GSlender's Track Beeotch!

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Sun Jun 07, 2015 2:13 pm

I'll have the trailer out there, however I would prefer to trailer mine home instead of driving it home on the Sunday

gslender · Postby **gslender** » Sun Jun 07, 2015 7:20 pm

Have a trailer myself now, so no probs!

gslender · Postby **gslender** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 7:14 pm

Car did a 1:02.18 around QR's Sprint Circuit on Saturday - pretty happy with that

Gotta replace the front brakes as I've got some bad shudder (warped rotors) and think the front could get more camber as it drifts wide (under steers) on big high speed corners. Perhaps tweak the drivers chair mount and change my steering wheel.

Generally pleased with the setup and the engine is just a dream to use on the track... just sings !!

G

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:08 am

Good news!

speed · Postby **speed** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 9:35 am

Nice result. Sounds like your enjoying your new cams.

I never did sort out my O2 input issue but trying to do it myself as I think I bothered you enough.

Look forward to reading more of your educational posts.

Postby **mrpham** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 11:24 am

Nice result G!

I also had the same issues with my camshafts, basecircle was reduced a bit and was difficult getting thick enough shims. A hugely annoying process.

gslender · Postby **gslender** » Sun Sep 20, 2015 12:54 pm

Something about this brake pad tells me my front brakes need some attention!!!

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Trackphotos · Postby **Trackphotos** » Sun Sep 20, 2015 1:23 pm

They look similar to my previous set of pads, ebc redstuffs. The bubbling is normal for them apparently, might need to grease the caliper pins to fix the uneven wear though hey? I had the same problem.

manga_blue · Postby **manga_blue** » Sun Sep 20, 2015 2:17 pm

A pair of new main (leading) slider pins fixed the same sort of tapered wear pattern on mine.

ndragun · Postby **ndragun** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 1:43 pm

Replace with Wilwoods... you'll be happy that you did. :wink:

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 1:57 pm

Wilwoods are not the be all and end all. In fact their rotors are thinner and prone to failure.

The OEM calipers are up to the task for any use. As suggested greasing the sliders will fix the uneven wear. Track use of any brake system requires that it be maintained more often. I grease the sliders every few track days and every time I change pads.

If building a complete new brake system then there are better products than Wilwood's for calipers/rotors out there.

ndragun · Postby **ndragun** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:14 pm

Goodoh...

I wasn't really suggesting that they are the be all and end all. I used QFM pads and DBA rotors for years and was perfectly happy...
But I prefer the Wilwoods. Bigger, simpler design, relatively inexpensive and pad changes are an absolute snap. Pull a slider pin, take old pads out, drop new pads in, replace slider pin, bed brakes. If you're running separate pads for track and street, they'd be perfect.

I hated unbolting calipers, swinging it out of the way, fumbling with wear indicators, backing plates, springs...

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:26 pm

Very handy brake discussion http://www.miataturbo.net/general-miata-chat-9/anyone-have-any-brake-questions-81577/

gslender · Postby **gslender** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 7:19 am

Recent track day and happy with getting into the 66 seconds around Lakeside.

Car is going well and hoping to just do more time in the seat in 2016 !!

https://youtu.be/qGBV8ew63-I