I found out earlier this week that our local 1/8 mile track was having a Saturday test and tune today,
so I headed down there. They only have Saturday T&T sessions once a year or so and never have
"street car" test and tune sessions any more, so I have to get there when I can.
Unfortunately it was very hot and humid and since I wasn't sure what the car was going to
do (spin, wheelhop, etc) I lowered the boost down a little. It would peak to 8psi and then
settle at 7psi. The good news is that there was no drama at all. The car just left the line
hooking nicely with no hop, spin, bog, etc. My best ET of the day was 9.08 at 76.71 mph and
my best MPH was 78.45, achieved by short shifting her.
I think there is tons left in her. The slicks alone were not helping too much due to their
tiny diameter making the gearing even shorter than it already is. Heck, I was shifting into
4th well before the traps! As you can see in the video, I'm not driving too agressive as I
was a little worried of breaking the tiny stock rear end. I'm pretty sure that it could get
deep into 8s with 10-12psi of boost, more agressive driving and taller tires. Not too shabby
given the simplicity of the overall setup. On to the pics and video!
It was more of a car show than true test and tune and there was quite a big turnout of show
cars and only a handfull of cars racing.
Here's a shot of the Miata with the 22x8x15" slicks mounted.
Another
22x8x15" M/T slicks compared to the stock wheels/tires. This shot makes them look huge!
Timeslip from the run in the video. That was the best ET of the day, my best MPH was 78.45.
