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Post by Kevin Patrick on Feb 8, 2016 15:44:53 GMT
Check it out!    exomotive.com/exocet/off-roadStage 1 (current): Exomotive Exocet Shock Spacer kit + Paco Motorsport 3" Lift Kit + NB Bilstein HD Shocks + 154F/94R Springs. 15x8 JNC003 wheels with 30x9.5-15 Yokohama Geolandar M/T+. Stage 2 prototype parts in production at Paco Motorsports this week, estimated release this Spring. We're aiming for the Mitty at Road Atlanta to debut. |
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Post by Kevin Patrick on Feb 8, 2016 15:48:10 GMT
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Post by papabear on Feb 8, 2016 16:47:52 GMT
Kevin,
Do you think the Paco Motorsports longer A-arms could be adapted to a track car? Or is the geometry set up for the lifted suspension angles? Longer arm and added track width would make fitting bigger track tires much easier.
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Post by kiwicanfly on Feb 8, 2016 18:33:41 GMT
I like that but is there any way it can be made to be four wheel drive? I expect not but one never knows these days.
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Post by greg on Feb 8, 2016 21:23:39 GMT
Decided this will be my DD Miatas future. We've had a couple snow storms this year that have convinced me I need this to get to work safely. No it doesn't make sense to buy a cheap 4WD truck. ....in my mind...  |
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Post by pleurotus on Feb 8, 2016 21:38:48 GMT
I really, really like that. Got to have covered wheels over here (GB) though. I think...
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Post by snowbird1 on Feb 9, 2016 14:47:54 GMT
Looks great, would be ideal for cruising the dirt roads around here but anything more serious I think it will tend to 'nose in' over the whoops because of the weight distribution.
It will need a lower final drive with those big wheels - what is the lowest ratio available for the MX5?
4WD would be great, even for the road versions - the only practical way I can see is to make it a hybrid with electric drive to the front wheels.
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Post by Kevin Patrick on Feb 9, 2016 20:54:33 GMT
papabear - Paco Motorsports has developed the kit for optimal off-road wheel frequencies, wheel rates, camber curves, bump steer, Ackermann geometry, and caster. My guess is that with the positions they may not correctly translate to a good street setup. Something to consider though! kiwicanfly - It would not be a trivial exercise due to packaging. I believe it will be best used a RWD prerunner-type vehicle. pleurotus - Our fenders fit over those Yokohama Geolandar M/T+ tires and we're looking at some modified fender mount designs so they can be installed with enough clearance. snowbird1 - It currently sits at 52%F / 48%R. Paco Motorsports has sourced a 5.38 ring and pinion and will bring it down to normal-ish Miata ratios. We're currently using a 4.3 Torsen from a '99 NB and a six speed from an '01+ NB. Works out to the following which is really not too bad, even with the 30" tires. GEAR RATIO MPH @7200rpm 1st 3.760 38.3 2nd 2.269 63.4 3rd 1.645 87.4 4th 1.257 114.4 5th 1.000 143.9 6th 0.843 170.6
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Post by greg on Feb 9, 2016 22:23:59 GMT
papabear - Paco Motorsports has developed the kit for optimal off-road wheel frequencies, wheel rates, camber curves, bump steer, Ackermann geometry, and caster. My guess is that with the positions they may not correctly translate to a good street setup. Something to consider though! damn it. |
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Post by papabear on Feb 9, 2016 22:54:35 GMT
papabear - Paco Motorsports has developed the kit for optimal off-road wheel frequencies, wheel rates, camber curves, bump steer, Ackermann geometry, and caster. My guess is that with the positions they may not correctly translate to a good street setup. Something to consider though! damn it. I figured that was the answer. The geometry is all set for more a arm angle etc.. But looking at the arm drawing from Paco it may not be a huge redesign. But the market would be small. |
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Post by Kevin Patrick on Mar 16, 2016 19:56:13 GMT
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Post by Trenon on Apr 13, 2016 23:19:18 GMT
Any idea on pricing for these kits?
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Post by greg on Apr 21, 2016 13:47:51 GMT
Looks like FM took the 3" lifters off their site (or at least I can't find them). They don't have the "new" kit up yet but Paco was saying on Facebook that his target price was between $3k and $4K.
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Post by Trenon on Apr 21, 2016 18:10:48 GMT
oh exomotive isn't going to sell them direct?
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Post by trackjunkie111 on Mar 1, 2017 2:13:03 GMT
#65 is being built in the off-roadster right now. Picks to come. Paco kit on order already
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