The PAVEMENT thread: Cars, Racing, Drives, Speed...

[sixstringsteve]

This thread is for all things car (non 4x4). Did you do a mod you want to show off? Looking for something in particular? Interested in racing? Going on a scenic drive? Post up.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I just got my Miata and I'm a bit excited. I intend to complete all these Utah Scenic Byways, and probably camp overnight at most of them:

http://www.myscenicdrives.com/regions/utah

 

[sixstringsteve]

Scenic drive/picinc tonight: Nebo Loop

Who? Anyone who wants to come, no matter what you drive, though the road will favor cars that like the twisties.

When: Tonight, 7/14/13. Meet at Cabelas at 6PM (or Meet at mouth of Payson canyon at 6:40 PM).

What to bring: Vehicle, loved ones, and a picnic dinner. Bring fishing poles if you want to do some quick fishing.

Details: We will be driving the Nebo Loop and having a picnic dinner at Payson Lakes. Leave Cabelas at 6 PM, arrive at Payson Canyon at 6:40 PM. Eat dinner at payson lakes around 7:00. Hang out for 45 min or so at the Lakes. Continue on and finish the Nebo Loop to return home via Nephi. I expect to arrive at Nephi around 9 or 9:30 PM.


Here's the Nebo Loop:
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[Tonkaman]

This is a great idea for a thread Steve. I wish I could join you on your maiden voyage tonight

 

[TurboMinivan]

I just got my Miata

Really? Tell us about it! Pictures, info, etc.

 

[sixstringsteve]

'99 beater... blue...103k... Torsen diff.. 5 speed...and it isn't red or yellow. I need a new top, and I'd like to put a roll bar in it soon. Clear coat peeling, dings all over, and it was smoked in. The price was right, and it's a blast to drive.

 

[TurboMinivan]

'99 beater... blue...103k... Torsen diff.. 5 speed...

Is this the one from Centerville?

 

[Cascadia]

So do you need a tool bar for racing or do you want a roll bar because its a convertible? What type of racing do you want to do? Is it on dirt or pavement? I'd like to know more about the racing.

 

[sixstringsteve]

If you want to take your car on the track (to race or just drive), you either need a hard top or a roll bar.

I don't have the time to race competitively but I would like to learn how to drive track better.

I have autocrossed in the past and I expect to continue to autocross in the future. I don't need a roll bar for autocross.

For now, I plan on attending wide open Wednesday this august. If i don't have a roll bar by then, i will only be able to drive on the autocross course.

I don't have any plans to race on dirt.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Steve, when you get ready for the roll bar I know a guy that might have a used one kicking around, and pretty much any other parts you need for the car. Have fun on the drive today, we would join but my wife is making some kind of Mediterranean pork roast for dinner. But I do need to get the Miata out more than I do.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Sweet thanks. Ping him and see if he would sell it. I need one that works with a glass rear window. I'd rather have good visibility than double diagonal supports.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

I just thought of something, some of the approved bars will not work with the glass rear window.

 

[sixstringsteve]

For miller, it just needs 4 attachment points. There aren't a ton that work with a glass rear window, but a few do.

 

[sixstringsteve]

We are meeting at 6 PM at Cabelas if anyone wants to join us.

 

[Cascadia]

How often are these autocross races? Are they organized with points leaders and prizes or just for fun?

 

[jeep-N-montero]

How often are these autocross races? Are they organized with points leaders and prizes or just for fun?

Utah autocross http://www.utahscca.com/

To give you an idea of being behind the wheel at the E Center http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPHCXjrnhHc

And don't forget your helmet.

 

[Tee]

I am partial to drag racing.

Single cylinder flathead putting out 47hp @ 8000rpm... Pushes a 475lb package to 7.90 sec @ 81mph in the 1/8th mile.... My daughter drives it.

 

[lhracing]

Drag racing for me too, open road racing also.

 

[Caleb]

I love your white Camaro Lane.

I have a 2012 GTI that's a pretty quick little car, it was fun for a little while. I got bored with it so now my wife drives it and I got me a truck again (2013 Tacoma)

 

[blznnp]

that camaro is awesome lhracing, I am hoping to pick one up, 68, to start building up unless I can find one for a decent price with the right set up in a year or so.