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My 260hp MX5 Turbo set a faster lap time than a GT3 RS on a greasy track at Castle Combe Circuit? 🤔
Jimmy Jones
Location:
United Kingdom
Level:
Amateur
Jimmy Jones
Lap Date : 17 Apr, 2023
1min 23.3sec
Outside Temp: 12 ° C
Castle Combe
Mazda Miata MX-5 NB 2001 (w/R888R)
Medium
Tire: 100 R888R
Front Pad: Hawk DTC 60
Rear Pad : PBS Brakes PBS track
Tire Size: 195/50/15
Published on 31 Oct, 2023

Yes I know the MX5 isn't really faster than a car with double the horsepower but I did set a faster lap time with him out of the way. 😀

Castle Combe 17th April 2023. Session 2 - Chasing the GT3 RS

Unfortunately it became an air cooled block later that afternoon so forged engine on the way.

Some car specs:

1.8l 1999 NB Mazda MX5 (Miata)
6 speed gearbox 
195/50/15 Toyo R888R
15x7" wheels 
MeisterR Clubrace coilovers
Whiteline ARB's front & back
Extended lower ball joints front
Adjustable camber arms rear 
Mk2.5 big brakes 
Hawk DTC 60 front pads / PBS track rear brake pads
G19 manifold, down pipe & straight through 2.5" exhaust.
Mtech intercooler kit
TD04 turbo with upgraded billet core (12-15psi) 
Bosch ev14 650 injectors
ME221 ECU
Clutch Masters ultralight flywheel & matching 6 puk clutch (Bofi)
4.1 Final Drive Torsen LSD
GC Fab roll bar
GC Fab door bars
Hard Top
Full interior
Sparco sprints on Jass Performance seat rail adapters.

Alignment: 

Front -2.6 degrees camber, zero toe, 6 degrees of caster. 
Rear -2.4 degrees camber, .10 degrees of toe in per side.

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