SM Miata

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03-26-2007, 05:38 AM
aceracergofast

SM Miata

Here some pics of SM Miata build, tell me what you think.
Next is cage work, about hafe way done with build.
Drive line and motor all in, I will post more as build goes on.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/100_0682.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/100_0693.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/100_0702.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/100_0757.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/100_0754.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/100_0761.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/100_0790.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/100_0786.jpg
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03-26-2007, 05:55 AM
sammm

Looking good! :burnrubr:
03-26-2007, 06:30 AM
black roadster

I guess when you have access to a lift, you can get the underside REALLY clean. I'm jealous!
03-26-2007, 07:20 AM
channelmaniac

Nice!

Who's doing your cage?

RJ
03-26-2007, 07:43 AM
Ted the Red

Nice work! Keep the pics coming!
03-26-2007, 08:25 AM
aceracergofast

I will be doing the cage just me on the hole build.
I am using my work shop right now to get this far,
Weekend build just sucks. I have 4 days in this build so far
I will have my own place in 25 days. Thanks for the good comments.

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Originally Posted by channelmaniac

Nice!

Who's doing your cage?

RJ
03-26-2007, 08:43 AM
smartmx5

Your car looks great!! It is really neat to see someone build their own car. I am in the process of building my car up as well. Just got the car back from Team MER at MSR. Julianne installed and painted my cage. It looks awesome!!! Thanks MER. I hope I never have to use it!!!:D I will install all other components, such as, suspension, seats, clutch, flywheel, fuel port, battery cutoff, etc., etc. Good luck with the cage.
Alan
03-26-2007, 09:53 AM
MadMerv

Nice to see we're getting more Spec miatas on this forum.............
03-26-2007, 02:37 PM
ray_sir_6

Looking good Dave. I got him into this "Miata Lifestyle", not sure if he's glad or wants to kill me for it though. He built his own GTI racecar and was kicking butt. Now he is going to be in the SM ranks, and from what I have seen, and other SM drivers have said from his driving at MSR thus far, he should be in the top 5 in every race. Look for him to be challenging Keith for the MSR track record in a SM.
03-26-2007, 05:01 PM
jrj512

Wow, that's a lot of work in a few weeks. I thought it would still be in boxes after just two weeks.
03-26-2007, 05:33 PM
aceracergofast

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Originally Posted by jrj512

Wow, that's a lot of work in a few weeks. I thought it would still be in boxes after just two weeks.

That is 4 days work in 2 weekends not 2 weeks stright.
Thx for all the good coments.
I will post more pics after next weekends work if I get binder in time.
Cage is going to be hard part. Rest was a cake walk all one man job.
I hate cleaning parts that took most time. Than mount dash and all the gauges and fire system.
03-26-2007, 07:13 PM
ray_sir_6

Quote:

Originally Posted by aceracergofast

I hate cleaning parts that took most time.

And you wanted me to take that joy away from you?
03-26-2007, 11:53 PM
black roadster

Quote:

Originally Posted by aceracergofast

I hate cleaning parts that took most time.

How did you get everything so clean? It looks better than new! ::Blink::
03-27-2007, 05:45 AM
aceracergofast

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Originally Posted by black roadster

How did you get everything so clean? It looks better than new! ::Blink::

Lots of elbow grease a wire brush and car wash. Than I primer all parts than paint.Cleaning was hard part of build having to take apart than clean and reassemble.If my help would have shown the build would have been even so much faster. He knows who he is.:punchout: I am looking into getting a powder coat system next for my shop.To many things I want for my shop have to get one at a time.
Here some more pics.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/100_0752.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...100_0758-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/100_0731.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/100_0741.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/100_0746.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/100_0738.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/100_0708.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/100_0714.jpg
03-27-2007, 06:43 AM
Ted the Red

That looks really nice.... I think that if I get new suspenison bushings I am going to take the time to remove the subframes and refinish them. How much of a pain was it to get them off?
03-27-2007, 06:44 AM
black roadster

Here I thought you were losing weight by removing all the dirt but the added paint negates that. ::Clown::

That's a gorgeous blue on those Miatas. That isn't an OEM color, is it?
03-27-2007, 08:21 AM
aceracergofast

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ted the Red

That looks really nice.... I think that if I get new suspenison bushings I am going to take the time to remove the subframes and refinish them. How much of a pain was it to get them off?

The rear was very eazy just alot of bolts to take a part.
Rear sub fram hold on by 6 bolts.

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Originally Posted by black roadster

Here I thought you were losing weight by removing all the dirt but the added paint negates that. ::Clown::

That's a gorgeous blue on those Miatas. That isn't an OEM color, is it?

Both Blue cars were repaints. Last one on the far right is for sale if guy back out next week. I will post if he backs out with pics
03-27-2007, 07:44 PM
ray_sir_6

Quote:

Originally Posted by aceracergofast

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/100_0708.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t/100_0714.jpg

Hey, that's my car. David "RESCUED" me from clutch issues. He bleed them so I could shift and make it home. Ended up replacing slave/master cylinders.
03-27-2007, 07:53 PM
aceracergofast

Quote:

Originally Posted by ray_sir_6

Hey, that's my car. David "RESCUED" me from clutch issues. He bleed them so I could shift and make it home. Ended up replacing slave/master cylinders.

Yea you need it all ready because U never flushed out the MUD.
03-28-2007, 07:52 AM
Ted the Red

Quote:

Originally Posted by aceracergofast

The rear was very eazy just alot of bolts to take a part.
Rear sub fram hold on by 6 bolts.

Both Blue cars were repaints. Last one on the far right is for sale if guy back out next week. I will post if he backs out with pics

Thanks for the info. I think that I am going to try to replace mine so I can add the rear brace! Also my dad is looking for a deal on a Miata. So if you don't sell that one we might have to get with you about it.
03-28-2007, 05:30 PM
aceracergofast

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ted the Red

Thanks for the info. I think that I am going to try to replace mine so I can add the rear brace! Also my dad is looking for a deal on a Miata. So if you don't sell that one we might have to get with you about it.

OK I will let you know Ted the Red on what happians with car. I have a few more in the works also.