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The ’24 Solo National Tour Kicked off in Phoenix, Previewing a Fantastic Season to Come - Sports Car Club of America (scca.com) Official Class Results with Protest.pdf
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$100 off a set of Bridgestone RE-71RS at Costco- Valid 2/26/24 - 4/09/24
John replied to John's topic in SCCA Solo Discussion
The Costco Deal is back on again, 2/26/2024 to 4/09/2024
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I you find a good rebuilder, let me know. Rebuilding has gotten so expensive, a good used engine might be a better option. I wish Mazda sold new short or long blocks.
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Sadly your 1999 Miata doesn’t have a real oil pressure gauge. Starting in 1994, Mazda changed from a real oil pressure gauge to a fake gauge (idiot light). The fake gauge only has two positions which are driven by an on-off oil pressure switch. Ever notice how the oil pressure gauge doesn’t vary no matter what the oil temperature or engine rpm is?
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Did you try this test for play in the rod bearings? If a rod bearing has excessive play, you may be able to hear or feel it. "I forgot to mention that I also did the rod bearing test where you turn each piston slightly past TDC and push down on it. I got a small but noticeable click from cylinder 1 but no clicks on any others. I'm assuming cylinder 1's rod bearings are toast."
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I suggest searching for answers on the miata.net forum. You can also post your question there too. The MX-5 Miata Forum Here's a thread you might find interesting. Does my NB have rod knock? (sound clip) - MX-5 Miata Forum
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Costco has $100 off a set of RE71RS tires. In the past, I have showed Discount Tire the price and they match it. Bridgestone POTENZA RE-71RS tires for Summer | Costco Tires
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Tom Barnes made magnetic graphics for me while I waited at AMP. He has a trackside printer setup at all the NASA events. STICKERS - twistedpriorities.com
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The time for my first run seems way too fast compared to my other runs.
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Looks like Radford is going to keep the WHP tracks open. Racing School Announces Major Business Expansion in Chandler (inbusinessphx.com)
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Track-day car advice: What do you do when Miata isn't the answer?
John replied to Dov's topic in Other Motorsports Activities
You may want to trailer your Miata to the distant tracks. That way you still have a ride home if you something breaks. -
These would be great for HPDE. Can I have them? Thanks
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I really enjoyed the course as well. Thanks
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I ran my 92 Miata a few weeks earlier with NASA. I agree it's a great track. The fresh pavement was nice. I wonder if you could have an autocross there.
