IT 2009 Build Project

[lateapex911]

i'd be hesitant of anything miata right now. there's an angry mob wandering around determined to get more weight on the car.

otherwise, i'm with Rob (wreckerboy), research what class is popular in the area you're moving to, what types of tracks you'll be running at, and decide accordingly.

Jeez Travis, "angry mob"? Do they have pitchforks too? Or are they running around with old double hung window weights?

If you'll be racing up here in the NE, at Lime Rock, Watkins Glen, NJMP, NHMS, etc, you'll have some top notch competition (pretty respectable if you were to rank them nationally) in ITB, ITA and ITS. ITR is growing, and the cars are getting more developed by the race.

[Wreckerboy]

Jeez Travis, "angry mob"? Do they have pitchforks too? Or are they running around with old double hung window weights?

I dunno. Somehow "Add weight, it's a Miata!" doesn't have the same ring as "Burn her, she's a witch!"
Though unlike ducks, Miatas and stones do not float. Even very small ones.

Now, if we want to discuss the ITAC's ongoing persecution of Borgward owners....

[Greg Amy]

Now, if we want to discuss the ITAC's ongoing persecution of Borgward owners....

Here's your VTS...

[Wreckerboy]

[tnord] It doesn't matter, you're just going to make it up anyway! [/tnord]

[Ed Funk]

I love "opinion" threads! Opinions are like assholes, everybody has one and most of them stink!

My opinion, for the northeast, AWD with dirtstockers!:026:

[lateapex911]

Holy crap, they even rated the # of BJs you'll get with the thing!


Sheesh, I honestly thought a "Borgward" was a made up name.

[Ed Funk]

---and I thought the ITAC was on top of this stuff!

[JLawton]

Excpet for the ITS E30, all of those cars are popular and are in competetive classes in New England. You can't go wrong with any of them.

But, there are so many good cars out there for sale............

Welcome to NE IT!! Where do you live??

old double hung window weights?.

he he he he

[Andy Bettencourt]

I have to agree with Gran...find AJ Neeley and buy that car. In the right hands, it has proven to be one of the top 3 cars in the country (the other two also being CRX's).

Build and it will be 'fun' but it will cost you. ITR, ITS, ITA and ITB are all well subscribed up here (10-20 cars each class per race).

[RexRacer19]

I have to agree with Gran...find AJ Neeley and buy that car. In the right hands, it has proven to be one of the top 3 cars in the country (the other two also being CRX's).

Build and it will be 'fun' but it will cost you. ITR, ITS, ITA and ITB are all well subscribed up here (10-20 cars each class per race).

AJ's car is pretty much maxed out with no excuses left. To put it in perspective, I spent more building my ITB Civic than what he is asking for the total package. And that is doing all the labor myself.

[Russ Jones]

Go with the Miata for ITA, you can be a REALLY average, REALLY non-talent driver and win all the races in your region.

[Andy Bettencourt]

Go with the Miata for ITA, you can be a REALLY average, REALLY non-talent driver and win all the races in your region.

You are in for it! HA!

[spyvsspy303]

Wow, thanks for all the responses guys! Some great leads in here. Look forward to connecting with Flatout, and wouldn't mind taking a look at Neely's CRX. Anyone have a link? Can you build a CRX to competitive ITR or EP?

I do plan to look at the region to see which classes are well attended, thought I'd start with a simple ole web question, great info. Sounds like several IT classes have good fields.

I'm not in the area yet, but you guys that are NE I look forward to meeting at some point. On one of my househunting trips I'm going to try and schedule around a track weekend and come wonder around.

Will do a bit more reading on the IT regs and some local results for NE, and will circle back.

and yes, we did do the nose.....

[gran racing]

What, did you not like the link I provided in my post?

[Russ Jones]

You are in for it! HA!


I know I know.....but you were threatening to race a certain ITS car earlier this year so I must talk a little trash so your head doesn't continue to swell.....

[spyvsspy303]

Oops, thanks Dave! BTW, I bought your book and gave it to my brother. Great work!

[spyvsspy303]

Quick update - my job situation/relo is still in progress and I'm still researching my car situation for next year. Relo-wise paying attention to the mid-Mass areas west of Boston or possibly RI. Searches tend to start around good schools for my kids.


Looking at results sheets the most active groups in NE seem to be ITA and ITS so focusing there for now. Would eventually like to race nationally, wondering if/when IT might be a recognized national class? If not, looking at options where I could run EP in the future.


Quick question - in ITS a 2nd gen RX-7 is 2680#, but a 84-85 can weigh only 2350# and if it's a GSL-SE you get a 13B, FI, 4 wheel disks and an LSD. This seems like a good package for a 330# weight break. Even though giving up the independent suspension for live axle, is the first gen competitive? What are the weak points rotary guys? Changing from FI or stock carb to a Weber is illegal in all of IT, correct?

[dickita15]

I believe the 13b in the first gen makes less power than the second gen due to the intake system. we do not see any around here although there was a very competitive one at the IT fest in Ohio.
Your new location is good New Hampshire and Lime Rock about a 2 hour tow each. Pocono, Watkins Glen and New Jersey between 4 and 6 hours. When Palmer gets up in 2011 you will be an hour away. You are also in Flat Outs back yard.