Bought a Miata - now where do I start to make it a streetable track rocket?

This is a good as place as any to start. But for any serious track work, step one is to upgrade the suspesion.

http://forum.miata.net/vb/index.php

Dale

 

Roll cage, drop it on some 15's, gut the interior.

 

If you really want fun build it to spec Miata specs.

May not be the fastest track rocket but you'll have something that can enter events.

 

I think Dale S did this recently; I would bet you could do it for <$5k even if you need the hard top.

 

Go for a www.fastforwardsuperchargers.com . No lag, lots of torque. For about $4500 you will be at around 200 RWHP (installed). Nice leather!
BT

 

Also, just like speakers making a big difference in car audio, I'd recommend a set of Falken Azenis RT615 tires for the best grip within a reasonable budget. Great prices at www.edgeracing.com.

BT

 

My daily driver is a Miata, too. Great car, although I don't have any money to tinker around with it. A colleague of mine with whom I used to work building formula cars was big into turbos (drove a MAD 80's Passat with a couple of hundred horses under the hood). Haven't heard of him for a long time, but he wanted to drop some V6 in a Miata and boost it to 600hp.

 

leave the car stock as I think you guys have some really crazy strict laws with modifications - I have a couple of customers out that way

I like your avatar - I think there is a member on the so.cal fourm who has a TA27 RHD one from japan - its unrestored and its a TOSCO version.

 

Show up to some local Miata meets or track days to talk to the owners and check out their modifications. I find that to be the best way to start building a track car. Most owners are very helpful in the Miata community and would offer you their advice and even give you rides on their cars so you will know how the mods feel like. Sounds like great fun.

 

I had a supercharged 91...lowered on KYB 8 way adjustables and put on some lightweight rims from www.949racing.com and got some roll bars. These NA Miata's are great fun when they have some juice.

 

Thanks Mine suffers a bit from the former owner's backyard respray... needs new paint urgently!

 

Sell it and buy an Exige

 

Yeah no doubt. I'm just busting your balls anyways......nice car BTW

 

I know the TUV in germany are a unfair when it comes to modifications with any thing for street use - if you want to get performance upgrades for it I have a list of stock parts from the AE86 you can use.

 

I have a 96 Miata w/ Jackson Racing Supercharger and all the other frills. Sways, exhaust are 1st to replace for you. I like RSpeed. Get a stut tower brace to go around your SC. I went w/ Yokohama sticky street tires like all my other sports cars but the Ferrari. The Miata is a sweet pocket rocket w/ perfect balance. Enjoy.
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Done any mods yet?

 

Could we get photos???