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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 07:11 PM
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Can't seem to find one of these so I guess I'll make one

 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 05:31 AM
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I think I've posted these before but...

First auto-x the car was at.


As it sits currently (wife driving)...
 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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Oh yes.

I like that license plate.

So are you sponsored by tire rack?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr. Spade
Oh yes.

I like that license plate.

So are you sponsored by tire rack?
Unfortunately not. The windshield banner is required to run at any of the national level auto-x events. So any of the ProSolos, Match Tours, National Tours, or Nationals you have to have the "event decals" and the tirerack banner is one of them. Everything you see on the car in that picture is vinyl so it doesn't come off between events. Get some funny looks sometimes driving around town
 
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by v10climber
Unfortunately not. The windshield banner is required to run at any of the national level auto-x events.
Are there banners that are easily removed? I want to go to the SCCA nationals in nebraska in 2014 but don't want to have to be in public with a banner on my windshield.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by k_h_d

Are there banners that are easily removed? I want to go to the SCCA nationals in nebraska in 2014 but don't want to have to be in public with a banner on my windshield.
Not really. Just have to peel it off afterwards. You can stick them to your shirt first to get rid of some of the "stick" so they come off easier.

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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by k_h_d
Are there banners that are easily removed? I want to go to the SCCA nationals in nebraska in 2014 but don't want to have to be in public with a banner on my windshield.
all the stickers you have to run are removable... just like v10 said.. stick it on your shirt then put it on
 
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 04:10 PM
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Bah it's a badge of honor! Also at nationals you have to run a few other stickers so bring plenty of magnetic material.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 06:33 PM
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Been running the Miata.

Here's my Bay Bottom Crawl video. Could have used the power but didn't want to risk crashing the Mini.

 
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 06:43 PM
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Nice rims what are they. I want a set
 
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 06:56 AM
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That Bay Bottom Crawl video was the fastest and longest autocross I've ever seen. Looked more like a solo road race.
What was your top speed?
 
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by <05MINI>
Nice rims what are they. I want a set
On the Miata? Kosei K1. I want to find a set of 16X8 K1's for the Mini but the only place I'm finding Koseis is on Tire Rack and they don't offer any aggressive fitments on the Mini.



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That Bay Bottom Crawl video was the fastest and longest autocross I've ever seen. Looked more like a solo road race.
What was your top speed?
Slightly over 100 on the long sweeping corner I believe. I was well into 4th.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr. Spade
Been running the Miata.

Here's my Bay Bottom Crawl video. Could have used the power but didn't want to risk crashing the Mini.

Bay Bottom Crawl Autocross Oct 2013 Spade 1999 Miata STR Class - YouTube
They don't have parking lots down there!!! That looked like fun.... and a creative use of available pavement!
 
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 06:46 AM
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Sorry i meant the black rims on your mini
 
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by <05MINI>
Sorry i meant the black rims on your mini
Oh you're talking about V10 climber
 
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 11:08 AM
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Oh you're talking about V10 climber
If he's talking about me they're the NM Engineering RSe05. Purchased from Way Motor Works. They're fairly light and have held up well so far. Come in a few different colors and fairly cheap also.

http://waymotorworks.com/nm-engineer...ght-wheel.html
 
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 05:06 PM
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They look pretty nice and good weight.

I think if I change rims from these heavy 22lb stock ones, I'll go with 16's. Preferably something like a 16X8 Kosei K1. And use a 205/55 tire.
 
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