Phil's 10AE STR/Track/DD build thread

[stormin'norman]

Get the rear down to 12.75.

[pmhaddad]

Get the rear down to 12.75.

I actually just got it down to 13" tonight, it is a LOT better. I was targeting 12.5 and 13 as a starting point so I'm going to stick with that. Getting the alignment tomorrow morning.

I'll post up some stuff about installing the GC coilovers here this weekend too. It was a bigger pain than I thought it would be.

[pmhaddad]

UPDATE: Got the alignment done. Spec'd exactly the way I wanted:

Camber F/R: -2 / -1.8
Total toe F/R: 0 / 0
Max castor Front.

The ride height right now is just a smidge under 12.5" front and 12.75" rear. Handles like a dream. First HPDE with this car in 2 weeks!

[pmhaddad]

First DE in the Miata at Homestead with Chin. Car is very fast. Really happy with the setup choices I've made, now finally time to do a bunch of track days! Next one is in a few weeks at Sebring. Flushing the system with RBF600 this week, the only thing I wasn't able to do was put high temp fluid in, still the brakes held up very well, just got a bit spongy near the end of the day. Sebring is far tougher on brakes though so the new fluid goes in this week. Pads and tires exhibited normal wear. I ran about 32psi cold and higher 30s hot (I think it was 38 but I don't recall). Next time I'll bring a pyrometer.

[moerdogg]

Great-looking car. HDPE's sure look fun!

[pmhaddad]

Great-looking car. HDPE's sure look fun!

Thanks! They are pretty addictive!