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2016 MX-5 Cup Driving Impressions
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Posted 03-12-2016 05:59 PM
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#2
Posted 03-14-2016 11:13 AM
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Shocks are really nice compared to the NC setup.
The diff actually seems to work compared to the NC but longevity is a scary thought as the rear cover looks like it doubles as the main caps too.
The new wheels are nice too. No bends so far and I definitely deserved it once or twice...
Fit/finish on the cage and paint are pretty good.
A little bummed it didn't come with Safe Craft belts which is what I was expecting.
All in all its a fun race car. Not looking forward to smashing panels.
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#3
Posted 03-14-2016 03:39 PM
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Very fun to drive. The brakes are great, I'm happy with the pad selection. The tires worked really well and lasted a very long time. Still a steep learning curve on setting up the shocks but they worked great. So far the car has been easy to work on.
Dean Copeland ran a 2:09.xx at VIR this weekend.. I only got into the 12's.
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Posted 03-14-2016 07:19 PM
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Nate Sparks
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2016 MX-5 Cup Champion
2011 NASA SM National Champion
2010 13 Hour Winner
2009-2011 TMC East Coast Champion
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Posted 03-15-2016 03:50 AM
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They were pretty fast!
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Posted 03-15-2016 06:58 AM
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They were pretty fast!
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Posted 03-15-2016 11:27 AM
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Posted 03-15-2016 01:00 PM
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Posted 03-15-2016 02:07 PM
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Posted 03-15-2016 05:34 PM
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Would love to get some thoughts on seat selection for the car. Currently thinking about using either a Racetech or Recaro. Are there any quirks with the car that make a particular seat better for the car?
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Posted 03-15-2016 08:43 PM
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Were they sending some of you guys away from the grid for not having arm restraints? Was trying to figure out why the cars were leaving grid after the guys in white were leaning in the car after waving their arms?
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Posted 03-16-2016 08:28 AM
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Were they sending some of you guys away from the grid for not having arm restraints? Was trying to figure out why the cars were leaving grid after the guys in white were leaning in the car after waving their arms?
yes, but we resolved that quickly...
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Posted 03-17-2016 10:39 AM
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Congrats to Mike and his crew. Also, very cool article. Glad to hear so many positives about the car since i have one on order.
Would love to get some thoughts on seat selection for the car. Currently thinking about using either a Racetech or Recaro. Are there any quirks with the car that make a particular seat better for the car?
So far from what I've seen is: don't be short and want to sit close to the wheel. It can be pretty hard to get out with the extra A pillar bar.
If you are around 5 10" and like to sit back there is a good amount of room.
If you want a slider the only FIA option is the Recaro slider (from what I've seen so far, I could be wrong) which really only fits the recaro seat well. The Racetech is a bit too wide to fit the recaro slider but is my preferred seat.
Nate Sparks
2016 Global Mazda Invitational Champion
2016 MX-5 Cup Champion
2011 NASA SM National Champion
2010 13 Hour Winner
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