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marlonthegreat

01-05-2012, 05:07 AM

First order of business was to clean the engine bay. I hate dirty engine bays
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I focused on the interior first and spruced it up a bit
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marlonthegreat

01-05-2012, 05:15 AM

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Done with the interior

marlonthegreat

01-05-2012, 05:17 AM

some work on the engine

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marlonthegreat

01-05-2012, 05:18 AM

Tein Flex installed

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marlonthegreat

01-05-2012, 05:23 AM

Rota RK-R

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marlonthegreat

01-05-2012, 05:25 AM

the MS body kit will be tossed out and exterior will look a bit subtle.

It has come out of the paint shop and awaiting sanding down...keep you posted

Hyper

01-05-2012, 09:38 AM

Why would you get rid of the MS body kit?? the car is unique with that body kit.

phillyb

01-05-2012, 11:17 AM

i love this car...
the interior is so nice!

IanL

01-05-2012, 04:18 PM

Why would you get rid of the MS body kit?? the car is unique with that body kit.

I am with Hyper on this one... you got the "everything but the kitchen sink" interior, the exterior should be unique as well.

Or just send me the bodykit... I'd rock it! ;)

marlonthegreat

01-05-2012, 10:15 PM

Why would you get rid of the MS body kit?? the car is unique with that body kit.

Fortunately here, this body kit is common. Practically, the MS chin would not clear most of the bumps here given that the car is now 22" pavement to fender

marlonthegreat

01-06-2012, 08:14 PM

now ready for exterior detail

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RK-R fitted with 195/50/15

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roadster tOny

01-09-2012, 12:54 AM

Fortunately here, this body kit is common. Practically, the MS chin would not clear most of the bumps here given that the car is now 22" pavement to fender

ship it here to the us of a.. we will buy it

Roadster

01-09-2012, 02:11 PM

I must say, except for the center caps, the RK-R's look good!

I<3flippyheadlights

01-09-2012, 02:22 PM

Spruced up the interior? You changed the whole thing! But damn it does look good. :cool:

marlonthegreat

01-10-2012, 04:39 PM

I must say, except for the center caps, the RK-R's look good!

I've been a strong...but silent critic of Rota's for as long as I can remember. If friend's talk about buying Rota's or if I'm asked what wheels to recommend, I'm usually the first to discourage them and recommend buying JDM surplus wheels instead (which by the way we have a lot this side of the world :) ) But these wheels man, they're hard to resists, ehehe

marlonthegreat

01-12-2012, 09:05 AM

KG Works short shifter installed.

Before
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After
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marlonthegreat

01-28-2012, 05:16 AM

Trap lip on

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Coupeloop

01-28-2012, 05:43 AM

dammmmmnn I love diamond stitching!

jux

01-28-2012, 10:31 AM

So I'm seeing this a little late. Sorry about that.

I have to say that, when I saw the first engine photo, I thought you had a dirty filter on the camera or something. It just looks hazy. I laughed when the 'Clean' photo came up.
Maybe dirty engines are just a little blurry...like Bigfoot or Nessie. lol

Car's lookin' great!

sss1987

01-28-2012, 03:13 PM

love the 1st pic on this thread! Dont know why reminds me of an old gran turismo!

bedheadben

01-28-2012, 03:40 PM

I'm glad you got rid of the kit, it looked kinda ricer to me. Great looking car! How do you like the short shifter? What's next?

marlonthegreat

01-29-2012, 08:07 PM

How do you like the short shifter?

crisp and accurate shifting man! :)

What's next?

KG Works or RS Factory Stage spoiler

Frenchmanremy

01-31-2012, 11:50 AM

I want that MS kit.....

marlonthegreat

02-13-2012, 10:46 PM

Found this set of Konig 15x7 0 offset online and bought it.
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The RK-R 15x8 0 offset was a bit too aggressive considering I have to slam the car to get a decent fitment/look. Besides, tire rubbing was extreme so decided to perhaps archive these wheels and try the Konig. But, the Konig is 4x114 so I had to change the PCD to 4x100.

Instead of drilling new holes for the 4x100, fabricated machined washers were hard pressed and welded to the old holes
front
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back
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test fit on the wheel studs
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with the wheel nuts
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near perfect alignment
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Now ready to be painted. They will be colored gun metal (no polished lip) to mimic the Watanabe
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bedheadben

02-13-2012, 11:04 PM

Seriously amazing work with the 114 to 100 conversion, I've never seen it done like that before.

marlonthegreat

02-26-2012, 11:53 PM

wheels have been painted...with Dunlop SP Sport 185/55/15 tires

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Charlie

02-27-2012, 12:57 AM

I think you will find that ur gonna have just as much problems with the 15x 7.. Although I love how u did that conversion. So clean

Benbrg

02-27-2012, 01:46 AM

Nice, but that MS x te37 kit would of been sex with more of a drop.

marlonthegreat

04-11-2012, 08:49 PM

minor update

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marlonthegreat

05-07-2012, 01:44 AM

recent installation of

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perfect fit

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ground clearance

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marlonthegreat

06-22-2012, 02:27 AM

Spot the difference.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5272/7418575788_9d839d14b7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418575788/)
P1000827 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418575788/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

the pair above are the original ones. In case of accident (fingers crossed) or if anything happens with the original during use, had them molded so I can reconstruct and repair them.

another look of the original

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7125/7418574624_909dd27b1c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418574624/)
P1000828 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418574624/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

replica

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7136/7418573664_86c1111974.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418573664/)
P1000830 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418573664/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

comparison

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8155/7418572712_d67c4c184a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418572712/)
P1000831 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418572712/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

here's another spot the difference

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8023/7418576806_d53ca009c7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418576806/)
P1000826 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418576806/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

pair on the right are the original ones :)

the molds

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8028/7418571954_790c0c594e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418571954/)
P1000832 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418571954/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

07-07-2012, 12:15 AM

Zeromotive rear canards

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8021/7518648128_6b40441a44.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518648128/)
miata zeromotive rear canards (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518648128/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

but wait...2 pairs?

nah knowing me...the view of the mold. the pair on the left the original ones.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7277/7518658570_2b4905a5e5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518658570/)
P1000836 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518658570/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

another look...original

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8006/7518655720_2786d81a53.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518655720/)
P1000837 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518655720/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

replica

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7111/7518652468_529ed007af.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518652468/)
P1000838 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518652468/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7266/7518641308_3f00443d85.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518641308/)
P1000840 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518641308/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

replica looks more durable....don't you think:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8021/7518648128_6b40441a44.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518648128/)
miata zeromotive rear canards (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518648128/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

these are not painted by the way, like the originals (left pair) they are made of resin

marlonthegreat

07-07-2012, 12:18 AM

installed pix soon

Phatmiata

07-07-2012, 01:00 AM

amazing all the details you have put into these cars!

I<3flippyheadlights

07-07-2012, 09:08 AM

Do you make duplicates of everything you get?

mhogan0

07-14-2012, 12:59 PM

where ru located Spain cause rear fogs dont come on US cars, and your saying that MS kit is common where u live ive only seen one that one u might need to buy a couple and sell them in the states

Grip Driver

07-14-2012, 02:36 PM

great progress so far, loving the details :)

94R

07-14-2012, 04:01 PM

where ru located Spain cause rear fogs dont come on US cars, and your saying that MS kit is common where u live ive only seen one that one u might need to buy a couple and sell them in the states

After seeing all his threads... I think he's in the Philippines? What do I win?

marlonthegreat

06-24-2013, 07:50 PM

5 years after I purchased this part, finally had the time to install it.

M-Tuned Coolant Reroute kit.

Pictures of the install speak for themselves

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5481/9107980602_5e0f23cd61_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107980602/)
2013-06-22-822 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107980602/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/9107984870_d5c4c0d036_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107984870/)
2013-06-22-820 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107984870/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3732/9107970834_80cbce9bcc_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107970834/)
2013-06-22-824 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107970834/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5334/9107975592_fe22ce9e2c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107975592/)
2013-06-22-823 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107975592/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

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2013-06-22-826 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105732973/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
2013-06-22-825 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105736269/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5451/9107958864_4337f250b3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107958864/)
2013-06-22-828 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107958864/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7444/9105725801_c3113bfc61_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105725801/)
2013-06-22-829 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105725801/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5490/9107951842_ec381ac6da_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107951842/)
2013-06-22-831 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107951842/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7446/9107948270_f8b6ffd10c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107948270/)
2013-06-22-832 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107948270/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5470/9107945326_f709d0e3af_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107945326/)
2013-06-22-833 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107945326/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7349/9107941462_c330ed914e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107941462/)
2013-06-22-834 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107941462/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2825/9105707335_bfe22c5cdd_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105707335/)
2013-06-22-835 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105707335/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3683/9107929342_a0a09b1819_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107929342/)
2013-06-22-839 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107929342/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3740/9105695649_a587e40f0e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105695649/)
2013-06-22-840 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105695649/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3711/9107932970_376834a240_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107932970/)
2013-06-22-836 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107932970/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3697/9106202009_2647422734_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9106202009/)
2013-06-22-851 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9106202009/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3707/9107921142_da80f38eca_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107921142/)
2013-06-22-841 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107921142/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2835/9107917844_c02881ecfe_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107917844/)
2013-06-22-842 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107917844/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3732/9107913216_1f48f83a25_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107913216/)
2013-06-22-843 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107913216/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3691/9107904878_268f012831_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107904878/)
2013-06-22-845 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107904878/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7450/9105678799_f202041e2e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105678799/)
2013-06-22-844 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105678799/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2893/9106203309_0c485621f9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9106203309/)
2013-06-22-850 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9106203309/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7424/9106200655_9eb0668268_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9106200655/)
2013-06-22-853 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9106200655/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

bedheadben

06-24-2013, 07:55 PM

5 years after I purchased this part, finally had the time to install it.

M-Tuned Coolant Reroute kit.

Pictures of the install speak for themselves

Nice piece!:lol::fp::mrgreen:

Phatmiata

06-24-2013, 08:05 PM

5 years to install, story of my life, you must have kids taking up all your free time? Ditto what Ben said great looking parts.

marlonthegreat

06-24-2013, 08:12 PM

5 years to install, story of my life, you must have kids taking up all your free time? Ditto what Ben said great looking parts.

mostly due to another miata (build thread in the other forum)...which, much to my regret...but for a good cause(more of another project :) ) recently sold

marlonthegreat

06-26-2013, 02:25 AM

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2858/9141995720_f857c4e814_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9141995720/)
2013-06-26-869 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9141995720/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5475/9141993578_1d4d28a641_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9141993578/)
2013-06-26-872 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9141993578/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3678/9139766273_cf45c23e71_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9139766273/)
2013-06-26-874 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9139766273/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5453/9139764267_e96e76113f_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9139764267/)
2013-06-26-877 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9139764267/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

06-26-2013, 02:29 AM

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/parts/12182011441.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/parts/12182011443.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/parts/12182011442.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/parts/12182011439.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/parts/12182011447.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/parts/12182011448.jpg

Ihatecars

06-26-2013, 05:33 AM

Wow! Very nice!
I've been seriously considering a set of Work Equips sometime down the road.
Such an awesome awesome oldschool Japanese wheel!

atank

06-26-2013, 06:24 AM

Diggin' those wheels!!!!!!!

marlonthegreat

07-09-2013, 07:11 PM

Energy Suspension polyurethane bushing install

A quick install. no time to powdercoat suspension parts and stuff, just a little cleaning here and there, in for the benefits anyway and its results rather than aesthetics.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5477/9235756931_03373658f3_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235756931/)
2013-07-07-925 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235756931/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5499/9235699793_6008449c3d_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235699793/)
2013-07-07-926 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235699793/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

new parts installed aside from the poly bushing

93 LE or 94-95 R-Package Tie Rod end ball joint
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2836/9238472436_9593b011b5_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238472436/)
2013-07-07-943 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238472436/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Camber bolts
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5550/9238473474_70523a4271_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238473474/)
2013-07-07-940 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238473474/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Front suspension

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7294/9238477972_2c81371088_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238477972/)
2013-07-07-928 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238477972/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3780/9235701523_e93b2c78aa_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235701523/)
2013-07-07-929 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235701523/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3724/9238475642_79eae3e5a8_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238475642/)
2013-07-07-931 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238475642/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3683/9235695743_f1695430b3_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235695743/)
2013-07-07-932 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235695743/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7303/9238470290_21e5b0edba_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238470290/)
2013-07-07-950 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238470290/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3786/9238469424_6c82e27673_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238469424/)
2013-07-07-951 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238469424/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5530/9235688919_d5d63a643a_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235688919/)
2013-07-07-954 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235688919/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5326/9238465300_2de788b0ec_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238465300/)
2013-07-07-957 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238465300/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5543/9235687129_9706ab126d_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235687129/)
2013-07-07-956 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235687129/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

never forget to mark the previous camber settings to at least have a decent ride to your camber/alignment shop and have it corrected after install

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2842/9235687931_70cb5d6418_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235687931/)
2013-07-07-955 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235687931/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7349/9238469192_ab86453798_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238469192/)
2013-07-07-952 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238469192/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7360/9238476912_d8d42d1ef9_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238476912/)
2013-07-07-930 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238476912/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3687/9235695005_e424b99920_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235695005/)
2013-07-07-933 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235695005/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7413/9235685465_f9c7d702cc_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235685465/)
2013-07-07-959 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235685465/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

R-package tie rod end installed

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7431/9235761431_c93349905a_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235761431/)
2013-07-08-982 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235761431/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3748/9244772653_76009579a2_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9244772653/)
2013-07-09-985 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9244772653/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5331/9244772625_fdd6a79bbe_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9244772625/)
2013-07-09-986 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9244772625/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

07-09-2013, 07:35 PM

Rear suspension

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2885/9238463644_08528024d0_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238463644/)
2013-07-08-960 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238463644/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3827/9235682999_56584b825f_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235682999/)
2013-07-08-962 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235682999/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5325/9235681885_5b994540a2_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235681885/)
2013-07-08-963 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235681885/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2852/9235681083_e7be7b8d4f_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235681083/)
2013-07-08-964 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235681083/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7388/9238459258_2e94fa16ed_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238459258/)
2013-07-08-965 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238459258/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7290/9238458086_49774de3b2_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238458086/)
2013-07-08-966 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238458086/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2844/9235678115_7a3905bc00_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235678115/)
2013-07-08-967 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235678115/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5517/9235677235_d6e163cdc0_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235677235/)
2013-07-08-968 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235677235/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2849/9238455598_03ea1b5131_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238455598/)
2013-07-08-969 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238455598/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5456/9235675687_6c56d42fc6_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235675687/)
2013-07-08-970 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235675687/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2877/9238451040_204944f933_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238451040/)
2013-07-08-975 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238451040/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2889/9238451898_3f958d38ba_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238451898/)
2013-07-08-974 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238451898/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7299/9235673507_a7ba8f4305_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235673507/)
2013-07-08-973 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235673507/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2841/9235670575_05b007b73d_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235670575/)
2013-07-08-976 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235670575/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7441/9235669701_6a006efa7b_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235669701/)
2013-07-08-977 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235669701/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5342/9235668695_2ce298c128_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235668695/)
2013-07-08-978 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235668695/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7460/9238454058_532b6150ba_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238454058/)
2013-07-08-971 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238454058/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7440/9238453580_9951ec29ea_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238453580/)
2013-07-08-972 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238453580/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

07-09-2013, 07:47 PM

camber and alignment settings with me in the car

Front

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7326/9250053231_321950bf75_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9250053231/)
2013-07-09-989 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9250053231/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Rear

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3700/9252834134_bf1e88cc06_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9252834134/)
2013-07-09-990 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9252834134/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Alta Racer

07-31-2013, 12:13 PM

I think you have too much caster in the front. Makes the steering harder, and is hard on ball joints, can even make them bind. If you want more neg camber, you can get more with less caster.

marlonthegreat

09-02-2013, 07:52 PM

custom heat shield and M's K&N install

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3822/9644434756_23ba8350ec_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644434756/)
2013-09-01-1167 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644434756/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7343/9644434110_0e44f9857f_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644434110/)
2013-09-01-1168 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644434110/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7415/9644432946_b7f78f9048_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644432946/)
2013-09-01-1169 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644432946/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3803/9641194915_020f4af6dd_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9641194915/)
2013-09-01-1170 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9641194915/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3737/9644430286_a598da7589_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644430286/)
2013-09-01-1171 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644430286/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2863/9641191683_f6666c09ee_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9641191683/)
2013-09-01-1172 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9641191683/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7296/9660494956_4393ea94d5_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660494956/)
2013-09-03-1183 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660494956/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5479/9657264555_f069ed42d0_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9657264555/)
2013-09-03-1182 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9657264555/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

fabricated adaptor

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5538/9660500928_e419672a6b_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660500928/)
2013-09-03-1179 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660500928/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2857/9660498430_a85995bb36_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660498430/)
2013-09-03-1180 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660498430/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

bracket and spacer (rubber spacers to be used for the nut to bolt heatshield to chassis; prevents rattling)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5529/9660497920_d34bf1b93a_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660497920/)
2013-09-03-1181 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660497920/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

all cleaned up and ready for installation

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/9660502722_cabbdec3f6_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660502722/)
2013-09-03-1177 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660502722/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2852/9644428486_de5cefb581_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644428486/)
2013-09-01-1173 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644428486/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5476/9644425606_65f5e7d1c8_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644425606/)
2013-09-01-1175 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644425606/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7387/9641189853_503782a742_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9641189853/)
2013-09-01-1174 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9641189853/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

06-11-2014, 06:35 AM

overdue pix of updates

CF sideskirt/diffuser

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2872/11432093363_ee7f270a0d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/iqdt4Z)P1110112 (https://flic.kr/p/iqdt4Z) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7319/11432004876_c78cc48fcc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/iqd1Lm)P1110094 (https://flic.kr/p/iqd1Lm) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5491/11431988834_e0402684eb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/iqcVZL)P1110093 (https://flic.kr/p/iqcVZL) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3746/11432040546_a399d6a92f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/iqdcnm)P1110089 (https://flic.kr/p/iqdcnm) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7423/11431980145_22990f01f1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/iqcTpX)P1110092 (https://flic.kr/p/iqcTpX) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

06-11-2014, 06:40 AM

JDM bumper duct (below the headlight)

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2876/11429075016_de281253ef_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ipWZPw)P1110102 (https://flic.kr/p/ipWZPw) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3821/11429156983_3f095e461d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ipXqbK)P1110107 (https://flic.kr/p/ipXqbK) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

06-11-2014, 06:48 AM

Ultra racing fender bar (part no. UR-FD3-1320)

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2921/14319636882_3ee51fdbd6_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nPnTa5)2014-06-01-1472 (https://flic.kr/p/nPnTa5) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2936/14134769748_5d806f85c7_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nx3oAG)2014-06-01-1470 (https://flic.kr/p/nx3oAG) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

06-11-2014, 07:36 AM

modified thermoswitch

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2852/12264016623_52373a00c4_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFJhSt)2013-07-12-991a (https://flic.kr/p/jFJhSt) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3722/12264439916_112c0bc57e_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFLsGC)2013-07-12-992 (https://flic.kr/p/jFLsGC) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7308/12264438436_4cb684eb80_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFLsg7)2013-07-12-996 (https://flic.kr/p/jFLsg7) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3705/12264291444_babee1ba0c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFKGyL)2013-07-12-997 (https://flic.kr/p/jFKGyL) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2862/12264423216_002e9a6aee_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFLnJG)P1120268 (https://flic.kr/p/jFLnJG) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

Mishimoto rad and SPAL fans install

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3803/12264282374_dfb010ecba_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFKDSo)P1120261 (https://flic.kr/p/jFKDSo) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3744/12264280934_5d00447853_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFKDry)P1120266 (https://flic.kr/p/jFKDry) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3720/12264425976_9cbc7433b0_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFLoyh)P1120263 (https://flic.kr/p/jFLoyh) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5474/12264280834_f7852a969f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFKDpQ)P1120262 (https://flic.kr/p/jFKDpQ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7421/12264003823_487b1a3f1e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFJe4M)P1120260 (https://flic.kr/p/jFJe4M) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3751/12264424476_4bc1261490_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFLo7q)P1120267 (https://flic.kr/p/jFLo7q) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

atank

06-11-2014, 08:37 AM

Really Nice work Marlon!!!!!!!!!!!

marlonthegreat

06-16-2014, 04:28 AM

Miata Cup 2014 leg 1

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3896/14431354341_fe7c01d58a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nZfsSa)IMGL0300_final (https://flic.kr/p/nZfsSa) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

06-17-2014, 11:03 PM

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3846/14262290398_30ae63b662_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nJiY3A)IMGL0197 (https://flic.kr/p/nJiY3A) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

Grip Driver

06-22-2014, 07:12 PM

Just read the entire thread, what an excellent purpose built car this is.

marlonthegreat

07-13-2014, 10:35 PM

Just like all things bound to wear and tear, the door cards had to be replaced. For some (or most of us here would agree) like me :) this is a chance of course to embark on a new project

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3916/14648529542_6aace490de_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojrxub)P1160793 (https://flic.kr/p/ojrxub) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3882/14462253710_f4f02daa4d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o2YQaU)P1160802 (https://flic.kr/p/o2YQaU) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3896/14462312149_fdd53326fa_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o2Z8xt)P1160814 (https://flic.kr/p/o2Z8xt) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3845/14646735734_16044d7b14_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojhmfs)P1160816 (https://flic.kr/p/ojhmfs) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3845/14645686591_919c513ac4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojbYnM)P1160818 (https://flic.kr/p/ojbYnM) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2911/14648526762_0a8d5829a2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojrwEf)P1160820 (https://flic.kr/p/ojrwEf) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3920/14668840193_c5c3a81253_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/omeD8P)P1160821 (https://flic.kr/p/omeD8P) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2904/14645683841_c0375cbc04_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojbXyn)P1160829 (https://flic.kr/p/ojbXyn) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

07-13-2014, 10:40 PM

also installed this

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2916/14625947476_e84dcba237_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ohrNCd)P1160825 (https://flic.kr/p/ohrNCd) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3851/14648928775_c2c9fceb3a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojtAav)P1160826 (https://flic.kr/p/ojtAav) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3885/14648927825_c918dbbf5a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojtzT8)P1160828 (https://flic.kr/p/ojtzT8) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

let's see how long it would last without too much scratches for one to see through

marlonthegreat

08-20-2014, 01:43 AM

Chanced upon this find through a local surplus dealer of parts

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5561/14679884088_21d7463de7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ondf6N)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ondf6N) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

powder coated RED

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3915/14790188250_f4b087cbfe_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/owXzFG)P1170309 (https://flic.kr/p/owXzFG) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5558/14790317627_8db8a6c5c4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/owYf9k)P1170310 (https://flic.kr/p/owYf9k) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3903/14790320057_afcca3a304_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/owYfSe)P1170312 (https://flic.kr/p/owYfSe) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5586/14976857585_b0df942d2e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oPsiYv)P1170313 (https://flic.kr/p/oPsiYv) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5594/14790277588_d0728329f0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/owY3f1)P1170315 (https://flic.kr/p/owY3f1) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5554/14790193259_53e8252010_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/owXBb4)P1170316 (https://flic.kr/p/owXBb4) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3882/14790328027_77a9018202_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/owYieD)P1170317 (https://flic.kr/p/owYieD) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Fabrication of flanges for the rear and floor mounts underway... stay tuned... in the meantime

marlonthegreat

08-20-2014, 01:45 AM

...here are some pix from the local Miata Cup recently attended

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3869/14790174229_424f6c73cb_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/owXvvX)10520546_10152739205470757_7674011761026729 242_o (https://flic.kr/p/owXvvX) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3837/14778632368_651e15f8ec_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ovWmwm)1980218_10152582105892052_47875223045424503 17_o (https://flic.kr/p/ovWmwm) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Vegard

08-20-2014, 09:46 AM

Looking very cool Marlon :D

marlonthegreat

08-21-2014, 07:30 AM

Looking very cool Marlon :D

;)

marlonthegreat

08-21-2014, 07:31 AM

my sponsor by the way

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5551/14802550048_c44432b697_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oy3Wq9)P1170353 (https://flic.kr/p/oy3Wq9) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

joke...:) I just had to have some photos taken with this banner

atank

08-21-2014, 07:37 AM

Very Nice........Marlon!.......Happy Racing..:mrgreen:

marlonthegreat

08-31-2014, 07:46 AM

weekend project...

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3882/15069316506_7136f53d2c_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oXCbMQ)P1170423 (https://flic.kr/p/oXCbMQ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3913/15091975492_173e49a232_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oZCjw1)P1170427 (https://flic.kr/p/oZCjw1) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3839/14905692300_f68e9f4899_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oHaz1Q)P1170431 (https://flic.kr/p/oHaz1Q) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3864/14905704310_dc8a51a9d7_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oHaCzU)P1170435 (https://flic.kr/p/oHaCzU) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3846/14905711140_c23dbfb2e1_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oHaEBE)P1170436 (https://flic.kr/p/oHaEBE) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3864/15089306771_7efe141e4a_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oZoDcz)P1170424 (https://flic.kr/p/oZoDcz) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3907/15091962422_0b5807d56a_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oZCfCE)P1170425 (https://flic.kr/p/oZCfCE) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3847/15091968742_ea3097be16_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oZChvC)P1170426 (https://flic.kr/p/oZChvC) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5577/15091988112_2ed9bb1c5f_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oZCogA)P1170432 (https://flic.kr/p/oZCogA) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3858/14905787248_4941c2e4f7_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oHb4eS)P1170437 (https://flic.kr/p/oHb4eS) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5564/15092012212_1ca84f6e72_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oZCvr7)P1170438 (https://flic.kr/p/oZCvr7) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5588/14905798358_5fb7bba2e3_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oHb7xq)P1170439 (https://flic.kr/p/oHb7xq) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5573/15069384506_3ad43171f9_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oXCx1f)P1170440 (https://flic.kr/p/oXCx1f) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5568/14905810668_15700de1cf_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oHbbcE)P1170441 (https://flic.kr/p/oHbbcE) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

08-31-2014, 07:59 AM

mounting under plates were fabricated from scratch (and from stainless steel 3mm thick) considering that roll cage had none when I bought it from a surplus shop

originally colored black, powder coated it in red.

so elated with the fitment since I did not have to modify my speakers mounted on the A-pillar :)

A/C vent also on either side very functional compared to other roll cages I've seen where the bar is so close to the vent, it literally covers the opening :)

I know and have read how people doubt the integrity of the safety21/cusco roll cages, but for me I installed this not for the uneventful roll over (fingers crossed) but more of the rigidity and stiffness of the chassis

surprisingly this roll cage is NOT heavy as it may look. no actual numbers but before installation car weighs in about 1,040 kg. with all the weight savings (CF stuff installed) and the hard dog hard bar.

will put in actual weight numbers soon.

marlonthegreat

09-15-2014, 04:25 AM

mandatory in car shots...

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5553/15058700709_9be5a4e783_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oWFM5R)P1170477 (https://flic.kr/p/oWFM5R) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3884/15058888818_2dd4d1006e_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oWGK17)P1170475 (https://flic.kr/p/oWGK17) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5558/15222436346_0a0cd80ff4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pc9XZ5)P1170474 (https://flic.kr/p/pc9XZ5) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5583/15245459505_a930be764b_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pebXY6)P1170478 (https://flic.kr/p/pebXY6) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3841/15058908228_91a747067e_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oWGQLL)P1170479 (https://flic.kr/p/oWGQLL) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3838/15058715389_961a67567e_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oWFRrX)P1170481 (https://flic.kr/p/oWFRrX) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5560/15245096922_54cafc6147_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pea7bE)P1170483 (https://flic.kr/p/pea7bE) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3877/15058767530_c4370979f5_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oWG7WW)P1170476 (https://flic.kr/p/oWG7WW) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

09-17-2014, 02:04 AM

total weight of the car...

before (without cage; taken on May 16, 2012)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7080/7220948048_55de51d87d_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/c16fhh)miata weight slip (https://flic.kr/p/c16fhh) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

after (with cage; taken on September 17, 2014)

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3916/15078567230_afd3e6aafd_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oYrAH5)IMG_20140917_0001 (https://flic.kr/p/oYrAH5) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

09-17-2014, 02:10 AM

I have a few more ideas where to shave off that 10kg or more...stay tuned

atank

09-17-2014, 08:37 AM

Looks Good Marlon!

marlonthegreat

09-25-2014, 08:15 AM

a rare part found its way here...all polished up and ready to be installed

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3894/15163645678_fc3659ae43_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p6XDyS)P1170488 (https://flic.kr/p/p6XDyS) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3838/15163461579_46d8b114ac_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p6WGQK)P1170487 (https://flic.kr/p/p6WGQK) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

tsingson

09-25-2014, 08:18 AM

Marlon, your car is amazing!

marlonthegreat

10-15-2014, 11:43 PM

remove the headlights and mounting assembly...a good old 20lbs saved.

hood to be replaced with this, all carbon as always

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5612/15548041332_fd7ede97e4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pFVM19)IMG_1347 (https://flic.kr/p/pFVM19) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

near OEM fit, if I may say

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5599/15361069488_777ac46f50_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pppuME)IMG_1353a (https://flic.kr/p/pppuME) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

for a new look, it will look like this when it's painted...

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3934/15523495596_994b43ba64_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pDKYpN)IMG_1353b (https://flic.kr/p/pDKYpN) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Tkblazer

10-16-2014, 12:10 AM

I'm guessing you won't be driving this at Night?

marlonthegreat

10-16-2014, 02:13 AM

I still can :)

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5611/15361616758_41106a6b14_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ppsitm)P1100745 (https://flic.kr/p/ppsitm) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Madaboutmx5s

10-16-2014, 04:46 AM

I like that. Looks good. Keep up the good work.

atank

10-16-2014, 05:42 AM

Great Work Marlon!

Phatmiata

10-16-2014, 06:44 AM

It reminds me of Knight Rider now. Keep up the nice work!! Always Inspiring !! :bow:

bogaut

10-16-2014, 10:27 PM

very cool. not sure ive ever seen a miata with deleted pop ups like that

marlonthegreat

10-18-2014, 10:21 AM

extreme "delete"

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3914/15227457741_da43c65da6_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pcAGER)26fc1e48d6 (https://flic.kr/p/pcAGER) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5590/15230552575_13c0e8d838_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pcSyE4)5e3572dce3 (https://flic.kr/p/pcSyE4) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Madaboutmx5s

10-18-2014, 05:15 PM

Loving the way this car has developed. Top work. That white one is another favourite.

marlonthegreat

10-27-2014, 07:24 PM

Fresh out of the paint shop

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3936/15460724030_90b85089ea_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pydfBq)IMG_1382 (https://flic.kr/p/pydfBq) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5599/15460327997_255b3a26dd_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pybdTg)IMG_1381 (https://flic.kr/p/pybdTg) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3944/15622582866_e8e8a0a538_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pNvPB1)IMG_1384 (https://flic.kr/p/pNvPB1) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

10-31-2014, 11:51 PM

custom harness bar installed...in powdercoat red to match the safety21 cusco rollcage

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8615/15493520357_2944ccaabd_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pB7kPk)IMG_1406 (https://flic.kr/p/pB7kPk) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3946/15654998816_07d99b3ca9_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pRnXJG)IMG_1402 (https://flic.kr/p/pRnXJG) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3941/15493336588_e44bf47811_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pB6pbU)IMG_1407 (https://flic.kr/p/pB6pbU) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

10-31-2014, 11:53 PM

more shots of the new hood

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7554/15655014436_6f88379db0_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pRo3o1)IMG_1398 (https://flic.kr/p/pRo3o1) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7560/15678715325_83412ff84f_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pTtvQ2)IMG_1400 (https://flic.kr/p/pTtvQ2) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7571/15492835949_0862173aba_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pB3Qnc)IMG_1399 (https://flic.kr/p/pB3Qnc) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3955/15493318248_66142c5d59_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pB6iJG)IMG_1396 (https://flic.kr/p/pB6iJG) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

11-03-2014, 04:17 AM

Not a fan really of wings, but had to try one to match the flares and look.

MS Type II wing - the only wing that I can tolerate to put on my ride...still on the fence though

I do hope it will serve its function and purpose. Let's see how it would fair during the coming races.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3953/15699007555_16e8cfc5ee_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pVgw14)IMG_1408 (https://flic.kr/p/pVgw14) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7551/15513821847_12aefd3fef_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pCUoK2)IMG_1410 (https://flic.kr/p/pCUoK2) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickrhttps://farm8.staticflickr.com/7549/15675296136_7bbe9789b7_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pTaZqu)IMG_1411 (https://flic.kr/p/pTaZqu) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

11-22-2014, 09:19 PM

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7514/15639263140_706bc0d7b1_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pPZj4W)10714178_10152617369034682_1412556615928499 492_o (https://flic.kr/p/pPZj4W) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

11-22-2014, 09:21 PM

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5613/15638295969_2a5eaa0536_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pPUmyz)10633989_10152617364849682_5652839322787523 687_o (https://flic.kr/p/pPUmyz) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8274/15204142454_7b8d08bd58_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/paxcR9)1401460_10152617371789682_73796669556604058 97_o (https://flic.kr/p/paxcR9) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5603/15204688823_a616387c43_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/paA1gi)1401317_10152617373829682_47173535069351499 93_o (https://flic.kr/p/paA1gi) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7556/15638937317_6cad7eabf3_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pPXDdi)10446249_10152298934114682_1862164108720063 510_o (https://flic.kr/p/pPXDdi) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7469/15204685953_a3ae72a7dd_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pazZpP)10387087_10152298934714682_8082207485887596 637_o (https://flic.kr/p/pazZpP) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

12-17-2014, 07:42 AM

installed the Autoexe 3pt. strut bar and some wire cleaning up

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7484/15422699713_03cacacef4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/puRniK)P1180287 (https://flic.kr/p/puRniK) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7495/16042354875_4748c98785_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qrBgcr)P1180288 (https://flic.kr/p/qrBgcr) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7517/15856301809_c2385ab6b7_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qaaG6X)P1180289 (https://flic.kr/p/qaaG6X) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7540/16042345555_7b8a862063_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qrBdqK)P1180295 (https://flic.kr/p/qrBdqK) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7534/15854901088_f890b661b5_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qa3vHA)P1180296 (https://flic.kr/p/qa3vHA) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

alexlula

12-17-2014, 08:23 AM

man let me tell you, you've nailed it! that thing looks mean and angry and the engine bay is so neat clean !!!! amazing work !

marlonthegreat

12-28-2014, 03:06 AM

I'm basically an "audio" guy. I used to do DIY audio projects during my early years. I love listening to music during long drives. It makes the drive more relaxing and keeps the companion in the mood.

Here's a simple deadening install that could make your audio sound more pleasing without adding up on weight and messy set up.

Dynamat is the best sound deadening as far as I'm concerned.

You don't need the whole sheet/mat to cover the doors. You just need to cut portions that would significantly cover the holes on the door. You need not peel all of the back portions so that dirt and grime won't stick to it. Just a portion enough to stick the mat on to the doors.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7488/15938748950_4d87896033_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qhsfLo)P1180439 (https://flic.kr/p/qhsfLo) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

The doors covered up

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7523/15940297597_0159605d67_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qhAc8c)P1180440 (https://flic.kr/p/qhAc8c) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8672/16124139141_b678ceac18_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qyQqNZ)P1180437 (https://flic.kr/p/qyQqNZ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

a short video demonstrating the huge effect of the deadening

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHaQSoC_SdU&feature=youtu.be

Madaboutmx5s

12-28-2014, 03:36 AM

Nice work mate. The sound audio quality from a MX5 has always been one of the poor factors.

As a fellow Tuckin99 N2 owner keep up the good work on your car. I hope you don't mind but I've shared photos of your car on my facebook photo gallery of Roadsters as is a great example.

Look forward to future updates in 2015.

marlonthegreat

12-28-2014, 04:16 AM

As a fellow Tuckin99 N2 owner keep up the good work on your car. I hope you don't mind but I've shared photos of your car on my facebook photo gallery of Roadsters as is a great example.

By all means...:)

Madaboutmx5s

12-28-2014, 05:31 AM

Thanks mate.

jawolf518

12-29-2014, 01:28 PM

marlonthegreat

01-04-2015, 08:40 PM

a rare topdown moment...

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7504/16015287787_f1dd92ebad_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qpdx6v)P1180507 (https://flic.kr/p/qpdx6v) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

01-17-2015, 11:49 PM

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8671/16251915605_34e923e6e8_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qL8jit)IMG_1781 (https://flic.kr/p/qL8jit) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7567/16251067442_f0f8d6fc0d_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qL3YaY)IMG_1787 (https://flic.kr/p/qL3YaY) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7497/16250084961_17b3f959b4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qKXW7D)IMG_1776 (https://flic.kr/p/qKXW7D) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Phatmiata

01-17-2015, 11:59 PM

Very nice, all this time I never knew you had a cage in the car

Did you get new wheels? I thought you had a 4 spoke wheel? These look bigger for some reason? What are the specs?

marlonthegreat

01-18-2015, 07:47 AM

Work Equip 03

15x8.5 -22 A disk front
15x10 -6 O disk rear

Toyo R888
195/55/15 front
235/50/15 rear

Phatmiata

01-18-2015, 02:51 PM

Are you using larger brake calipers ??

anrandol

01-18-2015, 11:38 PM

if you ever want to get rid of that wing Marlon, let me know pare.

Hyper

01-19-2015, 11:39 AM

The car looks freaking dope but I like the ducktail trrunk spoiler much better than the MS wing

marlonthegreat

01-19-2015, 10:54 PM

Are you using larger brake calipers ??

just the usual Wilwood BBK (less the spacers :))

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5469/7238836024_478c50e938_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/c2EVKE)wilwood_rb sways_0 (https://flic.kr/p/c2EVKE) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

01-19-2015, 11:03 PM

if you ever want to get rid of that wing Marlon, let me know pare.

Only if you allow me to drive your NB :) Just joking

Where you at again? are you near Mike/Cael's place?

Seriously though preparing to install the wing to this trunk for trackdays

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7468/16135420748_28d70b2ebb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qzQfrs)IMG_1814 (https://flic.kr/p/qzQfrs) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7573/15703091843_dcb335a942_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pVCs7P)IMG_1815 (https://flic.kr/p/pVCs7P) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7506/16136781859_b2cda5eb01_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qzXe3T)IMG_1816 (https://flic.kr/p/qzXe3T) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

the OEM trunk is just plain heavy!

Regards

marlonthegreat

02-02-2015, 01:51 AM

after several years and 3 Miata Cup seasons

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7399/16237943190_4595b0caf9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qJTGML)IMG_1737 (https://flic.kr/p/qJTGML) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Mazdaspeed Motor Mounts on the right

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7397/16399359856_9655a6d330_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qZa1kJ)IMG_1738 (https://flic.kr/p/qZa1kJ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

02-03-2015, 10:31 AM

you won't believe what you can find in a surplus shop

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7298/16409694296_b315e441f6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/r14YpJ)IMG_1882 (https://flic.kr/p/r14YpJ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

02-03-2015, 10:32 AM

from this...

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7427/16249795537_b179503201_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qKWs5z)IMG_1883 (https://flic.kr/p/qKWs5z) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

to this...

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7450/16434738272_fb6a095649_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/r3hk7q)IMG_1884 (https://flic.kr/p/r3hk7q) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Phatmiata

02-03-2015, 11:01 AM

what the heck!!! wow I would go broke in that store hahahha

bogaut

02-03-2015, 01:51 PM

wow nice score marlon.

geffrocks86

02-03-2015, 02:42 PM

great find!

MemphisMiata

02-03-2015, 03:32 PM

I am definitely going to the WRONG surplus shops!

Dave737

02-03-2015, 04:55 PM

THAT'S IT!!! I'm moving to the Philippines.

marlonthegreat

02-12-2015, 01:47 AM

marlonthegreat

02-28-2015, 11:12 AM

11" FM rear brake upgrade

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8612/16643987106_cb355d4677_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rmLMuW)IMG_1955 (https://flic.kr/p/rmLMuW) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8590/16482344048_f759e3001b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/r7ujDE)IMG_1976 (https://flic.kr/p/r7ujDE) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8637/16482334728_e6792d9f29_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/r7ugSY)IMG_1979 (https://flic.kr/p/r7ugSY) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8591/16049961543_1a4db707aa_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qshfoT)IMG_1980 (https://flic.kr/p/qshfoT) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8627/16485468940_e8ae144a1d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/r7Lkz7)IMG_1986 (https://flic.kr/p/r7Lkz7) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8628/16668525811_d15feba199_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/roWy14)IMG_1982 (https://flic.kr/p/roWy14) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8612/16669261221_55ef22a7af_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rp1jBx)IMG_1981 (https://flic.kr/p/rp1jBx) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8572/16668493651_1e1a72fdcf_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/roWorz)IMG_1983 (https://flic.kr/p/roWorz) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Madaboutmx5s

03-01-2015, 02:43 AM

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7422/16237691658_eb32fa3284_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qJSq21)10917129_10153634126876632_8995058245205565 031_o (https://flic.kr/p/qJSq21) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Nice score on the new parts and love this photo. From one tuckin 99 owner to another keep up the good work.

marlonthegreat

03-02-2015, 07:13 PM

up next...

FM Happy Meal

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8566/16076963854_eb8eabd3b2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/quEDeY)IMG_1956 (https://flic.kr/p/quEDeY) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

mx54life

03-02-2015, 11:04 PM

Loaded!!!

I am coming home in June may I hop along for round of ride in the Pinoy circuit lol? Reminds me of my days with Boy Eusebio in late 70's to early 80's.

marlonthegreat

03-03-2015, 01:51 AM

Loaded!!!

I am coming home in June may I hop along for round of ride in the Pinoy circuit lol? Reminds me of my days with Boy Eusebio in late 70's to early 80's.

I hope your stay will last until July 19 which is the 3rd leg of the Miata Cup Race at the Batangas Racing Circuit. You're very welcome to join the local club

mx54life

03-03-2015, 02:03 AM

I hope your stay will last until July 19 which is the 3rd leg of the Miata Cup Race at the Batangas Racing Circuit. You're very welcome to join the local club

Not quite in retirement yet so just a couple weeks of vacation to finalize the condo purchase. By then hopefully I could bring one of my baby home as I did purchase a parking space in the property. Are you by any chance replicating those TSI (I like your rendition) for a peso price lol?

marlonthegreat

03-03-2015, 05:52 AM

Not quite in retirement yet so just a couple weeks of vacation to finalize the condo purchase. By then hopefully I could bring one of my baby home as I did purchase a parking space in the property. Are you by any chance replicating those TSI (I like your rendition) for a peso price lol?

oh yes ;)

marlonthegreat

03-06-2015, 07:24 AM

Energy Suspension Miata Differential Bushing install

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/323/miata/IMG_1992_zpsyycaxtxr.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/marlonthegreat/media/323/miata/IMG_1992_zpsyycaxtxr.jpg.html)

Time to go on the lift...

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8670/16706714066_0cd5631bdc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rsjh3f)IMG_1993 (https://flic.kr/p/rsjh3f) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Good thing these bolts were very easy to remove

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/323/miata/IMG_1994_zpsahxq8zfe.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/marlonthegreat/media/323/miata/IMG_1994_zpsahxq8zfe.jpg.html)

and after a few minutes...

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/323/miata/IMG_1997_zpslaepkecb.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/marlonthegreat/media/323/miata/IMG_1997_zpslaepkecb.jpg.html)

polyurethane installed

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/323/miata/IMG_1996_zpsknsvdlne.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/marlonthegreat/media/323/miata/IMG_1996_zpsknsvdlne.jpg.html)

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/323/miata/IMG_1999_zpsgwcgdqwk.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/marlonthegreat/media/323/miata/IMG_1999_zpsgwcgdqwk.jpg.html)

all installed...please don't mind the mess...detailing will be done soon :)

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/323/miata/IMG_2002_zpsrfqrrh59.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/marlonthegreat/media/323/miata/IMG_2002_zpsrfqrrh59.jpg.html)

while I was in there...replaced the transmission and differential gear oil

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/323/miata/IMG_2003_zps2h4u0hgf.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/marlonthegreat/media/323/miata/IMG_2003_zps2h4u0hgf.jpg.html)

tsingson

03-06-2015, 08:33 AM

Still looking good Marlon!

marlonthegreat

03-13-2015, 10:36 PM

after several front canards, I found what I want Zeromotive Front Canards (large version)

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8620/16806923001_1bea82da52_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rBaSEv)P1200053 (https://flic.kr/p/rBaSEv) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8598/16620460228_4fb8f1fa08_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rjGcM7)P1200054 (https://flic.kr/p/rjGcM7) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7595/16620599150_159c8df810_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rjGV5j)P1200063 (https://flic.kr/p/rjGV5j) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8667/16621848689_e008606e68_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rjPjw6)P1200062 (https://flic.kr/p/rjPjw6) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7600/16185615374_e359fa349c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qEgvy3)P1200064 (https://flic.kr/p/qEgvy3) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7612/16621884219_7224fccf06_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rjPv5F)P1200056 (https://flic.kr/p/rjPv5F) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

05-22-2015, 04:55 AM

at the Trans Sport Show 2015

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5462/17734304679_26c6663d2b_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/t27WVM)IMG_3054 (https://flic.kr/p/t27WVM) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5460/17852574505_2f70c85427_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tcz7qH)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/tcz7qH) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5348/17232479813_b6f703f4c8_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/sfLXSV)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/sfLXSV) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8801/17825873926_b1adef0469_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tadggU)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/tadggU) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5327/17666125719_cb47febef6_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/sV6vGt)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/sV6vGt) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

tsingson

05-22-2015, 06:53 AM

Marlon, that car is absolutely stunning.

marlonthegreat

05-22-2015, 08:51 AM

Marlon, that car is absolutely stunning.

Always grateful here...much thanks.

tsingson

05-22-2015, 09:22 AM

When I visit the Philippines, hopefully, next year, I have to see this in person.

Vegard

05-22-2015, 09:40 AM

This is so badass! I think you've found perfection but I'm sure you'll keep evolving this as we all do.

Phatmiata

05-22-2015, 11:02 AM

so much win in the thread!! love the entire car!!

marlonthegreat

05-22-2015, 11:39 AM

When I visit the Philippines, hopefully, next year, I have to see this in person.

Send me PM when you do visit. Looking forward to a meet up.

marlonthegreat

05-22-2015, 11:49 AM

This is so badass! I think you've found perfection but I'm sure you'll keep evolving this as we all do.

so true Vegard, there is always something to install like this....

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8868/17973801931_7ebe10e21f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tohr7K)IMG_2256 (https://flic.kr/p/tohr7K) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5447/17352581143_679db231a9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/srovPv)IMG_2257 (https://flic.kr/p/srovPv) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5457/17973074415_99ea49d6a0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/todGRn)https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5328/17785176248_c212e65978_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/todGRIMG_2258 by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

....custom made frame rails

marlonthegreat

05-22-2015, 11:51 AM

so much win in the thread!! love the entire car!!

appreciating the love...:)

mx54life

05-22-2015, 01:33 PM

Any car show happening between June 15th and the 21st? I will be in town that week. Would love to see some homeland Miata's.

marlonthegreat

05-23-2015, 12:43 AM

No major car shows by then considering its the rainy season

marlonthegreat

05-24-2015, 04:00 PM

Done some work over the weekend, changed my coolant reroute hose

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5452/18038014405_b202e440ba_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ttXxfn)P1210021 (https://flic.kr/p/ttXxfn) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8780/18037976835_ffdd59b72f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ttXm5B)P1210022 (https://flic.kr/p/ttXm5B) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7783/17849822588_22086123ce_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tck1nS)P1210027 (https://flic.kr/p/tck1nS) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8863/17851414959_f00d3377a7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tctaJx)P1210032 (https://flic.kr/p/tctaJx) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8793/17849795338_42fd609f88_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tcjSh3)P1210028 (https://flic.kr/p/tcjSh3) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5328/17849953818_8cd55dc85d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tckFos)P1210025 (https://flic.kr/p/tckFos) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7777/17850041368_291c3403e7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tcm8pW)P1210023 (https://flic.kr/p/tcm8pW) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5345/18037901145_fbbc12551a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ttWXzB)P1210026 (https://flic.kr/p/ttWXzB) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

05-24-2015, 04:13 PM

Always wanted a rear glass in a soft top.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5324/17417638003_a37ffe7b9c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/sx8WXv)P1210017 (https://flic.kr/p/sx8WXv) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8819/18038972211_25d18abbfc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tu3rYg)P1210019 (https://flic.kr/p/tu3rYg) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5347/17850442898_5d70677fde_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tcobLS)P1210010 (https://flic.kr/p/tcobLS) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8795/17850726900_36d770b7f4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tcpDcs)P1210006 (https://flic.kr/p/tcpDcs) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Tan on Black with CF and bronze wheels actually looks good...do you agree? :)

mx54life

05-24-2015, 11:16 PM

It flows with the bronze rims but it softens the "astig" look.

marlonthegreat

05-24-2015, 11:36 PM

True ^ :)

Tan and Bronze compliment each other

marlonthegreat

06-07-2015, 08:04 AM

hit the local track to kick off this year's Miata Cup

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/297/18370466530_bea2fe0ab6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tZkrFy)P1210217 (https://flic.kr/p/tZkrFy) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/415/18370330090_5c2c4e187d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tZjK89)P1210244 (https://flic.kr/p/tZjK89) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8898/18530943496_cf1f0ebbaf_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/uevVTN)11392852_10205849131442011_2422969348110230 966_n (https://flic.kr/p/uevVTN) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8854/18559355851_bcf79b79fc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/uh2xTZ)11227924_10205851952072525_1466475528614537 100_n (https://flic.kr/p/uh2xTZ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8868/18559318571_4bbaa7d463_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/uh2mPe)11391733_10206683668713338_8654139957798026 851_n (https://flic.kr/p/uh2mPe) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/496/18369545448_c73769c410_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tZfHSQ)11062547_10206683667553309_5321548088575197 422_n (https://flic.kr/p/tZfHSQ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8896/17934643974_0a6680a00d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tjPJPy)1497582_10206683667033296_77654046997977939 29_n (https://flic.kr/p/tjPJPy) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/343/18369578658_c18d32436c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tZfTKq)11377275_10206683479708613_5116408389977171 625_n (https://flic.kr/p/tZfTKq) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

mx54life

06-07-2015, 09:11 AM

Awesome. Is this in the Metro area? 2 more days and I will be in smog land lol.

Greasemonkey2000

06-07-2015, 09:16 AM

Wonderful build thread!! Car has come so far from its humble beginnings, fantastic work Marlon!! A truly incredible looking miata! :drinkto:

marlonthegreat

07-12-2015, 02:21 AM

Wonderful build thread!! Car has come so far from its humble beginnings, fantastic work Marlon!! A truly incredible looking miata! :drinkto:

Thanks, appreciate it

marlonthegreat

07-12-2015, 02:25 AM

All the while I thought the Nielex handbrake cover was plastic. It turned out that it is aluminum after all.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/431/19598035276_7697ef6d10_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/vRP46W)P1210312 (https://flic.kr/p/vRP46W) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/434/19436143030_35e0bc1b09_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/vBvjbj)P1210314 (https://flic.kr/p/vBvjbj) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

These other Nielex parts are so precious looking, after a good polish, tempted not to install them :)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/464/19624475295_8cf8daacbb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/vU9yNk)P1210300 (https://flic.kr/p/vU9yNk) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/421/19624434795_d8e917123b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/vU9mL4)P1210301 (https://flic.kr/p/vU9mL4) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3688/19436294380_fd7ba39045_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/vBw6aN)P1210304 (https://flic.kr/p/vBw6aN) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/408/19628788451_76c92d66a3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/vUwEX6)P1210302 (https://flic.kr/p/vUwEX6) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/544/19003387273_54cac21703_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/uXgjYa)P1210303 (https://flic.kr/p/uXgjYa) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

08-20-2015, 08:31 AM

found this in a surplus shop...neglected...

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/570/20544976150_c05ae1be9f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xiunCJ)IMG_2319 (https://flic.kr/p/xiunCJ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/689/20544957568_50bb1d50af_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xiuh7m)IMG_2320 (https://flic.kr/p/xiuh7m) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/759/20110343434_3ee7eef469_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/wD5Ltd)IMG_2322 (https://flic.kr/p/wD5Ltd) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

after a good polish

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/589/20732393575_e7023fa854_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xA3WiD)P1210702 (https://flic.kr/p/xA3WiD) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/703/20723063932_ed2ac6a7b3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xze7VJ)P1210705 (https://flic.kr/p/xze7VJ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/761/20739223131_5a58e52b67_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xADWuB)P1210708 (https://flic.kr/p/xADWuB) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/746/20732316265_4b99fcb9fb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xA3xjH)P1210709 (https://flic.kr/p/xA3xjH) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5774/20732288935_e60dc5f3f3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xA3pcv)P1210716 (https://flic.kr/p/xA3pcv) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

of course installed pix

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5811/20722604472_a585ee9929_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xzbLm1). (https://flic.kr/p/xzbLm1) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

way better than my autoexe muffler installed before

Madaboutmx5s

08-20-2015, 10:16 AM

Great work as ever.

marlonthegreat

08-24-2015, 07:22 AM

Despite the reviews, I'm not a believer until I've seen one.

All I can say is...truly a great product.

Looking forward to install these

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5775/20832725012_0dfd13d537_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xJVam1)P1210739 (https://flic.kr/p/xJVam1) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Phatmiata

08-24-2015, 09:21 AM

that Kakimoto exhaust is killer!! That one is similar to the HKS Super Drager, they have lots of deep base, love the sound!!

mx54life

08-24-2015, 10:52 AM

Is that a rear fog, stop or reverse light at the bottom of your rear bumper? Better angle shot pls Atty?

RustRat

08-24-2015, 02:34 PM

Looks like a rear fog light. Mine has one too.

marlonthegreat

08-24-2015, 10:26 PM

that Kakimoto exhaust is killer!! That one is similar to the HKS Super Drager, they have lots of deep base, love the sound!!

right on! very true, sound clip to be uploaded for reference ;)

marlonthegreat

08-25-2015, 12:20 AM

Is that a rear fog, stop or reverse light at the bottom of your rear bumper? Better angle shot pls Atty?

came standard with local miata since PH models are de-tuned Euro NA models

here you go better shots, just click on them these are hi-res pictures in my flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8095/8578820469_b77b297ba1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/e55GrK)P1070886_50% (https://flic.kr/p/e55GrK) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8380/8579921882_eb9be11afc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/e5bkRC)P1070884_50% (https://flic.kr/p/e5bkRC) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8105/8579922754_d9262cf8c3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/e5bm7E)P1070882_50% (https://flic.kr/p/e5bm7E) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

mx54life

08-25-2015, 01:03 AM

Thanks. Wow there's an actual provision for a fog light on the bumper. No hacking required, "inggit". Those flares are massive and goes well with the black color plus the bronze rims compliments the brute look.

I am now 100% inspired. Can't wait for my hand to heal so I can start turning some wrenches.

marlonthegreat

08-27-2015, 09:09 AM

I had the privilege and honour to meet a great man...truly an inspiration

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5641/20221332783_761df12a8e_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/wNTBJF)IMG_2313 (https://flic.kr/p/wNTBJF) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

bogaut

08-27-2015, 08:00 PM

ahha i see wills red BG in the backround

marlonthegreat

08-29-2015, 09:15 AM

rear tail light operation...disregard the sound sorry just random noise :)

https://youtu.be/XAC-Jg3kfQU

mx54life

08-29-2015, 10:18 AM

Awesome. Thanks Marlon. I will see if I can source that Euro rear bumper here stateside. I wonder if Canadian Miata NA's are euro specs.

marlonthegreat

09-17-2015, 10:37 AM

KG works instrument panel and pivot super shift lamp install

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/768/20869293634_2febc16b73_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xN9zVu)P1210783 (https://flic.kr/p/xN9zVu) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5794/21500630051_9efb3504bc_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yKWmf8)P1210784 (https://flic.kr/p/yKWmf8) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5701/21465775206_333f5995ec_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yGRH7w)P1210785 (https://flic.kr/p/yGRH7w) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

remove these parts (front and back)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/622/20870894513_b0cb49d434_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xNhMNR)P1210786 (https://flic.kr/p/xNhMNR) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/675/21465763416_8c871f5336_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yGRDBf)P1210787 (https://flic.kr/p/yGRDBf) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

remove 4 allen screws holding the kg works panel to the OEM shroud

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5750/21480930232_6ece322224_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yJcob5)P1210789 (https://flic.kr/p/yJcob5) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/681/20869252784_6af582b8d9_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xN9nMb)P1210791 (https://flic.kr/p/xN9nMb) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

pivot shift lamp will be installed where the "high" headlamp indicator is

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/664/20869257264_28e2f89166_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xN9p7q)P1210790 (https://flic.kr/p/xN9p7q) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

at the back you'll be able to remove the indicator by unscrewing the bolt shown here
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/605/21303927560_a871754e7b_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ysycrS)P1210792 (https://flic.kr/p/ysycrS) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5682/21480909502_aec97f8d87_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yJch1E)P1210793 (https://flic.kr/p/yJch1E) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

now disassemble the pivot shift lamp
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5642/21305051789_d0cd4b3693_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ysDXD8)P1210794 (https://flic.kr/p/ysDXD8) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/584/21465724906_311c73c341_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yGRsah)P1210795 (https://flic.kr/p/yGRsah) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/730/21465719116_0c5f4c6172_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yGRqrs)P1210797 (https://flic.kr/p/yGRqrs) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

looks exactly where it should be
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/763/21305033369_94ff253179_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ysDSax)P1210799 (https://flic.kr/p/ysDSax) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

run the wire at the back of the panel
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5649/21480879312_975ec2fc9a_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yJc839)P1210801 (https://flic.kr/p/yJc839) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

assemble back the whole instrument panel
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5778/20870825183_41c53310d5_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xNhrcv)P1210802 (https://flic.kr/p/xNhrcv) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

perfect
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5626/20870819623_ddc3d8477e_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xNhpxD)P1210803 (https://flic.kr/p/xNhpxD) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

plug it in
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/655/20870813783_7a5277da3f_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xNhnNX)P1210807 (https://flic.kr/p/xNhnNX) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

hide the module
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/774/21491927615_0051744adf_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yKaKj8)P1210810 (https://flic.kr/p/yKaKj8) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

done
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5684/21480841512_cc267c21b8_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yJbVNq)P1210815 (https://flic.kr/p/yJbVNq) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

tsingson

09-17-2015, 10:43 AM

Looks good Marlon! When I make my way out to the PI, I need to see this thing in person, seriously.

marlonthegreat

09-17-2015, 11:19 PM

will welcome you with open arms tsingson ;)

marlonthegreat

10-07-2015, 11:06 PM

a bit of an update on my rear diffuser

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/581/21842006398_0917811865_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zh6Zxd)P1210959 (https://flic.kr/p/zh6Zxd) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5643/22017532492_d52be13365_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zxBBkb)P1210957 (https://flic.kr/p/zxBBkb) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/653/21841689450_615a9b994f_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zh5njA)P1210960 (https://flic.kr/p/zh5njA) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/726/21408730503_f16acffc7c_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yBPkHa)P1210962 (https://flic.kr/p/yBPkHa) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Greasemonkey2000

10-08-2015, 12:46 AM

I like! :drinkto:

marlonthegreat

10-17-2015, 09:11 PM

this...

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5817/22072867168_7ca7e85a33_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zCvdpj)P1210966 (https://flic.kr/p/zCvdpj) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/781/22234551066_b6ae2b1ef6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zSMToJ)P1210965 (https://flic.kr/p/zSMToJ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/588/22247811922_0e75bb5bef_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zTXRob)P1210964 (https://flic.kr/p/zTXRob) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

I have not come across any NA with Tuckin99 Flares fitted on RS Aizawa front bumper

I'll be keeping my old bumper with the brightning intake, zeromotive canards, GV and Trap lip for racing purposes.

If I like the look with the RS Aizawa / Tuckin99 combo, I'm keeping this for street purposes

stay tuned

Demon I Am

10-17-2015, 09:27 PM

Aw, yeah!

Willywongka

10-18-2015, 02:59 AM

One of the best bumpers for the NA for sure. Can't wait to see it installed.

Madaboutmx5s

10-18-2015, 04:35 AM

I like the sound of this idea. I had thought of fitting a after market front bumper to my tuckin99 N2. Only reason I have not tried on mine as it scrapes on the front right now with the flexible garage vary front lip so figured it wouldn't work for me. Here in England we suffer from too much even road surface, etc.

keep us posted as welcome seeing this idea tried out.

marlonthegreat

10-29-2015, 02:02 AM

its official, the tuckin99 flares can be fitted with the rs aizawa bumper with just a slight modification to the flares

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5720/22576675661_d81a9bfcbc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Ap2n7D)P1220314 (https://flic.kr/p/Ap2n7D) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5713/22378546209_f672b86cd9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/A6vU8B)P1220320 (https://flic.kr/p/A6vU8B) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/667/22377342110_e2129364a1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/A6pJch)P1220324 (https://flic.kr/p/A6pJch) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5776/22551736642_0e532860d0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AmPxBy)P1220323 (https://flic.kr/p/AmPxBy) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/649/22539364476_7fa078bd95_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AkJ8Nm)P1220321 (https://flic.kr/p/AkJ8Nm) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

off to the paintshop

let me know your thoughts boys.

Madaboutmx5s

10-29-2015, 02:04 AM

I think that looks good.

marlonthegreat

10-31-2015, 06:15 AM

I can't resist putting fog lamps on those two holes in each side of the bumper

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/623/22012384633_42527f34f2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zxae3Z)P1220325 (https://flic.kr/p/zxae3Z) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5770/22644710321_f3475f9f08_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Av34s2)P1220327 (https://flic.kr/p/Av34s2) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

after much research, the lamp is actually an aftermarket (VALEO) NB foglamps. part no. for future reference

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5836/22010738954_56e5bc1ff0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zx1MRd)P1220326 (https://flic.kr/p/zx1MRd) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

I made brackets on the backside to secure the foglamps

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/651/22012269583_389702b2fe_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zx9CRn)P1220332 (https://flic.kr/p/zx9CRn) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5693/22010685964_5139128ef9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zx1w6A)P1220331 (https://flic.kr/p/zx1w6A) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

perfect size for the hole

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5716/22012255283_b7c472a861_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zx9yAP)P1220333 (https://flic.kr/p/zx9yAP) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5642/22445450930_7716c85771_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AcqNzh)P1220334 (https://flic.kr/p/AcqNzh) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5773/22010597694_4d8f3cfd95_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zx14RG)P1220335 (https://flic.kr/p/zx14RG) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/633/22445412800_3486fc9977_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AcqBeS)P1220338 (https://flic.kr/p/AcqBeS) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Hyper

10-31-2015, 11:36 AM

that Kakimoto exhaust is killer!! That one is similar to the HKS Super Drager, they have lots of deep base, love the sound!!

the Greddy Power Extreme is very similar too. Great exhaust!!! and great choice on your front bumper!!

marlonthegreat

11-15-2015, 05:54 AM

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5692/22610107907_ff329cf51d_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ArYHmF)P1220558 (https://flic.kr/p/ArYHmF) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/714/22407224273_9c32141b4d_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/A93T7Z)P1220559 (https://flic.kr/p/A93T7Z) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5688/23014862962_df60909bf0_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/B4KbW7)P1220569 (https://flic.kr/p/B4KbW7) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/678/23028335965_520a80cd4d_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/B5WeZg)P1220577 (https://flic.kr/p/B5WeZg) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/592/22636058399_f8967ba0fd_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AugHwX)P1220580 (https://flic.kr/p/AugHwX) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5830/22609921088_01e3bd3691_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ArXKPE)P1220582 (https://flic.kr/p/ArXKPE) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5763/23014801752_2b8b36cd23_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/B4JSJL)P1220579 (https://flic.kr/p/B4JSJL) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Madaboutmx5s

11-15-2015, 05:57 AM

Spot on mate. Looks great.

marlonthegreat

11-15-2015, 05:58 AM

Now I need a front splitter. I think the TDR extreme NA splitter would be appropriate.

In the meantime side skirt and rear canard have to de-installed

Phatmiata

11-15-2015, 07:20 AM

That looks perfect on your Miata! What spoiler are you considering?

mx54life

11-15-2015, 07:25 AM

Bad boy look Atty.

marlonthegreat

11-15-2015, 07:52 AM

That looks perfect on your Miata! What spoiler are you considering?

I've not thought of it actually Randy, any suggestions?

marlonthegreat

11-15-2015, 08:00 AM

Bad boy look Atty.

Still the bad boy look Ed, even if I'm gunning for the subtle look (with the soft top on...for now) just for a change :)

mx54life

11-15-2015, 03:23 PM

Aerostance splitter to compliment the side skirts maybe?

Vegard

11-15-2015, 05:42 PM

Love it Marlon! <3 <3 <3

marlonthegreat

11-15-2015, 07:40 PM

Thanks Vegard.

By the way I've been missing your NA. Show me how it looks now

marlonthegreat

11-15-2015, 07:43 PM

Aerostance splitter to compliment the side skirts maybe?

Good idea. We'll see what my shop will fabricate after throwing a little idea here and there.

marlonthegreat

11-15-2015, 07:46 PM

Next update is to wire the bumper lights when I put on the headlamp switch to "bright". The turn signal lights turn on when the headlamp switch is in " dim"

mx54life

11-15-2015, 09:10 PM

Good idea. We'll see what my shop will fabricate after throwing a little idea here and there.

Think big when designing one. No miniscule size splitter here so it'll flow with the wide aspect of this "Bad Boy" look.

Vegard

11-16-2015, 12:39 PM

Thanks Vegard.

By the way I've been missing your NA. Show me how it looks now

It has been in hiatus for sometime, and now winter is coming here, so april-may it hopefully will be ready for updated photos :)

marlonthegreat

11-28-2015, 04:19 AM

Race season is over and I've put on the soft top again. But with a little modification.

plastic to glass...a world of difference

old plastic window removed and tucked away for safekeeping in case anything happens to the glass window

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/676/23339945546_d9c2179d90_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/BytjEf)P1220608 (https://flic.kr/p/BytjEf) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/765/22738891053_fbe45e2ac6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ADmL6K)P1220612 (https://flic.kr/p/ADmL6K) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5758/23070243200_26704511f7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/B9D2xN)P1220614 (https://flic.kr/p/B9D2xN) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/608/22998134969_057b31fb9a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/B3gshr)P1220611 (https://flic.kr/p/B3gshr) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/716/23339936906_29b9f2d65b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Byth6h)P1220610 (https://flic.kr/p/Byth6h) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

there were no NA that came out with a glass window locally here way back in 1996 until 1997. So any Miata with a glass window on its soft top is actually one of a kind at least in this part of the world

marlonthegreat

11-28-2015, 04:23 AM

Did I mention that the vinyl that surrounds / holds the glass was tan before...which came from this Robbins top

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5347/17850442898_5d70677fde_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tcobLS)P1210010 (https://flic.kr/p/tcobLS) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

the black dye turned out pretty good

Dave737

11-29-2015, 11:57 AM

That looks really good. What dye did you use? I've been looking to replace my window but can only find tan ones.

marlonthegreat

12-09-2015, 05:49 AM

finally a video/sound clip of my KakimotoR Racing Muffler with Maxim Works 1.6 Headers (full stainless exhaust)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3xl2u4QYpU&feature=youtu.be

mx54life

12-09-2015, 11:56 PM

Holy "Kaldereta" !!!. LOL that is pure sweet sixteen love affair Atty. That brings back memory of my HS days with Boy Eusebio. His Escort RS was loud. Hanging out with him bring me closer to the girls.

Greasemonkey2000

12-10-2015, 05:30 PM

Wow that sounds REALLY good! Probably one of the best sounding miata exhaust i have heard, pretty much no rasp and a really nice deep tone! :bow: So details on the rest of the exhaust?(cat or test pipe, resonated or non resonated midpipe?)

Any chance for some driving videos of the exhaust?

marlonthegreat

12-10-2015, 08:10 PM

SS test pipe

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5811/20722604472_a585ee9929_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xzbLm1). (https://flic.kr/p/xzbLm1) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

KakimotoR Racing midpipe

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/761/20739223131_3cc7f8ded8_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xADWuB)P1210708 (https://flic.kr/p/xADWuB) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

01-02-2016, 02:14 AM

morning drive

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1470/24007052882_d7988c34f0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/CzqqqS)IMG_20151227_215808 (https://flic.kr/p/CzqqqS) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

01-02-2016, 03:21 AM

https://youtu.be/-pRFNr_YchU

Greasemonkey2000

01-02-2016, 10:56 AM

Humm...the video goes black at 1:18 and music stops a few seconds later and then nothing after that.

NCGreasemonkey

01-02-2016, 02:16 PM

Same with me. But what I got to hear of that exhaust sounded good!

marlonthegreat

01-05-2016, 03:50 AM

totally unintentional

marlonthegreat

01-28-2016, 09:54 PM

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1662/24562009242_5156c491d2_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DqsHBY)P1230569 (https://flic.kr/p/DqsHBY) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1609/24586266401_e521f5abdc_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DsB3qR)P1230568 (https://flic.kr/p/DsB3qR) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

03-11-2016, 05:30 PM

because of this...

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1442/25581407922_3f51e1b553_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EYxpkh)P1230725 (https://flic.kr/p/EYxpkh) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

I had to go with this...

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1584/25581268702_b2f2a2b8d0_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EYwFWW)P1230739 (https://flic.kr/p/EYwFWW) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1639/25607476311_c9eebaa6db_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/F1R1yg)P1230723 (https://flic.kr/p/F1R1yg) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1629/25073466493_ab92e057d4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EcE53r)P1230722 (https://flic.kr/p/EcE53r) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1649/25673778546_fb2a75f537_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/F7GPUf)P1230726 (https://flic.kr/p/F7GPUf) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1519/25581295692_5c9a68cde9_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EYwPYh)P1230738 (https://flic.kr/p/EYwPYh) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1710/25069697634_d1ec4eed05_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EcjKG7)P1230721 (https://flic.kr/p/EcjKG7) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

upholstered in original black leather

totally satisfied...no complaints at all :)

Martin

03-11-2016, 05:44 PM

Oh. My. Gawd!

Greasemonkey2000

03-11-2016, 06:35 PM

Can't wait to see the NA6 dash installed! That Nielex tombstone is one of the main reason for wanting to do a NA6 dash swap!!! So nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:drinkto:

oldgrayleather

03-11-2016, 07:32 PM

Beautyful!! Redline leather hood cover or ? That with the Nielex looks awesome.. can't wait to see it in the car - thanks for keeping us up to speed on this incredible build!

NCGreasemonkey

03-11-2016, 10:05 PM

Had to lash 'Noir' down. She was donning floaties and prepping to swim your way for that dash. Rest easy. I cleaned her windows and showed her her new tail feathers, again. She calmed down. For now. :lol:

benpopham

03-12-2016, 03:34 AM

Oh man that dash looks amazing! Where is the gauge hood cover from?

marlonthegreat

03-12-2016, 03:59 AM

Leather on the gauge hood cover was custom installed by the same shop that upholstered the dash

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1511/25599374032_a9d750716b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/F18u2N)65405c26ac8dfbf04d2792ba0633ddb1dbb09a4ee94 7e190f39659a5dd5375ba (https://flic.kr/p/F18u2N) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Willywongka

03-12-2016, 04:02 AM

That looks amazing Marlon!

Installing the Nielex tombstone alone is definitely worth swapping out dashes. I'll change mine out someday.

marlonthegreat

03-12-2016, 04:45 AM

Installing the Nielex tombstone alone is definitely worth swapping out dashes. I'll change mine out someday.

plus you shave off about 10-15lbs. of weight

oldgrayleather

03-12-2016, 03:31 PM

plus you shave off about 10-15lbs. of weight

Win-win for form and function :lol:. Need to find an upholstery shop in SoCal for my plans.. and not expecting the extra leather would add too much extra weight ;)

marlonthegreat

03-13-2016, 10:19 PM

Win-win for form and function :lol:. Need to find an upholstery shop in SoCal for my plans.. and not expecting the extra leather would add too much extra weight ;)

Hopefully it will not but the new leather smell (more of a new car smell) inside the interior will more than compensate for it if it does weigh a bit more

marlonthegreat

03-25-2016, 06:38 AM

here you go folks a couple of days work, but totally worth it

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1646/25931568822_eff808e9ee_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Fvu4Yb)P1230745 (https://flic.kr/p/Fvu4Yb) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1569/26024100175_d386ad439b_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FDEjjk)P1230746 (https://flic.kr/p/FDEjjk) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1613/25957708111_bfcdd7ba4b_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FxN3gz)P1230749 (https://flic.kr/p/FxN3gz) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1550/26024087325_4f131fe148_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FDEfuM)P1230751 (https://flic.kr/p/FDEfuM) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1630/25998143486_fd36cf03bc_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FBnhid)P1230753 (https://flic.kr/p/FBnhid) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1623/25751232730_09e53f2721_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FexNkd)P1230754 (https://flic.kr/p/FexNkd) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1602/26024074005_1af1e6cb31_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FDEbx8)P1230755 (https://flic.kr/p/FDEbx8) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1513/25957684481_e7cd8cbf56_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FxMVfa)P1230756 (https://flic.kr/p/FxMVfa) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1719/26024048685_a5ad56aec6_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FDE41z)P1230759 (https://flic.kr/p/FDE41z) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

03-25-2016, 06:41 AM

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1706/25931499382_fec2ecbf61_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FvtHjW)P1230760 (https://flic.kr/p/FvtHjW) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1531/26024039645_007bf6c8a4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FDE1jH)P1230761 (https://flic.kr/p/FDE1jH) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1646/25931488272_573f7b2604_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FvtE2o)P1230763 (https://flic.kr/p/FvtE2o) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1503/25751182530_190f266f60_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FexxpG)P1230764 (https://flic.kr/p/FexxpG) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1650/25957640071_5b96012770_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FxMG3t)P1230766 (https://flic.kr/p/FxMG3t) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1628/25419271884_801960d719_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EJdpWm)P1230768 (https://flic.kr/p/EJdpWm) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1444/25751159840_59e2c6bc6c_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FexqEu)P1230770 (https://flic.kr/p/FexqEu) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1687/25931452602_6c232ab56c_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Fvttqo)P1230772 (https://flic.kr/p/Fvttqo) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1609/25931444052_b4a5b81d8c_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FvtqSY)P1230773 (https://flic.kr/p/FvtqSY) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

tsingson

03-25-2016, 07:03 AM

Wow Marlon. That is ridiculously clean.

atank

03-25-2016, 07:39 AM

Really is a feast for your eyes!!

Stealth97

03-25-2016, 06:32 PM

Doap

Dave737

03-28-2016, 03:33 PM

:worship:

marlonthegreat

03-28-2016, 09:28 PM

I guess it's time to get the foam inserts of the bucket seats replaced with alcantara leather or something like this perhaps

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3925/15044089507_a35b5a0723_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oVoTFz)DSC_0140 (https://flic.kr/p/oVoTFz) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Dave737

03-29-2016, 06:58 PM

I think the above inserts would look incredible in your car. I don't know how comfortable but who cares because :slayer::slayer::slayer:

marlonthegreat

06-10-2016, 04:49 AM

some actions shots in the first leg of the miata cup 2016

https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7330/27505040971_1863b85411_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HUwwqk)13418497_565197840308172_170128221373042206 0_o (https://flic.kr/p/HUwwqk) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7472/27577790325_4166b85f5e_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/J1Xogx)13391476_565198936974729_664748016020423794 9_o (https://flic.kr/p/J1Xogx) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7087/26968857833_8111691b13_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/H69rRt)13340054_565197846974838_501363414322012899 3_o (https://flic.kr/p/H69rRt) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7415/27543480936_3e433d8738_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HXVxhm)13403350_565199653641324_896148740472534841 6_o (https://flic.kr/p/HXVxhm) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7309/27505041671_ae2a2efb23_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HUwwCp)13391535_565199143641375_277957374019190944 9_o (https://flic.kr/p/HUwwCp) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7091/27478761092_a472d8068d_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HScQjY)13323375_565199300308026_636123287910765791 6_o (https://flic.kr/p/HScQjY) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

credits to the photographer

marlonthegreat

07-31-2016, 09:50 PM

after years of searching...

https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7530/27844815403_a66f924248_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JqxXwc)image1 (https://flic.kr/p/JqxXwc) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8072/28382356141_37a0ae6f4b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Kf3ZDX)image2 (https://flic.kr/p/Kf3ZDX) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8882/27844894183_df5a1e9818_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JqymWt)image2 (https://flic.kr/p/JqymWt) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8873/28428663196_399eeb0435_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Kj9k8s)image1 (https://flic.kr/p/Kj9k8s) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

full install pix soon. I just got carried away with the look when I finished the install

marlonthegreat

07-31-2016, 09:52 PM

the fit and finish of the original is just unparalleled

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8820/28428572196_73840ca087_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Kj8S5u)image1 (https://flic.kr/p/Kj8S5u) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8730/28460938815_d77c7f4181_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KmZKxD)image2 (https://flic.kr/p/KmZKxD) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Greasemonkey2000

07-31-2016, 10:36 PM

LOVE the duck tail trunk! :bow:

What brand? :shrug: I was going to say Autokonexion until i saw 'the fit and finish was unparalleled'... :rofl: ...if it is that must be a unicorn version. (In all honesty i have been on the hunt for a Autokonexion NASCAR spoiler and wouldn't mind a few other pieces :fp: )

marlonthegreat

08-05-2016, 12:19 AM

also got this

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8703/28723587696_b1b0197974_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KLcTUC)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/KLcTUC) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

Dave737

08-05-2016, 12:37 AM

That is very nice. I like how thick it is. Most of the ones I see are too thin IMHO.
Where did you get it?

marlonthegreat

08-05-2016, 08:27 AM

That is very nice. I like how thick it is. Most of the ones I see are too thin IMHO.
Where did you get it?

upgarage

marlonthegreat

10-02-2016, 08:06 AM

a little project I've been working on for the past month

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8140/29429615004_bc4cbf11cb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LQAtef)IMG_20161002_115403 (https://flic.kr/p/LQAtef) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8798/29950015902_fa9f55059c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MCzEhw)IMG_20161002_114133 (https://flic.kr/p/MCzEhw) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5155/30057095395_f7a109b6aa_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MN3thF)IMG_20161002_114516 (https://flic.kr/p/MN3thF) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8720/30063312705_1a0b6d4333_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MNAktF)IMG_20161002_114537 (https://flic.kr/p/MNAktF) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7778/29435880504_09f995b001_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LR9zK7)IMG_20161002_114555 (https://flic.kr/p/LR9zK7) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5806/29430495713_bb20e617fb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LQEZ2T)IMG_20161002_114626 (https://flic.kr/p/LQEZ2T) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8539/30057061415_89c93a6369_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MN3ibP)IMG_20161002_115554 (https://flic.kr/p/MN3ibP) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8817/30023143756_8e3a7aa529_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MK3sDA)IMG_20161002_115623 (https://flic.kr/p/MK3sDA) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8404/29435910024_931f62e34f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LR9Jw5)IMG_20161002_115503 (https://flic.kr/p/LR9Jw5) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5809/30063339945_773199af70_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MNAtzk)IMG_20161002_115322 (https://flic.kr/p/MNAtzk) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5613/29980482541_1a51f7d87f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MFgNXp)IMG_20161002_163332 (https://flic.kr/p/MFgNXp) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8397/29769454050_d69d643ffd_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MmCex9)IMG_20161002_163236 (https://flic.kr/p/MmCex9) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7531/29950079592_0206e6848b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MCzZdC)IMG_20161002_163257 (https://flic.kr/p/MCzZdC) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8728/30063512555_463e8472d7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MNBmTn)IMG_20161002_163210 (https://flic.kr/p/MNBmTn) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8115/29980254901_c026af9a39_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MFfDhz)IMG_20161002_163141 (https://flic.kr/p/MFfDhz) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

RustRat

10-02-2016, 10:36 AM

Cool idea. Dipped?

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Greasemonkey2000

10-02-2016, 12:18 PM

From the pics it looks like the cf has too much depth to be a dip...looks like real deal cf to me... :shrug: ...nice! :)

marlonthegreat

10-02-2016, 09:12 PM

real deal CF my friends (top cover; though FRP the black under portion)

NCGreasemonkey

10-02-2016, 09:30 PM

Now the search is on of the 7K+ islands to see where I can 'borrow' this from.

Nice work Marlon! You are another of the 'inspiration' builds I have followed to get to my Miata Nirvana!

Thanks. :bow:

marlonthegreat

11-08-2016, 04:46 AM

I've seen some pictures, I've always wanted to do this, from vision to fruition

https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5441/30818689646_7deb98f46f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NXkQJ3)P1250912 (https://flic.kr/p/NXkQJ3) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5749/30818587786_d92c279517_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NXkjrQ)P1250918 (https://flic.kr/p/NXkjrQ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5711/30738748772_a1a522e07e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NQh867)P1250917 (https://flic.kr/p/NQh867) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5469/30223067484_db18c5788e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N3H81q)P1250916 (https://flic.kr/p/N3H81q) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5499/30767271431_1ebe534904_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NSNiT6)P1250915 (https://flic.kr/p/NSNiT6) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5722/30767290681_0e12079088_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NSNpAZ)P1250914 (https://flic.kr/p/NSNpAZ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5604/30219759543_6db0230d98_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N3qaEX)P1250913 (https://flic.kr/p/N3qaEX) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5533/30219773153_c2e182846a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N3qeHB)P1250911 (https://flic.kr/p/N3qeHB) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

marlonthegreat

11-08-2016, 04:48 AM

fully attachable top and using OEM (soft top) weather strip and latches

https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5624/30223166994_a497341468_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N3HCA7)P1250904 (https://flic.kr/p/N3HCA7) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5714/30223181324_f4b0b55ff5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N3HGRb)P1250903 (https://flic.kr/p/N3HGRb) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5632/30554306780_fe9a682586_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NxYNUL)P1250909 (https://flic.kr/p/NxYNUL) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr

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tsingson

11-08-2016, 06:35 AM

This was what I had planned next. Just could never find a top to do it to.

RustRat

11-08-2016, 08:41 AM

What. The. F#ck. That's amazing! Excellent work.

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OnePaintedMan

11-08-2016, 10:15 AM

Awesome work my friend. Take a bow!

marlonthegreat

11-12-2016, 08:24 AM

Targa installed

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mx54life

11-12-2016, 05:05 PM

Sexy

NCGreasemonkey

11-12-2016, 07:17 PM

Thank God I wasn't eating cheezy poofs when I read this!

One of my inspiration cars just went beyond the holy-grail!

Beautiful Marlon. I'm sure there is buffeting at speed with the targa out. Is it survivable?

:bow:

Madaboutmx5s

11-13-2016, 02:22 AM

That's really nice I like that a lot. Good work mate.

marlonthegreat

01-31-2017, 10:09 PM

Found these buckets seats from a local surplus shop

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...and after much cleaning

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installed, do not mind the harness bar :)

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marlonthegreat

01-31-2017, 10:10 PM

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marlonthegreat

01-31-2017, 10:13 PM

I'm not sure what brand the seats are but considering it came from Japan, I figure its Japanese made. I'm going to put some head rest to these seats. Time to look for classic ones in the junk shop.

5 point harness will be removed in the meantime and OEM 3 points harness to be used for daily driving

Rails are super low. Lower even than my custom rails. The rails are aftermarket...wait forgot to take a picture of the marking

oldgrayleather

02-01-2017, 11:48 AM

Marlon, thanks for the continued inspiration. This is such an exceptional build!!

Greasemonkey2000

02-01-2017, 12:05 PM

Marlon the seats look great! :drinkto: They look more like recliners than car seats with the back angle.... :lol:

marlonthegreat

02-01-2017, 07:03 PM

The seat cushion is moderately comfortable, but the back portion is all wood I think, no cushion at all. I may have to do something about that when I modify this

NCGreasemonkey

02-01-2017, 08:38 PM

After some time with that beautiful targa. Do you get much wind buffeting at speed? It looks perfect.

Peace!

marlonthegreat

02-02-2017, 03:15 AM

Actually the Targa is not mine. A friend persuaded me to do the targa project. Since I've been keen on doing one for so long, I agreed. But for lack of storage space in the house, considering I have 2 hard tops, I could not afford to have another one lying around.

I was able to drive the targa with the top portion on when I delivered it to my friend. So I wouldn't know how buffeting is at speed. Although my friend drove his miata with just the targa, I'll ask him what it feels like ;)

NCGreasemonkey

02-02-2017, 11:47 PM

Thanks. You are one of the cars that I have watched from the beginning.

I wish you well Marlon!

Peace.

marlonthegreat

02-04-2017, 06:14 PM

seat rails made by this company

http://www.kawaiworks.com/seatrail/seatrail1051.html

16759

marlonthegreat

04-01-2017, 12:56 AM

CarbonMiata HT spoiler installed today

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