I lost to a Miata -_-, Something has got to be done about this Options

[3sgteLuke]

ok here it goes, I've been wanting a miata for the longest time because they are awesome. So of course, when I had enough money to get one, the reality of chicago winters set in and I got my celica instead. I cant say it made me forget about miatas.... anyway, fate decided to be a bitch and my friend got the miata of my dreams two weeks ago. "wtf". Obviously showdown between my '99 5sfe and his '99 BP01 was soon set... I'm sad to say i got my ass handed to me. I did a good launch considering my lsd issues and pounded through the gears without a hitch. That bastards 1000 lb weight advantage is what sealed the deal though. right from the line he was inching forward until the end of the 3/4 mile he was a car length ahead of me.

There are times when I hate my celica.

I hate its one wheel wonderness
I hate its lethargic ass engine
and i hate its massive rolling, squatting, wheel hopping garbage.

-_-

I tried the search feature, it sucks, i want to find out more info about limited slips for the celica, any opinions on the trd lsd?

[3sgteLuke]

I dont think my driving skills are questionable. I havent been driving stick for very long but i did learn on my friends 2007 wrx tr with an after market clutch. steeeeep learning curve. Plus, the miata driver learned how to drive a 5 spd, but hes never had a stickshift daily driver. I think have the experience advantage here.

you guys also have to realize that he has the 10th aniversary edition miata which produces about 140 hp. so peak output is similar in our cars even if i have a torque advantage.

* here is what im planning to do to win next time:

1} change my aem intake from hot air intake to cold air intake (did most of the work last night)
2 shift at 4800 instead of 5100 (to better take advantage of my torque curve)

why do i have a short ram w/o a heat shield you ask? simple, i just wanted the soulnd so I modified an accord AEM intake we had on sale at work and slapped it into my engine bay.