Reply With QuoteI think most clubs will allow only licensed drivers or learner's permit if they are accompanied by a licensed driver.
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My New 90 BumbleBee
Okay, so it's not really a bumblebee (yet). A few weeks ago my daughter and I drove out to Jacksonville, TX (yeah who would have thought) to pickup a new toy found on craigslist. The car is bone stock, a little rough around the edges. A/C doesn't work, bumps and dents everywhere, a little rust, a so-so top, a few missing pieces of interior plastic, well you get the idea... a project car.
The plan was to get into a stock miata for autocross racing. So this car fit the bill. As soon as I rolled it off the trailer, the body began to lose some of it's dents and dimples. The goal is not to make it perfect, but I figured since I own a bodyshop I could kill two birds with one stone. 1) have fun, and 2) advertise! May as well paint it.
Here are a few of the before pictures, I'll upload more as I get more things done. Also, I have lots of questions on how to fix certain things on a budget... I can't afford to dump much money into this right now. If all goes well, I'll run it completely stock this year and next year I can start upgrading as money allows. I'm hoping to learn course driving skills first (I'm a rock crawler by nature, give me a jeep with lockers and a rock garden and I'll get through it), gradually my goal will be to go fast, and then faster, and of course faster!
My first question is... can my daughter also drive AX since she is only 14?
Yeah, a little rough, but that's okay... it cost me $1200 ($200 more than my budget.. dang!)
The hood did have a little hail damage, not too bad, I think every panel will need a little help.
My first iteration of paint scheme. I was thinking three colors, blue, silver, and red. Since then I've decided on keeping it a little closer to GregW's theme (just for fun). He's following a Corvette Grand Sport design (blue with white stripe). So I changed up and will follow the Transformers Camaro theme, yellow with black stripes... hence the "BumbleBee" name.
I think most clubs will allow only licensed drivers or learner's permit if they are accompanied by a licensed driver.
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Looks like a diamond in the rough.
Is that rubber trim screwed into the back?
M3 is always the answer.
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Nice, welcome!
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Nope. (unless you run SCCA approved Karts in 2 of the local clubs)Originally Posted by marmed
My 14 year old daughter and I ran an SCCA Rally a couple of weeks ago, since she was 14 she played the part of the navigator but it was a fun father & daughter day.
My daughter turns 15 in September so we are in the same boat as you guys.
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Yes it was. It looks like they might have tried to cover up a small dent under the left taillight. lol Now I have to plug all the screw holes.
Hmmm, that gives me something to think about. I never thought about an actual road rally. My intention was not to license the car or carry insurance. (not to mention fix the A/C). But that does sound like a blast, I'll have to learn more about it. Thx
I found a little problem that hopefully someone has had luck repairing on the cheap. The tension cable (both sides) is broken, it's a plastic piece riveted to convertible top frame. I was thinking of drilling a new hole in the remains of what plastic is still there and re-rivet. Any other ideas?
As you can see, my drivers side mirror has a wood screw and a bunch of glue holding it together. I was wondering if anyone has found a cheap aftermarket design that fits the NA miatas. I like the look of streetscene, if not then I'll probably either buy a used manual replacement or a matching electric pair (i like the look better, the passenger mirror is tight like it's frozen so can't really adjust it anyway).
I've seen a few rally type cars with aluminum "keys" in place of the above bailing wire. I've tried searching for such things and haven't found where to buy em. I could either fab one, or worst case get another tumbler so I'd have a locking trunk.
Those riveted cables suck... Buy new ones: http://compare.ebay.com/like/2206452...=263602_263632
Your car is a perfect candidate for a visit to Mazda-Nissan Heaven in Kennedale. You can pick up a lot of used misc parts (mirrors, softop hrdware/frames, etc.) on the cheap.
As for driving with your daughter: there are a number of people who run kid carts at SCCA and Equipe Rapide, so you could probably find someone to let her codrive a cart for a few events and decide if she likes it enough to buy a kart. There are a couple of girls who regularly race who came-up through the karts in the past year or two, and they are good. You could run your car and have her drive a kart at the same event. That'd be a fun family day until she is ready to drive the car, and she'll be much better prepared as a driver.
Polished Turd Racing
Mick wrote: "I think Jerrett is the best autocrosser I have ever seen naked."
Welcome neighbor. :)
I use to worry about money; but then realized I don't HAVE anything to worry about.
Thanks for the info. I have been buying parts from Mazda Heaven for years, it's a good yard (and where I'll buying my mirror if I can't find a decent looking aftermarket version). I might swing a few extra dollars and get new cables from eBay if there's not an acceptable workaround.
Hey Electro, my family and I ate at Babe's a couple weeks ago (driving by the lake makes me wish I had a boat... sigh).
/\ +1 Been a while since eating there, but their helpings sure don't help my figure. Awesome! Next summer we plan on getting the boat out more as well.
I use to worry about money; but then realized I don't HAVE anything to worry about.
Ohhh good info. Thanks. I might need those too Mark
I have a 13 year old son and a 16 year old daughter. A rally sounds like fun!
I cant find any info though. http://www.texasscca.org/rally.html
Some banter from the last event here - http://www.dfwmiata.com/showthread.p...a-Flying-theme
Last edited by POS Racing; 08-12-2010 at 04:37 PM.
Ohhhh... Man we missed out. I take my kids to the Vintage Flying Museum for the annual Warbird Woundup. Its cool! The open air miata would be a fun rally car. Now I need to finish it!
Here's the color scheme I'll follow on my 90 BumbleBee. For now I'll paint the front bumper to kinda simulate the grill and front bumper of this camaro. Later I'd like to build a hood and front bumper to closer match the movie car.
Figured Id post an update to the car. Its still working on having a few little body issues repaired. Its so short that the body man decided to put it up on jacks to make it easier to work on. lol
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