A few pics of recent progress.

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08-23-2011, 11:21 AM
mk2tmr2

A few pics of recent progress.

I'm happy with how the car is turning out. I've finally got that same happy feeling walking out to the garage that I had when my NB was "finished". Not a whole heluva lot left to do, aesthetically. Needs a roll bar and then it's time to get working under the hood.

http://www.steveandlee.com/galleries...ning-front.jpg

http://www.steveandlee.com/galleries...nning-rear.jpg

http://www.steveandlee.com/galleries.../open-door.jpg

http://www.steveandlee.com/galleries...t/interior.jpg

http://www.steveandlee.com/galleries...g-preston2.jpg
08-23-2011, 11:24 AM
trickyrix

I finally saw your build thread on CR... VERY nice work! When it cools off we'll have to make another C&C run.
08-23-2011, 11:43 AM
jeepinbanditrider

Very very nice and clean. I especialy like the interior without the center console. Tempting to rip mine out but I need to get all new carpet thoughout mines been hacked to pieces by POs under the consoles and whatnot.
08-23-2011, 11:55 AM
jrj512

Looks good! I really like the shifter and window switches.
08-23-2011, 12:59 PM
mk2tmr2

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepinbanditrider

Very very nice and clean. I especialy like the interior without the center console. Tempting to rip mine out but I need to get all new carpet thoughout mines been hacked to pieces by POs under the consoles and whatnot.

Thank you! The center console isn't just removed...it's replaced with an aftermarket carpeted console by Nakamae. There are some DIY's on M.net on how to make your own. Honestly, if you can find some carpet that matches the factory carpet in your car, fabricating one should be really easy with a bit of skill. I've seen people use a spare parcel shelf carpet to craft a piece like this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

Looks good! I really like the shifter and window switches.

The window switches are about to undergo a slight redesign based on a suggestion by Jason (modernbeat). He had a great idea on how to clean it up. I have a fresh sheet of polished stainless ready to get hacked up :)
08-23-2011, 02:23 PM
POS Racing

Wow very nice mk2tmr2! :clap:
08-23-2011, 02:26 PM
mk2tmr2

Thanks :)
08-23-2011, 02:41 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by trickyrix

I finally saw your build thread on CR...

I'm a lazy lazy man someone post up the CR link. ;-)
08-23-2011, 02:47 PM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

I'm a lazy lazy man someone post up the CR link. ;-)

http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=43845
08-23-2011, 04:16 PM
onething

Thank you Titus!

Awesome build thread and car mk2tmr2
08-23-2011, 04:23 PM
modernbeat

Quote:

Originally Posted by trickyrix

I finally saw your build thread on CR... VERY nice work! When it cools off we'll have to make another C&C run.

Too late for the debut. Steve and I made it to the Coffee meet early this month.
08-23-2011, 04:41 PM
Sharpie

Lookin great Steve, I like it all and bottom stripe for sure.
08-23-2011, 05:28 PM
mk2tmr2

Thanks, fellas!
08-23-2011, 06:40 PM
SirHustlerEsq

OMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMFG

That's the best looking Miata I've ever seen.
08-23-2011, 06:46 PM
black roadster

Retro coolness. I like it a lot!
08-23-2011, 07:02 PM
Piff

WOW... love the rocker stripes. Retro is soooo cool.
08-23-2011, 09:20 PM
SirHustlerEsq

Tell me about those window switches. I can't seem to keep a working window switch for more than 3-months at a time.
08-23-2011, 09:25 PM
luis

where's the Like & +1 button here?! lol
08-23-2011, 09:34 PM
modernbeat

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr brg

Tell me about those window switches. I can't seem to keep a working window switch for more than 3-months at a time.

http://revlimiter.net/blog/2011/01/c...ndow-switches/
08-23-2011, 10:41 PM
SirHustlerEsq

When are you putting a VVT swap in it? That car needs 150whp all motor.
08-23-2011, 11:50 PM
mk2tmr2

Can't decide if I'm going to go all motor or turbo. I've been riding the fence since I got the car.
08-24-2011, 07:33 AM
altiain

Beautiful car! Love it!
08-24-2011, 08:10 AM
VFR750

Very nice....
08-24-2011, 08:53 AM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by mk2tmr2

Can't decide if I'm going to go all motor or turbo. I've been riding the fence since I got the car.

I think a really good NA motor would rock, especially with IRTBs! It would be expensive, though.
08-24-2011, 09:21 AM
mk2tmr2

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

I think a really good NA motor would rock, especially with IRTBs! It would be expensive, though.

I totally agree. And IRTB's kinda remind me of carbs - which would go along with the vintage theme of the car nicely. There's also a group buy going on over on CR.net for a full set of Jenvey IRTB's at a great price. I'm going to see how that all comes together and then make my mind up.
08-24-2011, 10:01 AM
Rob®

What roll bar are you planning on putting in it? Looks like it should have a double-hoop style, but the Boss Frog one looks like ass to me...not sure how any other type would go with your theme though...
08-24-2011, 11:14 AM
mk2tmr2

HDM1HCHTDD - Polished Stainless
08-24-2011, 11:23 AM
Rob®

totally forgot about the polished options for that bar. Good call.
08-24-2011, 08:24 PM
jelliott25

Be still my heart. Your car, sir, is the bomb. I will be putting a picture of it on my fridge to keep me motivated in my quest to get mine back on the road. Bravo.