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I never posted up a build thread on this forum, thought I might as well as their is a huge knowledge base here. 1999 Miata, 150k(+/-).
When I got her.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6.../downsize2.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...l/downsize.jpg
Added some new wheels and tires.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...downsize10.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6.../downsize6.jpg
Then added the Harddog roll bar and raceland coilovers. The coilovers are by far not the best, but they serve the purpose for the time being.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...downsize-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...untitled-1.jpg
Raised it back up a little bit, I love the look of a slammed car, but the TX roads are not kind.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...newstgance.jpg
Then I found a hardtop on CL at the right price.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...l/IMG_0165.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...l/IMG_0162.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...downsize-2.jpg
Got a front lip spoiler on it.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...l/IMG_0722.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...l/IMG_0732.jpg
And the go fast bits. Moss motorsports headers, K&N intake, Livewire plugs and hawk brake pads. It still has a long ways to go, but I am pleased with it so far.
Lookin' good, I'll keep my eye out for you!
Looks nice, I would love to have an nb one day!
Nice.
Yeah bud, I'm sure I'll bump into you around town.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharpie
I like the looks of the NA better, but the NB felt better when I was test driving cars.Quote:
Originally Posted by Strider
Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by bnordin
I need some input from some of the other NB guys, I eventually want to upgrade the shocks into something more serious, does anyone have a budget friendly option that has worked well for them?
Man that looks nice.
How do the shocks on the racelands feel ?
is it a more comfortable ride them oem shocks?
would you recommend them for someone wanted a little drop and still wanting a comfortable ride?, daily driver not track driven
Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by MiataProtege
The racelands actually don't feel bad. They are a little stiff, and thus suffer from a bit of bump steer under hard driving conditions (on the uneven tx roads). Honestly for the price I am well enough satisfied, however I have heard negative feedback about the longivity of them under hard driving conditions....I might even wait them out and see if the shocks give and how long it takes, but if there is another option without a comma in the pricetag I might be proactive. I guess with that said, I would probably recommend them as introductory suspension.Quote:
Originally Posted by NissanFairladyZ32
Did some updates, Ebay grill painted satin black, repaired my GV front lip, added stock side skirts, got the RB's on and last but certainly not least worked with MK2TMR2 on some slick stripes. Here are the photos:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...evilartist.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...vilartist2.jpg
I like the stripes. Nice ride.
Well done! You've come a long way.
Thanks a lot.Quote:
Originally Posted by onething
Thanks, it's been a long journey and I'm going to take it even further, just a matter of time. Hoping to start building a new motor for it this winter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nails
I just saw your car in another thread, and would have never guessed it came from something so dull and lifeless looking. You have a great imagination to make that car look so good. I hate the concept of black on red, but you changed my tastes around and now wish my car was red so I could do some of the things you did!
Great job.
You should scoop-up the H&R coilovers that are available for $100 for another day or so.
Looks awesome Surgeon. The stripes turned out great, I like the live version better than the photo shop.
Thanks man. I am not to keen on red Miatas, but I got this one at a great price so I am rolling with what I've got. White/Black/Silver are about the only colors that can be pulled off on red, and black is the most subtle.Quote:
Originally Posted by MiataProtege
Where can I find those? My racelands haven't been the same since I've offroaded them....Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
Thanks man, the one I sent you was the rough draft, MK2TMR2 did a great job adjusting it to the bodylines for a more natural fluid flow. We need to set up a Tilted kilt meet....Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharpie
Small update, new Spec stg2 clutch kit and aluminum flywheel.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...lutchboxes.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...hinstalled.jpg
Almost to pretty to hide. I was really suprised at how much more responsive my car became.
Awesome! please, share with us how daily-able it is once you drive with it a couple days. I am pretty curious. The ClutchMaster Stg.1 on the(no longer really mine) Gen coupe was heavy and very non-linear in engagement, I've always wondered if other aftermarket clutchs are going to be similar.
Would you be a dove and take a picture of your CKP sensor on the car? I need to hook them up on both engines but I've never seen the mount before and don't really know what I'm doing. I have the same clutch. You'll be lucky to "break it in" on stock power. I ran that clutch for about 1-year and 50 track hours at stock power and when I swapped engines it slipped for a day...I'm calling that day "break-in".
So far it isn't that bad, It doesn't feel heavy like some of the performance clutches I've had in the past...It is a bit tricky to get used to, as it reacts totally different than the factory one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vashthestanbeto
Hopefully all of my exhaust mods will help...Quote:
Originally Posted by mr brg
http://www.miata.net/garage/images/TBELT13.JPG Is that what you are looking for?
Thank you! But what do you mean by "tricky"? Does it suddenly engages without forewarning or have bad engagement point?
It's not bad, it's just very different. It also appears that with the flywheel I have to have higher RPMs to engage, it's just a little getting used to.
I've got the Spec Stage 2+ in mine along with the light flywheel and pressure plate. It's friendly on the street. Much of the tricky-ness is from the rotating mass being lightened so much - the car revs much easier/quicker and the converse is also true when letting the clutch out. Just need to pay a bit more attention or use the e-brake when doing hill starts or running up ramps. The clutch itself is very smooth and engagement feels normal.
That's probably a better way to explain it than I could think of. It's alright when I've been driving around a bit, but when I get out for the first time my natural instinct is that I have my old clutch, :burnrubr: , takes a second to get back in the rhythm. I don't see it being an issue in a week.Quote:
Originally Posted by ckearns
That's not it but someone else hooked me up.
It gets irritating in traffic, but the clutch is manageable. I recently sat in Houston traffic with mine, including the 350lb tire trailer, and it's not terrible. The car will bounce pretty hard when backing up slowly with the trailer.
I see, that all sounded better than the aforementioned CM clutch. Thanks! I will keep this spec unit in mind when the need arises.
Small update. Finally got my touge run rear spoiler painted and mounted over the weekend , like the subtle addition to my car's side profile:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...ral/tail-1.jpg
Won a set of Bride low max's on fleabay they came in, but haven't had a chance to install them:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...0331121218.jpg
And my Garage Vary front canards finally arrived from Japan:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...al/canard1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...0403121412.jpg
Lovely! I think this car is transforming into something gorgeous.
nice set of brides. I'm saving up for a sparco fighter
Thanks, slow and steady wins the race.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vashthestanbeto
Thanks. The sparcos will look awesome in a Miata.Quote:
Originally Posted by lawmaster891