A Turbo Miata story

Mpower · 5th May 2009, 02:07

Cool! The shocks should help quite a bit considering that some autoX tracks are quite bumpy.

Back to non-staggered wheels?

ananthkamath · 5th May 2009, 22:14

Yup, staggered are out. Need all the mechanical grip I can get.

ananthkamath · 15th May 2009, 07:35

Bilstein shocks with adjustable coilover sleeves:

Front

Rear

What most people would call a bloody mess. This is the result of doing suspension, clutch and other minor stuff at the same time.

"...So....you have 3 cars, and only one runs?..." Women just dont have a sense of humor, I say.

ananthkamath · 21st May 2009, 22:26

Couple pics from autox this last sunday. Car is finally in the "fast" category. Just a few minor changes to the ride height and the balance are remaining.

Mpower · 22nd May 2009, 00:56

Cool man. What location? looks like shiny concrete ie not a lot of grip.

Hmm..so you got an adjustable bottom perch on the same body? what rates are you running?

ghpk · 22nd May 2009, 03:35

Congrats Ananth, Seems like a perfect blend of Man, Machine and skills.

Keep up the good work.

ananthkamath · 22nd May 2009, 23:34

Thank you.

@Mpower,
The concrete at Belle Isle seems to be actually better than asphalt at the Cadillac plant location, but I could be wrong (different ambient temps when I ran).

Yes, the lower perch is adjustable and fitted on to the stock bilstein body with rubber spacers and set screws.

I am running 425 F and 340 R spring rates.

5th May 2009, 02:07	#76
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,732 Times View My Garage	Cool! The shocks should help quite a bit considering that some autoX tracks are quite bumpy. Back to non-staggered wheels?
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5th May 2009, 22:14	#77
ananthkamath Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mangalore Posts: 1,209 Thanked: 81 Times View My Garage	Yup, staggered are out. Need all the mechanical grip I can get.
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15th May 2009, 07:35	#78
ananthkamath Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mangalore Posts: 1,209 Thanked: 81 Times View My Garage	Bilstein shocks with adjustable coilover sleeves: Front Rear What most people would call a bloody mess. This is the result of doing suspension, clutch and other minor stuff at the same time. "...So....you have 3 cars, and only one runs?..." Women just dont have a sense of humor, I say. Last edited by Rehaan : 15th May 2009 at 15:51. Reason: language!
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21st May 2009, 22:26	#79
ananthkamath Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mangalore Posts: 1,209 Thanked: 81 Times View My Garage	Couple pics from autox this last sunday. Car is finally in the "fast" category. Just a few minor changes to the ride height and the balance are remaining.
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22nd May 2009, 00:56	#80
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,732 Times View My Garage	Cool man. What location? looks like shiny concrete ie not a lot of grip. Hmm..so you got an adjustable bottom perch on the same body? what rates are you running?
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22nd May 2009, 03:35	#81
ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 872 Thanked: 211 Times	Congrats Ananth, Seems like a perfect blend of Man, Machine and skills. Keep up the good work.
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22nd May 2009, 23:34	#82
ananthkamath Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mangalore Posts: 1,209 Thanked: 81 Times View My Garage	Thank you. @Mpower, The concrete at Belle Isle seems to be actually better than asphalt at the Cadillac plant location, but I could be wrong (different ambient temps when I ran). Yes, the lower perch is adjustable and fitted on to the stock bilstein body with rubber spacers and set screws. I am running 425 F and 340 R spring rates.
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