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jaydog · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:59 am Post subject: Nasa toy run Dec 4th, 5th, 6th

I will be driving the mazda Dec 5th and 6th at Rd. Atl. Anyone who can come out, do so and you can catch some awsome racing as well.
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94 (Mazdaspeed) RS-T
300hp / 250ftlbs.

Patdiesel · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:31 pm Post subject:

PS- iirc, if you bring a 5 or 10 dollar toy (cannot remember which) with you to the gate you can get in to watch the race for free.
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jaydog · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 4:24 pm Post subject:

I don't have to pay anyway. Im driving in the HPDE.
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94 (Mazdaspeed) RS-T
300hp / 250ftlbs.

Patdiesel · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:40 pm Post subject:

just posting that for people who might come and watch Wink

I know you are driving.
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atlantamx3 · Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:09 pm Post subject:

Well, Jaydog...

How was the weekend?

How did the car do?

Did it survive?

Tell us about it!
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~Perry

Patdiesel · Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 2:10 pm Post subject:

Ooo, this is going to be interesting. Make sure you bring any photos or video with you on Thursday too please. Maybe you can email them to Perry and he can post them too.
Also Perry, just a reminder, would you please post your web addy for pics for me please.
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numonik · Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 2:26 pm Post subject:

atlantamx3.com/moca/patrick
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it's mystery is only exceeded by its power.
93 Mx3 SE 2.5 KLZE
installed:
(MazdaSpeed Motor Mounts, Fidanza 9lb Flywheel,Clutchmaster Stage IIR Clutch, Unorthodox Underdrive Pulley,(Custom Modified) CAI from Honda Prelude, Dual MSD digital window switches, Aeromotive FPR, Autometer A/F digital Colbalt guage, Autometer Oil Pressure Colbalt guage HKS Ground Kit, Centerforce TOB,b&m short shifter,Srd Bronze Oil Bushings, corksport SS Clutchline,2-1/4" exhaust piping, Nakayama 5-Zigen Style Muffler,

atlantamx3 · Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 4:39 pm Post subject:

there is also my event pics:

picasaweb.google.com/atlantamx3
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~Perry

jaydog · Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:09 am Post subject:

K, heres a short summary of what went down.

Day 1 - On street tires. I was the first in line to go out and keep in mind the track and my tires were super cold. There was a light drizzle of mist but nothing too bad. I actually could have ran the Kumho slicks. The very first lap coming into the S's, I took a wrong line and spun out keeping the car on the track. I flat spotted two of the tires which resulted in a heavy vibration. I ran the rest of the session anyway and came in when it was over. I pulled into my spot and noticed a ticking noise from the valvetrain (aka lifter noise). I then noticed oil coming out from the car on the pass. side fender and hood. Turned the car off and opened the hood and noticed alot of oil all over the right side of the engine compartment. 2 and half quarts to be exact. Oil had shot out of the dipstick hole due to the crankcase being pressurized by the turbo. The catch can routing was wrong thanks to another mechanic that just happened to be there to witness the mess. Sooo, about 7 cans of brake cleaner, shop towels, a T-fitting, hose clamps, and two vaccum caps later, I had the problem solved within about 2 hours. I threw on the slicks for the last session and drove the hell out of the car with no other problems.

Day 2- First run was successful. Second run I had to come in for a noise violation. Danm quite hrs! 3rd run I was rescheduled to run with HPDE 1 and got a couple laps in only to find that the trans would not down shift into 4th. This slowed me down a ton considering I need my 4th gear. I found myself going into 3rd where I should have been in 4th. I pulled the car in early only to find that it wouldn't shift into 2nd, 4th, or reverse. My day had ended early, so I packed up and trailered the car back to the shop.

No video was shot in the car, and I forgot to bring the camera and some other small items. Cecy did get my last run on camera, but she didn't follow me with the camera. Her camera skills will improve with confidence..
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94 (Mazdaspeed) RS-T
300hp / 250ftlbs.

hppwdn · Newbie Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 14

Sorry to hear about the tranny and PCV issues. I had some issues myself at the track this weekend, it's never fun to have to fix things in the pits. Hope you get it back out there soon.
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FLYRTLE - Where Boosted KLs Live
92 MX3 Turbo ($100 junkyard KLG4) 11.904 @ 124.3mph, 14psi, DOT approved Hoosier drags, pump gas.

atlantamx3 · Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:50 am Post subject:

Holy Smokes!

Well, Sounds like you got to have a little fun at least this weekend. And that you have the cooling issues down.

You Do have another tranny, right?
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~Perry

Patdiesel · Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:03 pm Post subject:

Dang G series Trans. They could be better, but glad to hear you had a pretty good time.
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numonik · Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:33 pm Post subject:

That sucks Justin, but at least you got a little fun out of her this weekend
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it's mystery is only exceeded by its power.
93 Mx3 SE 2.5 KLZE
installed:
(MazdaSpeed Motor Mounts, Fidanza 9lb Flywheel,Clutchmaster Stage IIR Clutch, Unorthodox Underdrive Pulley,(Custom Modified) CAI from Honda Prelude, Dual MSD digital window switches, Aeromotive FPR, Autometer A/F digital Colbalt guage, Autometer Oil Pressure Colbalt guage HKS Ground Kit, Centerforce TOB,b&m short shifter,Srd Bronze Oil Bushings, corksport SS Clutchline,2-1/4" exhaust piping, Nakayama 5-Zigen Style Muffler,

jaydog · Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:12 am Post subject:

I forgot, the last session, I had the intercooler pipe come off of the throttle body on the first day. No big deal there, i just suspected that area had a little left over oil around it.

I had fun despite all the issues. I don't have another trans. I sold my last one to Charlie. I do have a Kia trans that's dissasembled, but I need a diff for it. I was hoping for the Quaife install on that one.
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94 (Mazdaspeed) RS-T
300hp / 250ftlbs.