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Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.3
Refer to the latest version of the Global MX-5 Technical Rules for up to date information regarding rules and regulations
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Read this entire document, all associated manufacturer instructions, and FIA Safety Regulations.
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Fully installed a FIA seat, FIA safety belts and FIA Drivers Nets.
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Connected the Fire Bottle Wiring in the Trunk and Activated the Fire System
Contents
1.0 Starting the Car and Operation of Cooling Pumps ............................................................................................................ 2
2.0 To Start the Engine: ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
3.0 To Turn the Engine Off: ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
4.0 Fire System: ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2
5.0 Seat Installation: ............................................................................................................................................................... 3
6.0 Seat Belt Installation: ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
7.0 Fluids: ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
8.0 Engine, Transmission and Differential Seals: .................................................................................................................... 5
9.0 Auxiliary Power: ................................................................................................................................................................ 5
10.0. AiM MXL2 Dash: ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
11.0 Ballast Box: ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
12.0 Baseline Setup: ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
13.0 Dampers: ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
14.0 Front Sway Bar Settings .................................................................................................................................................. 9
15.0 Basic Handling Guide ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
16.0 Basic Service Intervals: .................................................................................................................................................... 9
16.1 Transmission and Differential Filter Service: ............................................................................................................ 10
17.0 Wiring Diagrams: ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
17.1 Power Distribution Panel (Trunk) .............................................................................................................................. 12
17.2 Main Chassis Harness (Trunk to Dash) ...................................................................................................................... 13
17.3 Switch Panel and Start Button (Dash) ....................................................................................................................... 14
17.4 Engine Bay (Cowl and Alternator Relay) ................................................................................................................... 15
17.5 Fire Bottle Wiring Harness Layout ............................................................................................................................ 16
18.0 Nut and Bolt: ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
19.0 Torque Specifications: ................................................................................................................................................... 17
19.1 Front Suspension ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
19.2 Front Brakes .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
19.3 Rear Suspension ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
19.4 Rear Brakes ............................................................................................................................................................... 21
19.5 Engine Bay ................................................................................................................................................................. 22
19.6 Under Car .................................................................................................................................................................. 24
19.7 Differential and Transmission ................................................................................................................................... 25
Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.3, 3-8-17
Do Not Operate Vehicle until you've done the Following:
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
19.3 Rear Suspension ................................ 20 19.4 Rear Brakes ................................21 19.5 Engine Bay ................................. 22 19.6 Under Car .................................. 24 19.7 Differential and Transmission ........................... 25 Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.3, 3-8-17 Page 1 of 26... -
Page 2: Starting The Car And Operation Of Cooling Pumps
Before vehicle use, the Fire Bottle Cable, see figure 3, must be reconnected to the bottle in the trunk. This line is disconnected during transport to eliminate any possibility of accidental discharge. Fire Bottle Cable Figure 3. Fire Bottle Cable, Trunk. Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.3 Page 2 of 26... -
Page 3: Seat Installation
Points and Supports. This document is available for download at http://www.fia.com/Regulations. • An FIA compliant seat mounting baseplate, see figure 5, Mazda part # 0000-08-5111, is provided as a mounting surface. o Additional Plates may be welded to the provided seat mount plate to extend the mounting surface forward if necessary. -
Page 4: Seat Belt Installation
All testing has been done with standard 93 octane premium gasoline. • Fuel pump out: MUST HAVE MANNED FIRE EXTINGISHER o 1) Connect quick release fuel line at fuel fitting Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.3 Page 4 of 26... -
Page 5: Engine, Transmission And Differential Seals
Evidence of removal or tampering with these seals will be cause for disqualification and or fines in Global MX-5 Cup Competition. • Open testing can be done with unsealed components, however for official Global MX-5 Cup Practice, Qualifying and Races, only sealed components may be used. 9.0 Auxiliary Power: •... -
Page 6: Aim Mxl2 Dash
11.0 Ballast Box: A standard Ballast Box, Mazda part # 0000-08-5053 that mounts in place of the passenger seat is included. Ballast may be added to the vehicle using a Right Side Seat Mount Plate, an empty Ballast Box with no lid, an empty Ballast Box with the lid, or a Ballast box with 5 and 10 pound plates as needed. -
Page 7: Dampers
The Damper valve block is sealed with a tamper proof label. Evidence of removal or tampering with these seals will be cause for disqualification and or fines in Global MX-5 Cup Competition. Valve work may only be done through Long Road Racing in conjunction with Mazda Motorsports and Multimatic. - Page 8 Figure 11: Typical Force Vs. Velocity Front Damper Figure 12: Typical Force Vs. Velocity Rear Damper Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.3 Page 8 of 26...
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Page 9: Front Sway Bar Settings
Steady State Turning - Oversteer* Corner exit - Understeer Corner exit - Oversteer Straight line accel - lack of traction * Steady state = no damper influence Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.3 Page 9 of 26... -
Page 10: Basic Service Intervals
The filter body is labeled “IN” and “OUT”, see figure 14, to indicate fluide flow direction through the filter. Note the direction of flow and ensure the filter is reinstalled in the same orientation. The Transmission and Differential Pumps Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.3 Page 10 of 26... - Page 11 Reinstall in correct orientation as described above. Figure 14: Transmission and Differential Cooler Line Filter, Assembled Figure 16: Transmission and Differential Cooler Line Filter, Disassembled. Figure 15: Transmission and Differential Cooling Pump Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.3 Page 11 of 26...
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Page 12: Wiring Diagrams
17.0 Wiring Diagrams: 17.1 Power Distribution Panel (Trunk) Page 12 of 26 Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.3, 3-8-17... -
Page 13: Main Chassis Harness (Trunk To Dash)
17.2 Main Chassis Harness (Trunk to Dash) Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.3, 3-8-17 Page 13 of 26... -
Page 14: Switch Panel And Start Button (Dash)
17.3 Switch Panel and Start Button (Dash) Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.2, 2-1-16 Page 14 of 26... -
Page 15: Engine Bay (Cowl And Alternator Relay)
17.4 Engine Bay (Cowl and Alternator Relay) Page 15 of 26 Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.3, 3-8-17... -
Page 16: Fire Bottle Wiring Harness Layout
17.5 Fire Bottle Wiring Harness Layout Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.3, 3-8-17 Page 16 of 26... -
Page 17: Nut And Bolt
19.0 Torque Specifications: This list is not comprehensive. For items not listed consult the 2016 MX-5 Service Manual from Mazda. # of Torque Spec... -
Page 18: Front Suspension
19.1 Front Suspension Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.2, 2-1-16 Page 18 of 26... -
Page 19: Front Brakes
19.2 Front Brakes Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.2, 2-1-16 Page 19 of 26... -
Page 20: Rear Suspension
19.3 Rear Suspension Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.2, 2-1-16 Page 20 of 26... -
Page 21: Rear Brakes
19.4 Rear Brakes Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.2, 2-1-16 Page 21 of 26... -
Page 22: Engine Bay
19.5 Engine Bay 37-43 ft-lbs 12-19 ft-lbs 37-43 ft-lbs Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.2, 2-1-16 Page 22 of 26... - Page 23 Note: Stock Exhaust Header shown. Torque specification for Motorsports Header are the same. Note: Engine Mount Reinforcement Brackets are included and are installed with the Stock Bolts. Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.2, 2-1-16 Page 23 of 26...
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Page 24: Under Car
19.6 Under Car Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.2, 2-1-16 Page 24 of 26... -
Page 25: Differential And Transmission
19.7 Differential and Transmission Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.2, 2-1-16 Page 25 of 26... - Page 26 164—200 N·m {17—20 kgf·m, 121—147 ft·lbf} Power Plat Frame Spacing: Specification • Between bottom surface of power plant frame and top surface of tunnel member: 22.4—28.4 mm {0.89—1.11 in} Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.2, 2-1-16 Page 26 of 26...