Autox/Autocrossing a Mazda MX-6 - Page 8

scottycamaroz28 · 3-24-08, 20:59

i have removed tons of wheel locks having worked for discount tire. first get a used expendable socket that feels like fits on it really thight usually u have to beat the shizzle out of it with i bfh (big fizzle hammer) to get it to on as much as u can. hope fully u have a good 3/4 drive impact or access to one. dont hammer on the impact right away work your way up to full power. you might have to do it a couple times. it might sound hillbilly but it works. hope this helps

miatatude · 3-25-08, 7:16

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Originally Posted by deadmeat

Can't blame ya there

For my alignment, I use the "Lanny alignment" specs from Miata.net . It's a bit aggressive for the street, but after the insides of your tires wear out, you just swap them on the wheels and put the insides out

My girlfriend's '92 is almost completely stock, with just a cone filter, stock replacement clutch, and a shaved stock flywheel (12 lbs now instead of almost 20! ), and the Tsudo catback exhaust off ebay. She's usually last as far as times of the day go, but she has fun, and she gets better every time, and that's what counts

-meaty

As far as the alignment, I do not drive the miata daily, only to and from events and special occassions. Last year I put less than 1,000 miles on it, so I don't mind an "aggressive" alignment, plus my husband is really swift with tires and I have no problem rotating them myself.

Good for your gf that she still goes out there even though she comes in last. Last season I finished 2nd in the Ladies Division (out of about 7 regular lady members), and finished 1st in my class (out of 3 regular drivers). This upcoming season will be my 3rd year. I think part of it, atleast for women, is that alot of ladies tend to be afraid of what a car is capable and not willing to test the limits of a car for fear of "hurting" the car or finding themselves in a position they cannot control or get themselves out of. I've had my car since I was 16 and it has not done anything that I haven't already experienced, and I always feel like I can predict what its going to do in most situations; to be comftorable with one's car, as I'm sure most will agree, is priceless! I would, however, really like to get into drifting or atleast learn so that I can really test the limits of my car and see how far I can go in a controled slide.

Here's a link to the SBR Ladies Division results: SBR Solo Ladies Index

I also finished 43rd out of 220 drivers on the "PAX":
SBR Solo The Tire Rack Index

miatatude · 3-25-08, 7:25

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Originally Posted by scottycamaroz28

ha ha i just saw this pic of me sleeping in wifes car @ an event. i am her pit crew so i just got done changing the tires. i have a camaro but tires r too expensive to autox on. now i have the 6 and parts r alot cheaper along with gas and insur. this might b her next year

Oooops! Busted! Sorry Scotty! We should make a little friendly bet.... whoever places lower on the PAX has to change ALL the tires for BOTH cars! I'll just sit back and drink an ice tea and watch you be the tire slinger! hahaha!

**ls six** · 3-25-08, 20:59

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Originally Posted by Tem

what kind of key does it use? like an acctual key?

Naw the lug is just a chrome steel slug with an irregular pattern on the face.

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Originally Posted by scottycamaroz28

i have removed tons of wheel locks having worked for discount tire. first get a used expendable socket that feels like fits on it really thight usually u have to beat the shizzle out of it with i bfh (big fizzle hammer) to get it to on as much as u can. hope fully u have a good 3/4 drive impact or access to one. dont hammer on the impact right away work your way up to full power. you might have to do it a couple times. it might sound hillbilly but it works. hope this helps

I havent found a socket that would work. All my sockets are very high quality because of my job and wont stretch over the lock.

I was told to use a lower quality 12 point socket slightly to small and to do what you said.

BTW I tried the drill today and got about 1/16 of an inch deep on one lock before the bit dulled.

Thanks for the help.

**deadmeat** · 3-25-08, 22:02

Another thing to do, is go to all the local auto parts stores, and look down the ricer aisle. Usually they will have a set of locking lugs that have a key with them that will match what you have. It might cost you a few dollars, but at least you'll have a new key, and an extra set of lugs just in case *shrug*

We just did this for a friend, who lost his key. Cost $19.99

-meaty

Tem · 3-26-08, 8:21

ls six: Naw the lug is just a chrome steel slug with an irregular pattern on the face.

ok I thought so, yeah those shouldn't be that difficult what kind of a key did it use a star wrench? try to find one in a hardware store, if they dont than well just go with the extra lug idea anyway you're gonna need a new lug since you drilled one of them already. which hmm now thats gonna suck.. btw look for stainless steel bits, or learn to sharpen your current bit , if you have a grinder its not difficult at all.

The_Evil_Demon · 3-26-08, 10:42

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Originally Posted by miatatude

The next event is April 20th (the first event of the season) and it will be at the Tirerack in South Bend. The website is sbrscca.org and our full schedule is listed there. Guests are more than welcome to particpate if you want to do more than just watch.

Wow it's on 4-20 huh hopefully i'm not stoned j/k
I'm going to have to see what i can do on this

miatatude · 3-26-08, 10:45

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Originally Posted by The_Evil_Demon

Wow it's on 4-20 huh hopefully i'm not stoned j/k
I'm going to have to see what i can do on this

That never actually crossed my mind, I guess I don't think about that sort of thing.

Do I hear your moving to TX!? For business?

The_Evil_Demon · 3-26-08, 10:46

I too worked at Discount Tire Here in Ft.Wayne They have a Tapered Socket that they hammer on. Then they use an impact wrench to get it off. You might have to go to a local tire store to have it removed for like $5

The_Evil_Demon · 3-26-08, 10:48

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Originally Posted by miatatude

That never actually crossed my mind, I guess I don't think about that sort of thing.

Do I hear your moving to TX!? For business?

Yea i'm moving To Dallas for a job that pays very well. Plus i'm good friends with my boss. Hopefully i can take his position in a few years and make 6 figures lol

miatatude · 3-26-08, 10:49

So cool that you worked at discount, I bet you and my husband know some of the same people. We'll have to chat at the Ft. Wayne meet.

The_Evil_Demon · 3-26-08, 11:06

Are you guys Heading to the Bamm as well in indy? I'll make that meet as well. Then i'll be hanging out with the Texas crew in july

miatatude · 3-26-08, 14:36

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Originally Posted by The_Evil_Demon

Are you guys Heading to the Bamm as well in indy? I'll make that meet as well. Then i'll be hanging out with the Texas crew in july

Never heard of it. We sometimes go to Indy Bash....

**ls six** · 3-26-08, 18:07

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Originally Posted by deadmeat

Another thing to do, is go to all the local auto parts stores, and look down the ricer aisle. Usually they will have a set of locking lugs that have a key with them that will match what you have. It might cost you a few dollars, but at least you'll have a new key, and an extra set of lugs just in case *shrug*

We just did this for a friend, who lost his key. Cost $19.99

-meaty

I have been looking for a matching set but no luck so far. I think these are OE locks because I have seen them on other mazdas and a similar lock with a different pattern on my bosses wifes lexus.

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Originally Posted by The_Evil_Demon

I too worked at Discount Tire Here in Ft.Wayne They have a Tapered Socket that they hammer on. Then they use an impact wrench to get it off. You might have to go to a local tire store to have it removed for like $5

I borrowed a set of those from the fleet mechanic at work and they didnt work for me.

I did ask around and the tire places want $20 a wheel! And thats on top of $500+ in new tires.

I'll try a 12 point lower grade socket and see how that works. I appriciate the help but I dont want to pollute this thread with any more stupid maintinance issues.

**White-6** · 3-26-08, 20:20

Go to a junk yard and just take the key to a 6 from there. Should work, I just recommend using it and taking the locks off of the wheels at the 6 at the junk yard, so someone needing to take the wheels off doesn't get screwed over.

Or always check eBay for it? Since it's probably the original one, you could possibly find it online, or at a Mazda Dealership... But I'd check the junkyard first.

3-25-08, 22:02	#110 (permalink)
deadmeat Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sarasota, Florida, FL, USA Age: 25 iTrader: (0)	Another thing to do, is go to all the local auto parts stores, and look down the ricer aisle. Usually they will have a set of locking lugs that have a key with them that will match what you have. It might cost you a few dollars, but at least you'll have a new key, and an extra set of lugs just in case shrug We just did this for a friend, who lost his key. Cost $19.99 -meaty
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3-26-08, 8:21	#111 (permalink)
Tem Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami, FL, USA Age: 21 iTrader: (0)	ls six: Naw the lug is just a chrome steel slug with an irregular pattern on the face. ok I thought so, yeah those shouldn't be that difficult what kind of a key did it use a star wrench? try to find one in a hardware store, if they dont than well just go with the extra lug idea anyway you're gonna need a new lug since you drilled one of them already. which hmm now thats gonna suck.. btw look for stainless steel bits, or learn to sharpen your current bit , if you have a grinder its not difficult at all.
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3-26-08, 10:49	#116 (permalink)
miatatude Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Goshen, IN Age: 23 iTrader: (0)	So cool that you worked at discount, I bet you and my husband know some of the same people. We'll have to chat at the Ft. Wayne meet.
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3-24-08, 20:59	#106 (permalink)
scottycamaroz28 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: goshen, IN, USA Age: 24 iTrader: (0)	i have removed tons of wheel locks having worked for discount tire. first get a used expendable socket that feels like fits on it really thight usually u have to beat the shizzle out of it with i bfh (big fizzle hammer) to get it to on as much as u can. hope fully u have a good 3/4 drive impact or access to one. dont hammer on the impact right away work your way up to full power. you might have to do it a couple times. it might sound hillbilly but it works. hope this helps

3-26-08, 10:46	#114 (permalink)
The_Evil_Demon Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: MidWest USA, USA iTrader: (2)	I too worked at Discount Tire Here in Ft.Wayne They have a Tapered Socket that they hammer on. Then they use an impact wrench to get it off. You might have to go to a local tire store to have it removed for like $5

3-26-08, 11:06	#117 (permalink)
The_Evil_Demon Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: MidWest USA, USA iTrader: (2)	Are you guys Heading to the Bamm as well in indy? I'll make that meet as well. Then i'll be hanging out with the Texas crew in july

3-26-08, 20:20	#120 (permalink)
White-6 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Richmond, VA, USA Age: 17 iTrader: (1)	Go to a junk yard and just take the key to a 6 from there. Should work, I just recommend using it and taking the locks off of the wheels at the 6 at the junk yard, so someone needing to take the wheels off doesn't get screwed over. Or always check eBay for it? Since it's probably the original one, you could possibly find it online, or at a Mazda Dealership... But I'd check the junkyard first.