Anyone know this car?

[channelmaniac]

Congrats!

Now you can sell those rims to some Honda ricer

RJ

[photodavo]

Congrats!

Now you can sell those rims to some Honda ricer

RJ

Hmmmmm...know where I can find a big wing and a body kit?

[channelmaniac]

AutoZone has big wings!

[OUTRACE]

I have a big wing...... Don't ask why.....

Hell, I'll just tell ya..... It was gonna go on top of my 78 Cad Hearse after I shaved it and painted it Corvette Red. But since nobody I know was willing to ride around in a certified coffin hauler with chrome rims and sidepipes....... I bought a Miata.

There's not a cop in the world who sill stop a hearse.......

[fwMiata]

first thing, turn boost down. second thing, sell wheels, third thing, buy some 15x7 ats comp lites if you can find them, 12lbs of joy.

[Treibenschnell]

Forgiveness is easier to get than permission...

Always.


Congrats! Are you going to have a parting out party?

[sammm]

I won

Congrats TD! Don't worry, I don't think personalized plates sell with cars like normal ones do!

[Titus]

I just noticed that the ad says Automatic, but it looks like it has a leather shift boot and a voodoo knob??? I sure hope that it was a mis-print. Did you ask what the deal is?

[Titus]

It also says "Short throw shifter"..... I have never heard of an automatic short throw!

[TurboDuane]

first thing, turn boost down. second thing, sell wheels, third thing, buy some 15x7 ats comp lites if you can find them, 12lbs of joy.

Turbo will be turned down to 12psi, Wheels will be traded for 15" that I can put R Tires on.

It is a 5spd. The PO tells me it has the M-Package with a Torsen. Does that sound right?

I've already received e-mails offering to buy the car from me or to sell my bid

I will probably sell my '90 Turbo, but we will see how bad the wife gets with me having two

[Kags1969]

Bastard! Congradulations, I came very near to putting a bid in myself, but reason caught me (who needs six cars). I was thinking about punting my 91 BRG and 91 Lincoln VII to get this car. I want a ride!!!! When are you picking it up?

Chris

[sammm]

The PO tells me it has the M-Package with a Torsen. Does that sound right?

The '97 M was green, not black. Still a nice car regardless!

[Treibenschnell]

Still nice though..

[POS Racing]

Still nice though..

Yea love that Black & Tan! Is that an FMII kit on the car? Did you pick it up yet???

Man I am jealous!

[fwMiata]

IIRC, isnt it hot or miss on the torsen option?

[TurboDuane]

I pick it up Friday AM. I'm hoping to go to the Dyno Day Saturday, I've got to find someone to drive my other Miata there, so I can get both Dyno'd.

The '97 M was green, not black. Still a nice car regardless

Yea, I know its not an M-Edition, but he said it's got the M-Package, not to be confused with the M-Edition. Does that sound right

Is that an FMII kit on the car?

Yes FMII

Well it looks like I don't need to do the suspention work on my '90, since my '97 model already seems to have it all

[Flyin96M]

Yea, I know its not an M-Edition, but he said it's got the M-Package, not to be confused with the M-Edition. Does that sound right

No such thing as a "M" package, only M editions. It may have all the options like leather, but other than that?? No fender badges, logos on the headrest, tach, door sills, special paint and 15" wheels. Still a nice car though.

Oh at 15-18 psi I would not waste any time doing a compression check AND leak down test. I would find out how long he has been runing it at those levels and I would also see if he has any dyno numbers. Trannys tend to complain at 240 -250 rwhp, but seem to puke at higher levels. Still a good deal, but if I were you I would be looking for a new motor.

As for turning down the boost, if you do this you will need to retune the wastegate. If you don't bad things can happen. You may want to download the link tuning instructions from FM's web site. Oh makes sure you get all the link tuning software Datalog lab as that will cost you $100 for the program and $60 for the conecter. Find out what the Link chip date is, as you may want to get the most recent one. I would be happy to look at it next time ya'll meet up.