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Mako Koiwai wrote:But he didn't when he was developing the original version of his present car.

True, but it wasn't like he didn't have a skill set to begin with.

Steve Ekstrand wrote: They just don't make too many 15-16 inch rim race tires that will fit on narrow stock rims. I don't think a 275-50-15 Hoosier will work on a 15x7 rim for example.

What size rims do Miatas run?

Blanco .. wrote:

Steve Ekstrand wrote: They just don't make too many 15-16 inch rim race tires that will fit on narrow stock rims. I don't think a 275-50-15 Hoosier will work on a 15x7 rim for example.

What size rims do Miatas run?

It depends on the year. The first gen Miata's ('90-'93) ran 14 x 5.5, except for some of the special editions that used 14 x 6. Most of the '94-'97 Miata's used 14 x 6 wheels, but some special editions used 15 x 6. '99-'00 used 14 x 6 and 15 x 6, IIRC, the '01+ used 16 x 6.5 on the Sport models.

This is, of course, all from memory as I'm at work, it's 4am, and I didn't get much sleep during the day.

David Avard wrote:

Blanco .. wrote:

Steve Ekstrand wrote: They just don't make too many 15-16 inch rim race tires that will fit on narrow stock rims. I don't think a 275-50-15 Hoosier will work on a 15x7 rim for example.

What size rims do Miatas run?

It depends on the year. The first gen Miata's ('90-'93) ran 14 x 5.5, except for some of the special editions that used 14 x 6. Most of the '94-'97 Miata's used 14 x 6 wheels, but some special editions used 15 x 6. '99-'00 used 14 x 6 and 15 x 6, IIRC, the '01+ used 16 x 6.5 on the Sport models.

This is, of course, all from memory as I'm at work, it's 4am, and I didn't get much sleep during the day.

That's pretty close for just off memory:

http://www.jason-parker.net/images/wheels.htm

For 2001 and 2002, you could get the 15x6 in the base model w/o suspension package. Suspension package and LS editions added the 16x6.5. For 2003-2005, all non-turbo Miatas came standard with 16x6.5. The 2004-2005 Mazdaspeed Miata came with 17x7 standard.

What about a fiberglass bodied Myers Manx VW Buggy?


I think it would fit in HS Class?

This is a very light weight kit car....
I've had my eye on one I could buy for a very long time now.

Blanco .. wrote:
I think it would fit in HS Class?
This is a very light weight kit car....

kit car and Stock class are mutually exclusive.

My comments about tire available were about the larger tires needed to run in FS with an old mustang.

Tough to run down a Shelby GT with 295-30-18's.

Marshall Grice wrote:

Blanco .. wrote:
I think it would fit in HS Class?
This is a very light weight kit car....

kit car and Stock class are mutually exclusive.

I guess I need to read more....... But where would a Manx Buggy fit in?

Blanco .. wrote:

Marshall Grice wrote:

Blanco .. wrote:
I think it would fit in HS Class?
This is a very light weight kit car....

kit car and Stock class are mutually exclusive.

I guess I need to read more....... But where would a Manx Buggy fit in?

Mod, maybe A Mod. Most A Mod cars look like this:

Bob Beamesderfer wrote:Mod, maybe A Mod. Most A Mod cars look like this:

well, i don't know how good of an example that is. Kinda "EXTREME!" with the multi-element wing..

Never mind then, I have no interest in trying compete against that.

We have a local class called CSM ... California Street Mod ... where you can run pretty much anything, that I believe is licensed for the street. Typically you'll want to run R tires to be competitive. Go to http://www.solo2.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and look at Past Results on the left to see which cars are running in CSM

Jeff Shyu wrote:

Bob Beamesderfer wrote:Mod, maybe A Mod. Most A Mod cars look like this:

well, i don't know how good of an example that is. Kinda "EXTREME!" with the multi-element wing..

Most AM cars I've seen in person or pictures -- might be the same 3 -- look like that, including the multi-element wing.

Mako Koiwai wrote:We have a local class called CSM ... California Street Mod ... where you can run pretty much anything, that I believe is licensed for the street. Typically you'll want to run R tires to be competitive. Go to http://www.solo2.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and look at Past Results on the left to see which cars are running in CSM

You could run a Manx in CSM potentially. Keep it lower to the ground than it would be for dune cruising.

George Bowland's 2001 A Mod design:



In 2008:

Geez, that thing looks like a snowplow on steroids!

Kurt Rahn wrote:Geez, that thing looks like a snowplow on steroids!

Might use a three-cylinder snowmobile engine. Steve O'Blenes' car does.

Kurt Rahn wrote:Geez, that thing looks like a snowplow on steroids!

Steriods and Weight Watchers----900lbs with Driver!!!!

Don

What type of g forces does it develop?

I know an old 125 shifter that could be picked up cheap.
It has an extended front porch and large seat and was set up for somebody 6'-2" and 225 lbs.
It was pretty darn fast the last time I drove it. Probably needs a little work, but it would be a very inexpensive way to get going very fast in the sport.

it can do 3+ g's in a slalom.

i dont know about the other directions.


BTW that vw kit thing would fit in BM anyways. it has fenders. either way it would still get killed

Sitting right next to the kart are two other cars for sale:

1985 Toyota MR2 - blown head gasket, otherwise pretty clean.

1972 Honda 600 coupe - frozen brake cylinder, otherwise pretty clean.

I think my friend Dave would like to get $1k each, or $2500 for all 3.

Christine Berry wrote:George Bowland's 2001 A Mod design:

In 2008:

Are the side skirts aero aids? Does it go that quick?

KJ Christopher wrote:

Christine Berry wrote:George Bowland's 2001 A Mod design:

In 2008:

Are the side skirts aero aids? Does it go that quick?

yes. and yes.

that car has paxed #1 at nationals (multiple times?).

Marshall Grice wrote:...that car has paxed #1 at nationals (multiple times?).

Clearly, the A-Mod PAX is wrong!