MX-5 OC Forum

I've used 5w40, 10w30 and 10w40 both fully and semi synth for track days.  All have been fine - if you have a nasp car I doubt you'll have any issues with any of these. FWIW, I have settled on fully synth 10w40 as I think its the best for track days.

If the lap belt is riding up it usually means you haven't got them tight enough (or they are installed incorrectly).  If you tighten the lap belts below your hips first and then clip in the shoulder straps there should be no riding up. A 5/6 point harness is just to stop the submarining effect which makes them generally safer than 4 ...

I opted for writing as well:

Looking forward to seeing this finished.  What's the ETA and what power are you hoping for?

Thanks Kevin, sounds good. Do you do one lap and come in or can you stay out longer?  Is there much waiting around to get on the track each time?

[quote user="kevallen"] Javelin Track days run Car Control Days at Barkston Heath in Lincolnshire for £89.00 for the whole day. They don't offer tuition but trust me after playing there for the day you will be well experienced at the art of oversteer in a very safe environment. [/quote]  Hi Kevin How much track time ...

[quote user="Mr Reman"] Would that be the Ctek XS0.8 by any chance? If so, After a little "back of a ciggy packet" calculation, My IS200's battery would take a little over 4 whole days to charge with that baby. It would be perfect for keeping the battery in a hibernating car topped up, But most of us ...

Another Ctek fan here.  Mine was only £36 from Halfords.

Nick, how do these new tyres compare to Federals in terms of performance, longevity and price?

Haven't noticed it per se, but I too have read lots of references to it and looking at the rear bumper it makes sense. Looking forward to getting the car back on track to check for the extra 1mph down the back straight!