scannon Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 This past weekend was the Flyin Miata Summer Camp. I trailered the Miata and the Baby 7 to Grand Junction for the weekend. Two days of the four day event were track days. I managed to get about 12 laps with the Baby 7 while a driver's meeting was being held. The Baby 7 manged a 1:45 lap on a .9 mile track. The slowest Miata turned 1:50 and the FTD went to a 400 HP track Miata at 1.03. I was pretty happy with the result and it was a blast. http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii584/scannon929/2014%20FM%20Summer%20Camp/IMG_0770_zps1102bff1.jpg http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii584/scannon929/2014%20FM%20Summer%20Camp/IMG_0798_zps29a6c024.jpg I also ran the Miata on the track. http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii584/scannon929/2014%20FM%20Summer%20Camp/IMG_1249_zpsce92ebf8.jpg http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii584/scannon929/2014%20FM%20Summer%20Camp/IMG_2229_zpsb8b19a4d.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 If you passed the "broom stick" test, it was a funny looking one. :smilielol5: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMike Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Too funny Skip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 That's simply awesome! :hurray: . . . . . :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 If you passed the "broom stick" test, it was a funny looking one. :smilielol5: Straight broomstick test, they just removed my head temporarily while making the test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemtd Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I think you added (or is it removed) a little too much "Lightness". That's absolutely brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) I just need to add a little (make that a lot of) lightness to my body to improve the power to weight ratio. 51 lb/hp without me, 111 lb/hp with me in the driver seat. I weigh more than the car does, yikes! We had it on the corner weight scales to check out the weight distribution. https://www.facebook.com/flyinmiata/photos/a.10151766601876631.1073741828.175988061630/10152255848821631/?type=1&relevant_count=1 64% on the rear wheels empty and 71% on the rear with me in it. Edited August 4, 2014 by scannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Skip, It looks like you had great fun. What an intriguing car! If I've never before seen a purely "cosmetic" roll bar, I've seen one now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Skip - Those photos look great. I bet everyone was enjoying appearance of Baby Seven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboWood Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Bravo on making a Miata look like a Giant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Skip, I know you've used the Butt winch to get into your SV, so what's the technique you used to get in and out of the little guy?:willy_nilly: Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hill Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 He pulls it over his head like a T-shirt...seems like a similar fit when he wears it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) Skip, I know you've used the Butt winch to get into your SV, so what's the technique you used to get in and out of the little guy?:willy_nilly: Tom Very slowly and carefully. There is a transverse frame member in just the right place on the floor that allows me to use leg power to ease my body into and out of the car. The roll bar and sides of the cockpit provide places for the arms to help. It just takes some time. I have to take off my shoes to drive it so I have no problem stepping on the seat getting in and out. I have to be very careful of the body work, it is thin and soft aluminum. One time I apparently pressed on the rear fender with my fingers while getting out and there are four dimples in the top of the fender. While getting ready to load up the Baby 7 at the end of the final day I accidentally brushed up against the other fender with the front wheel of my truck and crumpled it. There were a bunch of people watching but they were all looking at the clearance of the topper to the overhead door and none were looking at the Baby 7 (which had disappeared from my sight) although two of them were standing along side it. The builder has plans to make fiberglass fenders and I will get a pair of them and have them painted. Edited August 6, 2014 by scannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankMauel Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 What kind of motor (size, type, power) do you have in that little giant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 What kind of motor (size, type, power) do you have in that little giant? The motor is a mighty Predator from Harbor Freight putting out a ripping 3.5 HP from 100ccs. I have a 212cc Predator on order that makes 6.5 HP which will significantly improve the power to weight ratio. http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_20780.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankMauel Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Only 3.5 HP. and you bettered a Miata time. Dang, that low to the ground you must have felt like a rocket! Keep us posted on the effects of the "new, larger displacement engine";) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Only 3.5 HP. and you bettered a Miata time. Dang, that low to the ground you must have felt like a rocket! Keep us posted on the effects of the "new, larger displacement engine";) It didn't seem all that fast, I was jonesing for more speed right away. It was fun though. That was the slowest posted time but the slowest best time was 19 seconds faster than the Baby 7. I suspect it was her first time on the track and her first few laps were very cautious as she improved nearly 25 seconds over the course of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlumba81 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Would a gearing change help with the top end or was aero an issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Would a gearing change help with the top end or was aero an issue? We had to gear it lower because the 100cc engine had a hard time getting enough RPM to get into its power range. I think it ran out of power before it hit its 3.2k rev limit. I may be able to go back to the original gearing with the larger engine and hopefully have a higher top speed with a much better low end acceleration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlumba81 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 How about throwing a used chainsaw engine in there? It'll have more rpms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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