# Mazda ALMS p1 prototype technology- good read

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**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [May 14, 2013, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-alms-p1-prototype-technology-good-read/230615 "2013-05-14T11:14:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![stuiephoto](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stuiephoto/32/6070_2.png) [@stuiephoto](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stuiephoto)\
**Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-alms-p1-prototype-technology-good-read/230615/1 "2013-05-14T11:14:16Z")

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[http://www.motoiq.com/magazine\_articles/id/3057/nerds-eye-view-the-dyson-mazda-alms-p1-prototype.aspx](http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_articles/id/3057/nerds-eye-view-the-dyson-mazda-alms-p1-prototype.aspx)

There’s some amazing engineering that goes into these cars. They even use wood!

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**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\
**Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-alms-p1-prototype-technology-good-read/230615/2 "2013-05-14T11:30:29Z")

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> [@stuiephoto"](#):
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> They even use wood!

For the last 19 years!

> **[Skid block](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skid_block)**
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> A skid block is a common term for a mandatory attachment to the underside of a racing car. Initially applied to Formula One cars in 1994, it has also been used in other categories including Formula 3000 and Formula 3. It is a flat rectangle, usually made of fiberglass or a wood composite, designed to impose a minimum ground clearance and to limit the use of ground effects to enhance handling.
> According to Formula One regulations, a rectangular skid block must be fitted beneath the central plan...

MotoIQ is a great site though.

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**Author:** ![stuiephoto](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stuiephoto/32/6070_2.png) [@stuiephoto](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stuiephoto)\
**Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-alms-p1-prototype-technology-good-read/230615/3 "2013-05-14T11:37:41Z")

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> [@fairgentleman Z](#):
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> For the last 19 years!
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> [Skid block - Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skid_block)
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> MotoIQ is a great site though.

Learn something new every day! Thats cool.

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**Author:** ![Darksyde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed655f/32.png) [@Darksyde](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darksyde)\
**Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-alms-p1-prototype-technology-good-read/230615/4 "2013-05-14T11:44:27Z")

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That was damn interesting.

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**Author:** ![fiend540](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bcef8e/32.png) [@fiend540](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fiend540)\
**Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-alms-p1-prototype-technology-good-read/230615/5 "2013-05-14T16:14:48Z")

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The mazda motor is the worst possible choice when it comes to a P1/P2 motor, slow and unreliable the worst combination.