glamcem's Track Build Riverside Blue 1LE (new car) - Page 17

glamcem · 10-29-2017, 02:57 AM

the car is clean again after a long time so I decided to take some pictures before and after I switched to street/winter setup. My winter tires are not actual winter or all season tires since it's not my DD. However, as it doesn't snow here in PNW as much I should be fine with some Max Peformance Summer tires (el chepo Kumho ECSTA LE SPORT in 295/30/19 all around)

Anthracite grey set (305-325/30/19)

And now the black set with street tires. Poke is much less on the rear with the street tires (duh 295 vs 325 :P )

glamcem · 10-29-2017, 03:03 AM

wear on the NT01s doesn't look bad at all after 3 events (about 12-15 20 min sessions) and 1 additional session in a different event

As expected, rears have more life in them

glamcem · 10-29-2017, 03:08 AM

ST47 pads also look pretty good after 2.5 events

Compared to OEM pads with only 800 miles

About 4 events on the DBA rotors. They still look pretty good and I think they wear a bit slower than the OEM rotors

nasbagoat · 11-14-2017, 04:19 PM

You touched on not being sure about the wicker bill and then removing it but never elaborated. Why did you remove it?
Obviously GM seems to think there is something redeeming about it or they wouldn't have built an OEM one. It is my observation that the OE is smaller (shorter) than the ZL1 addons wicker bill, do you think a smaller unit that provides a bit of help but not so pronounced as the zl1 addons unit is still worth it?

Would love to hear your thoughts on it.

glamcem · 11-14-2017, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nasbagoat

You touched on not being sure about the wicker bill and then removing it but never elaborated. Why did you remove it?
Obviously GM seems to think there is something redeeming about it or they wouldn't have built an OEM one. It is my observation that the OE is smaller (shorter) than the ZL1 addons wicker bill, do you think a smaller unit that provides a bit of help but not so pronounced as the zl1 addons unit is still worth it?

Would love to hear your thoughts on it.

I didn't notice any difference at the track when I drove the car back to back (with and without it) so I decided to leave it off. I think it's mainly for cosmetic.

glamcem · 12-19-2017, 06:13 PM

I wasn't actively looking to sell my 1LE but had a "feeler" type post on Craigslist
A local Chevy dealer contacted with me and said they're very interested in my car and luckily they also had the Mazda dealer and the car/color combination that I would be interested in.

They gave me an offer that I couldn't pass on (most likely because there is someone looking for the exact car that I have and it's very hard to find these cars in PNW)

Long story short I made the switch yesterday

I will miss the car and this community for sure but in the meantime I will be checking posts and answer questions so I won't be a stranger

If it wasn't for a Miata I would never sell my 1LE that's for sure. The new car is a '17 Club edition in Meteor (dark) grey color Soft top. It will eventually get Edelbrock supercharger kit but for now I will take care of the rest of the mods to make it track worthy (roll bars, seats, weight reduction, wheels/tires, coilovers..etc ..etc) . My plan is to convert it to a global cup car but with a supercharger to help alleviate the power deficit (~ 2100 lbs and 210 whp)

ag1leSS · 12-20-2017, 05:33 AM

I don't blame ya. I had a hard time not getting a new club too. I just currently needed the back seat for emergency use.

glamcem · 12-20-2017, 09:31 PM

They're tempting but not practical

dissonance · 12-30-2017, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glamcem

I wasn't actively looking to sell my 1LE but had a "feeler" type post on Craigslist
A local Chevy dealer contacted with me and said they're very interested in my car and luckily they also had the Mazda dealer and the car/color combination that I would be interested in.

They gave me an offer that I couldn't pass on (most likely because there is someone looking for the exact car that I have and it's very hard to find these cars in PNW)

Long story short I made the switch yesterday

I will miss the car and this community for sure but in the meantime I will be checking posts and answer questions so I won't be a stranger

If it wasn't for a Miata I would never sell my 1LE that's for sure. The new car is a '17 Club edition in Meteor (dark) grey color Soft top. It will eventually get Edelbrock supercharger kit but for now I will take care of the rest of the mods to make it track worthy (roll bars, seats, weight reduction, wheels/tires, coilovers..etc ..etc) . My plan is to convert it to a global cup car but with a supercharger to help alleviate the power deficit (~ 2100 lbs and 210 whp)

Sorry to see you go so soon! Hope to run into you at the track. Thanks again for your contribution. Are you selling your Apex wheels by chance?

RideZX6R · 01-04-2018, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dissonance

Sorry to see you go so soon! Hope to run into you at the track. Thanks again for your contribution. Are you selling your Apex wheels by chance?

I believe he is...

And perhaps he sold them already.

If anyone else is looking, I'm selling my set as well, same specs and also in anthracite.

glamcem · 01-04-2018, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RideZX6R

I believe he is...

And perhaps he sold them already.

If anyone else is looking, I'm selling my set as well, same specs and also in anthracite.

He came by and picked them up yesterday. If anyone else asks/PM, I will give your information

glamcem · 01-05-2018, 06:24 PM

https://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=659691

Link to my new build thread

hzycamaro · 01-06-2018, 09:24 PM

Wow, you sold your car after a year? I don't have a lot of car ownership experience, but it seems you don't keep your cars for a long time. Is it because you like to try different cars?

Anyway, thank you very much for your help and this thread is a great journey!

glamcem · 01-07-2018, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hzycamaro

Wow, you sold your car after a year? I don't have a lot of car ownership experience, but it seems you don't keep your cars for a long time. Is it because you like to try different cars?

Anyway, thank you very much for your help and this thread is a great journey!

Historically I didn't keep the cars for long time, no more than 2-3 years.
One thing for sure though; if it wasn't for a Miata or the deal they that gave me , I would never replace my 1LE for another car any time soon. Luckily the same dealer both own Mazda and Chevrolet dealerships at the same facility so the transition was really smooth. Also because I didn't modify the car.

I didn't completely scratch the idea of coming back to Camaro after a while, if my plan with Miata doesn't go well (keep blowing engines or transmissions for say more than twice for instance) I might always come back. Camaros are better performance cars for the dollar for sure, if most bang for the buck factor matters the most

10-29-2017, 02:57 AM	#225
glamcem Drives: '19 RivrsdBlu 1LE ('17 1LE HB sold) Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,686	the car is clean again after a long time so I decided to take some pictures before and after I switched to street/winter setup. My winter tires are not actual winter or all season tires since it's not my DD. However, as it doesn't snow here in PNW as much I should be fine with some Max Peformance Summer tires (el chepo Kumho ECSTA LE SPORT in 295/30/19 all around) Anthracite grey set (305-325/30/19) And now the black set with street tires. Poke is much less on the rear with the street tires (duh 295 vs 325 :P ) __________________ Link to my build thread YouTube Page

10-29-2017, 03:03 AM	#226
glamcem Drives: '19 RivrsdBlu 1LE ('17 1LE HB sold) Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,686	wear on the NT01s doesn't look bad at all after 3 events (about 12-15 20 min sessions) and 1 additional session in a different event As expected, rears have more life in them __________________ Link to my build thread YouTube Page

10-29-2017, 03:08 AM	#227
glamcem Drives: '19 RivrsdBlu 1LE ('17 1LE HB sold) Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,686	ST47 pads also look pretty good after 2.5 events Compared to OEM pads with only 800 miles About 4 events on the DBA rotors. They still look pretty good and I think they wear a bit slower than the OEM rotors __________________ Link to my build thread YouTube Page

12-19-2017, 06:13 PM	#230
glamcem Drives: '19 RivrsdBlu 1LE ('17 1LE HB sold) Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,686	I wasn't actively looking to sell my 1LE but had a "feeler" type post on Craigslist A local Chevy dealer contacted with me and said they're very interested in my car and luckily they also had the Mazda dealer and the car/color combination that I would be interested in. They gave me an offer that I couldn't pass on (most likely because there is someone looking for the exact car that I have and it's very hard to find these cars in PNW) Long story short I made the switch yesterday I will miss the car and this community for sure but in the meantime I will be checking posts and answer questions so I won't be a stranger If it wasn't for a Miata I would never sell my 1LE that's for sure. The new car is a '17 Club edition in Meteor (dark) grey color Soft top. It will eventually get Edelbrock supercharger kit but for now I will take care of the rest of the mods to make it track worthy (roll bars, seats, weight reduction, wheels/tires, coilovers..etc ..etc) . My plan is to convert it to a global cup car but with a supercharger to help alleviate the power deficit (~ 2100 lbs and 210 whp) __________________ Link to my build thread YouTube Page

12-20-2017, 09:31 PM	#232
glamcem Drives: '19 RivrsdBlu 1LE ('17 1LE HB sold) Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,686	They're tempting but not practical __________________ Link to my build thread YouTube Page

11-14-2017, 04:19 PM	#228
nasbagoat Drives: 17 SW 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: ROCKVILLE MD Posts: 298	You touched on not being sure about the wicker bill and then removing it but never elaborated. Why did you remove it? Obviously GM seems to think there is something redeeming about it or they wouldn't have built an OEM one. It is my observation that the OE is smaller (shorter) than the ZL1 addons wicker bill, do you think a smaller unit that provides a bit of help but not so pronounced as the zl1 addons unit is still worth it? Would love to hear your thoughts on it.

12-20-2017, 05:33 AM	#231
ag1leSS Drives: 17 Hyper Blue SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 423 Tennessee Posts: 89	I don't blame ya. I had a hard time not getting a new club too. I just currently needed the back seat for emergency use.

01-05-2018, 06:24 PM	#236
glamcem Drives: '19 RivrsdBlu 1LE ('17 1LE HB sold) Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,686	https://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=659691 Link to my new build thread __________________ Link to my build thread YouTube Page

01-06-2018, 09:24 PM	#237
hzycamaro Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 201	Wow, you sold your car after a year? I don't have a lot of car ownership experience, but it seems you don't keep your cars for a long time. Is it because you like to try different cars? Anyway, thank you very much for your help and this thread is a great journey! Last edited by hzycamaro; 01-06-2018 at 09:39 PM.

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