a celebration run.
*offer seats for those who are not making big power ;)
*photo or video some for youtube, to show off mx5atlanta.

*Run to begin in the morning so we get lots of top down time when it's not hot
*'Special consideration' given to certain cars that may not meet the power requirement but are highly prepped and able to keep up

i got dibs on ripleys passenger seat!!! can i can i can i ripley??? please please please...........if nobody is already going to be joining you :biggrin:

[RotorNutFD3S]

Haha! We'll see.

[wonton]

if i wasnt so broke i could be driving myself! :(

[GVfanatic]

so steve. got any vids of you haulin ***?:banana:

[LagunaRoadster]

me? No... no video camera :(

Though I can tell you tales of my journeys thus far.

[GVfanatic]

no camera ftl:(

[LagunaRoadster]

no camera ftl:(

no kidding.

[ls1_miata]

just to entertain those who haven't seen it: http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Nathans-LS1-Miata-Run_644998.htm

I like mountain runs. While I completely agree that speed has a lot to do with skills (and stupidity on public roads, which I get high marks for :D ) a stock miata will not be able to keep up with me on any section besides something like that really tight part of GA180.

Anyone thought about getting a TGP track day together this summer?

[MXGeorge]

just to entertain those who haven't seen it: http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Nathans-LS1-Miata-Run_644998.htm

I like mountain runs. While I completely agree that speed has a lot to do with skills (and stupidity on public roads, which I get high marks for :D ) a stock miata will not be able to keep up with me on any section besides something like that really tight part of GA180.

Anyone thought about getting a TGP track day together this summer?
I don't know... My NC is NA(this week ;)) and it looked like you were going kinda slow on that downhill part of 129.:facepalm:

I'm pretty sure I'll be able to "keep up". :D

[Doppelgänger]

I dunno George.. Nathan is a hell of a driver...and not just for "street cred".... boy can shake and move on a track as well :D

Video of mountain runs always look slow..unless you mount the camera down low in the bumper.

Nathan- I am wanting to get a Miata-only group together for TGP sometime too... guess we need to start a thread with some dates?

[matredd]

Nathan- I am wanting to get a Miata-only group together for TGP sometime too... guess we need to start a thread with some dates?

I'm not Nathan but yes. I'd like some track experience.

[MXGeorge]

I was being a smart a$$. Used to fly through there on bikes for about 20 years. I love those roads, and have learned to respect them. And the locals too. I have hit about 165mph on that specific piece of road many a time, I'm embarrassed to say. We used to use it as our local race track before actually taking it to the track permanently. That particular stretch, although in the other direction, is responsible for my trashed R1 and my trashed spine. Doh!
What has happened, is that my idea of "fast" up there has changed. I am ALWAYS going "slow" up there, even when I drift the car through a turn or two... :D

[CaveRacing]

I was being a smart a$$. Used to fly through there on bikes for about 20 years. I love those roads, and have learned to respect them. And the locals too. I have hit about 165mph on that specific piece of road many a time, I'm embarrassed to say. We used to use it as our local race track before actually taking it to the track permanently. That particular stretch, although in the other direction, is responsible for my trashed R1 and my trashed spine. Doh!
What has happened, is that my idea of "fast" up there has changed. I am ALWAYS going "slow" up there, even when I drift the car through a turn or two... :D

See, I always said you were dang crazy!!

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

:lol: I'm a puss in the mountains. Keep it safe up there.

I'm definitely game for a day at TGP.

[MXGeorge]

See, I always said you were dang crazy!!
And I was trying to make a good first impression.:biggrin:

[MXGeorge]

:lol: I'm a puss in the mountains. Keep it safe up there.

I'm definitely game for a day at TGP.

I'm with you Jack. Once you take it to the track, it's hard to go back. There are too many variables on the street. No matter how fast you think you're going, once you take it to the track, it'll seem slow in comparison.

A TGPR day is a superb idea!

[CaveRacing]

And I was trying to make a good first impression.:biggrin:

Hey, as soon as that turbo is installed, you know I'll be back for more. White-knuckled with a diaper on, but I'll be back nonetheless!

[MXGeorge]

Hey, as soon as that turbo is installed, you know I'll be back for more. White-knuckled with a diaper on, but I'll be back nonetheless!
Dude, a run going up the mountain on 129 from Turner's Corner is ridiculously fun. And if you're not accustomed to the corner speeds at 2+ Gs in those banked turns, it becomes a puckering experience.:eek:

[MXGeorge]

Ok, so maybe not 2+ Gs, but a whole lot more than on a flat turn. Right?

[CaveRacing]

Ok, so maybe not 2+ Gs, but a whole lot more than on a flat turn. Right?

This is true. The entire Snake run is a blast!

[Doppelgänger]

I'm not Nathan but yes.


When did I say you were? :lol:

[matredd]

When did I say you were? :lol:
Never. Just wanted to make sure you knew...
Or the fact that the question was directed to him. :biggrin:

[morningscifi]

LOL

OH. HELL. NAW.

it's on like donkey kong. =)

[ben91]

Bring the thunder.
Bring it biaotch

[CaveRacing]

I can't stop laughing.

"Bring the thunder. Bring it biaotch."

:lol:

[jester911]

I'm with you Jack. Once you take it to the track, it's hard to go back. There are too many variables on the street. No matter how fast you think you're going, once you take it to the track, it'll seem slow in comparison.

A TGPR day is a superb idea!

I can't agree more. After driving on the track the street is not only a poor substitute but its also too dangerous. No matter how good a driver you are there is no way you can foresee the danger just around the next turn, especially in the mountains.

I know I have mentioned if before but it is worth saying again. I personally know 3 people that have died in the last 4 years in mountains. You guys just take it easy.

[Oblio]

I looked into renting Road Atlanta, they want 12,000 to rent it for a weekday

[MXGeorge]

I looked into renting Road Atlanta, they want 12,000 to rent it for a weekday
:?: WTF? Does that include the Playboy Girl rental?

[nickt93]

+ 1 billion on keeping it on the track. Public roads are too dangerous - you might be in control, but it's hard to account for that person that pulls out in front of you, is on their phone and not paying attention, etc.

I'm in 100% for a day at TGPR. IIRC, they charge about 10% of what we would pay at Road Atlanta - should be able to get it on a weekday for $1500.

[CaveRacing]

TGP FTW! I'd be down for a track day.

[FooSchnickens]

TGP is little tally, right?

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Yes indeedy.

[ericsbestshot]

so fifteen people for a whole day for a hundred bucks each i could do that.

[Doppelgänger]

Cost depends on the day the track is rented. It's cheaper for mon-thursday, even more for sat/sun. So got the cheapest day, it will have to be on a week day.



3. Street Car Tune & Test $1,500.00 Weekday, $2,600.00 Fri, Sat or Sun

Up to 12 participants. +$100.00 surcharge for each additional car
Max 3 cars on track at one time
No aggressive passing
No timed laps
Minimum 4 corner workers recommended
What might be a good deal is 15 people on a weekend, it equates to ~$195/person..which is still inexpensive for a weekend trackday with a TON of track tome.

[ericsbestshot]

i think i could still be interested.

[ls1_miata]

not sure if you guys saw this: http://www.wrxatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?p=320641&posted=1#post320641

David (4sevens.com) has rented TGP for June 25th so he can test out his then newly built LS6 Miata I made for him. I'll be there with mine too. :)

[4sevens.com]

I'm down. David's LS6 miata should be done by the end of the month too.Count me in too. What date?

[4sevens.com]

I dunno George.. Nathan is a hell of a driver...and not just for "street cred".... boy can shake and move on a track as well :D

Video of mountain runs always look slow..unless you mount the camera down low in the bumper.

Nathan- I am wanting to get a Miata-only group together for TGP sometime too... guess we need to start a thread with some dates?I've already booked TGP for June 25th. Nathan and I will be there with both our v8 miatas (if mine gets finished in time :p). There still are 4 more spots :)

I'm organizing it from this thread:
http://www.wrxatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24424

[Doppelgänger]

Man, for $150....that sure would be nice...

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

God damn, I actually can say I can't make it to an awesome meet because of work. Which actually sucks :lol:

I need to do some planning.

[b1rider]

I'd take a day off to watch this. Not worth paying to take a stock NC around but it would be fun to watch.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I bet you would have a lot more fun than you think taking a stock NC around. ;)

[b1rider]

Well, I just might once the laughing and pointing dies down

[MXGeorge]

Wow, I would love to go, IF my car gets tuned and sorted by then.

[MXGeorge]

Hey I have a buddy with a 997 Carrera S, with about a dozen track days under his belt. He is thinking about signing up for the TGP track day, is that cool?

[MXGeorge]

Anyone? Bueller?

[Erotomania]

just to entertain those who haven't seen it: http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Nathans-LS1-Miata-Run_644998.htm

I like mountain runs. While I completely agree that speed has a lot to do with skills (and stupidity on public roads, which I get high marks for :D ) a stock miata will not be able to keep up with me on any section besides something like that really tight part of GA180.

Anyone thought about getting a TGP track day together this summer?

Thats not a mountain road. Neals Gap hwy 60 is a real mountain road. A LS will barely get out of 2nd for a good 15 minutes.

[ls1_miata]

Thats not a mountain road. Neals Gap hwy 60 is a real mountain road. A LS will barely get out of 2nd for a good 15 minutes.

I've driven hwy 60 and 180 (which is much tighter than 60) many times in my LS1 Miata. The video is from US19 which completes a loop with 60. I do believe most people would call it a mountain road since it goes up a mountain... I assume you have a LS miata and drive up there often, thus explaining your knowledge of said car and road?

[Erotomania]

I've driven hwy 60 and 180 (which is much tighter than 60) many times in my LS1 Miata. The video is from US19 which completes a loop with 60. I do believe most people would call it a mountain road since it goes up a mountain... I assume you have a LS miata and drive up there often, thus explaining your knowledge of said car and road?

Or a 2008 Audi S5..you know, V8 6 speed quattro. Just saying, through neals gap, torque helps and makes it more fun on the climb, but power doesn't mean anything. If it's as wide open as your video clip, I don't call that a mountain run, more like a mountain cruise.

[Spark!Plug]

are there any plans made to go to lil tally gp track? i want to really work my suspension and find its limits in a controlled environment. 110% is not practical in any shape form or fashion on public roads. i also would like to see if just my suspension would allow me to keep up with modded motor cars. how much is it and is there a date set already? i'd need a helmet right and make sure it's track worthy (saftey wise)

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I fully intend to sort one out for us but I have no experience on the track or organising one so I'm trying to get in on someone elses before I try and set one up for all of us. Now that I'm working the weekday deals are harder for me to try and get in on.

[Spark!Plug]

keep us updated!!

[4sevens.com]

my 420hp ls6 miata is all dialed in so i'm ready for a fun run :p
I will be out of town on business for three weeks august 10th so it'd have to be before or after :p

[mustangtomiata]

I'll gladly lead. No power, turn good :)