Currently immersed in the featured multiplayer spec event, showcasing the exhilarating 2017 Mazda MX-5 Cup car (PI:C-477)? This event, while restricting parts upgrades, opens the door for strategic tuning to gain a competitive edge. Equipped with race tires and tuneable settings (excluding aero), this car presents a fascinating challenge to optimize for varied track conditions.
These medium-length races, approximately 18 minutes each, incorporate a 4x tire wear rate. This factor necessitates careful tire strategy, where some circuits can be conquered on medium tires without a pit stop, while others demand the durability of hard tires to endure the race distance.
The default car setup provides a decent starting point, but continuous refinement after each race has been key to tackling the unique demands of each track. For fellow racers using a controller or gamepad, here’s a meticulously developed tune to enhance your 2017 Mazda Mx-5 Miata’s performance. Seeking to push the boundaries further, input and suggestions are welcomed from anyone who has discovered improvements to gain even more speed:
Tuning Setup for 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata (Controller/Gamepad)
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Tire PSI F/R | 30 |
| Final Drive | 6.10 |
| Gear 1 | 2.33 |
| Gear 2 | 1.60 |
| Gear 3 | 1.21 |
| Gear 4 | 0.96 |
| Gear 5 | 0.78 |
| Gear 6 | 0.65 |
| Camber° F/R | -2.3 |
| Toe° F/R | 0 |
| Caster° | 7 |
| Anti-roll Bars F/R | 12 |
| Springs lb./in. F/R | 410 |
| Ride Height in. F/R | 4.6 |
| Bump Damping F/R | 3.4 |
| Rebound Damping F/R | 10 |
| Roll Center in. F/R | 9.8 |
| Anti-dive% | Anti-squat% F/R |
| Brake Balance% | Pressure% |
| Diff. Accel.% | Decel.% R |
Lap Time Performance on Various Tracks
This tune has been rigorously tested across a range of tracks, yielding competitive lap times. Tire selection played a crucial role in balancing speed and endurance, particularly with the accelerated tire wear setting. Below are some benchmark lap times achieved with this 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata tune:
- Grand Oak National Reverse: 1:28.790 (Hard Tires – Minimal Wear)
- Hockenheimring National: 1:42.938 (Medium Tires – Moderate Wear)
- Indianapolis GP: 1:39.816 (Medium Tires – Minimal Wear)
- Laguna Seca: 1:40.481 (Medium Tires – Minimal Wear)
- Lime Rock South Chicane: 1:01.129 (Hard Tires – Minimal Wear)
- Maple Valley: 1:46.619 (Medium Tires – Severe Wear on the final lap!)
- Nurburgring Sprint: 1:43.761 (Medium Tires – Minimal Wear)
- Road Atlanta Short: 1:06.720 (Medium Tires – Moderate Wear)
- Sebring: 2:29.169 (Medium Tires – Minimal Wear)
- Sunset Peninsula Club Reverse: 1:10.714 (Medium Tires – Minimal Wear)
- Watkins Glen Short: 1:25.097 (Hard Tires, Mediums might suffice)
- Yas Marina North: 1:15.572 (Hard Tires, Mediums might suffice)
These lap times serve as a testament to the tune’s effectiveness, but there’s always room for improvement. If you have experience tuning the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata or have suggestions to optimize this setup further, your feedback is highly encouraged. Let’s collaborate to unlock the full potential of this exciting race car!
