Long Road Racing, Global MX-5 Cup User Guide, Version 1.3
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6.0 Seat Belt Installation:
• Before vehicle use, FIA compliant Safety Belts must be installed meeting the requirements given in FIA document,
2016 Appendix J – Article 253, Safety Equipment (Groups, N,A, R-GT), ART. 6, Safety Belts. This document is
available for download at http://www.fia.com/Regulations. FIA compliant safety belts, eyebolts and backing
plates are supplied with the vehicle.
• A bar for shoulder belt attachment, see figure 6, is provided in the rear of the car. Additional brackets may be
welded to this bar, and this bar only, to achieve desired belt angle. All connection points must be designed to
withstand 1,470 daN (3,405 lbs-force) per the FIA Safety Equipment Specification, 2016 Appendix J – Article 253,
Safety Equipment (Groups, N,A, R-GT), ART. 6, Safety Belts.
Figure 6: Shoulder Belt Bar
7.0 Fluids:
Item GMX5 Spec Fluid
Engine Oil 5w30 Castrol Syntec European Blend
Rear Differential Oil 75W90 Castrol Syntrax
Transmission Oil 75W90 Castrol Syntrax
101 Octane Series dependent
• The vehicles are shipped with stock Engine Coolant to prevent freezing during shipment. A bottle of Maxima Cool-
Aide is included in the Trunk Kit for use in competition which should only be mixed with distilled water.
• 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
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