Autox/Autocrossing a Mazda MX-6

[scottycamaroz28]

Originally Posted by Tem

my 6's tires cost 1200 for the set of 4 =/ and you call them cheaP!? lol btw the way I drive I need to look for cheaper tires... what brand do you get?

This upcoming season I'm going to run on kumho victoracers that a fellow car club member gave me, for nothing. What I meant was, compared to camaro tires, '6 tires are a little more affordable. What kind of tires did you get for $1,200 that seems like a lot unless the rims were included.

[The_Evil_Demon]

Hey whats up Scott Welcome to the Mx6 club. Have you done anything to the car yet. Or are you going to leave it as is. Does it have headers or anything on it ?

[Tem]

Originally Posted by scottycamaroz28

This upcoming season I'm going to run on kumho victoracers that a fellow car club member gave me, for nothing. What I meant was, compared to camaro tires, '6 tires are a little more affordable. What kind of tires did you get for $1,200 that seems like a lot unless the rims were included.

ROFL I got them for a steal I didnt pay 1200 I'm just afraid of paying that much for quality tires...

Dunlop Tires - Find The Right Tire - Tire Specifications

thats them.

wow I started looking up tires and these are acctually not that great for their price Consumer Survey Results By Category hmm now I kinda wanna waste them so I can waste money on better ones... wow I think I have a problem..

[ls six]

Originally Posted by White-6

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.

Been looking when ever I'm at the yards no luck yet. I went to the dealer and they said my car didnt have locking lugs as an option and that the locks are VIN specific. The car was completely stock and very original when I bought it so I assumed the locks were as well but I'm thinking the lugs might be from another car.

[Pirate_d00d]

One of my buds is getting into Autocross as well. He's been in Houston for school, and I talked to him recently. He wants to Autocross too, and he's looking at getting a miata to Autocross.

I'm looking at my first AutoX event on the 11th of May. I'm going by the Texas SPOKES Sports Car Club schedule. I'll want to find something sooner than that. I can't wait; I gotta AutoX now !

[miatatude]

Pirate_d00d

That is exciting! Miatas are a ton of fun to autocross, but then again, I haven't yet compared it to the '6, which will primarily be Scotty's autox car. However, there is a test and tune on May 18th and I'm hoping to take a few runs on it. Myautoevents.com is a great site to find autox events in your area. You can do a search for autocross events within your zip code and what not. You may have to travel to the next region, but it would be worth it if you can get to one a month or so sooner. I have a buddy in Washington and he's already had 3 autoxes this year, so it surprises me that in Texas, May is the first one. Keep looking and keep us posted!

[miatatude]

Originally Posted by Tem

ROFL I got them for a steal I didnt pay 1200 I'm just afraid of paying that much for quality tires...

Dunlop Tires - Find The Right Tire - Tire Specifications

thats them.

wow I started looking up tires and these are acctually not that great for their price Consumer Survey Results By Category hmm now I kinda wanna waste them so I can waste money on better ones... wow I think I have a problem..

You could try to sell 'em on ebay. We live close to the tirerack, and for competition tires, they generally have the best prices, but when you figure in shipping (which may be in your case) it may not be as good.

[Tem]

Originally Posted by miatatude

You could try to sell 'em on ebay. We live close to the tirerack, and for competition tires, they generally have the best prices, but when you figure in shipping (which may be in your case) it may not be as good.

lol nah tomuch work for that I'll use them out than buy better ones when they get thin.

[scottycamaroz28]

Originally Posted by miatatude

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!

u might have more exp. but i do have a faster car that isnt bogged down by the wieght of dynomat and body filler (from the molded body kit). so just like in our bed we will c who comes out on top

[Tem]

Originally Posted by scottycamaroz28

u might have more exp. but i do have a faster car that isnt bogged down by the wieght of dynomat and body filler (from the molded body kit). so just like in our bed we will c who comes out on top

aaawwwwkard

[scottycamaroz28]

Originally Posted by The_Evil_Demon

Hey whats up Scott Welcome to the Mx6 club. Have you done anything to the car yet. Or are you going to leave it as is. Does it have headers or anything on it ?

not much yet. after using the tax return money 2 buy the car @ an awsome price. i had little left to play with. so i got an intake, got the xhaust fixed (no cat, 2.5 custom bent pipes shizzle can) its not the greatest but it was cheap, sealed and i didnt get dizzy from fumes nemore. i was xcited when i got on ebay & found stuff so cheap. i also bought strut tower bars f/r. i felt a big diff even on snow tires (yes snow tires in late may thats indiana). i want 2 fix things b4 i start on more mods. but i do have big plans. but i don want 2 just start bolting things on.

[Tem]

Originally Posted by scottycamaroz28

not much yet. after using the tax return money 2 buy the car @ an awsome price. i had little left to play with. so i got an intake, got the xhaust fixed (no cat, 2.5 custom bent pipes shizzle can) its not the greatest but it was cheap, sealed and i didnt get dizzy from fumes nemore. i was xcited when i got on ebay & found stuff so cheap. i also bought strut tower bars f/r. i felt a big diff even on snow tires (yes snow tires in late may thats indiana). i want 2 fix things b4 i start on more mods. but i do have big plans. but i don want 2 just start bolting things on.

aahhhh patience is a virtue I dont have time for! LOL asoon as I find something new for the car I gotta have it asap...

[ls six]

Sweet! I did finaly get the locks off saturday and finished the brakes today.

The 19mm 12 point socket did the trick. Thanks everyone for all the advice.




And since the mx is now streetable I went and found a new toy. I just cant live without a car that will likely leave me stranded so I bought a 1990 Pontiac Firebird Trans am GTA WS6. <a mouth full right lol.

The good: It's absoultely loaded with every option except T tops. It's even a rare color, brilliant red metalic.

The bad: Only has 1st and 2nd and is very hard to start and keep running at first and when it's finaly running it has an unsteady idle.

I only mention it because I intend to AX it too.

[Tem]

Originally Posted by ls six

Sweet! I did finaly get the locks off saturday and finished the brakes today.

The 19mm 12 point socket did the trick. Thanks everyone for all the advice.




And since the mx is now streetable I went and found a new toy. I just cant live without a car that will likely leave me stranded so I bought a 1990 Pontiac Firebird Trans am GTA WS6. <a mouth full right lol.

The good: It's absoultely loaded with every option except T tops. It's even a rare color, brilliant red metalic.

The bad: Only has 1st and 2nd and is very hard to start and keep running at first and when it's finaly running it has an unsteady idle.

I only mention it because I intend to AX it too.

you're nuts after I installed the headers on my car I didnt even want to look at another set of them LOL and you want to redoo a whole nother car! haha

[ls six]

Originally Posted by Tem

you're nuts after I installed the headers on my car I didnt even want to look at another set of them LOL and you want to redoo a whole nother car! haha

Lol I'm a glutton for punishment. It's got plenty of potential though. It's got the 350 235 HP 340 TQ. With just 2 gears it flies and has insane torque compared to any car I have ever owned. I got it sidways twice during the test drive lol.

It runs much better now. I think it just has a bad fuel pump relay. I also checked the trans fluid and it was low. I toped it up and it engages in drive now. I dont know if it shifts to 3rd or 4th yet since its blocked by the truck now but I have high hopes.

And considering what its replacing...[QUOTEOriginaly posted by Tem]oh and that buick made me cry a bit.[/quote]... Im happy.