They look like panas. Similar to what naautoxer has.
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They look like panas. Similar to what naautoxer has.
If you get one, you will enjoy it.:)
The wheels are 14x6 watanabe RS-8's, a 2 piece design which are pretty similar to panasports. Old school look to them which I liked. I also have a set of '94 M edition 14x6 wheels (10 - 10.5 lbs. each) that I had powder coated gunmetal and polished lip - which is very similar to what 1028 models came with from the M2 factory. The eunos center caps I found new and painted to match the wheels, they also came on the 1028's. I am a stickler for details.
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I had considered an air box made by a company named M&M out of Japan:
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It is pretty similar to the 1028 intake, but I was not completely happy with the total look and construction of it. I decided to wait, and found an intact 1028 air cleaner assembly. When I took it apart to clean, I could see the way it was built – it was a tuned intake, not just an air filter popped in a housing. Ah, those M2 guys made decent stuff. After a good cleaning it looked like new. Clean up of the air cleaner did prove impractical, but I was able to locate a NOS Mazda part # K&N filter to complete the intake assembly.
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Installation of the M2 intake was fairly easy as it mounts the MAF & black intake tube for 94-97 models in the stock location. I had to fabricate a single bracket and add a nut insert to the fender wall to install it. Fitment is great considering it was made for a RHD vehicle - there is just enough room by the brake cylinder/booster for snug, no problem fitment.
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I also found an NOS 1028 oil cap, which is similar to the round polished aluminum M2 1001 oil cap – only it is powder coated a satin black. I then had the cam cover powder coated in wrinkle black to make it similar in appearance to those used on original 1028's. I also polished the front engine hook for the heck of it and liked the way it turned out.
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Get the engine hooks nickle plated after you polish them. For accuracy.
Here is a pick of one after I picked them up. Would look nice on a blue NA or NB.
Not quite as nice as your current set up though...
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I like the original 1028 door pulls I am using, but they look unfinished to me.
Just a black screw holding them in place. A satin black Philips head screw to be exact.
I cannot take credit for this mod, but it will make the door look complete.
I picked up some Porsche door pulls & rosettes. More when I have finished.
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M2-Inc also supplied 14" Panasports; note the raised casting details.
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I have always loved the panasport look. Keep up the great work!
V4P, you are definitely on my list of "favorite Miata builders evvvar."
very cool stuff here
Love this
moar updates!
Find me a set of cool door pulls for the 95 please <3
Just dusting off the thread for spring
I finally took delivery of mine on April 10th. (I had posted a pic, but the hacking came not too long after, so the post vanished). Phat and I had special ordered these last year from GHO and we got them here thanks to Sean Shokouh ~ JDMPalace. M2 1001 fascia. Nice:
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A little background for the GHO bumper purchase…
For the past two and a half years (wow, that long), I have not been able to really do anything build wise, due to family obligations and work related projects.
So, since I was unable to physically work on my miata, I chose to pick up what parts I had concluded were needed to "finish" my build making things a bit easier when I did finally have the time. As I picked up what parts I had wanted to complete my version of a M2 1028 roadster; stashing away a dash, some seats, and various details items, I soon realized that I had together all the parts I had basically wanted to add.
At that point in time, I started pondering and decided to start a second NA build about 24 months ago. But this time in reverse - getting together what parts I figured I would want to include in the build first. After having gotten together some Japanese roadster items, I figured the GHO 1001 front bumper just might tie in with things nicely.
So, here are some parts that I have been busy getting together for a second build. Somehow, I think I tend to have a limited roadster vision:
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Now back to our regularly scheduled M2 1028 influenced build…