Today is definitely a special one. Today is the first-ever time I ran a 1:29 flat on Harris Hill CCW. 

I had a really weird feeling driving the Miata in the first session - everything felt slower than before, I could embrace the car's stepping out better, and I could feel more from the steering via my hands. I think driving the 981 Spyder on COTA a month ago is the main reason. Well, that and the 71RS tires (still pretty fresh) and ideal track conditions. 

Another thing I noticed is the curve of brake torque. The brakes would stay at a low-torque street feel at first, then after one lap or two when they're warm, I noticed a sudden improvement in torque, and then as I attempted to set more and more flying laps, they became soft again but stayed consistent. Previously I wished the pads could always stay in the strong torque zone, but now I realize that although they feel softer, they provide consistent torque and are easy to modulate (especially under trail braking situations). I just need to practice my heel-toe even more. I think the Spyder taught me how not to always worry about the heel-toe since it has auto-blip, and that in turn helped me stay more consistent on the brake pedal when I need to heel-toe (sounds weird but true!).

Driving the Miata on the track never disappoints, and I find myself always learning a thing or two from it!


**Complete mod list below**
13th dry HPDE weekend in the ND2 Miata. 

Car is stock except:
Tire - Bridgestone RE-71RS 215/45R17 (fresh set, day3)
Suspension - Supermiata Xida Coilovers with OEM mounts and single adjustable (front - 3 clicks from softest, rear - 5 clicks from softest)
Brake - G-Loc R12 (front), G-Loc R10 (rear), Castrol SRF (fluid)
Power - GWR RoadsterSport SuperStreet Axle-back Exhaust, Motul 300V 5W30 (engine oil), Motul 75w90 (gear & diff oil)

Lap time recorded with iPhone 14Pro.