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Old 03-17-2004, 03:19 PM
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Cool This, that and Super Mazda

Well, I got my two recalls and had both done today. Also, thank to this forum, I told the Service Tech about the flash for the "rough idle and poor mileage" (even though I can't say I was experiencing either or both since 16mpg is about what I expected) and he had that done too. I know it's only the "butt meter", but it does seem to accelerate smoother and a little stronger. Given that, I'll likely never see any improvement in mpg since it feels so good to head for the redline!:p

That said, I worked at Roebling Road Raceway last weekend and there was a Formula Super Mazda there for a private test & tune. This car was turning 1.04 minute laps on the 2.02 mile, 8 turn track (the one used by Motorweek). The owner said he was hitting a little over 170mph on the front straight! This is a stock Renesis except for the exhaust manifold. He said the engine is putting out 248hp with the reduced back pressure. Attached (and following) are some photos of the car/engine.
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Cool Photo 2

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Old 03-17-2004, 03:21 PM
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Cool #3

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Cool #4

and another...
Old 03-17-2004, 03:25 PM
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Cool #5

this is so boring.....
Old 03-17-2004, 03:26 PM
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that's all folks...
Old 03-17-2004, 03:49 PM
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Very cool- thanks for sharing the pics and info...
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you sure thats the renesis engine? looks like the 13b from a FD to me
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Yes, that's a Renesis! :D

Check out the full specs and video of a ProMazda being tested at Buttonwillow.



Constructor: Star Race Cars, 10639 Glenoaks Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331_(818) 686-3350
Chassis: Carbon fiber composite built to FIA standards with 19 U.S. gallon fuel cell

Engine: 240 HP Mazda “Renesis” rotary engine with encrypted ECU including rev limiter, pit speed limiter, traction control, fuel trim.

Transaxle: Six-speed sequential with no lift shift

Suspension: Pushrod, inboard with two-way adjustable shock absorbers, adjustable rear sway bar, cockpit adjustable front sway bar. Front suspension tethered.

Cockpit safety: FIA headrest/side head restraint, compatible with HANS device.

Dimensions: Front track 61.5”, rear track 58.5”, wheelbase 100.5” and weight 1090 lbs.

Brakes: Cockpit adjustable bias, 4-pot alloy calipers, vented, floating steel discs.

Wheels: Front 9”w x 13”d, rear 11’w x 13”d, Forged aluminum, center lock

Features: Adjustable shocks, sway bars, brake bias and wing angles

Optional (Subject to testing and rules review): Data acquisition, traction control defeat, fuel trim control on steering wheel, pixel screen display
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Man that engine sounds so much like a turbine!
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Great video- At 1090lbs, that's one helluva go-kart... I'd love a shot behind the wheel for a couple hours.
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Cool

Forgot to mention that it is rev limited to 8500rpm according to the owner. Also, it looks as though it will take the track record at Roebling away from Formula Atlantic even though it has a better tire combination allowed. And as Speed Racer says, it is a Renesis and it a 13B....1.3 liters...just as you have in your RX-8.:D
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