Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.3, 3-8-17 Page 1 of 26
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
Do Not Operate Vehicle until you’ve done the Following:
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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
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