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09-06-2008, 08:34 PM
02miatadan

Newbie Finally joined

Hey whats up? Im Daniel, I have a 2002 Miata, its stock for now, I bought it about 4-5 months ago with 26,000 miles, I finally joined, and i wanted to know where yall meet around here, I live in Fort Worth off of Western center and North Beach street, so any info would help alot, this is my first miata and I love it! Im wanting to do a couple suspension mods and a couple engine mods, but Im not very familiar with Mazdas, used performance parts would help too. Thanks. Pics are crappy, taken with phone.
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...0/DSCN0303.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...0/DSCN0305.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...790/Miata1.jpg
09-06-2008, 08:46 PM
black roadster

Hello and welcome. Lots of knowledgeable folks here regarding mods so ask away.

Our local crack dealer ...errr Miata performance parts dealer is Track Dog Racing in Dallas.
09-06-2008, 08:59 PM
POS Racing

Yea west side! ::Banana::

I live near Beach and Basswood (Park Glen)!

Welcome to this........ ;)
09-06-2008, 09:00 PM
02miatadan

Im not quite sure yet, since I am in college, money is always an issue, so whatever is good quality, yet affordable. So probably not full coilovers, how do Eibach's ride on Miatas? I had sportlines on my civic and corrado and I loved the way those rode, but what kind of mods would you suggest?
09-06-2008, 09:17 PM
black roadster

Best bang for the buck would probably be Flyin' Miata springs and KYB AGX shocks.

The KYBs are cheapest on eBay.
09-06-2008, 09:45 PM
jrj512

Welcome. You should bring it out to the S2000 autocross next weekend.

http://forums.dfwmiata.com/showthread.php?t=12657
09-06-2008, 10:24 PM
MadMonkey

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02miatadan

I had sportlines on my civic and corrado and I loved the way those rode, but what kind of mods would you suggest?

I'm sure a lot of people will agree that Tein S-Tech springs and KYB AGX shocks, coupled with FCM bumpstops is a VERY good, inexpensive suspension upgrade.

Heck, I could afford it so I'm sure you can ;)

Just learn from my experience and don't buy cheap coilovers on Ebay ::EvilBana
09-06-2008, 11:12 PM
Sharpie

Nice ride! And decent pics for a cell phone too. Welcome!
09-07-2008, 08:23 AM
02miatadan

Thanks guys for the info, so is there a meet up place around the nrh area?
09-07-2008, 05:39 PM
sammm

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02miatadan

what kind of mods would you suggest?

It all depends what you want to do with the car. A lot of folks seem to get along fine with stock springs, but to each his/her own.
09-07-2008, 05:44 PM
onething

Welcome ::Banana::

Leave it stock for a while. Look at and ride in some that are modified before you do anything ;)
09-07-2008, 06:28 PM
cone-cerned

Welcome. And, have fun with your Miata.
09-07-2008, 06:31 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02miatadan

Thanks guys for the info, so is there a meet up place around the nrh area?

There were a bunch of us in Bedford today! ;)
09-07-2008, 06:59 PM
blackzx3_13

Welcome! You should definitely drive it stock for a while. You'd be surprised how good of a suspension the Miata has from the factory. I've driven mine stock for a while. Also bring it out to an autocross, most fun you can have driving a car. Daniel is a good name by the way
09-07-2008, 08:02 PM
02miatadan

well let me know when yall meet up next like a couple days in advanced, that would be cool, but that is a good idea, I think I will leave it stock for awhile. Thanks
09-08-2008, 10:53 AM
Darron65

Welcome! You'll usually find a bunch of us at a local autocross. Check here for details. Pennington and Birdville ISD Stadium are both close by. No excuses.
09-08-2008, 05:11 PM
02miatadan

where abouts are those places and how much to get in? do people drive stock miatas there?
09-08-2008, 05:22 PM
POS Racing

Ya know you could always check the Autocross section of this forum! ;)
09-08-2008, 08:44 PM
cone-cerned

At last Sunday's Equipe Rapide autocross, there were 18 drivers (of 77 total) in Miatas. Ten of them were driving "SCCA stock" Miatas. Those 18 drivers took home 10 trophies and 5 of them earned money in the Rapid PAX competition.
09-09-2008, 03:28 PM
02miatadan

wow thats awesome!! I will for sure meet up with yall one of these weekends when I get some time. Thanks. does anybody do anything during the week in any local parking lots around here?
10-01-2008, 10:00 AM
POS Racing

Dang he liked us so much he is selling the car! ;)

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/853879699.html
10-01-2008, 10:55 AM
Darron65

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

Dang he liked us so much he is selling the car! ;)

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/853879699.html

What did you say to him?
10-01-2008, 10:59 AM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darron65

What did you say to him?

I blame Black Roadster! ::Banana::
10-02-2008, 03:31 AM
black roadster

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

I blame Black Roadster! ::Banana::

Yeah.. Way to pass the buck POS. :rolleyes:

We all know it was your offensive body odor.
10-04-2008, 08:47 PM
02miatadan

Whats up? Yeah I love my Miata, but money was starting to get tight going to school and moving out, so I didnt think I was able to keep the car, but I got through it and Im able to keep it. So im excited about that,
10-06-2008, 01:20 PM
jeff_man

i'm posting up that i also have a 02 so you can now blame me fore him leaving =P
10-06-2008, 01:28 PM
tailchaser

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff_man

i'm posting up that i also have a 02 so you can now blame me fore him leaving =P

Sounds good. Blame everything on Jeff.
10-06-2008, 02:03 PM
jeff_man

forgot to add, sell it and get a no 01+ unless is a msm, VVT sucks