Anybody else been keeping an eye on this build? I know it won't be everyone's cup of tea, but thought it might be of interest to some.
Mods...I did a quick search and couldn't see anything, but if this is old news, feel free to delete it.
Re: Mad Mikes Project: RADBUL MX5
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 12:05 pm
by Cus
I'd only seen the first build video, didn't think to look for more!
I respect his ability to think "1200HP in a 1000Kg car is a good idea." Seriously questioning his sanity, but still, I'm in awe.
As an aside, this is why Redbull rates highly in my "Good Brands" book. I don't drink their fizzy twitch-juice, but they have a habit of sponsoring people who appear to have done a head-gasket, and it makes me happy knowing there's a company willing to spend money on making some crazy bastard's dreams a reality!
Re: Mad Mikes Project: RADBUL MX5
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 1:53 pm
by Black_Penguin
Red Bull is a promotions company that happens to sell a beverage. The RS*R 86 drift car has a Toyota nascar V8 in it producing 900 + hp.
Re: Mad Mikes Project: RADBUL MX5
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 8:51 am
by speed
NASCAR engine went and sounded great.. Until it went pop. Why is mad mikes fd quad rotor non turbo? Is it a class thing or personal choice?
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Re: Mad Mikes Project: RADBUL MX5
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 3:49 pm
by Black_Penguin
I think personal choice. Drifting doesn't have much in the way of engine regs.
Re: Mad Mikes Project: RADBUL MX5
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 5:21 pm
by Cus
I think it may have been a financial choice - prior to the MX5 he didn't have factory backing, so it would have been mostly his pocket doing these projects.
I did see a "building of" video somewhere on the intertubes where it was implied the RX7 was going to be turbo'd, but didn't seem to eventuate for whatever reason - possibly because the car was fast enough to be competitive without it, and then factory backing meant all of the cool bits have now been pushed over to the factory-backed car.
That's my theory anyway...
Re: Mad Mikes Project: RADBUL MX5
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 5:38 pm
by speed
Fingers crossed he goes turbo for next years WTAC. Didn't like seeing a lack of torque in the back section of the track.
Whatever the reason still an awesome car/driver combo
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Re: Mad Mikes Project: RADBUL MX5
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 6:26 pm
by Black_Penguin
The build of the Mx5 was delayed when they decided to put another rotor and turbo in it. The RX7 he keeps in Japan is getting a turbo quad rotor.
Re: Mad Mikes Project: RADBUL MX5
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 2:23 am
by Evil Panda
Re: Mad Mikes Project: RADBUL MX5
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 9:44 am
by project.r.racing
I like the twin caliper setup for the rear. Never though of that but is a super simple idea.
Re: Mad Mikes Project: RADBUL MX5
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 11:09 am
by bensale
Did a video with him at Highlands with the RX8, cant wait to see what he comes up with for the MX-5.. Awesome pieces of engineering both the RX7 and RX8.
Re: Mad Mikes Project: RADBUL MX5
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2015 7:02 am
by Craig
bensale wrote:Did a video with him at Highlands with the RX8, cant wait to see what he comes up with for the MX-5.. Awesome pieces of engineering both the RX7 and RX8.
That's freaking awesome!!!
Re: Mad Mikes Project: RADBUL MX5
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 4:46 pm
by Evil Panda
Almost complete.
"...after two days on the dyno the tune was complete. The result? 1032.1hp on its lowest boost setting, running a simple mix of 100 octane race gas with Mobil two-stroke oil. We’ll let you draw your own conclusions on what it’s making at full whack."
