The Ecstas are better if you buy them shaved. The RB hollow bar is too much
for the base rear. (good on the R) Try the FM 1" solid instead. The 195 and
205 Victorracers have almost identical contact patch, but the 195s are
shorter giving better gearing, go with the 195s. Koni sports are the
prefered shocks without going into custom DAs, set the fronts full stiff,
start with the rears midrange and balance with the rears. Max out the front
camber, then set rear 0.5* less than the front. 1/16" toe OUT in the front
1/16" toe IN in the rear. Aftermarket cat-back = ~ + 2 HP. Have fun!
----- Original Message -----
From: Burns, James B. <James.Burns@jhuapl.edu>
To: autox <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2002 2:39 PM
Subject: '96 Miata stock class setup
> I just got a '96 Miata (non-R) that I'll probably autox in CS. I'm
looking
> for some setup recommendations. Here are my questions:
>
> Tires: I'm planning to get Kumhos and use the stock alloy wheels. How do
> the Ecsta V700's compare to the Victoracers? Should I go with 195/55-14
or
> 205/55-14?
>
> Front swaybar: What do most folks recommend? Is the Racing Beat hollow
bar
> too stiff?
>
> Shocks: I'll probably just get the Koni sport off-the-shelf single
> adjustables, unless there is something significantly better for not a lot
> more money.
>
> Alignment: I was going to max out front and rear camber, set front toe to
> zero, and a slight bit of rear toe-in. Is this a good starting point?
>
> I'll probably just leave the stock exhaust on there.
>
> Any other tips?
>
> Brad B.
> '96 Miata
> '90 Miata (Spec Miata under construction)
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