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    2022 UHP Tyre reviews

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    32 minutes ago, docwra said:


    Not in my experience. PS4/PS4S are awesome fast road/occasional track tyres but like PS4s they do get a bit melty after a lap or two pushing or a really hot circuit. Off the track IMO they are the best compromise but ............

    ...... NS2R seem to handle heat better while being pretty decent in the wet and Ive got A052s on the BMW as (hopefully) the best all round track tyre for Spa and Zandvoort in November, but then again they are bastard expensive and only have 7mm tread to begin with 🤪 

     

    Thanks and have fun at Spa, super jealous.

    2022 UHP Tyre reviews

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    I'm running the PS5 on the MX5 for mixed road and track use, enjoying it so far and there's no shortage of grip on the road, it does get a bit cooked on track after 15 mins or so. Which got me wondering is there something out there that's better (in a 17 inch size) for the track but without going full semi slick and having to change wheels at track or stay indoors when it's raining?

    Introducing Carla Cayman

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    Posted

    3 hours ago, The Bounty Bar Kid said:

    Unfortunately I can't go that high. I've got 40k plus my car and that needs to include insurance and tax. I can chuck in a little more but that's it. Can't stretch above £42k all in.

     

    Just be patient and stay glued to AT and PH, one will crop up. I personally wouldn't get too precious about Chrono. I seldom use it on the PDK, Sport is plenty fast through the gears and the throttle map and shift points are fine, unless you really want to go for it. When I am in that kind of mood, I want the paddles. A working PSE is a must though, watch for seized valves on the exhaust, I had to replace mine (£1200) as they were totally stuck and I was missing out on the noise - can't think of many better sounding OEM cars when you're giving it the beans.

     

    I don't know if the Alcantara headliner is optional on the S but it's a really nice touch.

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    Introducing Carla Cayman

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    On 21/08/2022 at 16:18, The Bounty Bar Kid said:

    Cayman 981s it is I think. Now to find one with the 3.4 engine, pdk, sports exhaust, sports chrono package and in sapphire blue.

     

    I spent ages trying to find the first three of those, then gave up and went to GTS - make it 45 and you can have mine! 

     

    In all seriousness, I had a major service recently and also added plugs and new PDK fluid, it was £1100 at a specialist. That’s every 2 years/20k miles, so i was quite pleased. I’ve also done oil and brake fluid in between the suggested intervals.

     

    40+ mpg on a relaxed motorway run, less under normal circumstances but still 20+

    JEEP Wrangler

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    Posted

    58 minutes ago, Andy_Muxlow said:

    Whats this got to do with a jeep wrangler???

     

    Nothing at all, it's a spam account, some slip through - if you see similar in future, please just report the post so we get a notification to have a look - ta.

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    Stu’s MX5 Track Toy

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    On 16/07/2022 at 10:09, HEADPHONES said:

    That Mini driver is probably bragging to everyone how he was a racing god on the day:thumbdown:.

    I bet he's no better on public roads either.

    Hope he didn't put too much of a downer on what looked like a great day.

     

    Not at all, the day was great and whilst contact would have really upset the apple cart, all’s well that ends well. Most of the straights are passing by consent, but that section is strictly no passing in the briefing. Like most things in life, it would work perfectly if there no bellends to contend with.

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    Stu’s MX5 Track Toy

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    Another fun day out in the Miata, this time at Blyton with opentrack, who put on a good day without too many cars and with some tuition opportunities thrown in for free too. Always good to get some feedback, especially after you’ve been around a track a fair bit and not making any headway. A couple of new lines, a new turn in point and a new brake marker and I’d took 1.5 seconds off - all for free and with no shipping time from Japan!

     

    Since the last run out at Caldwell, she’s now got powerflex bushes all over the front and rear suspension bits and speaking of suspension, Ohlins all around too. This is my first foray into coilovers, so I’m excited to tinker. Big shout out to the guys at BBR GTI who fitted the lot and set me up with their stock alignment to work from. First impressions are that the slightly scary floaty feel is gone, with much reduced pitch and roll, which is what I’d hoped for from the coilovers. I always felt a bit like I was bouncing around a bit with the car, instead of it going for a drive with me. It’s still sensible on the road, but obviously I now feel every change in road surface via the bushes.

     

    Little highlight reel of some red flags, couple of my laps and a non-consensual overtake - now I know how it feels to be violated #metoo

     

     

     

    Plus a few snaps.

     

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    On the downside, the brakes have gone weird. I changed the pads for my first track day and all was perfect. Then on the last one at Cadwell I had a bit of a scary moment when I got to one of the bigger braking zones and had MUCH less stopping power. I put this down to pad fade, but similar happened at Blyton and before I’d got them particularly hot. I noticed that if I double tapped the brakes, I got a nice firm pedal and the pads were still working fine :shrug:

     

    I don’t think it’s just air in the pedal, it doesn’t feel like the traditional sponge. Maybe pad knock back, possibly from less than perfect disks that have been on there forever??? Open to suggestions on this one gang.

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    Stu’s MX5 Track Toy

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    3 hours ago, Adam_Williams said:

    Wow great comparison between the 350z and Mk3 MX5! Totally agree with your findings! 

     

    I have both at the moment. Long term MX5 Mk3 owner, and recently acquired a Zed for a more GT experience. Both perfect for the right occasions. 

     

    On the MX5, I have the Eibach springs, the wheels in motion fast road alignment, and run PS4s all round. That combination for me feels perfect balance budget wise to help the car feel better around the twisties. It is so flickable! 

     

    You mentioned BBR. I have the 185 kit on mine and that feels perfect. A few folks go for forced induction and regret it. I obviously can't share personal experience in that regard, but to me, being able to drive to a greater % of the cars limit more of the time is what the MX5 is all about. 

     

    Happy motoring all! 


    Yay, another MX5 friend.

     

    The FI thing is interesting, I’d love it for track but don’t really need it for road (occasional overtakes). On track I spent so much time hustling in the corners up to people only for them to nail it on the straight and then park on the next apex.


    One thing I’m defo doing is Ohlins coils and replacement bushes. It’s mainly for track and I’m hoping this will only improve things.

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    Stu’s MX5 Track Toy

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    Just now, Ekona said:

    Looks like your roof is broken mate, it appears to be stuck up on a lovely summer’s day… ;) 


    Top down is terrible for aero and I can’t afford to give any speed away on the long straights!

     

    Drove home with it down 😎

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