We tried the alternator swap without success. I had URGE redesign the custom IM and change the OEM brackets to fit so I can install it without issue on my SSM car. The SSM car is a cable throttle, so the issue likely never would have surfaced.

With the DBW BSP car, Dave is going back to a stock IM, so there shouldn't be any issues. If the tuner could reprogram the map for the electronic throttle, these issues could be eliminated, but as for now, it's locked and I don't know of anyone who can/has unlocked it. I have a spare alternator if the issue ever surfaces again. The remaining tasks to complete my retired/Dave's new BSP car is to install the ap1 drivetrain, then Dave will be in business! Give it a month or so before he joins the party, sooner if I wasn't juggling two jobs trying to make ends meet.

-Marc

 

We tried the alternator swap without success. I had URGE redesign the custom IM and change the OEM brackets to fit so I can install it without issue on my SSM car. The SSM car is a cable throttle, so the issue likely never would have surfaced.

With the DBW BSP car, Dave is going back to a stock IM, so there shouldn't be any issues. If the tuner could reprogram the map for the electronic throttle, these issues could be eliminated, but as for now, it's locked and I don't know of anyone who can/has unlocked it. I have a spare alternator if the issue ever surfaces again. The remaining tasks to complete my retired/Dave's new BSP car is to install the ap1 drivetrain, then Dave will be in business! Give it a month or so before he joins the party, sooner if I wasn't juggling two jobs trying to make ends meet.

-Marc
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Sorry to hear that wasnt it... I could see the loss in voltage to that system and it seemed to react same as mine, must have just been a fluke! Hope it all works out, very frustrating car

 

Seems to feel good. I have the International grinding short shifter kit also, I didnt like the shorter throw so its sitting in my tool box, only thing i kept was the extension since it seemed to help me with more consistent shifts by slowing everything down and giving a little more time for syncros to do their thing. Could be all in my head though, seems i have been wrong a few times lately

 

Voltage drop at high rpm, get a volt meter on the system. For 06+ it seems to show up in DBW issues

 

Should be able to read that from the ECU datalog no?

 

With me, addressing some "head issues" has often helped. haha

 

It was a frustrating car/weekend as I remember having people coming to me in the prosolo line making sure I knew where the finish was (as it was just coasting from the last element to the end). I politely told them that I knew where it was, just help me convince the the car. haha It was weird that it was initially failing with only me and not Marc.... then, it finally started dying with him at the T&T course. Whew, I was getting a bit self-conscience about it.

We are betting going back with more Honda parts will address that quirky issue. When I get the car, I will be DD'ing it to and from work for a few days to see if I can shake any issues out before getting it on course.

-Dave

 

Makes sense, last PCA event I've been getting intermittent delayed throttle response at the high end. Almost felt like VTEC was cutting in and out which scared me cause I automatically assumed low oil pressure. I'll have to take a look at the voltage on my datalog from a couple runs. I glanced to see VTEC engagement points but didn't think about voltage.

 

Glad you guys are getting the issues ironed out. Honestly from a reliability stand point the only issues have been diff related and a stupid aftermarket clutch. We have broken a pinion gear, an osgiken and an axle. Everything else in the driveline is oem. Only aftermarket parts are engine/trans/diff mounts. All 75a hardness. Clutch is oem and have had no issues in the past year or so. All engine parts are stock except injectors, intake and tb. Control arms stock with offset ball joints and urethane bushings throughout. The rest is weight reduction and shocks/springs choice. All three of us are running similar splits with Robert highest at 1075/950 (last I spoke about this with him.) Steve 1000/900 just changed rears I believe. Ours are 1000/850 and we're dialing in the motons. Robert and ours have the same bars hollow gendron/miata and Steve changes his choice every couple of months. Ap1 tranny for Robert and us and Steve is still on his ap2. Our car is around 2600 with close to full tank. 2475 is doable with some more $$$$ and time. We have been running 285/315 others are running 295/315.

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I've got a few SP questions into the SEB/SPAC to help improve the ruleset:

Why is it that alternate materials for spoilers are allowed, but alternate materials for hard-tops, or other body parts are not?

2. A spoiler may be added to the rear of the car provided it complies with either of the following:
a) It is a production rear spoiler which is standard or optional equipment of a US model of the vehicle or an exact replica in
an alternate material.



I assume that the spoiler allowance was written to improve access to competition parts for either cost or availability purposes. If this is the case, I would encourage you to apply this logic more liberally to other areas of this prep-level to help improve the consitency of rule logic within the SP sub-category.

and

I am writing because I am concerned about the implied direction that the SP category may be taking, based on the clarification that was issued last year regarding soft-top removal requirements for car models listed on the same line in SP. I was surprised to see the SPACs opinion on this, as I thought that the rule book was very clear about the type of assemblies that must be complete UD/BD part replacements - in some ways, this single section is the foundation of SP. If the SPAC and SEB no longer see the liberal and equitable interpretation of UD/BD as stated in 15.1.c as being in the interest or spirit of the SP ruleset, and complete model conversions become required, SP competitors will likely become disinfranchised and alienated from the category. Several SP competitors have already moved onto other prep levels and categories because of this particular issue.

Could you please clarify the reasoning behind the SPAC seeing the need to issue an clarification/opinion for this particular instance that is contrary to 15.1.c as its written? Could you also please expand on this to confirm the SPAC's position on partial UB/BD outside of the complete assemblies explicitly required in 15.1.c?

Thank you,

Matthew Leach