Chihuahua Express 2015 (Page 1 of 5)

The man bought a Miata. I think THIS QUESTION is more relevant.

If you can, talk to Ed over in Conroe at http://www.gilfusracing.com/

he is the true whisperer... quiet unassuming dude who really does know it all.

I need an OEM top first to replace it and then I'll unload this one.   I was thinkin $250.

I'll also have stock miata suspension, wheels, interior bits, power steering, and radiator for sale / trade soon.

Let me know if you need any spare 14" rollers with tires. I have at least 8 and probably more like 12 4x100 5-spoke factory Miata wheels, all with tires (mainly if not all Azenis) that are good enough for rolling around/transport but not for racing. The wheels are good enough for racing, just not the tires.

Needs more low.

eeeeww, I didnt think about that.

soooo..  this race is on our bucket list too..

in the west we have run the cowmaro, multiple engines, gearboxes, clutches and differentials and it's broken right now..  so we ended up with a couple of miata's ;-)  We just ran a miata in our first race @ sears point, except a water in the fuel issue, it ran pretty nice.. 

There's a chance we may enter this race with the miata.. could be fun to have a couple of Lemons teams there with the same cars/spares.. if we do I will let you know so we could collaborate on spares/strategy/etc.

cheers.

kiwiracer,  Entry for this race is due before the end of the year:  $2750, then it jumps to $3000.   It would be fucking awesome to have a Miata Class!

As it is, looks like there is a 2008 Renault Clio entered so that would put us in the <2.4 liter class.    My car is 1800cc so its where I'll be unless we get some more Miatas.

Apex is hoping for some more 1600cc or less cars to enter so they can run a 1600cc or less class.

YES !!!

Im working on it.. I need buy-in from my team members :-)   Right now our Miata is a 1.6, but we would probably run a 1.8 engine for this.. unless there's a super compelling reason to stay @ 1.6

Def change the heater hoses.  their position in the engine compartment makes them bear a ton of abuse from exhaust heat. timing belt may be due too if you can... and if you go that far hit the water pump...

i've owned my miata now almost 15 years.  picked up an R in austin, neither the seller or myself knew what it was at the time. for $3k.  i dont plan on letting it go.  i feel like i can fix anything that it can throw at me.  rebuilt the motor at 160k just cause i thought it was time.  now at 260k its my DD , i do have other cars to drive (5 at the house now) for other purposes. its not an RX or even a rotary but i think as you go along it will grow on you. now if you want to admit that outloud is another story.

I think I'm overlooking an important part of my build:  HORNS. 

I kind of want to install the long retired "Brown Note" horn from the LeMon FC but the compressors and tanks are too much (Brown note wants a 1/2" air feed!).

I have been looking at ebay train horn kits but I think the smaller, lighter ones will be bullshit and the larger, heavier ones will be larger and heavier.   

SO, shenanigans aside - what is a good rally horn to get for the Miata.   Ideally it would be relatively inexpensive, light, small, LOUD, and give the little Miata some AUTHORITY!