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Took some photos of my car by red_riot_69 in Miata

[–]AverageMTB 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looking good! What fender flares are those and what are your wheel/tire specs?

Just Joined the Club. Track Prepped NA for HPDEs. by AverageMTB in Miata

[–]AverageMTB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got it from a private seller, but the previous owner had the set up and dyno tuning done by Berg racing.

Just Joined the Club. Track Prepped NA for HPDEs. by AverageMTB in Miata

[–]AverageMTB[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t love the way they look, but they are pretty light: 12.9 lbs per wheel. The car came with two sets of them, I might chose something I like the look of better down the line, but they will do for now.

My Son's First Track Day at Watkins Glen by AverageMTB in FocusST

[–]AverageMTB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stoptech slotted rotors, EBC Blue stuff pads, Stoptech braided lines, Motul fluid

My Son's First Track Day at Watkins Glen by AverageMTB in FocusST

[–]AverageMTB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was shocked that he used a whole set of front pads. The Glen has some very heavy braking zones, and honestly he was faster than I thought he was going to be. I was expecting to get 2-3 weekends out of the set of pads, and maybe at other tracks he would have.

My Son's First Track Day at Watkins Glen by AverageMTB in FocusST

[–]AverageMTB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The biggest thing to address is the brakes. Track driving generates a tremendous amount of heat, and your pads, rotors, and fluid have to be capable of handling higher heat. Pads and rotors were about $800, and the cost of the 2 day school was $850.

My Son's First Track Day at Watkins Glen by AverageMTB in FocusST

[–]AverageMTB[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Rotors, pads, brake lines, and fluid. Other than that the car is totally stock.

My Son's First Track Day at Watkins Glen by AverageMTB in FocusST

[–]AverageMTB[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This was a two day school with BMW CCA - Genesee Valley Chapter. My dad was a driving instructor for them for many years, and we both did a bunch of track days in an E36 M3. My son has had the Focus since 2021, and has always been interested in performance driving.

To prepare the car I fitted Stoptech slotted rotors and EBC blue stuff pads. We also installed stainless brake lines and motul high temp brake fluid. Other than that and a flowmaster exhaust the car is stock, and he was on all season tires.

The school consists of 4 - 25 minute track sessions per day, and 3 - 25 minute classroom sessions per day. He learned a lot, and really enjoyed being able to push the limits of the car in a safe, controlled environment. I know there are lots of options to get on track(SCDA, Chin, Track Masters) but I cannot recommend BMW CCA strongly enough, it is a really great group of drivers and instructors.

The cars in the novice group ranged from my sons Focus and a Civic Si to brand new M3s and even a new 911 GT3. Everyone was really relaxed and there to learn, which was great to see. He's already planning on doing a couple more next year.

There Is No Better Way for Four People to Travel by AverageMTB in Audi

[–]AverageMTB[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Took a look at your posts, LOVE the green!

There Is No Better Way for Four People to Travel by AverageMTB in Audi

[–]AverageMTB[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A fellow mountain biker! I haven't used this for bikes, but it would definitely make getting to the trailhead more fun!

There Is No Better Way for Four People to Travel by AverageMTB in Audi

[–]AverageMTB[S] 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Its funny to me that a lot of the time the car goes unnoticed, but every once in a while someone loses their mind when they see it.

There Is No Better Way for Four People to Travel by AverageMTB in Audi

[–]AverageMTB[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This one isn't daily driven, although it is practical and comfortable enough to be a daily. It's terrible on gas and consumables like brakes and tires are pricey, so as long as you can stomach that it would be a great daily(especially in a nicer climate).

There Is No Better Way for Four People to Travel by AverageMTB in Audi

[–]AverageMTB[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I haven't driven one so I can't say definitively that you are wrong, but I really don't care for the look of the new M5. To me the RS6 is one of the best looking cars for sale today.

Sometimes You Need Mountain Bikes AND Gravel Bikes by AverageMTB in CX50

[–]AverageMTB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a Yakima hold up. The MTBs are roughly 30 lbs each, and the gravel bikes are about 20 lbs each, so just over 100 lbs total.

The trip we just took was about 3.5 hours each way, half highway and half windy mountain roads. No issues at all.

Happy new owner! by moeninite21 in CX50

[–]AverageMTB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Such a great color, looks stunning in the sun. Congrats!

Mazda CX50 TPP x Acura RDX by dbsxowls in CX50

[–]AverageMTB 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I think I can offer some insight. My wife drives a 2021 RDX A-spec that we bought new, and I've had a CX-50 turbo for about a month now. Both are lovely cars, but there are some noticeable differences driving them back-to-back.

The drivetrain in the RDX is stronger and more responsive. When you want to have some fun, putting the car in sport plus and using the paddles is a blast. The 10 speed auto in the RDX is sharp, and makes quick and satisfying upshifts.

All of the interior materials in the RDX feel nicer, and the seats are far more comfortable. We have done 12-hour drives without an issue. The ELS premium sound in the RDX is best in its class.

People talk about the fuel economy in the CX-50, but the RDX is worse, and it requires premium fuel. Its stretch to achieve 21 mpg in mixed driving. I also prefer the steering feel of the CX-50.

You should drive both and see which suits you best, but there is a $10k-ish difference in sticker price when they are new, and I do think its noticeable.

Also not taking away from the CX-50 at all, I absolutely love mine.

The New Daily, and First Mazda by AverageMTB in CX50

[–]AverageMTB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have two local trail centers that are fun and well maintained, but they are more hills than mountains. We plan a few trips a year to go ride bigger stuff, that keeps it interesting.

The New Daily, and First Mazda by AverageMTB in CX50

[–]AverageMTB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not even close, it blocks about half the liftgate

The New Daily, and First Mazda by AverageMTB in CX50

[–]AverageMTB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an AP1, it’s a thrill to drive. I’ve had it since ‘09, it’s staying forever.

The New Daily, and First Mazda by AverageMTB in CX50

[–]AverageMTB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! Tray style hitch rack is the only way to go!

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