Mazda Global MX-5 Cup User Manual

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:
• Read this entire document, all associated manufacturer instructions, and FIA Safety Regulations.
• Fully installed a FIA seat, FIA safety belts and FIA Drivers Nets.
• 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

Mazda Global MX-5 Cup Specifications

General

Brand	Mazda
Model	Global MX-5 Cup
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

1.0 Starting the Car and Operation of Cooling Pumps

2.0 To Start the Engine

Procedure for starting the vehicle's engine, including clutch and ignition switch operation.

3.0 To Turn the Engine Off

Steps to safely shut down the vehicle's engine using the master switch or kill switch.

4.0 Fire System

Details on connecting and ensuring the fire bottle is ready for operation before vehicle use.

5.0 Seat Installation

6.0 Seat Belt Installation

7.0 Fluids

8.0 Engine, Transmission and Differential Seals

9.0 Auxiliary Power

10.0 AIM MXL2 Dash

11.0 Ballast Box

12.0 Baseline Setup

13.0 Dampers

14.0 Front Sway Bar Settings

15.0 Basic Handling Guide

16.0 Basic Service Intervals

16.1 Transmission and Differential Filter Service

Procedure for servicing the transmission and differential cooler line filter, including flow direction.

17.0 Wiring Diagrams

17.1 Power Distribution Panel (Trunk)

Detailed wiring schematic of the power distribution panel located in the vehicle's trunk.

17.2 Main Chassis Harness (Trunk to Dash)

Wiring diagram for the main chassis harness connecting the trunk to the dashboard.

17.3 Switch Panel and Start Button (Dash)

Wiring details for the switch panel and start/stop button assembly on the dashboard.

17.4 Engine Bay (Cowl and Alternator Relay)

Wiring diagram for the engine bay, including the cowl kill switch and alternator relay.

17.5 Fire Bottle Wiring Harness Layout

Wiring layout for the fire bottle system, connecting the battery pack to the dash switch panel.

18.0 Nut and Bolt

19.0 Torque Specifications

19.1 Front Suspension

Torque specifications and diagrams for front suspension components.

19.2 Front Brakes

Torque specifications and diagrams for front brake components, including caliper and ABS sensor.

19.3 Rear Suspension

Torque specifications and diagrams for rear suspension components.

19.4 Rear Brakes

Torque specifications and diagrams for rear brake components, including caliper and disc.

19.5 Engine Bay

Torque specifications for engine bay components such as strut tower braces and header nuts.

19.6 Under Car

Torque specifications for undercar components, including chassis braces and member brackets.

19.7 Differential and Transmission

Torque specifications for differential and transmission mounting components and crossmember.