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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jgh64pkup
i wonder what people think when u pass them
they are just saying that's just wrong... especially in a miata. HAHA
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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very sick setup! Who makes the kit to install the 8.8" IRS diff?

I'm in SF. Send me a PM as there are bunch of LSx powered FD's in our area. We should all go to Sacramento Raceway as a group and terrorize the trailer queens.

I was a bit surprised at the weight distribution and thought it would be better.
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weight distribution is: 54/46

My old LS1/FD (sunroof Touring model) with no a/c or p/s or stereo, heavy dual 3" exhaust with 2 cats/muffs, no spare tire/tools/rear trunk carpet/cover was 2800lbs running a full tank of gas. Weight distribution was 49.5/50.5 f/r.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by gnx7
very sick setup! Who makes the kit to install the 8.8" IRS diff?

I'm in SF. Send me a PM as there are bunch of LSx powered FD's in our area. We should all go to Sacramento Raceway as a group and terrorize the trailer queens.

I was a bit surprised at the weight distribution and thought it would be better.
Miata 2588 without driver.
weight distribution is: 54/46

My old LS1/FD (sunroof Touring model) with no a/c or p/s or stereo, heavy dual 3" exhaust with 2 cats/muffs, no spare tire/tools/rear trunk carpet/cover was 2800lbs running a full tank of gas. Weight distribution was 49.5/50.5 f/r.
v8roadsters makes the 8.8 rear end.

its actually 2580 without driver and 53/47. I need to stop fat fingering my keyboard. I really don't know how the other miata guys are getting 51/49 weight distribution. Either way the car still handles pretty well but I need to roll my fender or install my fender flares.

Let me know when you guys go to the track and I'll roll with you guys.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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That thing will be really fun.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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damm thats sweet i need one now!!!

if you dont mind whats the total price of that thing?
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Should run great with the spray
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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Damn, that looks likea LOT of fun...
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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i know of one getting a single turbo 1zj.......miata's make a kick *** swap car. and that thing on spray.... bottle rocket
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