Looking to build ITA Miata - Newbie Questions

[Glenn T]

I found a car with goodies - parts that I think can be used towards an IT-legal car.

Among other things, the car has Koni adjustables and a Racing Beat front bar. Can anyone suggest what springs/spring rates and rear bar to use? Also, where's a good place to get these parts from?

Can the 1st generation Miatas' ECUs be modified or chipped at all?

Do the cone-type intakes work well on these cars, or should one just stick to a K&N and swiss-cheese the airbox?

What are the widest tires the Miatas can run on an ITA-legal wheel (15x7)? Since they're less expensive, should I stick with a 14x7 wheel instead?

Lastly, what alignment settings should one go with?

I'd appreciate any advice you folks can offer. Thanks in advance!

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Glenn

[Andy Bettencourt]

Originally posted by Glenn T:
I found a car with goodies - parts that I think can be used towards an IT-legal car.

Among other things, the car has Koni adjustables and a Racing Beat front bar. Can anyone suggest what springs/spring rates and rear bar to use? Also, where's a good place to get these parts from?

Can the 1st generation Miatas' ECUs be modified or chipped at all?

Do the cone-type intakes work well on these cars, or should one just stick to a K&N and swiss-cheese the airbox?

What are the widest tires the Miatas can run on an ITA-legal wheel (15x7)? Since they're less expensive, should I stick with a 14x7 wheel instead?

Lastly, what alignment settings should one go with?

I'd appreciate any advice you folks can offer. Thanks in advance!



Glenn,

Contact me for some info and parts.

andy AT flatout-motorsports DOT com

AB

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Andy Bettencourt
New England Region, R188967
ITA project SM
www.flatout-motorsports.com (http://www.flatout-motorsports.com)

[This message has been edited by Andy Bettencourt (edited January 06, 2005).]

[Glenn T]

Originally posted by Andy Bettencourt:
Glenn,

Contact me for some info and parts.

andy AT flatout-motorsports DOT com

AB


Will do once I get home from work, Andy. Thanks!!!


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Glenn

[This message has been edited by Glenn T (edited January 06, 2005).]

[RacerBowie]

Glenn,

shoot me an email

bowieg (at) lifelinkfound (dot) org

I have a fairly well developed ITA Miata and will give you some ideas.

Bowie

[This message has been edited by RacerBowie (edited January 07, 2005).]

[Glenn T]

Will do, RacerBowie.

Thanks for the e-mail, Andy!

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Glenn

[Andy Bettencourt]

For the record, Bowie and Mike V. have two of the best developed cars in the country. I am still in the R&D phase. With enough power, the car can compete.

AB

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Andy Bettencourt
New England Region, R188967
ITA project SM
www.flatout-motorsports.com

[its66]

I don't know if he checks here anymore, but Todd Reynolds was VERY fast in his Miata down here. He sold his car a while back-it went somewhere way up north IIRC.

Anybody have Todd's new phone number in Nashville?

Jim