Spec Miata Racing

In case someone doesn't know what spec miata racing is, view the below videos from the two major racing organizations which have Spec Miata classes.

SCCA Runoffs 2009?



NASA Spec Miata Racing at Mid Ohio

Rust Repair

As I tear into this car a few places that need repair of become apparent. Luckily none of these are structural locations in the car.

First place was that passenger side rocker just in front of the rear wheel.


After peeling back the rocker/quarter panel, I came to the quick realization that the dime size rust spot was a little more involved internally. After peeling this back I cleaned a solid pound of dust and dirt out of the inner rocker.


A view from the inner wheel well. I trimmed out the swiss cheese like areas from the inside here as well.

Now for reconstructive surgery and rust proofing...

A plan takes shape

After analyzing my personal finances, time constraints, and everything I need to purchase, a schedule has now been formulated.

The tentative schedule is as follows.

• August - Purchase roll cage, finish prep for roll cage install and other misc items that can be accomplished.
  
• September - Install roll cage, purchase seat, fire system, nets, master cut-off, belts
• October - install items purchased in september, purchase spec suspension, timing belt, sample port, hoses, belts, suspension rebuild items.
• November - Install previous items, purchase calipers, pads, brake lines, tow hooks.
• December - Purchase lots of kerosene for the shop furnace and wheels, tires, steering wheel hub. Install all previously purchased items.

Progress is made

We have made some progress towards the building of our spec miata.

• The interior is largely gutted
• Rocker panel rust repair is underway
• Power steering rack has been removed and converted
• The trunk is gutted

The largely gutted interior.
More of the interior
I was not worried about damaging the boots on the tie rod ends as they looked like this before I separated them from the knuckles.
The steering rack converted to a manual rack.
a 3/8" brass flare plug works well to plug one of the power steering lines. The other one was folded over and crimped as in the write up on the flyin' miata site.