Welcome to the fabulous world of Autocross with a Miata!!
I also have a 94 R, and started a few years back.
Here is what I have done... you choose what works best for you!
1. I went out and ran the car as is, that was fun.
1b DRIVE
2. k&n filter, not much here but everything helps the little NA
2b DRIVE
3. I then added a role bar, not required but it made me feel better,
and the car stiffer, I went with the harddog 4 point bar, scca legal
3b DRIVE
4. I added the cat back from Borla, a bit more power and sounds very nice.
4b DRIVE and DRIVE MORE
5. I ran a few times on stock tire, then went to Kumho Victor racers,
what a blast - traction!!
5b DRIVE!! , you see a trend here don't you...
That was the end of year one,
6. Put a 4 point harness in to glue me to the car, WOW a simple mod
that does help, several guys just do the lap belt...
7. My Wonder wife ordered a set of KONI Dampers ;)) Installed and
left at Stock R type posistion to remain in stock class
8. DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE
I am thinking of a front sway bar, but I might hold off on that for
awhile, just working the car and learning more... Gee I wish it was
warm here!!
I think a school would be a great idea.
I got tons of good info from the local drivers, but a school will
take you up faster. I have not done a school as of yet due to
conflicts of time, but hope to in 02.
Enjoy the Miata, it is a blast to autocross, to the point it is
boring to drive in straight lines on the street ;)
Have fun
Scott
#18 94 "R" Miata
At 7:39 AM -0800 1/9/02, Glenn J. Koch wrote:
>Greetings,
>
>I've just purchased a stock 1994 Miata and I'm looking to the group for expert
>advice on getting started in the local autox events this season.
>
>Full disclosure:
>
>* Newbie to this mail list
>* Absolute novice to autox and track driving
>* Miata enthusiast, but no practical modification experience
>* I have some budget to modify the car within the stock classification
>
>Any advice is greatly appreciated. Please contact me at the email below if you
>have the opportunity to help.
>
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Glenn J. Koch
>glennjkoch@yahoo.com
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