ROAD&STER #1 Highlights (Book Scans, Photos)

[Phatmiata]

ROAD&STER #1 Highlights

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6562143133_1658b758aa_z.jpg

MAZDASPEED ROADSTER (NA8C) Gymkhana C-II

This is one of my favorite Roadsters back in the 90's, the Mazdaspeed Gymkhana CII & N2 race package shown on this car is really just as good as it gets for me. The stock 1800cc motor was taken to a built 1997cc, compression is listed at 12.6:1, with IRTBs, and a lot of other motor mods I'm sure, to get the 250hp @8500rpm. Did I mention this car revs out to 9500rpm actual!!! LOL and for you guys running flares, or wanting to, the Rim/Tire size listed on this car is as follows; Front Rims = 15x7.5+20, Rear Rims = 15x8+20. Front tires = 195/55-15, Rear Tires = 235/55-15

Side note, after Mazdaspeed R&D was bought and closed by Mazda Japan, those N2 flares vanished, but then reappeared on the Tuckin99 Roadster. So if you want Mazdapeed N2 flares, just buy the Tuckin99 N2 flares and you will have the same ones, LOL.

If you want the flares you can still buy them from Japan through any of the vendors on this forum



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3528/3868403772_0902f6f407.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2604/3867628507_318c1477da.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2581/3868410248_4e46451a26.jpg

[Phatmiata]

PITCREW CONVERSION

Check out the hardcore interior, this guy went all out!! This car is an inspiration for all Pitcrew fans world wide!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3469/3868410490_516a1f515a.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/3867630657_691c835ae1.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/3867621817_174181d28c.jpg

************************************************** *******************************

[Phatmiata]

AUTOBLAZE PARTS

These guys used to make some really vintage looking stuff, they are no longer in business, sad to say, but the memory lives on here at MazdaRoadster! Really love the EnGrish used in the add too, just classic! I can see their ad now, "Autoblaze all for your vintage rooks!" LOL at the parts translation, "Racing Said Markers", and the "Twoing Bracet" Hey is that Mr. Woolery's cousin in Japan?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3867629169_ac66434d1f.jpg

************************************************** ******************************

RS ACTIVE's Shop Car

Just a bad mutha, too bad they don't list the spec on the turbo setup in this issue, they do it in a following issue later on. But you can see the 1.8 tubular turbo manifold, wicked, and one huge looking turbo back there. Maybe you boosted guys can identify/guess its size? The other cool thing is the carbon fiber undertray (bottom right of picture) that start forward and runs all the way to the back of the car with a cutout in the bumper to help direct airflow.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2601/3867802142_789c236b38.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3452/3867630141_a5a4afc1aa.jpg

************************************************** ******************************



MISC Photos.................

Here is an interesting Cowl induction system, what do you guys think?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2508/3866882302_1508d6ba32.jpg

[Phatmiata]

READERS RIDES

This is a good place to look for ideas on your personal Roadster. Check out the guy that did the Porsche 928 lights conversion on his Roadster!! Bravo sir, also notice the mack daddy stance he has next to his girl, LOL. And check out the stellar toggle switch panel the guy created (where his radio used to be) that is hardcore, who needs a radio anyhow!! hats off to that owner, very cool mod!!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3867629901_8edf3ee0b1.jpg

************************************************** ********************************


GREDDY / TRUST Shop Car

Where to start on this one, this one is so clean looking, and check out the FI!!! I will have to get the book out and give you the specs on it later. I do love that front bumper though, i have never seen anyone remake it either, damn shame, looks perfect!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3418/3867018441_071c679ebc.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2568/3868411946_2896274450.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3096/3868412548_e9e0b23a83.jpg

************************************************** *********************************

[Phatmiata]

NAR RACING SPORT = NORMALLY ASPIRATED RACING (NAR)

Man these guys had it going on in so many levels, they produced a lot of their own parts like wheels, seats, coilovers, Steering Wheels, Upper mounts, suspension stiffners, you name it. I can remember back in the day when I would get a new issue of Road&Ster the first thing I would look for was the ad from NAR Racing Sport to see what was the newest parts offerings, LOL.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/3867801926_7508b45458.jpg

NAR Type-I and Type-II wheels
14x6 +20 offset. These wheels look dead sexy IMHO, especially liking the Type-I (8-spoke design). Hey lets get 949 Racing to make some like this!!! The Type I is trick as hell IMHO.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/3867018191_efd59d70f1.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/3867802000_f09f7b2f33.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2606/3867813606_a895aa3031.jpg

************************************************** ****************************************