the PERFECT Miata Build to GET LAPS?  Jeff Wasilko NA Miata for Gridlife ​

the PERFECT Miata Build to GET LAPS?  Jeff Wasilko NA Miata for Gridlife ​

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This isn’t a show car. It’s a GET LAPS car.

In this episode of CARNATOMY, we break down Jeff Wasilko’s purpose-built NA Miata — a lightweight momentum monster designed to do one thing exceptionally well: make drivers faster.

Jeff is a race instructor, and this car is his classroom. Let’s take a walk around his NA Miata Build here from @LimeRockPark  at @Gridlife  Circuit Legends!

Under the hood sits a 2.4L Ecotec swap, delivering reliable, usable power in a perfectly balanced chassis. Supporting the drivetrain is a dialed-in suspension setup featuring Ohlins coilovers, tuned for maximum feedback and consistency lap after lap.

At each corner, the car rides on KONIG Hexaform wheels wrapped in sticky track-focused rubber — lightweight, strong, and built to handle abuse.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

  • The full engine bay and Ecotec swap details
  • Suspension geometry and Ohlins setup philosophy
  • Wheel and tire package selection
  • Aero choices that keep the car planted
  • A stripped, functional cockpit designed for focus and driver development

This NA Miata isn’t about dyno numbers or parking lot points. It’s about seat time, consistency, and chasing faster laps — whether you’re a student or an instructor.

Built by @seriesmotorsport9874 

with help from @TunerTools , parts from @ImprovedRacing  , @ninelivesracing  , @haltech  , @Ohlins  , @JoesRacingProducts  , @chilloutsystems6478 

If you want to understand what makes a true driver’s build, this is it.

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WHEEL GIVEAWAY – RACING WHEELS EUROPE!!!

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EUROPE!!! Your giveaway is finally here! Our partners at Racing Wheels EU are GIVING AWAY a set of KONIG WHEELS!!!

Below are the rules on how you can ENTER TO WIN a brand NEW SET of KONIG WHEELS:

1. Follow @racingwheelseu
2. Like the Racing Wheels EU
3. Comment/share the giveaway post on both Instagram/Facebook!
4. Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/konigwheels


The winner will be decided on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021. Only applicable to Europe or the UK, Norway and Switzerland.

What Is Flow Forming Technology

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WHAT IS FLOW FORMING TECHNOLOGY?

Flow forming technology is one of the most advanced manufacturing technologies to enter the wheel industry. Flow Forming Technology involves the application of pressure to the inner barrel of the wheel, while spinning and after it has been casted. This process stretches and compresses the aluminum, which increases tensile strength. In this respect the process shares similar properties to those found in the forging process. The final product is lighter, stronger, has increased elongation, and a much greater shock resistance as well as the ability to increase load capacity over a traditional cast wheel (of the same design).

  • flow forming technology step 1
    1: THE FLOW-FORMED PROCESS APPLIES PRESSURE ON THE INNER WHEEL WHILE SPINNING AFTER CASTING
  • flow forming technology step 2
    2: THIS PROCESS STRETCHES AND COMPRESSES THE ALUMINUM, WHICH INCREASES TENSILE STRENGTH
  • flow forming technology step 3
    3: THE FINAL PRODUCT IS LIGHTER, STRONGER, HAS INCREASED ELONGATION, AND GREATER SHOCK RESISTANCE

Interested in seeing more Flow Formed Wheels? Here is a link to all of the Konig Flow Formed Wheel offerings –> FLOW FORMED WHEELS

Flow Forming Technology has a great number of benefits. Konig has been producing Flow Formed wheels since 2010 and is always improving on the process and efficiency to improve the end product. Below are some visual charts for you to see the drastic benefits as it relates to elongation and tensile strength vs a regular cast wheel. The numbers used are approximate and only for general comparison. These are based off of wheels similar in styling, size, width and other specification. One wheel was a conventional cast constructed wheel and the other is developed using Flow Forming Technology.

TENSILE STRENGTH
Flow Forming vs CastELONGATION
Flow Forming vs Cast

 

What is Elongation?

Elongation is essentially the amount of flex that an object can have before it would reach a breaking point.  So you might be asking why would it be more beneficial that a Flow Formed Wheel can flex more before it could ever reach that point? Well, its important when we talk about wheels that everyone should acknowledge that wheels are metal not magic.  

While that may be a humorous line its incredibly true.  We only build wheels to the highest quality.  Konig places every wheel design through a very strict testing standard and build each design to load ratings which are in excess of what is needed for that design’s target vehicles.  However, any wheel, regardless of whether it’s an aftermarket wheel or the original factory wheel, has a breaking point.  Severe impact and the stress impacts over time can push the metal to a breaking point.  

So let’s get back to the benefit that we started talking about earlier. If a wheel safely has the ability to flex more before ever reaching a breaking point that will increase reliability and longevity of a wheel. This is a benefit to racers on the track as well as the road hazards of everyday use on the street. .

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!

February Calendar Is Here!

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Ok, so its winter and for the most part its still cold outside. But just because its cold outside doesn’t mean we can’t help you heat up your wall or desktop! The downloadable February calendar featuring the lovely Krystle Lina is up! Besides Krystle the Konig Milligram is also featured in the calendar. The Milligram is an MAT process wheel offered in 18×8.5, 18×9.5 and 18×10 in Gold and Matte Black.

Be sure to check out our blog regularly for every calendar month as well as other news and events. Additionally you may want to check out the Performance Auto Sound Magazine Facebook page as well as the Konig Wheels USA Facebook page