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Forum: Off Topic 10-19-2016, 6:44am
Replies: 13
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Posted By JStockton
Thanks Everyone! Try to skip out of work...

Thanks Everyone!

Try to skip out of work early today and try and reverse sear a tri-trip.
Forum: Off Topic 09-16-2015, 12:30pm
Replies: 101
Views: 6,244
Posted By JStockton
I'm here as well. LOL

I'm here as well. LOL
Forum: Off Topic 05-13-2015, 7:57am
Replies: 3
Views: 239
Posted By JStockton
Thanks, I will look into that. I had 5 runs and...

Thanks, I will look into that. I had 5 runs and DNF'd 3 of them one due to the rain, and two because I missed the same cone. I figured if I throw away the first run that still gives me 4 runs to work...
Forum: Off Topic 05-13-2015, 7:41am
Replies: 3
Views: 239
Posted By JStockton
Post Miata Autocross Update

I finally had the car aligned with as much negative camber as I could get. Car handles much better and I just need to trust it more.

Removed the rear sway, after unhooking it for the last two...
Forum: Off Topic 04-23-2015, 8:52am
Replies: 37
Views: 1,124
Posted By JStockton
I am with cyber.. I would slave the hard drive...

I am with cyber.. I would slave the hard drive and review the files that way.

I had this happen to several computers on the network over the past year. It encrypts the files and you are screwed....
Forum: Off Topic 04-01-2015, 1:57pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,043
Posted By JStockton
Be Safe Tim!

Be Safe Tim!
Forum: Off Topic 04-01-2015, 8:41am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,515
Posted By JStockton
Those front tires are dancing. I imagine his arms...

Those front tires are dancing. I imagine his arms are tired after a few laps.
Forum: Off Topic 04-01-2015, 8:39am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,515
Posted By JStockton
Thanks.. The vette had plenty of HP. That looked...

Thanks.. The vette had plenty of HP. That looked like fun
Forum: Off Topic 03-30-2015, 1:09pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,515
Posted By JStockton
Thanks for all the replies, Everyone is hitting...

Thanks for all the replies, Everyone is hitting on the same point, I need to find the limit of the car and that means drive faster, once I can do that consistently I might jockey with the rear sway...
Forum: Off Topic 03-30-2015, 11:25am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,515
Posted By JStockton
I rode with a guy at the test and tune, he posted...

I rode with a guy at the test and tune, he posted a 52 yesterday so he is 6 seconds faster. He really lets the back end dance in his car, likes it loose, but seemed very in control. he rode with me...
Forum: Off Topic 03-30-2015, 9:46am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,515
Posted By JStockton
Thanks - I didn't hit one cone in all 5 runs, so...

Thanks - I didn't hit one cone in all 5 runs, so that tells me I am not going fast enough and not getting close enough to the cones.
Forum: Off Topic 03-30-2015, 9:45am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,515
Posted By JStockton
Thanks Drew, I think you are right, I am way to...

Thanks Drew, I think you are right, I am way to cramped in there, on the way home I slide the seat back about 2-3 inches and thought, now why the hell am I not doing this when I drive the course?
Forum: Off Topic 03-30-2015, 9:43am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,515
Posted By JStockton
:rofl: Shifting does suck.. the clutch...

:rofl: Shifting does suck..

the clutch could use a little work, poor car has 138K miles on it...

Spring Mountain was fun, that is what made me buy the Miata..


I noticed that when I get...
Forum: Off Topic 03-30-2015, 9:22am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,515
Posted By JStockton
Autocrossers - Help me get faster!

Had our first points solo yesterday. Help me get faster, please.

Let me start by saying I am not impressed in the slightest with the way I drove, that is why I am looking for some help, I know...
Forum: Off Topic 03-18-2015, 3:14pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,208
Posted By JStockton
I put a hard dog roll bar in it. Gained weight...

I put a hard dog roll bar in it. Gained weight but I think it helped stiffen the car up.

http://www.mulldrlg.com/vf/miata/rollbar.jpg
Forum: Off Topic 03-18-2015, 3:11pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,208
Posted By JStockton
Thanks Tim

Thanks Tim
Forum: Off Topic 03-18-2015, 3:07pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,208
Posted By JStockton
Thanks I will try it out, I do think the car ran...

Thanks I will try it out, I do think the car ran well, first run I had a great deal of oversteer but I am leaning towards driver error and the car/tires were cold.

I plan on making most of the...
Forum: Off Topic 03-18-2015, 1:14pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,208
Posted By JStockton
Its awesome. The guys out there are great, they...

Its awesome. The guys out there are great, they would jump in the car and go around and take me around in their cars. Just a great group of people who love the same thing.

I have had 4 corvettes,...
Forum: Off Topic 03-18-2015, 12:50pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,208
Posted By JStockton
Thanks for the post, very informative, To be...

Thanks for the post, very informative, To be honest I never really thought about my hand placement during the runs. First run in the car and I was more worried about seeing over or understeer or if...
Forum: Off Topic 03-18-2015, 12:41pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,208
Posted By JStockton
I just looked it up and looks like it is a 15:1 ...

I just looked it up and looks like it is a 15:1

First time out so I am thinking working on my driving skill will be a lot better than throwing parts at the car right now.

But I have to say, it...
Forum: Off Topic 03-18-2015, 12:36pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,208
Posted By JStockton
I am learning.. Thanks for the tip..

I am learning.. Thanks for the tip..
Forum: Off Topic 03-18-2015, 10:53am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,208
Posted By JStockton
Miata - Autocross - Test & Tune

First time out with the Miata after working on it all winter. I am going to run STR Class.

Here is a video of a Test & Tune run. I had a tire pressure gauge in the console that was slapping back...
Forum: Off Topic 01-23-2015, 12:14pm
Replies: 13
Views: 435
Posted By JStockton
That will look awesome!

That will look awesome!
Forum: Off Topic 01-23-2015, 11:19am
Replies: 13
Views: 435
Posted By JStockton
I am going to pull up at the first autocross...

I am going to pull up at the first autocross which is test & tune, I am sure I will get some weird comments. What the hell is that? :rofl:
Forum: Off Topic 01-23-2015, 10:30am
Replies: 13
Views: 435
Posted By JStockton
After looking at the sway bar mounts I ordered up...

After looking at the sway bar mounts I ordered up that Racing Beats Sway bar brace kit. Is everyone running those? I have no idea how the sway bars stay attached with those mounts.
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