Getting ready to party with a stack of rubbers and some LSD!

by "t0ast" (t0ast217)
Published 03/03/2017 at 16:29

Tags: Autocross ; Mazda ; MX-5 ; Miata ; STR ; Tires ; Differential ; LSD ; shutupimfunny ; RE-71R ; OSGiken
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In other words, standard autocross preparation. These are the last few things needed to properly STR-ify my NC Miata, so the rest will just be up to the nut behind the wheel. Here’s hoping the 245s don’t rub too much.

Replies (18)

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
03/03/2017 at 16:31, STARS: 0

NICE those look pretty damn wide for a Miata

"Wagon Guy drives a Boostang" (gimmeboost)
03/03/2017 at 16:35, STARS: 0

Now to get them installed...

"Andrew Pascarella" (racedinanger)
03/03/2017 at 16:37, STARS: 0

What tires are those?

"t0ast" (t0ast217)
03/03/2017 at 16:43, STARS: 1

Thanks, and it’s definitely getting there. I’m already running 235s with rolled rear fenders on the car without any drama, so I’m hoping these should be fine as well. If the Miata.net hivemind is to be believed, the worst I should have to worry about is some contact with the plastic front fender liners, which can be either left to “self adjust” or reformed with the aid of a heat gun.

"BREADwagon" (BREADwagon)
03/03/2017 at 16:43, STARS: 3

Look like RE-71Rs

"t0ast" (t0ast217)
03/03/2017 at 16:43, STARS: 1

Bingo.

"RyanFrew" (ryanfrew)
03/03/2017 at 16:44, STARS: 2

10/10 title. Proud and sad to admit that I immediately knew exactly what you meant.

"BREADwagon" (BREADwagon)
03/03/2017 at 16:44, STARS: 4

"RyanFrew" (ryanfrew)
03/03/2017 at 16:44, STARS: 0

Look like good ‘ol Re-71Rs

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
03/03/2017 at 16:50, STARS: 0

I will keep an eye out for the inevitable pics! Lowered NCs look dope, they’re my favorte generation despite purist BS about size and weight.

“Self adjustment” of the fender liner works well, but it takes a few hundred miles and smells/sounds really bad + gets melted rubber on your paint. But I doubt you’re anywhere near the level of non functional ride height my friend’s car was at so maybe not?

"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
03/03/2017 at 16:53, STARS: 0

HA

"t0ast" (t0ast217)
03/03/2017 at 16:58, STARS: 1

It’s pretty low, but still usable for most daily driving activities. I have to keep an eye out for the more extreme examples of speed bumps, inclines, break-overs, etc., but otherwise it’s generally good to go just about anywhere. I’ll definitely be opting for the heat gun option if it comes down to it.

"I hoon, therefore I am" (hookemdevils22)
03/03/2017 at 16:59, STARS: 1

I sense a series of upcoming Oppo “name that tire” posts.

"carzcarzcarz" (carzcarzcarz)
03/03/2017 at 17:21, STARS: 0

Reminds me of when got new tires and rims in the brz

"TheBimmerGuyWhoNowOwnsAChevy" (thebimmerguy)
03/03/2017 at 18:22, STARS: 1

Tried to show this to a friend to make him laugh, I forgot that I live in America and he doesn’t know what a rubber is, sigh.

"t0ast" (t0ast217)
03/03/2017 at 18:29, STARS: 1

Coincidentally, I’ll be co-opting my fiance’s FRS into hauling the tires to the shop for me, because there’s no way they’d fit in the Miata. I figured that’s about what it’d look like lol.

"Andrew Pascarella" (racedinanger)
03/03/2017 at 19:14, STARS: 0

Cool thanks, I’m looking to get back into Auto-x. I need to research the hot street touring tires.

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
03/03/2017 at 21:28, STARS: 0

That looks like so much fun. I’m in the market for a summer car. Maybe it’s NA time...