Garage Vary

[Phatmiata]

http://www.vary.co.jp/

Garage Vary

These guys have been doing the Miata Roadster Tuning thing since the early 1990's, always making some really niche market items.


This was their first Original "Winding Dancer" kit back in the 1990's

http://www.vary.co.jp/wd/na_front_bumper/4b.jpg



You can still get these however probably made to order now in Japan, the TypeII nose is done, but they still offer the Type III with the fixed lights.


Garage Vary Type II Bumper with fixed Lights (Notice the lights come down lower into the bumper to compensate for the Miatas nose slope for better light output on the road.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6600649775_aedc8819c0_z.jpg


Garage Vary Type III Bumper with fixed Lights (Same lights as the type II nose, but fitted on the more popular "Winding Dancer" Bodykit.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6600649747_704db386dc_z.jpg

Here is a Type III on a BRG Color, looks great!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7150/6600649707_c184548997_z.jpg

[Phatmiata]

Here is their NA Widebody Kit as seen at a Karauizawa Meeting several years ago.


http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5539/9078163750_53dc9efb72_b.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3771/9078163752_40441e3838_b.jpg

[Phatmiata]

and everyones favorite....................

Garage Vary Nostalgic Tail Lights, they did a nice job sorting out this setup, below are some painted different colors so that you can get an idea of what it might look like on your car.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6600455717_c23aa60f53_z.jpg
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Here is a set on Kevin's Widebody NA

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6607036071_e685649e1d_z.jpg

And another set showing on Steve's Miata of http://projectgla.com/

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6628630575_9d863f0eb5_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7222/7122907411_3bede99be1_c.jpg


And a few years back our resident Miata Guru David of http://garagewoolery.com/ created these great looking Trim Rings on a limited basis. If you have a set you have something very rare, but then you already know that! Here is the full skinny on the build for these. http://garagewoolery.com/2010/11/23/garage-vary-trim-rings-in-production/

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6628636283_52e2e46b12_z.jpg


And Garage Vary has made a few "one-off" sets for the NB as well, this one is on their Race Car.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8161/7118899879_f85bd65c9b_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7260/6972856706_b96181cd92_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7071/7118948093_3de3003d52_c.jpg

[Phatmiata]

I think REV9 is running the group buy for the NB Taillights right now!
http://rev9autosport.com/nb/exterior/garage-vary-tail-lights.html

[Phatmiata]

our friend Saito-san in Japan was kind enough to get us some photos of the NC Fastback Miata by Garage Vary this week, and I must say I am really impressed how well they have done this kit!!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7377/9078167972_35a471b2c9_b.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2811/9078167624_5918e3640b_b.jpg

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http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5473/9075940263_a9c5d39c7e_b.jpg

[Phatmiata]

I heard you like Carbon Fiber? :bow:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3771/9075939885_3435f23be8_b.jpg

Inside view.........

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7303/9079778662_f6db143d3c_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7375/9078166284_211d2736ee_b.jpg

Garage Vary really did this Roadster right, the front bumper flows so perfect with that fastback top, ugh, so nice!!

Makes me want an NC now!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7450/9078165968_fff71be35c_b.jpg

and how about that vented hood, notice the vents in the back of the hood?

That is Saito-san's RED NA to the left, must be nice to just pull up to Garage Vary on any given day eh?

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5490/9078165684_bbef56f8ee_b.jpg

[Phatmiata]

Back side of that fastback.... looks great!

Notice the rain channel bumps? They thought of that too!


http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3808/9075938601_8f82b68bb7_b.jpg

Carbon Fiber Side mirrors, why not right!!? :mrgreen:

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2851/9078164946_a814fe351f_b.jpg

anyone can cut out their bumper, but this makes for one nice clean look!

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5522/9078164304_0bdb7df31d_b.jpg

And last but not least a good side shot to show how well the lines flow........ ummmmmm sexy!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7363/9078164588_e08ea0bcb7_b.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3709/9079778918_0035eaae06_b.jpg

(Tentative price is as follows : FRP type:190,000JPY, Carbon type 400,000JPY)

[Ihatecars]

Some of the earlier Garage Vary products looks a little... well, rice. But a lot of the newer stuff looks top notch! That NC fastback is awesome.
Awesome content Phat. I love searching through the forum for the cool Miata knowledge post you do every so often.

[Phatmiata]

thanks, the 1990's was all about rice, that was the trend, everything seems to be getting back to basics nowadays.

speaking of which, here is the Garage Vary M2 1006 inspired parts for NA.

Muscular fenders and hood, just add V8 and you have a Modern Day Cobra.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5348/9079056934_00eb29d895_b.jpg

[WASABI]

Great stuff Phat! That NC is amazing!!! I hope Mazda is taking notes.

[Martin]

Maybe I'm in the minority, but I like the fastback NC, but I really like the notch-back look of the PRHT NC.

[theothersawyer]

That NC looks fantastic!!!

[LostSoulMiata]

That NC makes me want one now as well :cry2:

[Stealth97]

That wide body racecar makes me want to chop my rear bumper up

[luis]

That NC makes me want one now as well :cry2:
right?!

[turbotyla]

I have had 4 na miatas and one nb.

And I have to stop myself from buying an nc every couple months.

Its a curse. That and buying an rx8

[Vegard]

The NC fastback is veeery nice.

[Phatmiata]

The NC fastback is "Vary" nice.

Fixed that for you........


Garage Vary 1006 or possible TRAP version Cobraster

http://i.imgur.com/jQsO1iS.jpg

[Vegard]

Garage vary part owners lets make this thread better!

Post up the part you have, a few pictures and how the fit is, and if you had it shipped from Japan perhaps even add the shipping cost, because that's the hardest obstacle to getting the big Garage Vary parts I think.

I got my Garage vary type III on ebay.co.uk thanks to a head up from Samuli, so it was in used but decent shape.

The fitment is vary good, and the reason for the weird lines on my front is because my hood is bent (I have a new hood on the way!). The fiberglass seems sturdy enough, I've been scraping at along since I got it, and the scraping hasn't caused any cracking. It did crack when the old man backed into my car, but insurance is taking care of that, so it will be back in better shape.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2875/11359354026_0d2ef4434e_h.jpg

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http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3681/10115879553_d2edd5adb5_h.jpg

[theothersawyer]

I have the Garage Vary rear bumper.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2864/10863239984_2c52b41124_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7397/9398397488_c209b16a23_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7434/9398402800_274b687d08_c.jpg

[Hyper]

vegard, you GV kit looks really good.

I am currently considering modifying the exterior a little bit.

On my wish list I want

NB Garage Vary Fenders
Garage Vary Hardtop rain rail
S2 corporation flat trunk lid.

is either this parts or upgrade the ECU

[Vegard]

theothersawyer, that the Garage Vary type II rear bumper. How's the fit?

[theothersawyer]

theothersawyer, that the Garage Vary type II rear bumper. How's the fit?

It is fantastic! Every once in a while one of the sides starts to sag a bit, but that has more to do with the fact that I broke a bunch of clips when I removed my stock bumper, so there are less clips holding it on then there should be!

[atlnb]

Looking good, Danny!

[BoBo]

That NC is killer Elite.

[Jimmy Vee]

New Fastback hardtop from GV.
http://rev9autosport.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/01-2014-05-25-11.50.29-840x558.jpg
http://rev9autosport.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/01-2014-05-25-11.53.49-840x558.jpg
http://rev9autosport.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/01-2014-05-25-09.33.52-840x558.jpg
^from Max's Rev9 blog.

http://cdn.mkimg.carview.co.jp/carlife/storage/953688/plus/9b43bf456e.jpg
http://cdn.mkimg.carview.co.jp/carlife/storage/953688/plus/9363f058a8.jpg
http://cdn.mkimg.carview.co.jp/carlife/storage/953688/plus/b5797f2783.jpg
¥220,000 and NB only:angry:

[Phatmiata]

ooohhhh I want that!!! :frantic:

[JamieH]

What makes it NB only? Fuel lid location? $2,200 seems fair for a new bolt on top (besides paint) if the fitment quality is as good as an OEM top.

[Jimmy Vee]

Not entirely sure TBH, maybe the contours of the fenders. GV seem to mention that it is NB only in the comments on their Minkara, but it might be a dodgy translation from google.
http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/userid/953688/blog/33171291/

The price is fair, just out of my range, especially once you add shipping and paint.

[jdmfc3s90]

Ive been drooling over this top since i saw a few weeks ago. Ill start saving for this one.

I am interested to know a few details.

1. The weather striping details (weather we would have to source our own or not) ?
2. Will the top use the rear frankenstein bolts for mounting? Looks like it in the photos.
3. What material will the rear window be made out of?
4. Shipping is alittle sketchy. The packing would have to be the better then excellent. Im thinking a wooden box with being secured inside with an insane amount of bubble wrap and packing peanuts so damage wouldn't be an option.

[Willywongka]

It's definitely the best looking aftermarket HT. But I also like the MS HT as well as the ZOOM ENG which seems to be hella rare.

[Phatmiata]

yo Willis lets get a group buy on these GV hardtops!! I have a 40 foot container I need to help fill :teehee:

[Cxmoney]

yo Willis lets get a group buy on these GV hardtops!! I have a 40 foot container I need to help fill :teehee:

If you are serious, let me know. I want to get on in the NA and probably the NC version

[pacman 99]

This hardtop is growing on me.... Starting to like it the more I see it.

[ScratchNSniff]

Mmmm...container...I'd be glad to compare quotes...lol...

[jdmfc3s90]

yo Willis lets get a group buy on these GV hardtops!! I have a 40 foot container I need to help fill :teehee:

Don't play with my emotions... on second thought.. please do! Group buy and lets fill the container to the top!

[tanakapz]

oh man... i'd sell a kidney if we could group buy and bring those hardtops to the states. i'd be very very interested in this for NB.

[mini_fd]

How much is the hardtop and will it be noisy like chaser's fitment? Is the window glass or plexiglass? Do they come presealed with weather stripping? Wind nosie? Do they use stock hardtop latches?

[pacman 99]

I know the windows are acrylic.

[mini_fd]

my concern is already stated. I have had a chaser cf/fiberglass HT and it was an extreme inconvenience. I learned my lesson on aftermarket tops after theirs. That is why Im worried about dropping a couple grand, if that, on a top that isn't perfect like oem. I take that back, oem isn't perfect either but I would rather take mazdas fitment any day.

[Phatmiata]

If you are serious, let me know. I want to get on in the NA and probably the NC version


Phatmiata is always serrriouz beeskneez. I have some seats from Japan coming and need to help a buddy fill a '40 container. :ninja:

[mini_fd]

crap really? I do want a garage vary kit

[Phatmiata]

my concern is already stated. I have had a chaser cf/fiberglass HT and it was an extreme inconvenience. I learned my lesson on aftermarket tops after theirs. That is why Im worried about dropping a couple grand, if that, on a top that isn't perfect like oem. I take that back, oem isn't perfect either but I would rather take mazdas fitment any day.


You are comparing Chaser Aero knockoffs to Original Garage Vary parts? :fp:


Apples to Oranges my friend. Did you know Garage Vary does a test fit of EACH part to make sure it lines up? Most of the JDM tuners are OCD with quality. Ask any guy that has been around a long time, why do you think we like their stuff so much? The quality is just about perfect!

Every original GV part I have owned has been spot on for me. I had ordered the full Winding Dancer kit direct from Japan back in 2000, with the elusive GTR style wing, everything was installed by me very easy, except the wing, I wanted to have a turbo to back up that huge wing. I had the GV lip spoiler imported via Rspeed and it was spot on perfect. I currently have a GV hood, but have not test fit it yet, but the quality looks great.

[pacman 99]

my concern is already stated. I have had a chaser cf/fiberglass HT and it was an extreme inconvenience. I learned my lesson on aftermarket tops after theirs. That is why Im worried about dropping a couple grand, if that, on a top that isn't perfect like oem. I take that back, oem isn't perfect either but I would rather take mazdas fitment any day.

Chaser is Chinese crap(I own some of their stuff too)...and I'm pretty sure they had no cars to do fitment checks.

GV has always made quality stuff time after time. I wouldn't doubt their quality. The fitment on both of these cars look spot on based on the pictures.

[Cxmoney]

Phatmiata is always serrriouz beezkneez. I have some seats from Japan coming and need to help fill a '40 container. :ninja:

Well please let me know what happens. I am very interested.

Also, how much does shipping a container usually cost? I am curious to see how much I'd have to dish out on top of product prices.

Thanks!

[Hammerhead]

I wanted to have a turbo to back up that huge wing.

Ah, yes...Phatty's never-to-be turbo. Do you still have the Turbo badge in you box of goodies?

Since you have the container, do you mind shipping the M2-1001 I am purchasing? Just kidding...

[Phatmiata]

Ah, yes...Phatty's never-to-be turbo. Do you still have the Turbo badge in you box of goodies?

Since you have the container, do you mind shipping the M2-1001 I am purchasing? Just kidding...


Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzing!!! :ninja: did your price just go up on those parts you wanted....... :teehee:

[ScratchNSniff]

Well please let me know what happens. I am very interested.

Also, how much does shipping a container usually cost? I am curious to see how much I'd have to dish out on top of product prices.

Thanks!

Prices range from different options honestly, port to port or door to door are really the 2 main options for them though...as for prices for space it is usually done per cubic meter or space...how much space is in one, not entirely possitive...I have done port to port for as cheap as $100 a cubic meter and as much as $250 depending on the company and what I was shipping/recieving...as for door to door as you can expect it can get much more expensive...low end is generally $3-350 per cubic meter...

[mini_fd]

I've read some people have had issues with there taillights not matching up and those are a pretty penny. So to be ultimately sure that a 2k dollar top will fit perfect, I'm gonna show some concern.

[Phatmiata]

Mine lined up, perfect on one side, but the other not so much, however this was due to the car being in an accident from the Prior owner. Also some folks crank down those center bolts which can cause it to bow on the sides.

[jdmfc3s90]

Ive had a couple of friends with the GV tail lights for NA that didn't fit 100% perfect. Ended up that at some point both cars has received body work in the rear that was causing the fitment to be off.
I too had a chaser HT and was beyond pissed about the extra time and money it took to make that POS fit somewhat ok. I would trust GV over almost any other name when it comes to product fitment and quality.

[Phatmiata]

Some more installed photos of the Garage Vary Fastback Hardtop on NC Miata, this time in black..............


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7469/16051961669_4b280bc4d4_o.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8650/15618215983_fd1ca0124b_o.jpg

[atank]

That really looks nice!

[freedomgli]

Agreed. The semi-flying buttress design really works well with the NC fastback hard top.

[Madaboutmx5s]

Like that. Looks good.

[theothersawyer]

That really makes me want to build an NC!

[Jimmy Vee]

New NC lips
NC1
http://cdn.mkimg.carview.co.jp/carlife/storage/953688/plus/d9aba4496c.jpg
http://cdn.mkimg.carview.co.jp/carlife/storage/953688/plus/ac5654a653.jpg

NC2
http://cdn.mkimg.carview.co.jp/carlife/storage/953688/plus/dbbbbdeb9d.jpg

NC3
http://cdn.mkimg.carview.co.jp/carlife/storage/953688/plus/b1863f36b7.jpg
http://cdn.mkimg.carview.co.jp/carlife/storage/953688/plus/6e9d9890aa.jpg
There's those R32 wheels again

[Phatmiata]

That fastback is just killer.....

[Tkblazer]

I know... I'm at odds on if I should sell my na and start on an nc build once the fastback becomes available

[Phatmiata]

I know... I'm at odds on if I should sell my na and start on an nc build once the fastback becomes available

Why not just get the Garage Vary fast back for your NA ??

[Tkblazer]

I do not like how it sits raised off from the quarter panel and the profile seems off

[Phatmiata]

this thread needs some more NA love...............

http://i.imgur.com/0j2M9tS.jpg

[Phatmiata]

Perfect combo here!!

Garage Vary Widebody with Garage Vary type3 fixed light front bumper.

TCSウスイ＆ACRE Time Attack Roadster

http://i.imgur.com/K4Y8lVl.jpg