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DocWalt · 03-10-2019, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveSTi

They've figured the trans as a weakness point already? Didn't the car just come out? That's amazing!

Geez...Mazda sounds great. Not jealous over here, nope....not jealous at all.

I have a version 5 transmission in my car, the '16s had version 1/2, and everybody autocrossing a v1 or v2 blew them up, lol

DaveSTi · 03-12-2019, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DocWalt

I have a version 5 transmission in my car, the '16s had version 1/2, and everybody autocrossing a v1 or v2 blew them up, lol

5 versions in the ND alone? Woah

DocWalt · 03-12-2019, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveSTi

5 versions in the ND alone? Woah

Yeah, good times.

DaveSTi · 03-14-2019, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DocWalt

Yeah, good times.

In contrast, GM has had shudder problems with their 8 speed automatic since 2014 and they continue to recommend to customers that they change the fluid.

DocWalt · 03-14-2019, 07:58 PM

Ford's power**** transmissions, lol

DaveSTi · 03-17-2019, 07:10 PM

DocWalt came down to Richmond Raceway today to run with the VMSC. They've changed parking lots for this season, going to a much larger layout from the pothole ridden POS that I wrecked in last year. The only problem is that this new lot may just be even more bumpy than the old one!

That didn't stop DocWalt from battling with the local hot shoe for most of the day and holding the FTD for the majority of the run group until the very last run, when the Porsche nipped him within a tenth of his best time. Pretty damn exciting and super quick driving - most cars were 2 seconds or more off of his pace.

So he came down to Richmond and laid waste to nearly everyone in his run group, beating some by almost 6 seconds. Pretty damn incredible to watch.

PAdutch · 03-18-2019, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveSTi

DocWalt came down to Richmond Raceway today to run with the VMSC. They've changed parking lots for this season, going to a much larger layout from the pothole ridden POS that I wrecked in last year. The only problem is that this new lot may just be even more bumpy than the old one!

That didn't stop DocWalt from battling with the local hot shoe for most of the day and holding the FTD for the majority of the run group until the very last run, when the Porsche nipped him within a tenth of his best time. Pretty damn exciting and super quick driving - most cars were 2 seconds or more off of his pace.

So he came down to Richmond and laid waste to nearly everyone in his run group, beating some by almost 6 seconds. Pretty damn incredible to watch.

Hmmmm... I think this Docwalt guy might know how to drive. Nothing better than battling a Porsche with a nearly stock Miata

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Miata vs Porsche = The answer is always Miata!

DocWalt · 03-18-2019, 10:06 AM

Haha, thanks for the write up Dave! I've got video to go with it. Possibly the bumpiest, grittiest, roughest surface I've ever driven on. A Miata shouldn't get wheel spin in the middle of 2nd gear, haha.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwJTNFY_qm4

DocWalt · 03-18-2019, 10:25 AM

The meatier autocross tires really fill out the wheel wells much better

Important mileage milestone, haha

Gridded up next to a really rare car!

Got a nice pic of my car behind said Porsche

PAX results:

blue91lx · 03-18-2019, 04:01 PM

Those tires look great on there! I need to attend an autox..... one of these days. I'm sure it's a blast to be competitive!

DocWalt · 03-26-2019, 12:29 PM

I finished 3rd in class at the Charlotte Champ Tour and 15th overall on PAX index. Not a bad result. The car felt REALLY good.

See my videos below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zJWnGu1pL0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDHefma14m8

My codriver's videos as well (he finished 6th in class on the back of a sloppy day 2 performance after a solid day 1):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTPZqXYnfCE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E02otOIYOIM

My car is currently in pieces ready to go to a body shop however (entirely unrelated to the autocross, thankfully). Unfortunately the entire trip pretty much sucked from start to finish. I'll share more details later.

PAdutch · 03-27-2019, 07:48 AM

That sucker looks quick. Seems really well balanced. Definitely a good result.

DocWalt · 03-27-2019, 11:53 AM

I went over to the dragon after Charlotte and met up with a friend and his friend. Some assclowns tore past Killboy store/Deals Gap at 80 mph with the sheriffs there eating lunch witnessing it. We left shortly after to head out. Our first pass together was at a relaxed pace, me having never been there before and all. We caught some morons going slow while using the entire road. One of said morons decided to stop dead after a blind corner to build a gap to the cars ahead and accordion effect and I got smashed into my buddy's car by his friend. The guy behind me had ZERO chance to stop. Hell, I barely stopped before hitting my buddy in the first place... None of us were hurt, it's just an enormous PITA.

Depressing as **** de-modding a car to go to the body shop. The remote canisters were mounted literally right where the car is all smashed up but didn't get damaged thankfully.

blue91lx · 03-27-2019, 08:59 PM

Man..... that is so incredibly frustrating. Your car suffers all because someone else thought they were the only person on the road.

PAdutch · 03-28-2019, 07:57 AM

Is that frame damage?

I am always amazed at people and there selfish attitudes that endanger others. Problem is that guy will get away without any consequences while you and your buddy end up paying.

DocWalt · 03-28-2019, 08:59 AM

Yeah, the rear frame rails are bent.

Some people really really suck at life

DocWalt · 03-28-2019, 11:07 PM

DaveSTi · 03-29-2019, 08:52 AM

Oh man that really really sucks. I’m sorry dude

When will you find out what the damage verdict will be?

DocWalt · 03-29-2019, 11:28 AM

Initial estimate was $4k, at the body shop now getting taken apart to get the estimate updated and start on repairs.

DocWalt · 05-21-2019, 11:45 AM

Finally have the car back and re-prepped it last night

03-17-2019, 07:10 PM	#66
DaveSTi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Charlotte Member #1591 iTrader: (0)	DocWalt came down to Richmond Raceway today to run with the VMSC. They've changed parking lots for this season, going to a much larger layout from the pothole ridden POS that I wrecked in last year. The only problem is that this new lot may just be even more bumpy than the old one! That didn't stop DocWalt from battling with the local hot shoe for most of the day and holding the FTD for the majority of the run group until the very last run, when the Porsche nipped him within a tenth of his best time. Pretty damn exciting and super quick driving - most cars were 2 seconds or more off of his pace. So he came down to Richmond and laid waste to nearly everyone in his run group, beating some by almost 6 seconds. Pretty damn incredible to watch. __________________ Member Journals: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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PAdutch Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Miataland Member #17024 My Ride: Miata, Miata, Genesis, 08 burb 2500 iTrader: (0)	That sucker looks quick. Seems really well balanced. Definitely a good result. __________________ Stinger GTS - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Miatas! - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. MY EVO (Sold)- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-28-2019, 07:57 AM	#75
PAdutch Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Miataland Member #17024 My Ride: Miata, Miata, Genesis, 08 burb 2500 iTrader: (0)	Is that frame damage? I am always amazed at people and there selfish attitudes that endanger others. Problem is that guy will get away without any consequences while you and your buddy end up paying. __________________ Stinger GTS - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Miatas! - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. MY EVO (Sold)- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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DaveSTi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Charlotte Member #1591 iTrader: (0)	Oh man that really really sucks. I’m sorry dude When will you find out what the damage verdict will be? __________________ Member Journals: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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03-14-2019, 07:58 PM	#65
DocWalt Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Royersford, PA Member #10805 My Ride: '92 GTI, '19 MX-5 iTrader: (0)	Ford's power**** transmissions, lol

03-18-2019, 10:06 AM	#68
DocWalt Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Royersford, PA Member #10805 My Ride: '92 GTI, '19 MX-5 iTrader: (0)	Haha, thanks for the write up Dave! I've got video to go with it. Possibly the bumpiest, grittiest, roughest surface I've ever driven on. A Miata shouldn't get wheel spin in the middle of 2nd gear, haha. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwJTNFY_qm4

03-18-2019, 10:25 AM	#69
DocWalt Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Royersford, PA Member #10805 My Ride: '92 GTI, '19 MX-5 iTrader: (0)	The meatier autocross tires really fill out the wheel wells much better Important mileage milestone, haha Gridded up next to a really rare car! Got a nice pic of my car behind said Porsche PAX results:

03-18-2019, 04:01 PM	#70
blue91lx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Indianapolis/SE PA Member #21697 iTrader: (0)	Those tires look great on there! I need to attend an autox..... one of these days. I'm sure it's a blast to be competitive!

03-26-2019, 12:29 PM	#71
DocWalt Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Royersford, PA Member #10805 My Ride: '92 GTI, '19 MX-5 iTrader: (0)	I finished 3rd in class at the Charlotte Champ Tour and 15th overall on PAX index. Not a bad result. The car felt REALLY good. See my videos below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zJWnGu1pL0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDHefma14m8 My codriver's videos as well (he finished 6th in class on the back of a sloppy day 2 performance after a solid day 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTPZqXYnfCE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E02otOIYOIM My car is currently in pieces ready to go to a body shop however (entirely unrelated to the autocross, thankfully). Unfortunately the entire trip pretty much sucked from start to finish. I'll share more details later.

03-27-2019, 11:53 AM	#73
DocWalt Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Royersford, PA Member #10805 My Ride: '92 GTI, '19 MX-5 iTrader: (0)	I went over to the dragon after Charlotte and met up with a friend and his friend. Some assclowns tore past Killboy store/Deals Gap at 80 mph with the sheriffs there eating lunch witnessing it. We left shortly after to head out. Our first pass together was at a relaxed pace, me having never been there before and all. We caught some morons going slow while using the entire road. One of said morons decided to stop dead after a blind corner to build a gap to the cars ahead and accordion effect and I got smashed into my buddy's car by his friend. The guy behind me had ZERO chance to stop. Hell, I barely stopped before hitting my buddy in the first place... None of us were hurt, it's just an enormous PITA. Depressing as **** de-modding a car to go to the body shop. The remote canisters were mounted literally right where the car is all smashed up but didn't get damaged thankfully.

03-27-2019, 08:59 PM	#74
blue91lx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Indianapolis/SE PA Member #21697 iTrader: (0)	Man..... that is so incredibly frustrating. Your car suffers all because someone else thought they were the only person on the road.

03-28-2019, 08:59 AM	#76
DocWalt Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Royersford, PA Member #10805 My Ride: '92 GTI, '19 MX-5 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, the rear frame rails are bent. Some people really really suck at life

03-28-2019, 11:07 PM	#77
DocWalt Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Royersford, PA Member #10805 My Ride: '92 GTI, '19 MX-5 iTrader: (0)

03-29-2019, 11:28 AM	#79
DocWalt Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Royersford, PA Member #10805 My Ride: '92 GTI, '19 MX-5 iTrader: (0)	Initial estimate was $4k, at the body shop now getting taken apart to get the estimate updated and start on repairs.

05-21-2019, 11:45 AM	#80
DocWalt Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Royersford, PA Member #10805 My Ride: '92 GTI, '19 MX-5 iTrader: (0)	Finally have the car back and re-prepped it last night

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